Come With Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where He Leads
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Come With Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where He Leads

Paperback – May 3, 2016

Price
$13.72
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Publisher
Bethany House Publishers
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0764218125
Dimensions
5.5 x 0.56 x 8.5 inches
Weight
9.7 ounces

Description

Where you are going is not as important as who you go with. Imagine that Jesus walks up to you, right now, and asks you to follow him. He doesn't tell you where, and he doesn't tell you what it will entail. He just asks you to come .Will you say yes?In her warm, conversational way, bestselling author and Proverbs 31 speaker Suzanne Eller shows how, when you say yes, you take a step away from the uncertainty, the to-do list, the worries and excuses. And you take a step toward the One who promises to delight and surprise, who will transform who you are, how you live, and how you impact the world.So come. Walk with Jesus. Listen to his words. Step into the harder places of faith--but not alone. Learn who you are, but more so who he is to you . The road will wind, your feet will get dusty. But you will discover the unexpected beauty of following where he leads. And that is worth everything."In Come With Me , Suzanne Eller opens her heart to us, wrapping poignant examples from her own life around the biblical stories of the twelve disciples. Each chapter is a compelling invitation to follow Christ in much the same way these men did, putting aside the old and embracing the new. Heartache and hardship are addressed head on, and so are the joy-filled benefits of saying yes. As the author reminds us, 'Following Jesus isn't a charmed life; it's a changed life.'"-- Liz Curtis Higgs , bestselling author of Bad Girls of the Bible "We love to be invited. We want to be included. We long for more. Only Jesus can truly offer all of that to us--and he does. Suzie's encouragement and insights give us what we need to say the most life-changing, soul-freeing yes our hearts will ever utter."-- Holley Gerth , Wall Street Journal bestselling author of You're Already Amazing "Every once in a while, God brings along a book you desperately need. Suzie Eller's Come With Me brought a clarity and focus I've prayed for, reminding me that I don't have to have all the answers .xa0.xa0. that I don't need to figure out which way to go. My only job is to follow Jesus. He'll take care of the rest."-- Joanna Weaver , author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World "No matter your age or stage in life, when Jesus calls you as his thirteenth disciple, you have two options: run and hide, or pick up your nets and follow. Take it deeper with the discussion questions--great for small group or personal study!"-- Christine Abraham , founder and ministry director of WomensBibleCafe.com"Having spent most of my life searching for home, I found Eller's words ushering me into a place of belonging. With kindness and transparency, she introduced me to a Savior eager to know me, eager to ease my burdens. For all who wonder if God knows their name, I urge you to pick up this book. You'll know within minutes that he does."-- Emily T. Wierenga , founder of The Lulu Tree; author of Making It Home ; emilywierenga.com"Following Jesus isn't always convenient, but it is always worth the effort. Packed with powerful lessons from Jesus' disciples, Come With Me provides an encouraging message of obedience and love that every woman needs to hear."-- Ruth Soukup , New York Times bestselling author of Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life Suzanne (Suzie) Eller is the ECPA bestselling author of The Mended Heart and a popular blogger (www.tsuzanneeller.com). Suzie is with Proverbs 31 Ministries as a writer and speaker, and serves on the P31 International Initiatives team to partner with and reach women across the globe. Her message is to encourage women to live fully and free in their faith and every aspect of their lives. Suzie and her husband, Richard, live in Arkansas.

Features & Highlights

  • Proverbs 31 Author Calls Women to a Revolutionary Faith
  • What if there was a real-life invitation to a lifetime of unexpected destinations and adventure? What if your faith was the key?In her warm, conversational way, Proverbs 31 author Suzie Eller shows how your faith is just that. How when you take a step away from the uncertainty, the to-do list, the busy life, the worries and excuses, you take a step toward the One who promises to delight and surprise. Who brings you deeper than you ever thought possible.Two thousand years ago, 12 men answered the call to follow a man they hardly knew--and they were changed in ways they never imagined. Today that same invitation echoes across history, beckoning you to an adventure that will spill into every aspect of your faith and life.
  • Come with Me
  • . Will you say yes?

