The 10 Second Rule: Just do the next thing you're reasonably certain Jesus wants you to do - Hardcover

Clare De Graaf

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0983689709 ISBN 13: 9780983689706

Publisher: 10, 2011

Synopsis

The book of James says faith without deeds is dead. How alive is yours?You pass a car with its hood up or gas cap open, and by the time you decide to stop and help, you’re a mile away… so you don’t.You’re part of a conversation that drifts to gossip, and you have this impression to speak up, in defense... but go silent.Do you really think you’ll do better next time?Clare De Graaf offers an uncomplicated, straight-forward antidote for breaking these habits of inaction and re-energizing your faith. He calls it The 10 Second just do the next thing you’re reasonably certain Jesus wants you to do. (And do it quickly before you change your mind.)The 10 Second Rule will empower you to take simple “baby steps” of obedience, as God directs you. This is not only a “rule” you can do – it’s one you’ll want to do!Living by the Rule is a call to rediscover the revolutionary power of the simple gospel message as Jesus taught it, the early church lived it, and before religious Christianity tamed it.Read inspiring stories of people like you, living by the Rule and experiencing a rebirth of their faith. On every page you’ll recognize the person you were created to be.Learn how the power of pre-decisions can break life-long patterns of indecision and sin habits, which hold you back from fully loving God and others.This is a book you’ll be telling your friends to read, even before you finish yours. Start a movement of simple obedience today – beginning with you!

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About the Author

Clare De Graaf is a follower of Jesus, businessman, elder, Bible teacher, and for over 25 years a full-time volunteer spiritual mentor of men. A successful businessman and Christian all his life, at age 31 he found himself at a spiritual crossroads – a crisis of faith triggered by cancer. Surrendering himself to Christ, he sold his manufacturing company in 1984, at age 35, to devote the balance of his life serving the King and his kingdom.

Since then, De Graaf has been deeply involved in US and international church planting, micro-economic development in Haiti, and orphanage and hospital reconstruction in Albania. He is also the founding chairman of DOOR International, a ministry committed to translating the Bible in sign language for the Deaf of the world.

Clare and his wife, Susan, live in Grand Rapids, Michigan and are the parents of six children and proud grandparents of thirteen.

Review

“Rarely does a book jolt me into immediate action. The 10 Second Rule did just that. After laying the book down I kneeled...and recommitted myself to ‘doing the next thing Jesus asks me to do.’ This book will wreak all kinds of good havoc in all who read it.”

Bill Hybels
Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL
Chairman of the Board, Willow Creek Association
“Excellent...helps turn down the noise so we can...really listen to the Savior’s direction...and follow! I highly recommend this small book filled with big impact!”

Joni Eareckson Tada
Founder/CEO Joni and Friends International Disability Center
“The 10 Second Rule is a simple yet profound practice that could change your whole point of view on life. It works.”

Bob Buford
Founder, Leadership Network
Author, Halftime, Finishing Well, and My Never Ending Blog (ACTIVEenergy.net)
“An easy-to-grasp and memorable formula for building a life that consistently puts the will and wisdom of Jesus into action. This book is a game-changer!”

-Joe Stowell
President, Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI
“You will enjoy and be impacted by The 10 Second Rule. I hope not to miss as many Jesus moments in the future.”

-David Green
Founder/CEO, Hobby Lobby Stores

Edition details

• Publisher: 10
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0983689709
• ISBN 13: 9780983689706
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176