Searching for God Knows What

Miller is hilarious, poignant, honest, and so easy to read. I don't read a lot of nonfiction but his stories entertain me just as much as they teach me. I read this initially to give to a friend, but ended up buying another copy for me (haha and another to give to someone else).He's a talented writer and master storyteller, but reaches at deep questions and themes, putting words to things many of us have wondered about. More importantly, he addresses those things every human being has a common ache and search for, in meaning, relationships, purpose, hope, and understanding...and he keeps you laughing the whole way.No matter how you'd describe your faith or lack thereof, I think you'd enjoy this book. (From an unpaid reviewer, just a plain old fan;)

Most Christian's won't like this book. People don't like to be told that being a good person doesn't earn their ticket to Heaven. Most of us refuse to identify with the diluted beliefs of those tagged as "lukewarm believers" mentioned in the New Testament.If you're looking for a book to help you find God, you have and have not found it here.You've found an author who has properly and courageously expounded on the real heart of Christianity. That is, the heart. You've found a book that will make you fall in love with Jesus. Like, literally fall in love. A love beyond your wildest imagination.You have not found an author who has mapped out the perfect time of day to pray, the correct way to pray (to get them answered), or the right denomination to join.Written with honesty, Donald Miller exposes his own short comings and sins, relating to every reader, all the while modeling his devotion to Christ and the real message of Christianity. The Bible is a love letter to you. Seemingly inspired by the widespread reckless authorship of hundreds of "Christian self help" books, corrupted theology and truth represented on TV and all of our social media, Miller takes a stand that not many Christians would be brave enough to do."The road to hell is paved with good intentions."Christianity has slowly been veiled in different categories; each misrepresenting it in a catastrophically disfiguring way. Whether created out of good intentions of pastors, authors, speakers or society, or perhaps it is malignant effort, we have lost sight of the Truth of God. The truth is, He loves us. He loves us with a passion and you cannot see or feel that love until you come to know Him through the Bible. Miller bravely throws the curtains back, exposing the ugly attempts we have made in creating a god that fulfills our needs rather than forming a relationship with Jesus.His writing and thinking is philosophical and poetic, leaving in the dust the hundreds of trendy Christian self-help books that sell out quickly, pacifying readers with their prayer-by-numbers methodology. He brought me back to "Confessions" (St. Augustine), which I read earlier this year (and which floored me), and it's evident that Miller has a calling to uncover the evils that have infiltrated the heart of Christ's message, purpose, and gift.I may need to revise this review because this book changed me. He spoke all the Truths of God that I have been feeling while reading through the Bible, and it was something of a gift to see these thoughts and provocations in a beautiful written word. I could not put it better myself, so quoting Miller, "Being a Christian is more like falling in love than understanding a series of ideas."

This was my first book by Donald Miller and the first book to be read by my new neighborhood book club. I was pleasantly surprised to find it a compelling series of essays on...what the author thinks we're looking for in our lives and why...Mr. Miller has an interesting take on Christianity, psychology, and how the two are connected, as well as what we are searching for in our lives. There are also essays on the circus, morality, and a very unique take on Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet - and yes, he manages to connect them. In his musings on why he has done some of the things he's done...there is a lot that rang true to me (i've got lots of self help books on my shelves too...) and things I totally disagreed with; still, I'd recommend this highly, not only for the author's interesting view of the world...but also his compelling writing style. Read it and we'll talk amongst ourselves.

Mr. Miller challenges cold orthodoxy without dismissing its central (and necessary) objectivity. Of course Jesus is relational. Of course Christianity is relational. I feel ashamed someone has to write a book to remind us or make it plain. And it is not due to the Bible lacking clarity on the point. I am so thankful that after so many years to have these words affirmed by another.The Bible is SO NOT written like a Salvation pamphlet or doctrinal treatise. This to me this is an embarrassingly obvious detail for any theological analysis or discussion. As a trinitarian (a view I believe is solidly supported in scripture), I can not ignore the simple fact Jesus never explains THAT doctrine in a dialog.No, He says things like John 6:53b: “...Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in yourselves."Talk about getting your attention. I can not imagine a more powerful visual for forcing someone to look at you squarely in the eyes to see if you are sane. "Truly truly". It is so in your face, and so unlike any normal conversation, it instantly exposes your beliefs about the speaker.I love how Mr. Miller reminds us of Isa 53:2b "...He has no stately form or majesty That we should look upon Him, Nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him."; or the implication that His time in Nazareth left Him with a "hick" accent.I do have some disagreements (his view of politics and flawed leadership leave many unanswered questions), but overall believe this book helps to focus on the person of Christ as revealed in His Word. I have found the insights very helpful in approaching God sincerely, and helpful in valuing others more freely.

great book :)

This book goes into my Best Ever Top Ten List. It was a rare combination of funny, stimulating, unpretentious and clever. I had to make notes as I read as there were so many gems I didn't want to forget.

good

This is a very good modern informal book written by a guy wondering what he sould be doing. He tells of how he started writing a self help book which changed and he found other ideas, people and thoughts which fill the book. Facinating, very funny at times, spiritual, deep, honest, some times profound great read. Inspirational book for modern times and modern people.

Book was in great condition. Well written and easy to read.