Most of us know what it is to want things to change, while still wanting to stay in charge, and that tension can live in a person whether they grew up in church or never went at all. We hold the reins tightly, we keep certain areas protected, and we tell ourselves we’re doing fine, even when the heart feels restless and tired.
Plain Heart is a short, Jesus-centered booklet written for ordinary people who need more than advice, because advice can’t wash a conscience and it can’t make a heart new. It speaks plainly about self-rule, the quiet ways we resist God, and the excuses that sound reasonable while they keep us from the One who can heal us. The aim here is not to pressure anyone into religion, but to point to Christ with honesty, since Jesus is not simply a helper we consult when life gets heavy, but the Lord who has the right to lead, correct, forgive, and restore.
This booklet is written for the person who wants peace but feels cautious about surrender, and for the person who has kept Jesus at a safe distance, whether that distance looks like skepticism, distractions, or a private refusal to yield. It holds out a plain invitation: come into the light, stop negotiating with the truth, and let the Lord have what He asks for, because His authority is not meant to crush you but to rescue you.
What you’ll find inside
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A clear look at self-rule, and why it keeps a heart stuck
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Why we resist Jesus’ authority even when we’re worn out
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The difference between feeling better and being made new
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A simple call to repentance, surrender, and a clean conscience in Christ
Who it’s for
Anyone who senses the strain of living on their own terms, and who is willing to face Jesus as He is, not as we prefer Him to be.
Short enough to read in one sitting, and meant to be returned to when the heart starts pulling back into control.