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    Available 01. 06. 2026

    The Commuter

    THE WINDY CITY earns it name as Gwen’s life whirls at a brutal pace with her toddler Lila. A single parent, Gwen endures the Chicago commute, night classes, and a low-budget life, hoping for a future for her child. Will they become another statistic?

    The Commuter by Jane Rubietta
    • A passionate and realistic picture of the conflict between love and duty.Cathy Gohlke, bestselling author for The Commuter
    • Perfect for women seeking to raise a child and change the trajectory of their lives in a father-absent family.Lynn Austin, bestselling author for The Commuter
    • Our weary spirits have seldom needed this devotional more. An antidote to the fear and uncertainty in our world and hearts, Bri!iance takes a deep, loving look at the God who longs to be present in our lives. Jane Rubietta shines hope into our soul's dark corners, and offers healing for our pain, timely reminders of how deeply loved we are, and practical ways to allow Christ's love to shine through us. I highly recommend this transformative, six-week journey into finding Christ's light in life's dark seasons.LYNN AUSTIN, BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND CHRISTY HALL OF FAME HONOREE for Brilliance
    • Intimate and comforting in a 'let me walk with you' voice, Jane Rubietta's six-week devotional, Bri!iance, is the faithful friend we need to journey beside us in these uncertain days. Through personal insights into our common struggles, Jane probes scripture, speaks truth, asks quietly challenging questions meant to inspire action and reaches for the loving God who daily showers us with promises and hope. Road-weary when I opened this book, I came away filled. We are deeply, eternally loved, forgiven, redeemed, and designed-even in our imperfect state-to reflect the bright light of God's love. Perfect for reading alone, journaling through or discussing with a group of trusted friends, Bri!iance is sunrise for the soul.CATHY GOHLKE, BESTSELLING AND CHRISTY AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR for Brilliance
    • A book worthy of ritual re-readings.Leonard Sweet, best-selling author and speaker for Finding Your Dream
    • A luminous journey from worry to its surprising antidote . . . delight. A book laden with richness, humor, honesty, and hope. We can worry less and live more. Both practical and delightful. Start reading. Stop worrying. Start living.Anita Lustrea, co-host of Midday Connection, speaker, author of What Women Tell Me for Worry Less So You Can Live More
    • Jane's book is a poetic, beautiful reminder that more rests on God's shoulders than on mine, and it pleases him when I nurture a heart at rest so I can actually live by faith.Susie Larson, national radio host and speaker, and author of Your Beautiful Purpose for Worry Less So You Can Live More
    • Jane weaves a journey against the worry that separates us from ourselves and from the good God who made us. Nancy Ortberg, author of Looking for God: An Unexpected Journey Through Tattoos, Tofu and Pronouns for Worry Less So You Can Live More
    • With piercing honesty and gentle humor, Jane Rubietta takes aim at one of the biggest enemies of our joy--worry.Lynn Austin, Christy Award-winning author for Worry Less So You Can Live More
    • God wants us to live more and worry less, but worry is stealing the pleasure from our lives. Jane Rubietta has masterfully written a book that is a soothing balm to the worry-worn soul. She will take you on an exciting discovery of the delight of God--the secret to defeating worry--enabling you to embrace the worry-free life again.Shelly Esser, editor, Just Between Us for Worry Less So You Can Live More
    • Vintage Jane! Telling stories. Being real. Giving practical biblical wisdom--about the worry that stalks us all. If you want handholds to grab as you scale your own walls of anxiety, let Jane hand you her own tools. Tools of play, self-nurture, memory, spontaneity, trust, and more.Adele Ahlberg Calhoun, co-lead pastor at Redeemer Community Church, spiritual director, and author for Worry Less So You Can Live More
    • Join the healing journey to slow down, savor, and thrive in wholeness. Jane is our expert guide providing practical tools for the worry-wrinkled soul toward breakthrough, healing, and encountering God's love and delight.Dr. Catherine Hart Weber, therapist and author, Flourish: Discover the Daily Joy of Abundant, Vibrant Living for Worry Less So You Can Live More
    • Who doesn't want to Worry Less So You Can Live More? Jane Rubietta masterfully provides amazing, insightful 'Tools' wrapped in stories from the heart of a worrier, taking the reader from being weighed down with worry to the realization that 'living more' is just around the corner when we intentionally and consistently reposition our souls to focus and delight in Jesus! Challenging and inspiring read!Edna Mapstone, national director, Great Commission Women of the Christian and Missionary Alliance for Worry Less So You Can Live More
    • Rubietta caringly reveals God's transformational work for our souls.Bishop Jonathon Keaton for Finding Your Promise
    • More than rich words, Jane couples biblical truth with a practical walk.Jo Anne Lyon, The Wesleyan Church for Finding the Messiah
    • New ironies and relevance in the age-old Christmas story.Dianne E. Butts, author for Finding the Messiah
    • Powerful, visual, and impactful.Carol Kent, author for Finding the Messiah
    • Well-woven, fresh, vibrant.Lucinda Secrest McDowell, author for Finding the Messiah
    • A study in discipleship and a lovely journey to the miraculous life found in Bethlehem.Kathi Macias, author for Finding the Messiah
    • A gifted writer. The light of scripture shines again through the prism of beauty and story.John Ortberg, best-selling author of If You Want To Walk on Water You Have To Get Out of the Boat for Come Along
    • Jane Rubietta’s books are as compelling as her platform presentations. She crafts her content with well-chosen word pictures and profound depth that beckons the readers to ‘come along’ as she leads them into a vibrant and transcendent relationship with Jesus. This book will deepen your faith.Carol Kent,speaker and author of A New Kind of Normal for Come Along
