Authentic Relationships : Discover the Lost Art of One Anothering

by Jacobsen, Wayne, and Clay Jacobsen

• ISBN13: 9780801064517
• ISBN10: 0801064511
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781585581542
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Baker Books
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Summary

Based on the "one-another" passages in Scripture, this book shows how to develop nurturing friendships that lead to authentic community.

Author Biography

Wayne Jacobsen lives in Oxnard, California, but travels internationally as director of Lifestream Ministries. He is a contributing editor to Leadership Journal and the author of The Naked Church, In My Father's Vineyard, and He Loves Me. Clay Jacobsen, Wayne's brother, has directed The Jerry Lewis Telethon, Dr. Laura, Entertainment Tonight, and Prime Time Country. He is the author of The Lasko Interview and Circle of Seven and resides in Camarillo, California.

Table of Contents

Dedications	7	(2)
Preface	9	(4)
1. Escaping the Loneliness Trap	13	(12)
Part 1: Starting Inside
2. Loving Others like God Loves You	25	(10)
3. A Soft Place to Fall	35	(10)
4. It's Not All about You	45	(14)
Part 2: Opening the Door
5. Initial Contact	59	(10)
6. Sharing God's Kindness	69	(10)
Part 3: Sharing the Journey
7. Lightening the Load	79	(10)
8. Cheerleading	89	(12)
9. Pooling Our Wisdom	101	(10)
10. Taking It to God	111	(12)
Part 4: For Mature Relationships
11. The Genuine Article	123	(10)
12. Partnering in the Journey	133	(12)
13. Treasures Waiting to Be Discovered	145	(6)
Appendix: Sharing the Journey with Others	151	(4)
Notes	155