Praise for A Disciple's Journey
As a devotional, A Disciple’s Journey is a must read for those desiring to be a true disciple and a follower of Christ.
A Disciple’s Journey provides a fascinating read for those who are seeking a closer relationship with God through loving service and fellowship with other human beings. This book is unique in that it serves as a serious study for those who want to become a real disciple of Christ. Through practical every-day life examples, including his own, and through Biblical teachings, the reader is encouraged to pursue an intimate walk with God.
True discipleship requires Christ-followers to have a genuine desire and commitment to love God fully and completely rather than being content with a watered-down, lukewarm attitude towards Christianity. As a devotional, A Disciple’s Journey is a must read for those desiring to be a true disciple and a follower of Christ. It beautifully provides a systematic approach to study Scriptures relevant to Christian discipleship with adequate resources and references. It also offers viable options for the reader to help them work through this devotional with leisure and ease, at their own pace. Moreover, for young people, and particularly, for those seeking a Godly marriage, John’s book will undoubtedly serve as an excellent resource.
It is with great pleasure that I recommend this book for anyone who has a heart for God and a desire to become a true disciple and a follower of Christ,
Dr. George Kurian
Christian Counselor, Evangelist, Retired Pastor
Crossroads Counseling Ministries Inc. (Bowie, MD)
VERY good work! This could be used as a guideline for spiritual growth step by step.
Sam Swan
Seasoned Prayer Warrior, Pastor (USA)
This is a "Lifestyle" Devotional Guide and MUCH more.
This book is a remarkable devotional fount of wisdom. What a great gift for any person seeking a deeper walk with Jesus Christ. Every writer has a voice that comes through in their writing. However, the author of this book emboldens the reader to recognize not his voice, but the voice of the Holy Spirit. If you are seeking a journey into intimacy with the only true God...this is a good place to start. Read it and pass it forward to another sojourner.
Kenneth Mack
Entrepreneur, Prophetically Gifted Teacher, Author (North Carolina)
A strong practical life-changing book.
As a young, on-staff minister I asked my senior pastor how I could best accelerate my walk with the Lord. At that time, he suggested different authors with different strengths that I should study separately to increase my understanding of the different aspects of my walk with Jesus. John Leach has written a concise, yet comprehensive manual in one volume that answers the questions I asked of my pastor years ago. It arms us with the tools of the Scriptures that I have found to be most helpful in each stage of my life. He also tells us of the obstacles we will encounter along the way. He encourages us that Jesus will bring us through every trial. A strong practical life-changing book.
Fred Patete
Retired Minister (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)
Outstanding devotional! I love the questions he asks. They make you think and examine your own life.
John Leach is a gifted writer who understands God’s heart. I love how he personalizes the Gospel to our relationship to the Father. Here it is the reader searching his heart to find out what is important in his or her life and what the priorities are in their life. There is very little teaching today on becoming a disciple, unfortunately, and even less on the cost of being one. His book will go a long way in correcting that problem.
Anthony Arnold
Christian leader and devotional writer (Chess.com)
I highly recommend this wonderful book/journal. Taking the time to read, research, and take notes on the lessons provides tremendous personal growth.
It is written in such a personal way that I can relate to the author and appreciate his insights. I think, too, that it's a book that I will refer to and review for many years.
Jim Kay
Real Estate Professional (Litchfield Beach, S.C.)
Powerful tool to settle your Soul!
Very well presented with a practical, concrete approach to help anyone seeking to find meaning in this life. As a Believer, you will find this book to be a powerful tool to strengthen your walk with God. As a non-Believer, you will find yourself wanting to know more about the Christian Faith & be glad you invested your time.
Bonnie Rubesha
City Planner, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Professional (Brandon, FL)
I'm up to chapter 2, so I still have a long way to go.
I really appreciated Chapter 1 "What Does God Really Want?" because it invites me, (the reader) to honestly consider what I want/desire and then search the Scriptures to discover what God wants/desires for/of me and compare the two lists to see if there is any overlap.
