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Agape - Softcover

Ristow, Augie

 
9781604778298: Agape

Synopsis

Ever wonder why Christians treat each other in the nasty ways that they do? Why is it that the church, which is supposed to be a place of peace, love and harmony, is often a place of division, recrimination and fighting? There is an answer. Ever ponder why it is so difficult, or at times, virtually impossible, for you to sustain a behavior of love as our dear Savior commands? Is it that we don't have enough willpower, or is it our understanding of love? There is an answer to this also. Agape, the forgotten teaching of Jesus gives clear, concise answers to these questions. To understand what God teaches about His Agape is to find freedom and fully enjoy the greatest of the Holy Spirit's gifts. Understand Agape. Be transformed in your life, your church and your world. Augie Ristow is a life long Christian of the Lutheran perspective. He holds a Master of Divinity from a conservative Lutheran seminary. He has always been a seeker of knowledge and truth, especially as revealed in Scripture. Augie currently resides in Tucson, Arizona. He serves as Development Director of a large Lutheran church on the city's eastside. He enjoys the companionship of his wife, the company of his children and the special family pet: Molly the wonder dog. He is an advisor to pastors and churches on how the understanding Agape will sustain a true transformation of a person's life, their church and world. More information can be found about Augie's unique ministry at www.agapeforyou.com.

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About the Author

Augie Ristow is a transplant to the sunny southwest. Married, with five grown children, he enjoys exploring the wonders of nature and taking on repair projects in his workshop. His career as pastor spans four decades, seven churches, and now a specialized ministry known as interim. He calls it the business of “fixing broken churches.” Augie’s steady and loving presence helps restore floundering churches to spiritual health as they prepare for a new pastor. He says that the work is very fulfilling, even though his stay at a church is for a brief year or two. “Agape: The Forgotten Teaching of Jesus” was written to help Augie understand God’s Agape and what it means for every Christian. The book recounts Augie discovery that a Christian’s love is healed and made holy by God’s Agape to change lives forever.

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