Knowing God

This theme focuses on developing intimacy with God. J.I. Packer, author of Knowing God, says that seeking God's truth '"enlarges the soul because it tunes into the greatness of God." He tells how to lead people to shrink the self and exalt God, and how to teach the unpopular theme of repentance. Other articles discuss finding time for intimacy with God and involving both the heart and mind in the search for God. Table of Contents: Know God and Live What the Bible teaches about our deepest yearnings to commune with God. J. I. Packer Fit Food for the Hungry Soul How theology fills us with good things of God. with J. I. Packer What's Your Orphan Quotient? Seeing yourself as God's child. from Sonship The 4 Religious Types How personality influences our perception of God. Herb Miller 4 Threats to Quiet Time Overcoming invasions of intimacy with God. Peter V. Deison Finding Time for God Not enough time for prayer? Richard Bridston Like Father, Like Son To find God, look at his son, Jesus. Roy and Revel Hession Open Up to Love We can know God because he knows us best. Ben Patterson From Solitude to Service 3 stages of meeting God. Henri J. Nouwen How Do I Know It's God? Safeguards for recognizing his voice. Peter V. Deison A Complete Connection How to involve both mind and heart in the wonder of God. John Ortberg and Pam Howell Two Ways to Meet Jesus Helpful approaches for Bible reading and prayer. John Ortberg and Pam Howell