This is a worthwhile exercise because unfortunately western Christianity has often given the message that all God wants/requires of us is to "pray a sinner's prayer" but Jesus wants to be both our Savior AND Lord. Jesus wants us to demonstrate our faith and love for Him through our submission and obedience to Him: "Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them." (John 14:21)
Steve Tuck
Australian Pastor (Chess.com)
Very well done. I can imagine how many lives this will touch.
LHCSaraB (Sara – USA)
On-fire Christian teen (Chess.com)
Se puede ver que será un libro de gran bendición.
Translation: You can see it will be a book of great blessing.
David De Las Heras Saldana (Mexico)
Evangelist (Chess.com)
Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Disciple's Journey" by John T. Leach.
5 out of 5 stars. This is a book that Christians seeking to grow spiritually will truly be thankful for. I recommend this book to Christian readers who are eager to grow in maturity in their walk with God. The devotional studies contained in this book will serve as a compass to improve their spiritual lives.
A Disciple's Journey: 26 Devotional Studies to Draw You Closer to Jesus is a nonfiction book by John T. Leach. This is a book that Christians seeking to grow spiritually will truly be thankful for.
The book began with what God wants. It dissected God's desire for us. His desire is for us to wholeheartedly conform to Him. This was revealed by His act of sending His only beloved son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins. To enjoy a fulfilling relationship with God, we will need to serve Him with all our hearts and make Him our number one priority. The book used the story of the prodigal son as a case study. The prodigal son migrated to a foreign land, lived an evil life, and then returned to his father. His father was happy, and as such, he welcomed him back. This symbolized how God would forgive our shortcomings if we returned to Him with a contrite heart. Readers were made to know that in their service to God, they cannot be lukewarm because God detests such a stance. They must follow him wholeheartedly. Having any idols in our lives will impair our devotion to God. The book examined the Beatitudes and how we can utilize them in our journey of being God's disciples. Several steps to take and habits to form that will help us in our Christian lives were outlined. Pick up a copy of this book to discover all of them
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The author brought to the attention of readers that being passive in the face of temptation would not lead to anything favorable. He dissected the case of our first parents, Adam and Eve, and what their passive demeanor led to. Their actions led to the fall of man. And as such, we as Christians are to emulate the life of Jesus Christ. When the devil came to tempt Jesus in the wilderness in his susceptible state, Jesus wasn't easy on him; he immediately rebuked him with the scriptures, and this is how we are to shun evil that will come in any form.
One of the first things I look out for in a book is how well-crafted the cover is. Pleasantly, this book did justice in that regard. I relished the cover because it gave off a soothing ambiance. I liked that the author incorporated some images into this extraordinary book. It gave readers an avenue to relate deeply to the subject matter discussed. There was an abundance of Bible verses spread out throughout the book. It served as a guide to what the author expounded to readers. This showed his writing wasn't simply mere say but what is contained in the infallible Word of God. There was a question section where readers are allowed to ask themselves these questions that would enable them to progress in their journey of being disciples of Christ. Readers who strive for in-depth knowledge were provided with resources
I sincerely appreciated that the author shared some of his personal experiences and the ways he learned from them. This assured readers that they aren't alone or the first to go through any situation, and also that there are solutions for them in the Bible. I held in high regard the idea that readers don't necessarily need to follow the devotional studies accordingly. They are allowed to choose any of them first, as the Spirit leads, and they can read it for as long as they deem fit.
Reading this book inspired me. It opened my eyes to see where I've deviated from the desires of God for my life. I saw how I'd be able to mature in my spiritual life, as all the studies are backed up by the Bible and proven to work, although at the onset they might not be so easy to start. I appreciate that the book's pages weren't so lengthy, yet the author made its contents in-depth and touched on every vital information Christians need to know in their service to God. I saw only one error, which reflects that the book was professionally edited. I have no reason to deny it a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars, considering the reasons outlined above.
I recommend this book to Christian readers who are eager to grow in maturity in their walk with God. The devotional studies contained in this book will serve as a compass to improve their spiritual lives.