The Imperfect Disciple: Grace for People Who Can't Get Their Act Together

"Encouragement for the Everyday Christian" according to Jen. Christian brother or sister, you are loved by the God of the universe. No matter what you do, you are loved. This is the theme of this short, but important book about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. We don't need to be perfect, ever. We don't need to have it all together, ever. We just need to be repentant and seeking to follow the Lord in our day to day lives.Consider reading this one if you're feeling discouraged. God will use it to lift . "Sanctification for Dummies" according to Reader. For Christians who are intimidated by weighty books on sanctification, or wracked with guilt over their many tried and failed attempts at discipleship, or for whom the very word "discipleship" makes them roll their eyes or break out in hives, this is the book that could change their minds, and the trajectory of their spiritual life. Conversational in tone, subversively deep in content. Highly recommended.. Don't Read if You Are Satisfied with Where you Are In keeping with the title, this is not a perfect book. But it is well worth reading. It is not written for the mature, "perfect" Christian but for the disciple who struggles and deals with weakness and failure. The author shares many personal experiences. He uses humor. There are a few places where the reader may wonder what a reference is about. But the book is right on target and is an encouraging book. Written by Blake Western

For the believer who is tired of quasi-spiritual lifehacks being passed off as true, down-and-dirty discipleship, here is a discipleship book that isn't afraid to be honest about the mess we call real life. Too many discipleship books are written for clean, perfect people who know all the right Sunday school answers. The Imperfect Disciple is for the rest of us - people who screw up, people who are weary, people who are wondering if it's safe to say what they're really thinking. The result is a faith that weathers storms, lifts burdens, and goes forth to make more imperfect disciples.. With incisive wit, warm humor, and moving stories, Jared Wilson shows listeners how the gospel works in them and in their lives when: They can't ge