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No Easy Jesus: How the Toughest Choices Lead to the Greatest Life
2018 Christian Book Award finalist (New Author category)
“Too many Christians I know have grown bored and frustrated with just ‘believing’ in Jesus. They’ve settled for salvation someday , not realizing they can experience a fuller life today .”
Many Christians share a secret. Few of us dare to speak it out loud, because doing so would feel like taking a slap at God―and it wouldn’t make us look good either. Yet this secret is affecting us painfully on the inside every single day.
Here it Believing in Jesus has left us disappointed.
At one point we were thrilled and hopeful about living a life of trusting in Christ. But over time our experience has failed to live up to our expectations or make the difference we thought it would. So we’ve begun to “This can’t be all there is to being a Christian.”
If that’s what you’ve been thinking . . . you’re right.
No Easy Jesus holds the key to moving forward when you’re bored, disillusioned, and beaten down by faith-as-usual. It’s a clarion challenge to wake up each day and choose Jesus all over again; to make the tough, gritty choices that align your way with His and lead to true fullness of life. Because when you decided to follow Jesus, you didn’t sign up for what was easiest―you signed up for what was best.
“Too many Christians I know have grown bored and frustrated with just ‘believing’ in Jesus. They’ve settled for salvation someday , not realizing they can experience a fuller life today .”
Many Christians share a secret. Few of us dare to speak it out loud, because doing so would feel like taking a slap at God―and it wouldn’t make us look good either. Yet this secret is affecting us painfully on the inside every single day.
Here it Believing in Jesus has left us disappointed.
At one point we were thrilled and hopeful about living a life of trusting in Christ. But over time our experience has failed to live up to our expectations or make the difference we thought it would. So we’ve begun to “This can’t be all there is to being a Christian.”
If that’s what you’ve been thinking . . . you’re right.
No Easy Jesus holds the key to moving forward when you’re bored, disillusioned, and beaten down by faith-as-usual. It’s a clarion challenge to wake up each day and choose Jesus all over again; to make the tough, gritty choices that align your way with His and lead to true fullness of life. Because when you decided to follow Jesus, you didn’t sign up for what was easiest―you signed up for what was best.
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224 pages, Paperback
Published March 7, 2017
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About the author
Jason Mitchell
1 book4 followersJason is teaching pastor at LCBC (Lives Changed By Christ) Church, a thriving church with locations throughout Pennsylvania. Through speaking and writing, Jason has influenced thousands of people to pursue Jesus with passion. He gets fired up about finding new and compelling ways to make the message of Christ relevant to peoples everyday lives.
During his free time, you’ll find Jason drinking coffee, getting a quick run in, watching the University of Alabama beat other teams in football, and listening to all things rock-and-roll. He lives, works, and writes outside of Philadelphia with his wife, Jenny, and their two children, Sienna and Silas.
During his free time, you’ll find Jason drinking coffee, getting a quick run in, watching the University of Alabama beat other teams in football, and listening to all things rock-and-roll. He lives, works, and writes outside of Philadelphia with his wife, Jenny, and their two children, Sienna and Silas.
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April 3, 2017
While I have the privilege of attending LCBC where Jason Mitchell preaches, I assure you that my review is not biased. I am truly speaking from the heart when I say that this book should be read by every Christian. Jason does a phenomenal job of clearly presenting how to live a life fully committed to Jesus. He touches on such topics as finances, forgiveness, relationships and even sex. It is very easy for readers to follow, and does not sound like a theology textbook from the days of King James. Jason gives you a lot to think about, and I admit he stepped on my toes more than a few times! I appreciated his use of personal stories to illustrate his points, both from his own life and those of his friends. If you or someone you know is struggling in the faith, or if you just need a reminder of why you chose to follow Jesus, I encourage you to read this book.
March 16, 2017
This book shatters the norm of what you'd expect of most Christian books. It is funny, raw, compelling BUT most importantly transparent. While it is an easy read, it challenges your thinking and arms you with a logical way to live a rich and full life. The ways to get there may surprise you.
Often books of this nature tend to give you steps or have a feel-good message that isn't really relevant to every day life and ends when you close the back cover. This book is different. It is hard not to be changed after reading it. I highly recommend this book!
Often books of this nature tend to give you steps or have a feel-good message that isn't really relevant to every day life and ends when you close the back cover. This book is different. It is hard not to be changed after reading it. I highly recommend this book!
March 14, 2017
This is a great book for anyone who is looking to strengthen their faith, as well as for those who feel they have hit a plateau in their faith journey, or even just starting in their journey. Jason's willingness to be open and vulnerable makes a compelling case for each of us to do the same. The story he tells paves the road that leads us forward into a life where all the fullness of life is available to each of us.
March 10, 2017
I am so thankful Jason Mitchell wrote this book. I read the advance copy because he is my favorite pastor to hear speak. The messages in this book as each chapter unfolds are ones that will stick along with me like his messages have shaped my life. This book is honest, vulnerable, authentic and challenging. He definitely didn't write this to make us "feel good" but to wake us up to the realization that Christ came to ask us to follow, to live, to do something loving and not to simply believe that truths exist. It's a beautiful book about Jesus and I recommend the read!
August 21, 2019
Very dissapointing book .It started off stron pointing out the differences in easy Jesus and Hard Jesus. Easy Jesus you pray for someone Hard Jesus you actually help the person you are praying for.
Then In the chapter about sex he really did not teach on the Idea of easy and hard Jesus he pretty much did the same in the chapter about giving. By abandoning the easy Jesus hard Jesus concept the book felt like just another preacher telling you what to do.
Then In the chapter about sex he really did not teach on the Idea of easy and hard Jesus he pretty much did the same in the chapter about giving. By abandoning the easy Jesus hard Jesus concept the book felt like just another preacher telling you what to do.
August 2, 2017
Where in the world did the idea that following Jesus would be easy come from?
Jesus life was anything but easy. Grew up poor. Lived among the marginalized. Didn't start a public ministry till his 30s. Then he was loved, booed, cheered, hated, hunted, betrayed, mocked, beaten, and killed in a most public and humiliating way. Anything but an easy life.
All this to say, we need more books like No Easy Jesus: How the Toughest Choices Lead to the Greatest Life by Jason Micthell.
Throughout the book, Mitchell draws a distinction between the easy Jesus of pop culture and the real Jesus found in Scripture.
Easy Jesus is made in our Jesus. The real Jesus call us to be made in his image!
Easy Jesus would have stayed in the place where God dwells, heaven. The real Jesus came to earth and, "moved into the neighborhood." (John 1:14, MSG)
Following the easy Jesus takes us no effort. He looks and conforms to the images we love. Following the real Jesus, however, takes grit, determination, and often times doubt.
The book is a call to forget we have it all together. We don't. Life is hard. Nothing is easy anymore. And easy Jesus and easy answer help no one but the fool. It's time to follow a real Jesus who asks questions, seeks justice, and often finds himself on the wrong side of the debate on holiness (and yet is the holiest of all).
No Easy Jesus by Jason Mitchell is a great reminder to stop and evaluate the version of Jesus we follow. One Jesus has a narrow path leading to life and the other a wide path leading to easy now but death later.
I highly recommend this book to pastors tired of the same ole Jesus who looks like the mega preachers and televangelists of this world. Sometimes we need to be shaken by our long held beliefs, because, put simply, they are wrong.
We all must choose to follow the pop culture Jesus or the Jesus defined by Scripture. You may the call. If you need help figuring it all out, Micthell's book is sure to delight!
I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers as a member of the Tyndale Bloggers Network program in exchange for an honest review of the book.
Jesus life was anything but easy. Grew up poor. Lived among the marginalized. Didn't start a public ministry till his 30s. Then he was loved, booed, cheered, hated, hunted, betrayed, mocked, beaten, and killed in a most public and humiliating way. Anything but an easy life.
All this to say, we need more books like No Easy Jesus: How the Toughest Choices Lead to the Greatest Life by Jason Micthell.
Throughout the book, Mitchell draws a distinction between the easy Jesus of pop culture and the real Jesus found in Scripture.
Easy Jesus is made in our Jesus. The real Jesus call us to be made in his image!
Easy Jesus would have stayed in the place where God dwells, heaven. The real Jesus came to earth and, "moved into the neighborhood." (John 1:14, MSG)
Following the easy Jesus takes us no effort. He looks and conforms to the images we love. Following the real Jesus, however, takes grit, determination, and often times doubt.
The book is a call to forget we have it all together. We don't. Life is hard. Nothing is easy anymore. And easy Jesus and easy answer help no one but the fool. It's time to follow a real Jesus who asks questions, seeks justice, and often finds himself on the wrong side of the debate on holiness (and yet is the holiest of all).
No Easy Jesus by Jason Mitchell is a great reminder to stop and evaluate the version of Jesus we follow. One Jesus has a narrow path leading to life and the other a wide path leading to easy now but death later.
I highly recommend this book to pastors tired of the same ole Jesus who looks like the mega preachers and televangelists of this world. Sometimes we need to be shaken by our long held beliefs, because, put simply, they are wrong.
We all must choose to follow the pop culture Jesus or the Jesus defined by Scripture. You may the call. If you need help figuring it all out, Micthell's book is sure to delight!
I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers as a member of the Tyndale Bloggers Network program in exchange for an honest review of the book.
May 6, 2017
No Easy Jesus got better as I read. The opening two chapters set the groundwork for the grace/grit conversation. The next 7 chapters outline categories where grit is required to follow the "real Jesus" and not default to an "easy Jesus" mode. The final chapter is a solid challenge to take hold of a disciple's life and live with courage and grit.
Several quotes really appealed to me. E.g., in a context about a father boycotting a daughter's wedding because of some of her choices, Jason Mitchell asks the father poses this challenge to the father, "Whatever you do, don't forfeit your relationship with her in the future just so you can make a point today." Or, in the context of loving someone "as they are" Mitchell says, "He didn't let his desires turn into demands." In the same context, "If we're serious about following Jesus by loving others, it means loving the people around us for who they are today, not just loving who we want them to become someday."
The book is filled with such insightful lines, almost always in the context of gripping stories ripped from real ministry contexts.
This book will challenge you to follow Jesus more carefully--not in the sense of with greater reservation--but more careful to be like the real Jesus.
Read at your own risk!
Several quotes really appealed to me. E.g., in a context about a father boycotting a daughter's wedding because of some of her choices, Jason Mitchell asks the father poses this challenge to the father, "Whatever you do, don't forfeit your relationship with her in the future just so you can make a point today." Or, in the context of loving someone "as they are" Mitchell says, "He didn't let his desires turn into demands." In the same context, "If we're serious about following Jesus by loving others, it means loving the people around us for who they are today, not just loving who we want them to become someday."
The book is filled with such insightful lines, almost always in the context of gripping stories ripped from real ministry contexts.
This book will challenge you to follow Jesus more carefully--not in the sense of with greater reservation--but more careful to be like the real Jesus.
Read at your own risk!
September 1, 2017
This book was very inspiring to me! One of my favorite things he talked about was that grace was opposed to earning, not effort. I have never heard it put so perfectly before, but Wow!
The author gives practical and transparent examples from his own life to bring this concept to life. It's easy to get tired, discouraged, worn down... it's easy to want to take the easy path. But that way leads to destruction.
The author gives practical and transparent examples from his own life to bring this concept to life. It's easy to get tired, discouraged, worn down... it's easy to want to take the easy path. But that way leads to destruction.
September 24, 2020
I enjoyed the conversational style of the writing, and this is also how Jason presents sermons. However, if you are looking for a thought provoking read, this is not it. I found most of the content to be surface level. Potentially a good read for someone in the early stages of considering their faith.
August 31, 2022
Read this in 2019 with my friends in a book club at the time... We all agreed that this is definitely not a comfortable book to read but manages to give a very grace-filled and non-shaming nudge toward a good direction. I learned a lot from reading it then, so now I feel that it's time for a re-read to get reminded of the things I learned and see if there will be new lessons in store for me.
May 13, 2017
This is a book that everyone who desires for a free lifestyle with all the blessings God has to offer his children should have in their library. Believe me, you will want to refer to parts of this book frequently. This was a "Goodreads" win. Thank you Goodreads.
February 5, 2018
Loved this one. Mitchell reminded me in everyday terms how hard it is to live as a Christian, in today's world. Through a series of short essays quoting various other Christian leaders, he gave me time for reflection.
November 6, 2018
Got some good gems out of this book, including the suggestion I check out the work of Pastor Peter Scazzero. “The critical issue on the journey with God is not ‘Am I happy?’ Rather, it is ‘Am I free? Am I growing in the freedom God gave me?’”
~ Pastor Peter Scazzero
~ Pastor Peter Scazzero
January 14, 2022
"If you're a Christian, you didn't sign up for the easy life. You signed up for the good life. And sometimes good demands something of us."
I like it when Jesus books are easy to understand and are actually fun. Greatly appreciated this.
I like it when Jesus books are easy to understand and are actually fun. Greatly appreciated this.
August 31, 2017
Great book. Jason is a friend/co-worker for many years but this is an unbiased review. This book is full of challenging truth. Check it out!
January 10, 2020
Easy to read, harder to apply. A good challenge, alongside books like David Platt's *Follow Me.*
September 20, 2021
One of the most authentic Christian writers I have experienced. I could not put this book down.
September 21, 2023
Good communicator
February 28, 2024
No Easy Jesus
I learned so many lessons about Jesus. I will never forget to “let Jesus change people and my job is to love them. I highly recommend this book!
I learned so many lessons about Jesus. I will never forget to “let Jesus change people and my job is to love them. I highly recommend this book!
July 12, 2025
rec from andrea. solid book
i think i would have enjoyed it more if i read 3 years ago
i think i would have enjoyed it more if i read 3 years ago
March 11, 2017
No Easy Jesus was a book that I had a hard time putting down. Once I began, I was so engulfed in the words that I just didn't want to stop reading. It also brought forth many emotions and thoughts to sift through. After completing the book in less than 48 hours time, I took some time to reflect on what I read then began reading again. I'm thankful for the way emotions and feelings are so relatable in this book. I might be on a completely different path or place in my life than the next person reading, but I truly feel it would speak to us both. I highly suggest having a journal or some thing handy to take notes/write down your thoughts as you read the book. You will not regret purchasing and reading No Easy Jesus.
March 12, 2017
Awesome book! Truly helped me understand the difference between believing in Jesus, and following Him. Has definitely had an impact!
March 9, 2017
This is a MUST read book for EVERYONE! An easy read, that will speak to your heart, RE-igniting your flame for the truth that Jesus Christ brought for us all. What yours hasn't gone out? This will throw gasoline on it making it burn brighter than ever! I've read it twice, now on the third, and each time glean new jewels from it! I know you'll enjoy this one!
March 12, 2017
No easy Jesus is a MUST read! You cant read this book and not have some impact on your perspective of life and faith! I dont finish books I did this one!
February 15, 2017
Mitchell approaches one of the saddest parts of church life---boredom, disappointment, disillusionment and although he doesn’t use the word, dechurching. He traces this situation that describes many more than will admit it aloud to accepting a belief in Jesus that had no relationship with life. The here and now stuff we experience every day. He says of his own life that he realized he had “settled for an ‘easy Jesus’…. a Jesus who didn’t ask to much of me…the promise of eternal life in heaven but conveniently left me alone in this life.” (23-24). After struggling with that revelation, he concluded that, “Yes, we need to believe in order to have faith. But at some point our faith in Jesus must blossom into faithfulness to Jesus if we are interested in growing as followers of Jesus.” (25) There’s the premise of this book. The rest is the how-to stuff that leads to a life anything but boring, disappointing or disillusioned.
