Product Description

In a culture that promotes isolation and autonomy, this book reveals life-changing methods for creating healthy relationships and authentic community. Readers learn to apply New Testament principles that capture the essence of Jesus' teachings about effectively caring, serving, and loving one another. Beginning with God's simple command to "Love one another," this book shows how to: * develop deep, genuine friendships * model to others a relationship with Jesus * create meaningful interaction with strangers * avoid the pitfalls of judging others * show people love, acceptance, kindness, and respect Complete with discussion questions, this book is appropriate for both individuals and church groups. It is a must for all Christians who wish to practice being the church rather than merely attending one.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #160254 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

From the Back Cover
If you value friendship and community, Authentic Relationships will inspire you with fresh insights for meaningful interaction with others. Authors Wayne and Clay Jacobsen give practical examples of how to apply the principles of ìone anothering,î drawing from the rich fabric of biblical guidance and instruction.

Beginning with Godís simple command to ìlove one another,î this book shows you how to create authentic and loving relationships and communities. Authentic Relationships captures the essence of Jesusí concern and service demonstrated to his disciples and followers. It weaves a fine tapestry that will help you develop genuine friendships and reveal to others the depths of your relationship with Jesus.

In a fast-paced culture that values independence and autonomy, the principles of ìone anotheringî can transform your relationships and broaden your community of true friends. Youíll learn new methods for opening doors to deeper friendships and meaningful interactions with strangers. If you seek to strengthen relationships with other believers, youíll learn how to be the church rather than just go to church. This book helps you avoid the pitfalls of judging others and inspires you to engage people with love, acceptance, kindness, and respect. Wayne Jacobsen lives in Oxnard, California, but travels internationally as director of Lifestream Ministries. He is a contributing editor to Leadership Journal and the author of The Naked Church, In My Fatherís Vineyard, and He Loves Me.

Clay Jacobsen, Wayneís brother, has directed The Jerry Lewis Telethon, Dr. Laura, Entertainment Tonight, and Prime Time Country. He is the author of The Lasko Interview and Circle of Seven and resides in Camarillo, California.

About the Author
Wayne Jacobsen lives in Oxnard, California, but travels internationally as director of Lifestream Ministries. He is a contributing editor to Leadership Journal and the author of The Naked Church, In My Father's Vineyard, and He Loves Me. Clay Jacobsen, Wayne's brother, has directed The Jerry Lewis Telethon, Dr. Laura, Entertainment Tonight, and Prime Time Country. He is the author of The Lasko Interview and Circle of Seven and resides in Camarillo, California.

Customer Reviews

Powerful Book!
If you are one who is seeking to have deep and intimate relationships with others in the body of Christ, this book is for you! Although spiritually deep, it is easy reading that leaves you changed into the image of Christ. There is no condemnation and this book is not about guilt trips. It is just pure truth held out in a loving way that draws your heart into being available to others who have been adopted into God's family! I would recommend this book highly to everyone. It would be an excellent Bible study for youth! The book has small group study questions that search your heart and beckon you to enter into the truths that are being presented. This one is a winner!

Wonderful book
This book is full of insight and has helped me a lot. Many of the thoughts are not original or new (there is nothing new under the sun) but have been put together in a way that just gels for me. I have heard and read these things many times, but now they have sunk in, and make sense, finally. Excellent writing. Starts with crucial foundations of accepting God's love and progressively builds from there. Can't say enough good about this book. Will read it over and over again.

Wonderfully enlightening!
My husband and I chose to read this book together and have really enjoyed it. It explains the practicality of one anothering each other in every relationship type -- marriage, family and friends (both old and new!).