Monday, October 24, 2011

Close Enough to Hear God Breathe Review


Close Enough to Hear God Breathe

Publishers Synopsis:
Does the idea of intimacy with God seem farfetched and irrelevant to your real, daily life? Ever wonder if your own “little story” has any significance in the larger scheme of things, or why God’s Word doesn’t seem to speak to you?
In Close Enough to Hear God Breathe, readers encounter a rich message that recounts the story of a God who has been inviting all of humanity, and each individual, into his tender embrace since time began. Beautiful prose, powerful stories, and inventive teaching walk readers though this, the Bible’s foremost narrative thread.
Both subtle and radical, full of common stories told in extraordinary fashion, this book weaves the experiences of the individual into the great tapestry of the biblical saga. The reader learns to hear the voice of God speaking in the ordinary events and relationships of life, as well as in the broad, deep current of Scripture.
Reading the Bible ought to be like putting one’s head on God’s chest.Close Enough to Hear God Breathe will help readers do just that. And when they do, they’ll hear him whisper, “You’re my child, my love, mypleasure.”


My Thoughts:


A good book. Wow, I had not noticed the cover art on this book as a father embracing his child until the writing of this review. I suppose the cover art caught my eye more after having read the book and having heard of the personal and imtimate stories the author shares as he weaved them through with bible truths.

I love Greg Paul's story telling ability. His writing is beautiful and draws the reader into the personal stories he shares. I found some of his personally stories, quite personal, and when I considered how I could apply/see it in my life, it often made me stop in my tracks and think about what is truely important.


Check out his ministry based in downtown Toronto, Ontario : http://www.sanctuarytoronto.ca/



Book has been provided courtesy of Thomas Nelson and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Thomas Nelson.