Authentic Relationships: Discover
the Lost Art of One Anothering by
Clay Jacobsen
Authentic Relationships
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 Gods 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.

Personal Review: Authentic Relationships: Discover the Lost
Art of One Anothering by Clay Jacobsen
Wayne Jacobsen's effort partnering with his brother hits a solid bulls-eye in
looking at what appears to be a continually rising need in many Christian's
lives. In a day where technology appears to be increasing communication
almost exponentially it's remarkable to listen to how much people are
crying for genuine and personal relationships.
In an age of "10 Steps to ....", "A Dummies Guide to ...." etc. it's refreshing
to see a book that avoids the normal prototype of laying out step by step
how to do something. There are practical suggestion here to be certain,
but when they are given they are almost an afterthought or a casual aside.
The book addresses several misconceptions and this reader appreciated
the observations of how traditional Church bodies often miss this important
area in terms of deliberate and targetted effort to bring people together in
real relationship. What's is impressive to me however, is that while those
observations are made and address significant issues, the entire focus of
the book presents its truth in such a way that the wisdom contained can be
applied in most any context. Institutional Churches, Home Churches,
Home Fellowship Groups, Organic Churches, Informal Neighborhood Bible
Studies, Casual Friendships. The point isn't so much the context of the
relationships, nor the quantity of relationships but rather the quality of
relationships and how to look for and develop reciprocal relationships, free
from manipulation and authoritarian abuses.
This book was great as an individual read but it also is laid out in such a
way that it could serve as a small group study (although maybe not in a
traditional taught by only one person type of way.)
This book works very well in the tradition of popular books such as The
Shack, So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore, He Loves Me!
Learning to Live in the Father's Affection, Reimagining Church: Pursuing
the Dream of Organic Christianityand Experiencing God: Knowing and
Doing the Will of God, Revised and Expanded.
5 Stars. I highly Recommend this Book
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