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Powerful, life-changing, challenging, BEAUTIFUL!

Suzie Eller's Come With Me is one of the most powerful and challenging books I've ever had my hands on. Every single page is highlighted, earmarked, and tabbed. Suzie's gentle & encouraging approach is easy to receive and yet extremely powerful and challenging. To be truthful, it's more appropriate to refer to Come With Me as a journey, rather than a book. Suzie's words are anointed, and beg us to go deeper. This is a journey which will no doubt create a movement that will change the way Christians follow Jesus, which will in turn bring many to answer "Yes" to His call.

Each chapter touches on real life circumstances, even those that are considered taboo to many in the Christian community, and allows the reader to walk though those as Jesus would. The perspective of walking through life as the "13th disciple" is fresh and compelling.

Suzie creates a parallel between us and the 12 disciples whom Jesus chose to follow him thousands of years ago. We are reminded that they are real men, with real issues, real problems, who dropped everything they knew to follow Jesus. They doubted, they hesitated, they questioned, they messed up, much like we do today. As the reader learns about each of the disciples, they also learn why Jesus chose each of them. The reader is not only taught and challenged, but also encouraged to move forward with solidarity and courage.

The reflection section at the end of each chapter lured me far out of my comfort zone (in a good way), and forced me to own up to my choices and beliefs. These areas were often difficult for me; it was as though writing down my answers to the author's questions made my answers more real and undeniable. I seriously cannot remember a time that I was so challenged in my life, where following Jesus is concerned. This is a journey I will not soon forget.

Come With Me has asked me to not only follow Jesus regardless of what hurdles are placed in my path, but also to love others as He would (and teaches me how to do just that), to trust in His timing, to focus on the daily miracles that come with simply following Him, and so very much more.

Yes Lord, I will come! I will follow! I will go!

"The miracle of having belief is that we know where to go when we're in need..... Whatever big thing you are facing, God not only sees it, but he is waiting for you. Step toward him with your hands raised high, no holds-barred, bringing him every uncertainty, every hope, all your fears, all your strength, every aspect of your situation. The 'big' is birthed inside of you as you believe that he can do something with the little that you do have. Whether it leads to... healing... provision... courage... your faith becomes an anchor as you find what you need in those hard places through him."
-Suzie Eller, Come With Me
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Rediscover Faith and Joy

This book will move you from a comfortable faith to an energized, reinvigorated, chasing-after-Jesus kind of faith. I discovered it during a time when life was not easy. Things have been happening in my family that are difficult to understand and even more difficult to walk through. I have questioned God. I have felt alone and in the dark. Then I picked up this book, and I began to see God's light burning brightly again. My situation has not changed. My family is still cast into the middle of some very stormy seas with no real end in sight. But my faith is renewed, and I have rediscovered joy. And that makes all the difference.
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WONDERFUL! This book changed me from the first chapter. Would highly recommend!

There are very few books that change me from chapter one, but this one did. I love the author's conversational tone. She has a beautiful way of bringing you right into the moment of being at the table with the Disciples, with the goal being to think of yourself as the thirteeth disciple. This book not only made me rethink my relationship with Jesus, but also gave me a new way of looking at the Disciples and what they were like. Some of the stories she covered were ones that I'd read many, many times before in the Bible. But, somehow I missed key points that the author made me see with fresh eyes. A WONDERFUL read. I would highly recommend it. :)
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Spiritually Transforming!

What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to go deeper with Him?

Longing to go deeper in her walk with God, Author and Speaker Suzanne Eller spent months walking with the 12 disciples through the gospel of Luke (with excursions to the other three gospels), exploring what that might look like. In this journey, she came to realize that each of us "are called to walk as the thirteenth disciple."

