Product Description

For every reader who’s bought into the idea of working harder, doing more, smiling bigger, or running faster to get more out of life–and then faced disappointment, fatigue, or the unnerving unexpected, award-winning author Jane Rubietta offers relief and irresistible promise.

Her fresh approach to fifteen of Jesus’s familiar but too-often forgotten invitations in the New Testament remind readers of His promise that: Life can be better, more sure and satisfying, more beautiful, and truly tasty–not just someday, in heaven, but here and now.

With humor, unforgettable experiences, and gracious encouragement, Jane plumbs Scripture to bring alive these invitations of help, hope, and the refuge of Home. She takes readers on an exploration of the fifteen times in Scripture that Jesus invites followers to come–for relief, light, help, hope, and even breakfast. Jane then offers engaging ideas and tangible things readers can do to draw near to these promises.

Come Closer is an invitation to a richer, more spiritual life–an invitation that will open readers’ eyes to the love and feast God intends every soul to experience.

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Refreshing and Restorative        Rating:

Jane has a unique way of touching a deep place within and drawing you into keeping company with Jesus as you journey through the pages of this book. Insightful, refreshing, like a cool drink of water in the desert, just what the Great Physician ordered if you want to come closer to Jesus.

An Offer too Good to Refuse        Rating:

With her open heart and intimate writing style, author Jane Rubietta makes us an offer that's just too good to refuse--an invitation to come closer to Jesus, to draw near to the Father's heart, to respond to the Holy Spirit's nudges and find help, healing, joy, and abundant life. Complete with application exercises and discussion or reflection questions, this book is perfect for individual or group study.

A great book for group or individual devotion!        Rating:

I found the book very refreshing and love the personal touches that Jane uses to help other people realize that she is touched and affected by a lot of issues in her own personal life that we all experience. The layout of each chapter is very helpful for personal devotion but would work great at a group level as well.

Strengthened Mind, Rested Soul        Rating:

Come Closer is at once thought-provoking and relaxing, interesting yet soothing. Things that don't always go together! So many books put your brain through such a work out, you're exhausted at the end. But I came away from Come Closer with my mind stretched and strengthened, yet my soul rested. It's a beautiful read.

Thoughtful and Provocative        Rating:

Sometimes life gets in the way with my relationship with Jesus. I don't plan it that way, it just happens. I'm not always sure how to build that close relationship I want. Jane Rubietta addresses this problem in Come Closer. Every chapter spoke to me in a particular way. Rubietta uses scripture verses and each chapter ends with questions for the reader listed under Come Closer. The book is designed as a personal reading tool,and is a thoughtful, provocative course in building that stronger relationship we all want. Come Closer deservs a place on every Christian's bookshelf.

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