For 8 years,
The Non-Judgmental Christian has helped thousands of readers world-wide to
know what it truly means to be loved, not judged, by
practicing one spiritual principle taught
by Jesus:
"Do not judge or
you too will be judged."
(Mt 7:1)
By the act of
accepting the faults of someone who has hurt you, an opposite
effect is created that has to be experienced to be understood.
This ancient spiritual principle is little known, little
taught and even less practiced. But Jesus is wise and
his teachings never fail us.
Not judging will
transform your relationships with others... and with yourself.
Indeed,
Jesus said this was his life's purpose:
"If anyone hears my words but
does not keep them, I do not judge that person, for I did not
come to judge the world but to save the world."
(Jn 12:47)
Please meet
author and leadership coach John Kuypers on live television.
Then scroll down for reader testimonials and how to order.
John
Kuypers takes us into his
own deeply personal
and true life stories. He
invites us to look in the mirror at the real-world
reality of what we are actually saying and doing, moment to
moment. We learn how
our
judgmental nature is revealed in the tiniest
thoughts, feelings, words and actions. Just
as quickly, we see the impact on others and our own
happiness when we embrace being
non-judgmental first, before taking action with anyone in any
situation.
The impact is immediate and
cumulative.
By making small, yet very real changes, marriages are turned
around. Children and teen behavior is shaped in ways that
resolve issues and build
self-responsibility. Long-damaged family of origin relationships are healed.
Work relationships function more smoothly. The stories are all true and they give
us hope and instruction on feeling loved and deeply
enriched in our spiritual life.
First published in 2004,
The Non-Judgmental Christian is a timeless book that
continues to transform the lives of readers. You don't
have to be a Christian to appreciate the lessons in this book.
This is a teaching that anyone can use, yet as you go deeper,
you realize that happiness comes when you deeply trust that
God is giving you the life you are meant to have.
Love and
serenity follow, always in small amounts and sometimes in
huge leaps.
Please note, the hard copy paperback
edition of The Non-Judgmental Christian is
only available from selected Christian
booksellers, major
book
retailers or
directly from the publisher, Present Living & Learning
Inc. The TNJC e-book may be reviewed and instantly
downloaded from
Amazon Kindle for the Kindle and i-Pad/i-Phones tablet
readers.
Reader Testimonials:
"A friend
loaned her copy to me, and I've gotten so much out of it, that
I never gave her book back to her. Now I'm going to give six
of your books to a few people, expecting that they'll get a
lot out of it too. I've re-read it so many times. Now I'll be
able to return my friend's
book to her - it's embarrassing that I've held onto it so
long."
Valerie B. San Diego, California
"I never
realized that when I was judging, I was playing God, and that
is something that I must stop doing."
Wayne Allin, Ontario
'The Non-judgmental Christian' changed the way I saw myself,
exposed judgments and resentments that I had no idea I was
carrying, and revolutionized my situation. I've been a
believer for 23 years, worked as a short-term missionary in
South Africa, been a counselor at my church and a youth pastor
- and in all these years I have not been nearly as impacted by
anything else I've read (Bible excluded!).
Sherri McGregor, Youth
Pastor, Nova Scotia
"Truly,
THE NON JUDGMENTAL-CHRISTIAN has made my list of top ten
life-changing books of my Christian life."
Anglican Pastor Ron Horst
"Last week, two of my church members gave me your book "The
Non-Judgmental Christian" and I must confess I had a hard time
putting it down. You ideas are so simple yet profound and life
changing." Pentecostal Reverend
Michael Versluis
"This book
offers experienced, proven advice on building satisfying
personal relationships. John Kuypers draws on the Bible in a
refreshing way. I highly recommend his book!"
Christian
Reformed Pastor Arie Van Eek
Rev. Ron Horst here, of the parishes of Holy
Trinity Anglican Church; and Emmanuel Anglican Church,
Gibbons, Alberta, Canada. I first found your book THE
NON-JUDGMENTAL CHRISTIAN at a Promise Keeper’s Convention in
one of the Greater Toronto municipalities in Ontario. I
believe it was in the Fall of 2004. It was on its own
separate display table, and I perused it with great interest.
