His Intimate Presence

The God revealed in the Bible loves us and has a wonderful plan for us. For us to experience God's nearness, we must have a right understanding of who He is. Today's world offers many alternative "gods" to whom we can pray: Allah, Buddha, a Higher Power, and even our "higher self"! There is only one true God and He exists as Three Persons in One, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We accept by faith what the Bible tells us about God and that He sent His Son to die for us on the cross so we may have an intimate and right relationship with God.The Holy Spirit is co-equal with God the Father and God the Son. He possesses all of the attributes of God.

A theologically grounded treatment of what it means to be close to God Numerous Christian books aim to provide guidance on relationships with God, but few base their conclusions on a biblical theology of intimacy. In this volume, Tim Anderson develops a biblical and holistic portrait of nearness to God, exploring key themes like God's Trinitarian union, the fall, God's fatherhood, marriage imagery, suffering, and our relationship with the Holy Spirit. A concluding chapter examines contemporary Christian songs that address oneness with God and evaluates their theological messages in light of the previous chapters. Into His Presence is a helpful guide for pursuing intimacy with God and distinguishing contemporary cultural understandings of close relationships from those communicated in Scripture.

Experience God's Presence in a Whole New Way There's just something about people who are close to God. Through the ups and downs of life, they remain secure, hopeful. If you want a more rewarding spiritual life, if you want the pleasure of knowing your Creator's heart, this soul-lifting book is for you. Learn from Dutch Sheets as he shares his life lessons for cultivating an intimate relationship with God. Each of the thirty short chapters reveals a simple practice or biblical mindset that will help draw you away from the noise of life and into the Lord's peaceful presence. With profound insights from the Bible and stories you won't soon forget, The Pleasure of His Company is like a spiritual mentor, showing you simple ways to enjoy God more. This powerful book can also be enjoyed as a daily devotional.

Developing an intimate relationship with Christ through prayer.

In "Soaking in His Presence," readers are invited to embark on a transformative journey, exploring the depths of intimacy with God. The book is a profound narrative that delves into the author's personal quest for a deeper relationship with the Divine, a path marked by a fervent hunger, thirst, and desperation for God's presence. With a narrative that is both inspiring and instructive, the author shares his radical transformation through the practice of soaking—immersing oneself in God's presence. He illustrates this transformative process using powerful personal testimonies and biblical insights, emphasizing the necessity of positioning oneself for intimacy with God. The author challenges believers to move beyond mere religious practices, urging them to seek a personal and profound encounter with God. Drawing from poignant biblical examples and personal experiences, "Soaking in His Presence" discusses the key role of the heart's condition, highlighting the importance of hunger, thirst, and desperation in softening our hearts towards God. It uncovers the secret of true transformation, which is not found in works or achievements but in surrendering and immersing oneself in the love and presence of God. The author leads readers through the wilderness of their own lives, showing that the desert experiences are not only inevitable but are divine appointments for refinement, conviction, cleansing, and ultimately, empowerment. Through vivid narratives, he explains the significance of the wilderness in preparing the 'bride of Christ'—the church—for a pure, spotless union with God. This book is not just about seeking God's presence; it's about finding joy and celebration in the journey. It's about emerging from the wilderness not just changed, but charged with power and glory. It's about making pivotal decisions and stepping into one's destiny with confidence and authority. "Soaking in His Presence" is a clarion call to the church and individuals alike to seek God with an unyielding passion. It's a manual for those who yearn to leave the dryness of routine spirituality and plunge into the depths of divine communion. It's a story of being pickled in God's presence, emerging not just as believers, but as vessels overflowing with His love, power, and glory. Join the author on this life-altering journey and discover how you too can emerge from your spiritual wilderness, not just surviving, but thriving in the power and presence of God.

A theologically grounded treatment of what it means to be close to God Numerous Christian books aim to provide guidance on relationships with God, but few base their conclusions on a biblical theology of intimacy. In this volume, Tim Anderson develops a biblical and holistic portrait of nearness to God, exploring key themes like God's Trinitarian union, the fall, God's fatherhood, marriage imagery, suffering, and our relationship with the Holy Spirit. A concluding chapter examines contemporary Christian songs that address oneness with God and evaluates their theological messages in light of the previous chapters. Into His Presence is a helpful guide for pursuing intimacy with God and distinguishing contemporary cultural understandings of close relationships from those communicated in Scripture.

“I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things, things from of old.” Psalm 78:2 NIV. Journey into the Heart of God. However, just as earthly treasures aren't found lying in plain sight but instead must be searched for and mined, so must the spiritual riches that God has buried for us in His Word be searched for with diligence. With David Cerullo as your guide and this book as your treasure map, you'll embark on a journey of discovery and transformation as you Explore ancient scriptural truths unveiling the pathway into God's awesome presence. Understand as never before the riches hidden within the tabernacle. Discover the joy of ever-deepening intimacy with the Lord. Get ready to embark on a life-changing path that will draw you straight into the very heart of God!

The hard work required to make God real, how it changes the people who do it, and why it helps explain the enduring power of faith How do gods and spirits come to feel vividly real to people—as if they were standing right next to them? Humans tend to see supernatural agents everywhere, as the cognitive science of religion has shown. But it isn’t easy to maintain a sense that there are invisible spirits who care about you. In How God Becomes Real, acclaimed anthropologist and scholar of religion T. M. Luhrmann argues that people must work incredibly hard to make gods real and that this effort—by changing the people who do it and giving them the benefits they seek from invisible others—helps to explain the enduring power of faith. Drawing on ethnographic studies of evangelical Christians, pagans, magicians, Zoroastrians, Black Catholics, Santeria initiates, and newly orthodox Jews, Luhrmann notes that none of these people behave as if gods and spirits are simply there. Rather, these worshippers make strenuous efforts to create a world in which invisible others matter and can become intensely present and real. The faithful accomplish this through detailed stories, absorption, the cultivation of inner senses, belief in a porous mind, strong sensory experiences, prayer, and other practices. Along the way, Luhrmann shows why faith is harder than belief, why prayer is a metacognitive activity like therapy, why becoming religious is like getting engrossed in a book, and much more. A fascinating account of why religious practices are more powerful than religious beliefs, How God Becomes Real suggests that faith is resilient not because it provides intuitions about gods and spirits—but because it changes the faithful in profound ways.