Are Christians Looking For A Convenient Religion?

Sept. 13, 2010 - PRLog -- NASHVILLE, TN – Author, Derek Maul is a prolific writer, speaker, teacher, father, and husband.  But most of all he is a man trying to live his Christian life as if he means it.  His experience leading small study groups in his home church in Tampa, Florida has helped Maul realize that today’s Christians struggle with the temptation to participate in religion when it is convenient.  A world committed to moving quickly, caring for one’s own needs, and “fitting God in” does not seem to leave much opportunity for a devout Christian life.    
       
In his latest book, The Unmaking-of a Part-Time Christian, Maul asks questions that a growing number of Christians are uncomfortable hearing.

“Have you ever experienced or noticed faith as counter cultural in our society?”

“Are you a seeing is believing kind of Christian or have you discovered that believing is in fact, seeing?”

Who is in control of the words and images that flood your mind?”

“How can you let go of our own agendas and invite the spirit to be you guide?”

“What would you prefer, an easy life or a satisfying life?”

Recently Maul created 5 short videos on YouTube that will help pastors and churches ask these questions and more. Those who wish to go deeper will find the book, The Unmaking of a Part-Time Christian, is full of insightful content that will inspire churches and individuals to move from a convenient, “when I get to it” spirituality, to a full-time Christian life, that Maul hopes, will impact the world. Maul states, “For me, this is all about initial trajectory…first thing in the morning, being deliberate about seeking God's presence - just inviting God to be part of the day.”

About the Author: Derek Maul writes primarily for the Tampa Tribune. His commentary and features have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor, Presbyterians Today, Guideposts, and many other print and online publications. Maul’s first book, Get Real: A Spiritual Journey for Men was released in 2007.  He just completed a study aid to accompany his second book, In My Heart I Carry A Star, that debuted in the fall of 2008.  Currently, he is completing a book on Lent, scheduled to release in 2012.

Follow Derek Maul at
http://derekmaulonthehalfshell.blogspot.com & http://part-time-christian.blogspot.com/

Videos on YouTube, search Derek Maul

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