{"product_id":"following-christ-sc-9780310219347","title":"Following Christ SC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you want your life to count for Christ? Would you like to make a real impact for God's kingdom in this world? You can and you don't have to be a great leader for it to happen. Just a good follower.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFollowing Christ\u003c\/em\u003e, Joseph Stowell shows why Christ's command to \"Follow me\" isn't merely the starting point of Christianity. It's the very heartbeat of vibrant, effective faith. And it's not just for a few gifted leaders, but for all believers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Christianity is a relationship, an adventure, a passionate pursuit of Christ,\" says Stowell. \"Followers escape the drudgery of a system of rituals and regulations, and revel in the discovery of the ever-interesting Christ.\" Stowell shows you what happens when an ordinary man or woman pursues not the trappings of Christianity, but Christ himself. You'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat a \"non-negotiated\" follower looks like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy God does his best work through followers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy self-directed living is a recipe for emptiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes Christ so worth following\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Christ transforms our character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat it means to pick up your cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy a close walk with Jesus is the key to effective living\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring book cuts through the side-issues of Christianity to reveal its true, compelling object: Jesus Christ. As his fully devoted follower, you'll discover a dynamic and refreshing way of living one that will sustain you through life's valleys and provide breathtaking spiritual vistas from its peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's Christianity the way God intended it, marked by simplicity. Vigorous faith. Purpose and direction. Soul-winning impact on those around you. And above all, a joyous, growing closeness with Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Zondervan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/08\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780310219347\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.30w x 0.80d","brand":"Stowell Joseph M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42745864290485,"sku":"9780310219347","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_771f53da-5c0a-4c7d-bedd-7d680c2d9b7e.jpg?v=1676993780","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/following-christ-sc-9780310219347","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}