Reviews
"Rubietta encourages Christian women to avail themselves of 15 intimate 'invitations,' being drawn into Christ's ever-welcoming embrace of unconditional mercy, grace and acceptance. Rubietta beautifully presents Jesus' gentle yet persistent summons to come closer to experience this abundant comfort when life hurts, relief is scarce and help is absent or inadequate. In four-part sequence, the author weaves an eloquent display of proofs from scripturemainly from the Gospelsthat Jesus is indeed close at hand and that Christians can bask in this spiritual reality right now. Jesus' example of extravagant love, she says, is to be passed on in like manner. Rubietta provides numerous poignant stories to illustrate each chapter's takeaway; particularly compelling is her account of a makeup artist who weekly serves the women employed at a strip club, building relationships with these hurting individuals without standing in judgment of their profession. Rubietta writes well, richly presenting Jesus' beckonings with dynamic storytelling, emotionally inviting prayers and calls to honest introspection. She is wonderful at expressing the heart's longing for comfort and care. Evangelicals will find their spirits uplifted after relishing Rubietta's entreaty to draw nearer still to the Jesus who always cares." Publisher's Weekly "To borrow Jane's own words,Come Closer'rocked me from my roots and set me in motion' toward an even more intimate relationship with the Lover of my soul. With eloquent words and powerful imagery, Jane speaks to the heart of every woman who longs for a genuine encounter with Jesus." Shannon Ethridge, M.A., best-selling author of the Every Woman's Battle series and the new Loving Jesus without Limits series includingCompletely His "Jane Rubietta has issued an invitation to come from wherever you are right now to an intimacy with Christ that is deeper, higher, wider, and more personal than you've ever experienced before. With gentle, conversational tones, she weaves stories from her own life with the stories of Jesus, and skillfully woos the reader to develop the daily habit of responding to His call. If you are longing for a transformational encounter with Him, read this book!" Carol Kent, speaker and author ofA New Kind of Normal "Jane Rubietta beckons us to accept Jesus' invitation to join him in intimacy.My response to the entreaty is immediate and core:I'm on my way!" Elisa Morgan, CEO of MOPS International, publisher ofFulfill "I loved this book! Jane Rubietta's powerful words bring Scripture to life and shine its dazzling light into our lives. (Grab your sunglasses!) She paints such a vivid portrait of Jesus that His loving invitation 'Come unto Me' is tangible on every page. More than any other book,Come Closershowed me Christ's heart and drew me into the warmth of His loving embrace." Lynn Austin, Christy Award-winning author ofCandle in the Darkness, Fire by Night, Hidden Places,andA Woman's Place "I can always count on Jane to help me move closer to Jesus. Now Jane helps move every reader into the life-transforming shadow of the loving Savior.Come Closeris a breath of fresh air for the soul." Pam Farrel,author ofWoman of Influence, 10 Best Decisions a Woman Can Make,andDevotions for Women on the Go! "Inspiring and practical,Come Closerwel
