Early in the pandemic, I was talking with my friend Ralph Plumb about the role of compassion in the Kingdom of God and in society. Ralph is widely traveled with much of those travels focused on the relief of human suffering. He also served the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles as their President and CEO for a time. Our conversation was filled with stories of the transformative power of compassion. A book project was born.
An Undivided Heart: Living and Loving like Jesus
An undivided heart is not something you can force on yourself or others and this book, An Undivided Heart: Living and Loving like Jesus, isn’t an instruction manual with step-by-step procedures. It is a journey, unique to you, that begins with your unique relationship with Jesus. Living with an undivided heart will naturally lead to living an undivided life. Cultivation of the heart flows into action.
Order Now and read through on your own or with your small group. A great read for the Lenten Season! Available in paperback and Kindle.
Here is what people are saying…
“It’s a winner!”
“In An Undivided Heart, Bob and Ralph fulfill their goal of bringing together the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Helping their readers along their own inward and outward journeys with God, this book is punctuated by powerful stories, and potent questions; it’s a winner!” —Mark Fields
“A book destined for personal and relational impact”
“I have used Bob Logan’s books in the seminary and in pastoral leadership settings, but this one is written for my friends and neighbors. This is not just another book on discipleship but a book destined for personal and relational impact. An Undivided Heart echoes back to Jesus’ heart while calling us forward as a passionate reflection of God’s heart. Through personal stories, poignant reflection, and practical applications Bob and Ralph energize us to embody and activate the love of God in our communities and world. I’m excited to put it into action!” —Kendra Diehl, VP of Ministry Formation and Innovation, The Master’s Institute Seminary, Regional Leader for The Harvest Network International
“A much needed book in this hour!”
Bob and Ralph have written a comprehensive, practical, and story-filled guide to living Christlike and nothing is more needed in our day. A modern day guidebook for a Jesus-style ministry and a must read for the Church.” —Tammy Dunahoo, Director, Leader Health & Development,The Foursquare Church
“Top of my ‘gotta read’ list”
“An Undivided Heart; Living and Loving like Jesus” is a wonderfully practical, consistently comfortable, easy-to-read, non-preachy, shallow on number of pages but deep in application, top of my “gotta read” list of books. From self-examination to the global implications of God’s calling for each of us, this book is both a launch pad and accelerator. Compassionate ministry, deliberate discipleship, redemptive entrepreneurship are all included in living authentically and with “An Undivided Heart.” —Tim ‘Doc’ Maranville
“The next book you should pick up”
“If you have been in going to church for a long time and are ready to be set on fire with God’s love to make a difference in the world, reading An Undivided Heart: Living and Loving Like Jesus is the next book you should pick up.” —The Reverend Doctor Adam T. Trambley
“Both challenged and inspired me”
“An Undivided Heart both challenged and inspired me. In this era of great disruption, when many congregations and church leaders find programs, and strategic plans in disarray, Logan and Plumb invite the reader to return to the basics upon which the Christian movement is based – how do we like Jesus have a relationship with the Father, and how do we like Jesus love other people, especially those who differ from us, and how do we like Jesus make disciples when it seems like most (but not all) are disinterested.” —Pastor Robert Wallace
“A must read”
“A must read for any Christ follower who desires to make a positive sustaining difference in the lives of those who are seeking to make sense out of the chaos of today’s world. Essentially practical, yet inspirational with real life examples of how to creatively and strategically collaborate in the application of God’s transforming love in times of these.” —Raymond Rood, Founder and Senior Consultant, The Genysys Group
“May it inspire each of us to cultivate an undivided heart!”
“An Undivided Heart” interrogates our siloed approach to spiritual formation and seeks to inspire us to actively live and love like Jesus in a more integrated manner. Through their personal transparency, vulnerability, and gleanings, Bob and Ralph provide us with a practical framework and clear metrics to intentional and holistic following of Jesus, the only true pathway to whole-hearted living. we learn to live and love like Jesus, linking together our growing intimacy with God, our service to our community and our disciple-making activities. We learn how to make whole disciples from broken people; how we may live as an integrated person; how we may truly join God in His work in the world to overcome evil with good. May it inspire each of us to cultivate an undivided heart!” —Dennis Bachman, Executive Director and Lead Pastor of ViaCordis
“Contains both key holistic principles and very practical actions steps”
“An Undivided Heart” does what it promises. It looks back in history before it evaluates current thinking and then looks into the future. This process is extremely important to future fruitfulness. Not only that, it contains both key holistic principles and very practical actions steps. This book is a great addition to this subject.” —Colin Noyes, ResourceZone Australia
“Transformation awaits!”
“What does it mean to live and love like Jesus? Take a journey with your community and use this insightful guide to learn how. Stories of people like you, Biblical principles, insightful discussion questions, and invitations to “try this” make this book a useful companion to everyday Jesus-followers. Decide to be intentional together and establish the rhythms that will help you reclaim your identity in Christ and activate your mission in the Kingdom of God. Transformation awaits!” —Wendy McWherter, founder Flourish Communities Inc
“A journey of discovery”
“An Undivided Heart represents a journey of discovery. The parables told in it will lead the reader to encounter both how to become a fish and a fisher of men; how to become a sheep and a shepherd; indeed, how to become a disciple and one who makes more disciples. Along the way we are challenged to spend a day “fasting from all digital material,” to light a candle to remember the Holy Spirit in the gatherings of disciples, and to have group discussions that will help us decide how the words of each chapter might be lived out in our lives. By God’s grace, this book will lead to more undivided hearts.” —Keith Shields, Transitional Leadership Pastor and Disciple
“Extremely biblical, practical, and convicting.”
“Extremely biblical, practical, and convicting. I loved the real life stories and the thought provoking questions throughout each chapter. The book challenged me to love God, love others and make disciples even more!” —Rev. Jeffrey Norris, Lead Pastor
“Discover things that can be applied to your own life.”
“Undivided Hearts: Living and Loving Like Jesus is a book that will speak to people who are busy but need and want to put their commitment to Christ first. It is written in a way that is easy to comprehend with real life characters whose experiences help you discover things that can be applied to your own life. We found the practical tips very useful and small things that we could incorporate in our daily routines which will have us striving to live a life with an undivided heart. Thank you for this wonderful book filled with life changing truths and encourages us to live and love like Jesus.” —Beverly and John McNeil