You're nine weeks away from the joyful and powerful Christian life you long for Sometimes, loving people--and allowing them to love us--is hard. We keep others at arm's length to protect ourselves from disappointment and hurt rather than reaching out for relationship. But the full Christian life can only be experienced in community. Think of who Jesus invited into his life and ministry. They weren't always lovable. They didn't have it all together. Yet through their imperfect relationship with the Savior who loved them perfectly, they grew in faith, knowledge, and love. The mark of a spiritually mature believer is engaging with others in meaningful relationships.

In this easy-to-use, interactive workbook, you'll discover the critical importance of "doing life" in close fellowship with other believers. This nine-week study shows you - what discipleship really means - how love is a mark of spiritual maturity - what kills healthy relationships - how to get along despite differences of opinions and cultures - how to use your gifts within the body of Christ - and much more With keen insight into key Scriptures and engaging questions for reflection and discussion, this workbook will draw you closer to your spiritual family--and to Jesus--than ever before. Jim Putman is the senior pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho, one of the fastest-growing churches in America. He is the author of The Power of Together and Church Is a Team Sport , as well as the widely adopted Real-Life Discipleship program.