    • Another powerful read on encounters with Jesus, self, those we love, and those we are trying to like. Jane addresses hope, healing, attitudes, needs, and longings with grace, grit, and God-centered wisdom. Each chapter ends with challenges and tools that are highly effective in helping us achieve deeper levels of intimacy. Come Along invites us to take the Lord’s hand and walk through life with courage, anticipation, and zeal.Ellie Lofaro, co-author of Spaghetti for the Soul and author of Leap of Faith for Come Along
    • Come Along made me face the question, Am I following a set of phony rules and expectations in my attempts to be a ‘nice’ Christian, or am I becoming the woman God imagined me to be? With exquisite writing, Jane takes my real, everyday life in the 21st Century and shows me how Jesus is relevant and present in every moment. Her unshakeable conviction in God’s goodness and love convinced me to throw out my misguided attempts to be ‘nice’ and engage in an authentic relationship with Christ. ‘When a woman encounters Jesus, she is changed,’ Jane insists’–and I was.Lynn Austin for Come Along
    • 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 scripture–mainly from the Gospels–that 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 for Come Closer
    • 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 including Completely His for Come Closer
    • 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 of A New Kind of Normal for Come Closer
    • 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 of Fulfill for Come Closer
    • 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 Closer showed me Christ’s heart and drew me into the warmth of His loving embrace.Lynn Austin, Christy Award-winning author of Candle in the Darkness, Fire by Night, Hidden Places, and A Woman’s Place for Come Closer
    • 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 Closer is a breath of fresh air for the soul.Pam Farrel, author of Woman of Influence, 10 Best Decisions a Woman Can Make, and Devotions for Women on the Go! for Come Closer
    • Inspiring and practical, Come Closer welcomes us to the joyful life found in the acceptance of Jesus’ invitations. Jane Rubietta models well the abundant life that results when the response to His offers are accepted with excitement. Her insights on Jesus words bring the encouragement we need to RSVP to Christ’s ongoing opportunities for a life with no regrets. Come closer and you will find what you’ve been looking for–I did.Becky Hunter, president, Global Pastors’ Wives Network, and author of Being Good to Your Husband on Purpose for Come Closer
    • Has there ever been a cultural time when invitations to intimacy have been more desired? Our breath-taking schedules, our compulsive multi-tasking all too often leave empty holes in our souls. Jane Rubietta looks at the 15 invitations issued by Christ to come…and come closer. Drawing upon anecdotes of personal vulnerability and stories of poignant humor, Rubietta invites the reader into the circle, into the place of belonging. Come Closer is a book that will make you want to consider those points of deepest connections–in your own soul, with God, and with others.Karen Mains, director of Hungry Souls, and author of The God Hunt and Open Heart, Open Home for Come Closer
    • Jane Rubietta extends hospitality through her words. She invites the reader to exit the highway of life and find refreshment in God’s truth. In Jane’s unique storytelling way, she gently leads you to the feet of Jesus answering His invitation to ‘come.’ Jane is one of my favorite authors; because of her, I know myself better and I know my Savior more intimately. Don’t miss this invitation to come close and experience life to the fullest!Jill Savage, executive director of Hearts at Home, author of My Heart’s at Home for Come Closer
    • There is no greater invitation than to spend time with the One who not only allows u-turns, but longs for us to turn closer to Him daily. In a powerful and poignant style that speaks directly to the heart, Jane Rubietta brings alive the ‘Come as You Are’ invitation Jesus has extended to every one of us. Come Closer is an intimate journey into the enormous hospitality of a God who loves us no matter where we’ve been or what we’ve done.Allison M. Bottke, author and founder of God Allows U-Turns for Come Closer
    • As you read this book, you’ll personally feel the gentle Savior beckoning to ‘Come,’ be refreshed, no matter what you face. You’ll relate to Jane’s quiet, yet powerful and real life messages of God’s coming, renewing, and healing.Marlae Gritter, executive vice president of Moms In Touch International for Come Closer
    • There are not many books written that so clearly explain how to conduct a spiritual retreat rather than emphasizing the necessity of doing so. This is a "must" for anyone seeking relief from everyday busy-ness.Jo Ann Rhodes, The Christian Librarian, issue 51 (1) 2008 for Resting Place
    • Warm and well-written guidance . . . Any Christian can benefit from trying the exercises in this book.Rick Willis, Baptist Standard, March 1, 2010 for Resting Place
    • If you love your pastor, read this book, and then put it into practice. And if you are looking for a pastor, before you do anything else, make sure everyone on the search committee reads How to Keep the Pastor You Love. It is a gift that will strengthen the body of Christ.Dr. Ray Pritchard, senior pastor, Calvary Memorial Church, and author of An Anchor for the Soul for How to Keep the Pastor You Love
    • For those of us who work with pastors, the evidence of crisis in the ministry hits us between the eyes. Jane Rubietta has contributed wise and practical helps for those lay leaders who are concerned about keeping the pastor they love. We wish we could put this book in the hands of every elder group, every session, every governing council as emergency intervention.David and Karen Mains, co-directors of Mainstay Ministries for How to Keep the Pastor You Love
    • A valuable tool to place in the hands of concerned church members and church officials, every pastor of every local church and each clergy spouse. I find the faithfulness of the author shining brightly all through the work.Rev. Charles Chakour, pastor and author of Building Clergy Compensation for How to Keep the Pastor You Love
    • For many years, we have seen an appropriate emphasis on church growth, but more recently attention has been given to church health. The well-being of the church and its leadership is an integral part of church health, and Jane Rubietta, writing from the perspective of a pastor s wife, has valuable insight to share.Jill Briscoe, author, speaker and editor of Just Between Us, a magazine for ministry wives for How to Keep the Pastor You Love

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