Are You a Disciple?: Saying YES to a Life Beyond Casual Christianity - Paperback

by Laurie Cole (Author)

Discover life beyond casual Christianity with Priority Ministries' Bible study, Are You a Disciple?, by Laurie Cole. The truth is, all disciples are Christians, but all Christians are not disciples. And Jesus wants you to be both. This 8-week, in-depth Bible study helps individuals and groups discover the difference between Christianity and discipleship with practical insights straight from the pages of God's Word. "I became a Christian when I was just a child," said Laurie, "but in my twenties I came to a spiritual crossroads. My life and my marriage were falling apart. I was faced with two options. Option one was to continue doing life my way, as a pretty good religious person. It's what I call casual Christianity. Option two was to accept Jesus' call to 'Follow Me, ' and become His disciple. I chose option two, to follow Jesus - to become a disciple - and I am so grateful that I did." Laurie outlines the differences between these two options by contrasting the 7 characteristics of casual Christians with the 7 distinctives of devoted disciples. "A Christian is a believer," she said. "A disciple is a follower." Are You a Disciple?will help you discover:

• The difference between Christianity and discipleship
• How to know if you're a Christian
• How to know if you're a disciple
• The 7 characteristics of casual Christians
• The 7 distinctives of devoted disciples
• How to become a disciple who makes disciples

Author Biography

Laurie Cole is the Founder and President of Priority Ministries, a ministry dedicated to encouraging women to give God priority. She is a frequent speaker at women's events and conferences and the author of five Bible studies for women: There is a Season, The Temple, Beauty by the Book, Beauty by the Book for Teens, and Warrior Princess. A minister's wife, Laurie and her husband Bill serve the Lord at Sagemont church in Houston, Texas, and they have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren.