christianity - Let's Read - Church Librarians Network2024-03-29T13:17:01Zhttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/let-s-read/feed/tag/christianitynot a fan. Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesushttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/let-s-read/not-a-fan-becoming-a-completely-committed-follower-of-jesus2022-10-10T17:55:13.000Z2022-10-10T17:55:13.000ZLisa Fahrenkroghttps://churchlibrarians.ning.com/members/LisaFahrenkrog<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10838596682?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>I was adding this book to our online library catalog and the title caught my attention, so when I finished for the day I sat down to read. Immediately struck by the easy writing style and faithful biblical content - it felt like a friendly conversation about what it means to truly believe in Jesus.</p><p>Divided into three parts, the author walks through the difference between being a Sunday Christian and a true follower of Christ. Part one encourages the reader to make an honest diagnosis - "am I a fan or a follower." Part two discusses Jesus' invitation to follow Him and what His expectations are. Part three gives examples of how we can follow.</p><p>"We are saved by God's grace when we believe in Jesus and put our faith in him, but biblical belief is more than something we confess with our mouths; it's something we confess with our lives." </p><p>There were many points where I recognized areas I need to improve and where I was prayerful for others that came to mind as I read. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants a deep relationship with Christ but feels like their current one is mediocre at best.</p><p>Available on Amazon for under $20, it can easily fit into most budgets. </p><p><a href="https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B010R1AZ2E&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_KPZ43FJVBTQNQ9D5NAY4">https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B010R1AZ2E&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_KPZ43FJVBTQNQ9D5NAY4</a></p><p> </p></div>