Magnificent Obsession; The Joy of Christian Commitment by John White (Very good, 1990, Pbk, 142 pgs, Intervarsity Press)

Former church library book; pages appear to be unmarked. ISBN 08308127410

Jesus described the kingdom of God as being like a pearl so valuable that one would sell everything one has to obtain it. In this book John White reworks his "Cost of Commitment" to show that although there are costs to following Jesus, there are even greater joys to be found. Good introduction to the topic.