In her new book, Come With Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where He Leads, Suzie explains, "When we answer the [Jesus'] call of 'Come with me,' something changes.... It's no longer about church, though we love our church family. It's no longer about being moral just for morality's sake. It's discovering what it means for faith to infiltrate every detail of your life." Just like the 12 disciples did.

Come With Me is a spiritually transforming book. Filled with captivating stories, challenging thoughts and poignant scripture passages, it leads the reader to explore her faith and calls her to take it to a deeper, more intimate level.

The author provides a catalyst for challenging our comfortable faith and issues an invitation to follow Jesus wherever He calls. She explores what that looks like in the context of real-life issues, like loving difficult people, facing hard circumstances, and feeling unworthy and unappreciated.

She gives guidance at the end of each chapter for exploring what following Jesus uniquely looks like in each of our lives. She gently but powerfully encourages the reader through probing questions, a Scripture passage and prayer, and, my favorite section, Living As a Disciple, which includes practical tips to begin that deeper faith walk.

It would be difficult to read this engaging book without coming away desiring a closer walk with Jesus. Thankfully, the author provides the practical application to help the reader do just that as she whispers yes to Jesus and begins to experience the unexpected beauty of following wherever He leads.

Read Come With Me if you long to go deeper with the Lord and experience a life-changing adventure of following Him!

*This honest review is in exchange for a advanced reader’s copy of the book from Bethany House Publishers.
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I know a book is a good read when I need to grab a pen and ...

I received an advanced reader's copy of Come With Me and devoured it. I know a book is a good read when I need to grab a pen and underline. I know the book is a an even better read when I underline and dog-ear pages. However, when a book I read is underlined, dog-eared AND has entire pages folded in half because I KNOW I will want to refer to that page again it qualifies as a great read. My current copy is underlined, dog-eared and has numerous pages folded in half. Heart warming stories, conversational teaching and life-changing truth are now at my finger-tips!
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You will be challenged and inspired in all the best ways through Suzie Eller's brilliant way with words

This book will shake up your faith. You will be challenged and inspired in all the best ways through Suzie Eller's brilliant way with words. Her heart for spiritual growth and developing a strong relationship with Jesus is precious. Not only will you learn more about Jesus' chosen 12, but you'll also learn more about His call on your own life. Once you sit down and soak in the words of this book you'll want to stand and follow Jesus deeper and deeper wherever He leads!
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Great book

This book is amazing. I would not have gotten it, except a friend of mine was doing an online study and invited me. I am so glad. This book gives a fresh explanation of how to go deeper with Jesus. It's real life, with real struggles and totally worth the read.
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Very Encouraging Look at the Gospels

I recently participated in an online study of this book, and was so blessed! Suzie's writing draws the reader in and brings a fresh perspective to the stories in the Gospels. I have been greatly encouraged as I pondered her questions and prayers that are scattered throughout the book. This is a great read for someone new to the Faith, as well as for those who have read the stories of the 12 Disciples many times.
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Challenging and Inspiring Read

What a challenging and inspiring read! In Come With Me, the author takes the reader on a journey through each disciple's encounter with Jesus. I learned so much about their lives that I didn't know, but I also discovered great truths about my own walk with God. Through their experiences, I am encouraged to say "yes" when Jesus calls. I highly recommend this book!
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I knew I wanted to read it and this book has not disappointed. Every chapter has been a unique look into ...

"Whisper YES where NO wants to take root." When I heard Suzie Eller had written a book with this premise, I knew I wanted to read it and this book has not disappointed. Every chapter has been a unique look into one of the disciples whom Jesus called to come to him. Each one had struggles that we deal with as well -- maybe it was a past that haunted or doubts that taunted true faith. As I read, I found parts of my own struggles in the disciples' lives. But the highlight was the challenge of the last chapter -- to walk with Jesus as the 13th disciple. Suzie's words are gentle yet powerful with huge insight into practically applyng the Word to our life. She's been changed by the words of Jesus and she wants that for every other woman as well.
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