Loving Jesus (The Simplicity of Following Christ)

"Loving Jesus" presents a comprehensive guide to embodying Jesus's love in all aspects of life. It emphasises God's unconditional love as the catalyst for transformative change. The book explores practical application of this love, highlighting spiritual disciplines such as prayer, scripture study, and fellowship. It also addresses obstacles like doubt, fear, and hardship and how to overcome them. The text underscores the ripple effect of a transformed life, impacting family, community, and relationships, especially marriage, by reflecting Christ's love. The book challenges readers to make a decisive commitment to living a life of love, empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Are you ready to transform your life and love like Jesus? In a world where love is often defined as a fleeting emotion, this book offers a powerful guide to experiencing and living out the true, unconditional love of God.
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Discover the depths of God's love: This book doesn't just talk about love; it helps you encounter it personally. Learn how God's love is unconditional, sacrificial, eternal, and transformative. Understand how to break free from the lies that block you from receiving His love and embrace the truth that sets you free.
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Renew your mind and change your life: Transformation begins with a renewed mind. Discover how to replace negative thought patterns with biblical truth and cultivate a Christ-centred perspective that shapes how you see yourself, others, and the world.
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Embrace the power of the Holy Spirit: You can't love like Jesus on your own. Learn to recognise the Holy Spirit's presence in your life and yield to His guidance, allowing His supernatural love to flow through you.
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Live out practical love in every area of your life: This book isn't just about theory; it's about action. Discover how to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and how to love your neighbour as yourself through practical acts of kindness, integrity, and truth.
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Overcome the obstacles to transformation: Doubt, fear, hardness of heart, and self-importance can hinder your journey. Learn how to fight back against these spiritual threats and embrace faith, courage, humility, and a soft heart.
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Experience the ripple effect of a transformed life: Your transformation doesn't just impact you; it impacts your family, your community, and the world. Discover how to be salt and light, bringing hope, justice, and truth to those around you.
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Build a marriage that reflects Christ: For those who are married, this book offers guidance on building a Christ-centred marriage based on sacrificial love, commitment, and joy. Learn how to overcome challenges and create a relationship that testifies to the power of the Gospel.
This book is a call to action. It challenges you to move beyond vague Christianity and embrace a life of radical love, empowered by God's grace and the Holy Spirit. Are you ready to surrender completely, live fully, and love like Jesus?

Chris was born in London 1947, moved to South Africa in 1972 and now lives in Botswana with his wife Shynie and their eight year old daughter Angela Simolola. Chris is fascinated by the possibilities science presents to us but hates the rigidity of the "scientific method" especially the agressive denunciation by most scientists of anything resembling man's spiritual component or the possibility of an overarching, creator being.