We continue on a guided tour through some of Wayne’s books with the book that first introduced me to Wayne Jacobsen. The “Jake Book”, as it was then referred to, was released online chapter-by-chapter, and after catching up with what was already released I could not wait for the next one. What Jake was experiencing so mirrored all that God was patiently walking me through as I pined for a life lived in simple trust of the Father who loves me, with fellow travelers on the same journey, following Jesus’ lead via his Spirit in me. I didn’t have a John, but “Jake Colsen” (Wayne and Dave’s nom-de-plume) provided a similar invitation to trust Father’s perfect timing and care.
Again, as we approach the end of the calendar year we are highlighting a few of Wayne’s books, available here through Lifestream, and we’re offering a couple ways to save a little bit, too. Over the next few weeks we’ll highlight one book per week, and offer bulk discounts on each of those, and a coupon for a 25% discount on any order over $75.
Today we’re featuring So You Don’t Want to go to Church Anymore?. For the next week, this book will be 25% off, or you can order in bulk, and save even more (Box of 10, or Box of 20). In addition, through the end of the year, use the coupon code 25off75 when you checkout to save 25% off any order over $75. Merry Christmas early from Lifestream!
Ordering Options:
- Purchase the individual book here at Lifestream
- Purchase in bulk: Box of 10, or Box of 20 (These also include free US shipping)
- Purchase the audiobook here at Lifestream (Additional audiobook options available on that page)
Other purchasing options such as Amazon, Kindle, Apple Books (all without special pricing), are available on any of those linked pages above. And if you’d like to order more than the Box of 20 option, email us your order and we’ll get you a custom price.
Jake Colsen, an overworked and disillusioned pastor, happens into a stranger who bears an uncanny resemblance (in manner) to the apostle John. A number of encounters with John as well as a family crisis lead Jake to a new understanding of what his life should be like: one filled with faith bolstered by a steady, close relationship with the God of the universe. Facing his own disappointment with Christianity, Jake must forsake the habits that have made his faith rote and rediscover the love that captured his heart when he first believed.
Compelling and intensely personal, SO YOU DON’T WANT TO GO TO CHURCH ANYMORE relates a man’s rebirth from performance-based Christianity to a loving friendship with Christ that affects all he does, thinks, and says. As John tells Jake, “There is nothing the Father desires for you more than that you fall squarely in the lap of his love and never move from that place for the rest of your life.”
A couple weeks back we asked for you to share something Wayne has written or said that has been particularly meaningful to you, and we’d post here. Today’s thoughts come from Jeannine, who wrote this on Thanksgiving Day:
This day I am thankful for You Wayne! Your support, wisdom, counsel, kindness, compassion, and prayers have helped me become a better reflection of Christ in this lost and broken world. I can try to express how your book “So You Don’t Want to Go to Church Anymore?”, your testimony, your ministry, and your friendship have helped guide me to a stronger relationship with Christ and a deeper desire to learn more about how to live in His eternal love… But I will leave it at this. God has blessed me with so much, you included. I live in the hope of all we have and ALL that is to come.
If you have something you’d like to share, please reply to this email, or email me directly at webmaster@lifestream.org.
This post was written by Greg Campbell for Wayne Jacobsen and Lifestream.
Hi, I’m Greg Campbell. Wayne often calls me “[his] Web Guy” probably because I have been helping him with all his “web things” for about 20 years now. While Wayne is recuperating from his recent surgery and taking chemo, we thought it might be a good use of this space to remind people of some of the amazing resources Wayne has made available through Lifestream. Would you like to help? Perhaps something Wayne has written or said has been particularly meaningful in your own life. Would you be willing to share it as a way to encourage others who might be in a similar place in their journey. Perhaps there is a blog series, book, podcast, or audio recording (e.g. Transitions or Engage) that Jesus used to help you on your journey. Here’s the request again: Would you mind writing a paragraph or two about it? We’ll make it available here on the Lifestream website. Thanks!
