In Power Made Perfect: Finding True Strength in Christ, John Edwards takes readers on a journey from the illusion of worldly power to the truth of divine strength. Once trapped in addiction, shame, and the relentless pursuit of control, Edwards discovered what St. Paul meant when he wrote, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Through raw honesty and hard-won faith, Edwards reveals that true power is not found in achievement or self-reliance—but in surrender to the one who gives it.
Foreword by Dr. Bob Schuchts
Testimonials and Reviews
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Power Made Perfect is a prime example of the impact of storytelling as both witness and invitation. John’s vulnerable honesty is almost irresistible as he brings you into the gritty details of his own story, an account of secretly skating on the brink of disaster for so long it’s almost hard to believe. Through the grapplings of his own lies and imprisonment, both literal and metaphorical, John holds nothing back in a testimony that offers something for every single one of us. As the Lord said to St. Paul, He said to John... and so may He to you as well through the gift of this book: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Fr. John Burns
Priest of the Diocese of Milwaukee and Founder of Friends of the Bridegroom
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Power Made Perfect is a raw and honest journey into the heart of a man who ran out of his own strength and finally turned to Christ. I’ve known John for years, and he’s the real deal — humble, transparent, and willing to share the parts of his story most people would hide. In these pages, he walks straight through addiction, shame, and brokenness, and shows how Christ meets a man there and makes him new. It’s bold, personal, and deeply hopeful.
Matt Fradd
Creator and Host of Pints With Aquinas
- John Edwards is one of the most authentic men I know. He and I have the privilege of leading men’s conferences together through the JP2 Healing Center. I enjoy seeing John passionately speak about the power of salvation and God’s plan for men. His message on stage is compelling, but the true depth of his conviction is found in his life. It’s behind the stage where I have the benefit of knowing a man who is sincere and deeply in love with the God who rescued him from behind bars. This journey of brokenness and restoration is what makes his voice so crucial today. In Power Made Perfect, John speaks not only to the struggle but to the heart of every man’s story and the unending hope of God’s grace. I encourage every man to read it.
Paul George,
Author of Holy Grit
Author / Consultant / Speaker
- Ever since I met John Edwards several years ago, I’ve wanted the whole world to hear his story. Now, this book helps make that dream possible. It contains everything that any man on this planet needs to know in order to live a good life on this earth and get himself and others to heaven. John has truly written a “life manual” for every man. He shows how the most common “false paths” of life that attract so many men really only lead to misery, and lays out the one path that leads to life fulfillment. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
Dr. John Bergsma,
Vice President of Mission, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology,
Professor of Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville.