Reseña del libro "D2: Becoming a Devoted Follower of Christ (en Inglés)"
Following Jesus is a lifelong journey of transformation. Follow me! These two words changed the lives of twelve unlikely individuals in the first century, and they can change the course of your life as well. Many people claim to follow Jesus, but truly following him involves a commitment to transformational discipleship, not just nominal acceptance. Discipleship was the mission of Christ, and therefore, as disciples, it is our mission as well, both to be disciples and to make disciples. Following as a disciple of Jesus begins with hearing his call and then desiring to grow in our relationship with him. However, we are too often satisfied with simply receiving God s grace and neglect to give it back. We desire to gain all the privileges of a disciple minus the commitment to be one. As a result, we need to develop a consistent, coordinated, and intentional plan for greater spiritual growth and discipleship, focused on gaining an everincreasing ability to apply God s Word to life. If you want more than sitting in pews and checking off church participation boxes, if you are ready to live the life Christ calls you to by following him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, this book is for you. Praise for D2Phil's heart for discipleship is evident from the start. Challenging a 'fast food' approach to the Christian life, he outlines a methodology for becoming a committed disciple of Christ. This book provides a much-needed approach for strengthening God's church for both mission and service, showing us what it takes to live as true representatives of God.Rev. John Delancey, director of Biblical Israel Ministries and Tours and author of Devotional Treasures from the Holy Land D2 is one of the few books on discipleship I have seen that actually offers a clear path to knowing God in a more intimate way. Phil answers the practical questions of Why? What? and How? in a manner accessible for everyone. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a longing to dive deeper in their faith.Jackie Halstead, founder and CEO of the Selah Center for Spiritual Formation For many of us, fast food is a way of life. But what happens to us when fast-food Christianity becomes the norm? It is quick and easy, but not very nourishing. With the simple image of fast-food Christianity, Phil asks us to think about what we are truly converted to. We are all inevitably discipling someone to something, but what if what we are leading them to makes little difference? There is, as this book makes clear, a 'more excellent way.'Randy Harris, instructor, Department of Bible, Missions, and Ministry, Abilene Christian University, and author of Living JesusWhen relegated to theory, spiritual formation becomes only an abstraction. McKinney's volume refreshingly repudiates this notion by providing readers with rock-solid spiritual practices for the heart, soul, and mind. Both individuals and small groups will benefit from his explanation of discipleship, one that is accessible to all maturing disciples of Jesus.David Wray, professor emeritus of Bible, Abilene Christian University This is a thorough and honest explanation of the challenges and great blessings of discipleship. McKinney dissects the cultural forces preventing us from following Jesus and offers a plan for getting in step with the Spirit. It's a reminder of the simple, but high, hopes Jesus has for our discipleship. The church needs this book!Houston Heflin, associate professor of ministry, Abilene Christian University, author of Pray Like You Breathe
