Finding God [Paperback]

Larry Crabb (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 1995

In today's world we are more preoccupied with solving our problems than with finding God. We've got things backward, says Dr. Larry Crabb. Instead of using God to solve our problems, we need to use our problems to find God.

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'Writing out of wrenching personal experience, Dr. Crabb helps uncover the path that will bring us closer to God. He puts his finger on what keeps us from finding God, and he stirs a passion within us to know God better.' -- Dr. Charles Stanley <br><br>

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In today's world we are more preoccupied with solving our problems than with finding God. We've got things backward, says Dr. Larry Crabb. Instead of using God to solve our problems, we need to use our problems to find God.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (November 6, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310205441
• ISBN-13: 978-0310205449
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #345,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Larry Crabb is a well-known psychologist, seminar speaker, Bible teacher, author, and founder/director of NewWay Ministries. In addition to various speaking and teaching opportunities, Dr. Crabb offers a week-long School of Spiritual Direction and a weekend conference, Life on the Narrow Road. He is also Scholar in Residence at Colorado Christian University and serves as Spiritual Director for the American Association of Christian Counselors. His many popular books include Inside Out, Finding God, Becoming a True Spiritual Community, The PAPA Prayer, Soul Talk, and his life work, 66 Love Letters. For additional information visit www.newwayministries.org.

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing, June 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Finding God (Paperback)

Well, I'm not sure that I have the ability to express my sentiments and thoughts any better than the other reviewers here, but with the hope of perhaps affecting one reader, I'll share a slightly different experience...

I read this book at a time when my life was falling apart. My marriage was in shambles, my business was bordering bankruptcy, my faith was wavering, and I didn't know what else to do or where else to turn. I didn't know whether or not to pray scriptures, get on my knees 3 times/day, get counseling, rebuke Satan, start fasting, give more money to church, or drop down and just want to die.

The point is that many of these things are well and good in and of themselves, but they have very little to do with understanding and trusting God. He's not a magic Geenie, He's not here for our personal material comforts, and much of today's teachings about God seem to lead us toward Him with the expectation that He'll solve our problems and make things better here on earth.

Dr. Larry Crabb truly puts life's difficulties into perspective and certainly helped me to turn to the Lord and turn away from trying to use "tricks" to get Him to do what I want. That alone is worth all of the pain and suffering I've been through.

Hope this helps. God Bless.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For those struggling with WHYs this is a MUST READ!, November 2, 1999

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Michele Hixon ([e-mail]) (Tampa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Finding God (Paperback)

This book has tremendous impact, because it corrects our view of God, ourself and our problems. It describes how we relate to Him and others based on these views. Excellent examples are used.

FINDING GOD is not just something you sit back and read. It requires decision-making. At times this book can be really infuriating and the level of trust required by God can seem completely unreasonable. Yet the author is always encouraging, convincing us of how badly we want to trust God in that no-holds-barred way.

This book changed my life, but not in the way I expected it to, Praise God! I initially purchased the book looking for relief from anxiety and depression. I wanted to feel better. What I got was a way closer to God and a level of trust in Him I didn't even know I was missing. My response to my problems has slowly changed as my trust has grown. This may have alleviated some anxiety. That's not really my focus anymore, so it's hard to measure. But I am happy. And the WHYs are pretty much gone.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Unexpected Answer to "Why", April 16, 2001

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Ronald M. Furgerson (Fairfax, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Finding God (Paperback)

I read this challenging book during a time of personal hurt and questioning. It helped me see that the answers to questions concerning why things happen as they do are not as important as the Christ who came as The Answer. I learned that our feeble attempts to manipulate and control God by our prayers and whining will not work -- we must accept the fallen-ness of our world and through faith in God's ultimate goodness we find Him. Very thought provoking and inciteful.