I found the book engaging and easy to follow. His illustrations are not fluff situations. They are the hard stuff that will challenge and require more than a few platitudes. So, if you’re ready to move from the bored, etc. group into something that is real this book might be one to read through. Mitchell leads gently but firmly through his writing. No guilt trip stuff here. Simple, straightforward narrative that allows the reader to decide what if anything he desires to include in his own life.
There have been many books lately that approach this subject, but this one is just different enough to deserve some consideration. Check it out and see what you think.
I received this book from the publishers in return for a review.
I found the book engaging and easy to follow. His illustrations are not fluff situations. They are the hard stuff that will challenge and require more than a few platitudes. So, if you’re ready to move from the bored, etc. group into something that is real this book might be one to read through. Mitchell leads gently but firmly through his writing. No guilt trip stuff here. Simple, straightforward narrative that allows the reader to decide what if anything he desires to include in his own life.
There have been many books lately that approach this subject, but this one is just different enough to deserve some consideration. Check it out and see what you think.
I received this book from the publishers in return for a review.
February 15, 2017
Really enjoyed reading this book. Challenged my faith. Great encouragement!
April 10, 2017
If you have been a follower of Jesus for more than a few seconds, you realize that (to use a Southernism) "it ain't easy." To think otherwise is to miss the point. In fact, His very mission on earth was not easy. Why would we, as His followers, think that following Him would be? In being our way of salvation Jesus took the narrow road, and he calls His followers to do the same. This is what Jason Mitchell discusses in his new book No Easy Jesus (Tyndale).
Throughout the book Mitchell draws a distinction between the easy Jesus and the real Jesus. He defines the easy Jesus as a convenient savior that is there when we need him and stays out of the way for the most part. This is a Jesus that is made in our own image. On the other hand, the real Jesus is the Jesus described in the Bible. He is the Savior who stepped out of the glory of heaven and dwelt among us. He didn't shy away from the hard stuff. The real Jesus got into our mess and was crucified in our place. The real Jesus defeated death and rose again on the third day.
Following the easy Jesus doesn't take much effort. It is...well...easy. This is a version of Jesus that doesn't require much out of those who follow him. Following the real Jesus, however, takes grit as Mitchell puts it in the book. It isn't easy to leave all and follow Him. The real Jesus calls us to get messy like He did. This means that we might get hurt, because we have skin in the game. It is not enough to say that we have faith in Jesus, we must also be obedient to His call. A life lived by faith in Jesus will always lead to living in faithfulness to Jesus.
Following the real Jesus also means not pretending that we have it all together. But being willing to be vulnerable by admitting and living with our weaknesses. It means saying no to certain desires and temptations and constantly reminding ourselves that Jesus is enough for us. The real Jesus calls us to forgive, to trust Him in times of need, grow in our pain, seek His best with intimacy, steward well the gifts/resources He has given us, and love others like He does. This way of living isn't easy, but over time it can because second nature as we humbly surrender to the Holy Spirit.
No Easy Jesus is a great reminder to stop evaluate what version of Jesus we are following. Are we following the easy Jesus of our own imagination, or are we following the real Jesus as revealed in Scripture. I reccomend this book as a good resource to anyone who is tired of following the easy road and is serious about following the real Jesus. It is full of real life stories of people who have counted the cost and remind that it is worth it.
I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers as a member of the Tyndale Bloggers Network program in exchange for an honest review of the book.
Throughout the book Mitchell draws a distinction between the easy Jesus and the real Jesus. He defines the easy Jesus as a convenient savior that is there when we need him and stays out of the way for the most part. This is a Jesus that is made in our own image. On the other hand, the real Jesus is the Jesus described in the Bible. He is the Savior who stepped out of the glory of heaven and dwelt among us. He didn't shy away from the hard stuff. The real Jesus got into our mess and was crucified in our place. The real Jesus defeated death and rose again on the third day.
