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Proverbs 31 Author Calls Women to a Revolutionary FaithWhat 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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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	03 mai 2016
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441230188
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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© 2016 by T. Suzanne Eller
Published by Bethany House Publishers
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
www.bethanyhouse.com
Bethany House Publishers is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
www.bakerpublishinggroup.com
Ebook edition created 2016
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4412-3018-8
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
Scripture quotations identified NASB are from the New American Standard Bible®, copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. ( www.Lockman.org )
Scripture quotations identified NKJV are from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations identified NLT are from the Holy Bible , New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations identified THE MESSAGE are from THE MESSAGE . Copyright © by Eugene H. Peterson 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Cover design by Brand Navigation
Cover photography by Petar Paunchev
Author is represented by The FEDD Agency, Inc.
Endorsements
“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 . . . 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 ; www.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
“Suzie Eller’s concept of becoming the thirteenth disciple is gripping my heart! She weaves together a reminder that “Come with me” is still Jesus’ invitation today with thought-provoking teaching about the original Twelve who walked daily with him. The combination has left me longing to more fully accept his call.”
Amy Carroll, Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and writer; author of Breaking Up With Perfect
“In Come With Me , Suzie Eller empowers us to take our daily time with Jesus beyond those morning moments and to use Jesus’ words to create momentum for change—change that begins first in us, so that like the twelve disciples, we can be a part of changing our world.”
Lynn Cowell, Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and writer; author of Magnetic: Becoming the Girl He Wants
“ Come with Me is more than just another great read. It is an invitation to transformation. Suzie’s book fanned my faith to life. It made me hungry for the Word, desperate for a fresh encounter with my Savior, and grateful for the gift of his presence. It will change the way you follow Jesus!”
Alicia Bruxvoort, Proverbs 31 Ministries writer
“Suzie’s realness and vulnerability about how much her faith grew when she decided to deeply follow Jesus in a new way is a shining example of how life-changing committed faith can be. Life-changing for us as disciples, but also life-changing for those we come in contact with along the way. This is an invaluable read for anyone who longs not only to know the Father, but to follow him wherever he leads, no questions asked.”
Tracie Miles, Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and writer; author of Your Life Still Counts
“Suzie pushes her readers to venture out, even into the deepest waters, to follow after Jesus. This intimate look at the Lord’s disciples, woven together with personal experiences, gives an intricate picture of what a life led by him can be. Her story is rich, full of life and grace.”
Krista Williams, Proverbs 31 Ministries First 5 writer
Dedication
Dedicated to Kate Heaven just became sweeter because of you Gaga
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsments 5
Dedication 9
Acknowledgments 12
Foreword by Michele Cushatt 15
Introduction 19
1. But If You Say So 25
2. You Don’t Mean Me, Do You? 37
3. The Hungry, the Fatherless, and the Heart of God 55
4. Loving People You Don’t Want to Love 72
5. Why Do You Believe? 93
6. Believing Big When You Feel Small 108
7. Living a Life of Thank-You 121
8. When You Feel Like the Chair Guy 136
9. The Fallacy of a Storm-Free Life 150
10. Living What We Say We Believe 167
11. Walking Into the Deep 184
12. Go . . . and Give 199
13. We Are the Thirteenth Disciple 210
Notes 215
About the Author 219
Back Ad 222
Back Cover 223
Acknowledgments
During the writing of this book, my husband, Richard, was diagnosed with cancer. There’s nothing like deciding to pen words about walking with Jesus only to discover that you’re going to have to live them with gusto. Thank you to the people who wrapped around us during that time. Some of you showed up at the hospital at 5:00 a.m. to sit with me while my husband was in surgery. Others brought food every night for nearly a month. While I fully blame you for the ten pounds I gained (who can turn down key lime pie and peanut butter cookies?), I also thank you for loving us with casserole dishes, soup, and tangible hands-on love.
To my guy who is kicking cancer like a champ, I love you like crazy. Now that we’ve done this cancer thing twice, I know one thing: You and I are a good team. You’ve championed me for the past fifteen years as I’ve walked this path called ministry. I love you, Richard. You are my soul mate and the man who makes me laugh like no one else.
Thank you to my children, Leslie and Stephen, Ryan and Kristin, Melissa and Josh. You pulled close around your dad and me as we made difficult decisions. Thank you for that hilarious moment in the waiting room where we laughed until we cried. No one else got it, but we did.
To my beautiful grandbabies, Elle, Luke, Jane, Audrey, Josiah, and Caleb. You make my heart full. Your love for Gaga is pure and joyful and messy and chaotic. Having six grandbabies under the age of five is a delightful whirlwind. Thank you for reminding me that deadlines are important, but those I call family are treasures.
Thank you to Kim Bangs and the Bethany team. Kim, you’re my friend as well as my editor. I love how much you love Jesus and how you stand side-by-side with your authors. Thank you to the entire Bethany team, who is as much a part of this book as I am. Your creativity and heart for the project blew me away.
Thank you to Esther Fedorkevich and her team at the Fedd Agency. The day you became my literary agent was a good day. I love your honesty and your heart.
To my “Aaron,” Crystal Hornback, thank you for being there when I surrendered to the truth that we all need someone, and you have been that someone times ten.
To Michele Cushatt, who wrote the foreword in the midst of healing from surgery. Your yes in the midst of a hard place rocked my world.
To the 185-plus brave #livefree girls, who are ministry partners of the best kind, thank you for everything you do and for who you are. Thank you to Tara, Jana, Pam, Christy, Carla, Christina, Crystal, Kathy, Michelle, Sarah Anne, and Heather for coming alongside as I wrote this book. Thank you for allowing me to throw chapters your way for your beautiful insight and honesty.
Thank you to my sisters at Proverbs 31 Ministries, a ministry team who reaches far beyond numbers or a spotlight to come alongside a woman seeking