There was a printed sign on the table top saying “This book
will divorce-proof your marriage.” I saw that and
puzzled “I am not worried about that.” As my wife
thinks I spend too much money on books (Is that possible?) I
turned and went back to my seat. On the way I got that
queasy feeling I often get when I know I have missed the
Lord’s will or opportunity. So at the next break I
threaded my way through the 8,000 men all of whom seemed to be
at the bookstore to get my copy. The rest is history.
I could not tell you how many times I have gone
back to review the book when I am tempted to try to control
relationships or outcomes. I am sure you can imagine the
amount of freedom I have found as the Lord has shown me His
truth of the need to get the log out of my own eye. It
is a standard part of any counseling I do. Truly, THE
NON JUDGMENTAL-CHRISTIAN has made my list of top ten
life-changing books of my Christian life. Blessings on
you and your ministry. I will look forward to meeting
you and seeing you harvest more fruit for the Kingdom in our
part of the territory.
Joyfully,
Ron Hӧrst,
Rector Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Alberta
"Last week two of my church
members gave me your book "The Non-Judgmental Christian" and I
must confess I had a hard time putting it down. Your
ideas are so simple yet profound and life changing. I
appreciated your own vulnerability and willingness to show how
these lessons have worked in your own life."
Michael Versluis, Associate Pastor, Glad Tidings Tabernacle,
Sudbury, Canada,
May, 2008
A Wonderful Book for Growing in Grace
This book is about what it means to BE a Christian
(sanctification). Kuypers uses a lot of personal
anecdotes but the book transcends its original
self-help purpose. Kuypers starts out wanting to
help us improve our relationships, but what he
achieves, beyond that, is a transparent exploration
of his own journey toward a Christian self.
He admits to not achieving perfection, but through
the 5 Lessons he explores what it means to think
like Christ and how maturing as a child of Christ
means evolving a non-judgmental mindset that affects
every aspect of your life. This includes your
personal goal-setting and your interactions with
others.
It's impossible for the author to cover every aspect
of Christian life in one book (that's what the Bible
is for) and as a very personal text, he doesn't
fully explore the idea of vocation. Yet, this
overview of the Non-Judgmental Christian mindset
delves deeply into ways of thinking and interacting
that could positively change the way people
experience you.
For me, the best part of the book is the exploration
of the non-judgmental Jesus: how He was neither a
"hammer," a "doormat" nor a "rescuer" of people.
Kuypers explains that other people are what God
wants them to be (He is sovereign) and that we
aren't supposed to try to change others to suit our
idea of what they should be -- even with the best of
intentions.
I can't imagine a single Christian, especially
Christian men, who will not be affected by this
powerful book. Don't miss it.
Jimmy Mack, New Brunswick Canada
Challenging
Preconceptions Through Self-Examination
In this easy to read format John outlines the ways
that people create barriers that hurt each other and
themselves. Baring his soul through sharing his own
experiences, John's book serves as a study guide
specifically designed for men to help improve their
relationships with their spouses. This book also
serves a secondary purpose for all who read it - men
and women alike - to examine themselves to see what
they are doing to damage their relationships. This
is well worth the read!
Wade
Van Bostelen, Hamilton, Ontario Canada
"I
am learning so much, and looking at my relationship (12
stormy years) with my husband in a whole different
light!
Christine Lupton, Burlington, Ontario.
"I was
touched – sometimes deeply – by your stories of yourself
and people like us breaking through in their
relationships. Thanks, and God bless." Jean Davies,
Centerpoint Coaching and Change Consultant
"In all these years I have not been nearly as impacted
by anything else I've read (Bible excluded!)."
Sherri
McGregor, Youth Pastor & Counselor
174 pages ISBN:
0-9689684-2-2
Published by Present Living & Learning, Inc.