Following the easy Jesus doesn't take much effort. It is...well...easy. This is a version of Jesus that doesn't require much out of those who follow him. Following the real Jesus, however, takes grit as Mitchell puts it in the book. It isn't easy to leave all and follow Him. The real Jesus calls us to get messy like He did. This means that we might get hurt, because we have skin in the game. It is not enough to say that we have faith in Jesus, we must also be obedient to His call. A life lived by faith in Jesus will always lead to living in faithfulness to Jesus.
Following the real Jesus also means not pretending that we have it all together. But being willing to be vulnerable by admitting and living with our weaknesses. It means saying no to certain desires and temptations and constantly reminding ourselves that Jesus is enough for us. The real Jesus calls us to forgive, to trust Him in times of need, grow in our pain, seek His best with intimacy, steward well the gifts/resources He has given us, and love others like He does. This way of living isn't easy, but over time it can because second nature as we humbly surrender to the Holy Spirit.
No Easy Jesus is a great reminder to stop evaluate what version of Jesus we are following. Are we following the easy Jesus of our own imagination, or are we following the real Jesus as revealed in Scripture. I reccomend this book as a good resource to anyone who is tired of following the easy road and is serious about following the real Jesus. It is full of real life stories of people who have counted the cost and remind that it is worth it.
I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers as a member of the Tyndale Bloggers Network program in exchange for an honest review of the book.
April 12, 2017
Jason Mitchell’s book No Easy Jesus exposes how we fall for the same old trick over and over again.
When we believe in Easy Jesus, we miss out on the wonder, purpose, and joy of living life the way God intended for His beloved. We get caught up in convenience, safety, complacency, and other things that are less than God desires for us.
Mitchell’s focus is on “what happens after we’ve been made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ.” Early on, he makes the foundational point that “grace is opposed to earning, not effort.”
From there, No Easy Jesus addresses the effort Christ calls believers to exert. Generosity, sexuality, forgiveness, compassion, and several other topics are opened up and examined. The goal of each excavation is to help believers understand the what, why, and how of living life God’s way.
Sections in every chapter debunk the myths and dispel the excuses that keep us serving an Easy Jesus. For instance, Mitchell shares the story of the week he made the decision to follow Christ seriously. A few days after his decision, he went to a strip club with friends. Upset that he chose something so not godly, he did what many of us do with Easy Jesus- he got frustrated God didn’t stop him!
As he then explains: “I didn’t know I’d have to choose to follow him again on Friday and everyday thereafter- that I’d have to ‘continue following’.”
Highly quotable, the book weaves pieces of personal stories like these in with Biblical examples and Mitchell’s own observations about the grit that faithful living requires. Examples of quotes include:
• “At some point, intentions must mature into commitments.”
• “I’m more comfortable asking God to comfort others than with having him ask me to do it.”
• “Hurrying is the enemy of compassion. It renders us unable to notice.”
Points like these dot the landscape of No Easy Jesus, creating a detailed, colorful image of realities we often gloss over. The picture Mitchell paints is a lot to take in, so I’d recommend reading (and rereading) with a highlighter in hand.
In the introduction, Mitchell shares his goal is to “challenge you without weighing you down.” Prepare yourself as you settle into this. Something will stand out. A few smashed excuses may surprise you. You might disagree on some finer points. But you will be challenged to take a look at who you are following by faith.
We can all benefit from rubbing our eyes and reorienting ourselves once in awhile to be sure it’s really Jesus we’re following after.
When we believe in Easy Jesus, we miss out on the wonder, purpose, and joy of living life the way God intended for His beloved. We get caught up in convenience, safety, complacency, and other things that are less than God desires for us.
Mitchell’s focus is on “what happens after we’ve been made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ.” Early on, he makes the foundational point that “grace is opposed to earning, not effort.”
From there, No Easy Jesus addresses the effort Christ calls believers to exert. Generosity, sexuality, forgiveness, compassion, and several other topics are opened up and examined. The goal of each excavation is to help believers understand the what, why, and how of living life God’s way.
Sections in every chapter debunk the myths and dispel the excuses that keep us serving an Easy Jesus. For instance, Mitchell shares the story of the week he made the decision to follow Christ seriously. A few days after his decision, he went to a strip club with friends. Upset that he chose something so not godly, he did what many of us do with Easy Jesus- he got frustrated God didn’t stop him!
