What Are You Waiting For?
Intimacy with God can happen right now if you want it. A closeness you can feel, a goodness you can taste, a reality you can experience for yourself. That's what the Bible promises, so why settle for less? God is closer than you think, and connecting with him isn't just for monks and ascetics. It's for business people, high school students, busy moms, single men, single women . . . and most important, it's for YOU.
God Is Closer Than You Think shows how you can enjoy a vibrant, moment-by-moment relationship with your heavenly Father. Bestselling author John Ortberg reveals the face of God waiting to be discovered in the complex mosaic of your life. He shows you God's hand stretching toward you. And, with his gift for storytelling, Ortberg illustrates the ways you can reach toward God and complete the connection--to your joy and his.
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"John Ortberg does a fantastic job of explaining that God is right with us...God is not judgmental, aloof and looking down from on high...it's sparked a total paradigm shift for me...I highly recommend it for anyone truly seeking a deeper relationship with God." — Noelle (4 out of 5 stars)
"John Ortberg does a fantastic job of explaining that God is right with us...God is not judgmental, aloof and looking down from on high...it's sparked a total paradigm shift for me...I highly recommend it for anyone truly seeking a deeper relationship with God."
" really like the way Ortberg writes "
" I think John Ortberg, is a gift communicator and his work deep and approachable. "
" Excellent Book. Worth reading twice "
" This book tells us what we should already know, that God is right here, right now. We spend too much time looking everywhere else for him/her. "
" a book to go back to and re-read so that we're reminded that God is right here, right now and not some abstract being ... "
" I am reading this book to a blind woman who is auditing a class and needs to hear the information in the chapters. I just started so I don't know what I think at this point. "
" felt closer to God after reading this book, so encouraging. "
" worth re-reading. Practical, interesting, thought provoking. "
" Good book. Ortberg writes like he speaks. Great read, but if you are looking for depth, you will not find it here. Certainly not a waste of time, though. "
" taking this one day at a time... i've been told, God is in every chapter, and this will allow me to build a stronger bond with God :) "
" Always helpful to read someone else's take on God. "
" A must read for every Christian. A great down to Earth look at walking closer with God and "making up there come down here." "
" Really helpful book and an eye opener. I like John's humor too...a very funny dude at times. "
" the premise is great. the next several chapters are layered with cheese... "
John Ortberg is a popular speaker and widely respected teaching pastor. Formerly at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, he is now senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in California. He creatively brings scripture to life through his use of practical application and humor. He’s the author of numerous books including The Life You’ve Always Wanted, Love beyond Reason, and If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get out of the Boat.
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