Of course we want to be Christians full time. But that's tough to do. Wouldn't it be easier if someone came alongside to help us and encourage us?

That's just what Earl Palmer does in this book.

He walks with us, shares the joys and struggles of his own journey, and passes along the wisdom that comes from his intimate experience with God in Jesus Christ.

Getting along with parents, using money well, bringing God into all our relationships are all covered. But overall Palmer urges us to stay close to Jesus. For he has what we need to pursue this serious and joyful call. Jesus provides his Spirit to be with us rwenty-four hours a day.

Earl Palmer is pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Berkeley, California, and is the author of many books including The Enormous Exception (a commentary on the Sermon on the Mount-Word), In Search of a Faith That Works (Regal) and the Communicator's Commentary on 1, 2 and 3 John and Revelation (Word).