As he then explains: “I didn’t know I’d have to choose to follow him again on Friday and everyday thereafter- that I’d have to ‘continue following’.”
Highly quotable, the book weaves pieces of personal stories like these in with Biblical examples and Mitchell’s own observations about the grit that faithful living requires. Examples of quotes include:
• “At some point, intentions must mature into commitments.”
• “I’m more comfortable asking God to comfort others than with having him ask me to do it.”
• “Hurrying is the enemy of compassion. It renders us unable to notice.”
Points like these dot the landscape of No Easy Jesus, creating a detailed, colorful image of realities we often gloss over. The picture Mitchell paints is a lot to take in, so I’d recommend reading (and rereading) with a highlighter in hand.
In the introduction, Mitchell shares his goal is to “challenge you without weighing you down.” Prepare yourself as you settle into this. Something will stand out. A few smashed excuses may surprise you. You might disagree on some finer points. But you will be challenged to take a look at who you are following by faith.
We can all benefit from rubbing our eyes and reorienting ourselves once in awhile to be sure it’s really Jesus we’re following after.
April 17, 2017
No Easy Jesus by Jason Mitchell speaks on something that many Christians keep secret. That is the fact that believing in Jesus has left us feeling disappointed or disillusioned. Basically, it is because we tend to become lukewarm and take the path of least resistance. It's not because Jesus has failed any of us, but because we have failed to honestly follow Him...especially when it is uncomfortable to do so. Making the tough choices, rather than the popular ones, brings us out of our comfort zone but it will also bring us right in the center of God's will.
Some of us stop at belief and are content with the knowledge that our salvation is secure. But there is more available! To continue growing in faith, actively follow Jesus...and become more like Him. This is not by doing things on your own, but by becoming more deeply rooted in Him and following His example. This is the basic concept of No Easy Jesus. Mitchell expounds upon the idea of doing more than just filling ourselves with more of Jesus, but of actually living a more abundant life by pouring our lives into others.
Through a series of personal stories from his own life, and others, Mitchell encourages the reader to step out in faith and obedience. It gave me much to think about and I believe it will touch the lives of many others who have become stagnant or superficial in their faith. This is a book I will read more than once and encourage others to read.
I received a copy of this book from Tyndale Blogging Network. All opinions are my own.
Some of us stop at belief and are content with the knowledge that our salvation is secure. But there is more available! To continue growing in faith, actively follow Jesus...and become more like Him. This is not by doing things on your own, but by becoming more deeply rooted in Him and following His example. This is the basic concept of No Easy Jesus. Mitchell expounds upon the idea of doing more than just filling ourselves with more of Jesus, but of actually living a more abundant life by pouring our lives into others.
Through a series of personal stories from his own life, and others, Mitchell encourages the reader to step out in faith and obedience. It gave me much to think about and I believe it will touch the lives of many others who have become stagnant or superficial in their faith. This is a book I will read more than once and encourage others to read.
I received a copy of this book from Tyndale Blogging Network. All opinions are my own.
April 18, 2017
"If you're a Christian, you didn't sign up for the easy life. Your signed up for the good life. And sometimes good demands something of us. Or as F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, 'Nothing and good isn't hard.'"
I love love love this book. I am going to be recommending it to everyone!
Jason does such a good job at communicating Jesus in this book. Many Christians are walking the walk and going to church each Sunday and trying to be a good person...but following JESUS is so much more. Jason gives great examples of how we can live our daily lives for Jesus.
If you are a Christian and seeking something more...a more deep relationship with God..you must read this book now!
I love love love this book. I am going to be recommending it to everyone!
Jason does such a good job at communicating Jesus in this book. Many Christians are walking the walk and going to church each Sunday and trying to be a good person...but following JESUS is so much more. Jason gives great examples of how we can live our daily lives for Jesus.
If you are a Christian and seeking something more...a more deep relationship with God..you must read this book now!
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