A God to Call Father: Discovering Intimacy With God [Hardcover]

Michael R. Phillips (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 252 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Pub (October 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842313923
• ISBN-13: 978-0842313926
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #768,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In 1970, while students at Humboldt State University, Mike and Judy Phillips began what would become the One Way BookShop as a small, informal source of Christian books and materials for their fellow students. Over the next two decades God prospered those small beginnings, and now the bookstore is a thriving part of the Humboldt County Christian community.

Mike's first published book was about his wife's pregnancy and the birth of their twin sons. After several more nonfiction titles, Mike undertook a lifelong dream to renew the popularity of Scottish writer George MacDonald, whose teachings had been central to Mike and Judy's spiritual growth. Mike began editing some of MacDonald's lengthy novels, heavy with Scottish brogue, into shorter and more readable editions, with some of the work being done right at the bookstore counter between customers.

Through the years, God has continued to guide Mike in the production of books emphasizing strong spiritual values and unforgettable characters. In addition to being best sellers in Christian bookstores all across the country, Mike's books have been offered through several book clubs, have been translated into a number of foreign languages, and have been published in over 120 editions in all, with sales of over 3 million. Mike is today recognized as one of the Christian bookselling industry's most prolific and versatile authors.

Family is very important to Mike. He and his wife, Judy, have taught their three sons, Patrick, Robin, and Gregory, at home throughout their education. Home schooling enables the family to frequently accompany Mike in his work-related travels.

It has always been Mike's desire in his writing that all who read his books will find a closer and more real walk with God through the characters and stories. Both he and Judy enjoy responses from readers and find great encouragement from the letters they receive.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love, April 16, 2000

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This review is from: A God to Call Father: Discovering Intimacy With God (Hardcover)

C.S. Lewis and George MacDonald, then you will enjoy this book. Written in the tradition of the 2 authors above, this book is a beautifully written allegory about how God views us and how He would like us to view Him and of the intimate relationship He wants with all of us. This book totally turned my spiritual journey upside down! Phillips presents God as a loving Father in a way that anyone can relate to. A far cry from what has been presented from pulpits for many years. Every Christian and those who are searching for an intimate relationship with God, should read this book. This book should not be out of print!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dittos, July 27, 2001

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Drew Zahn (Sandwich, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A God to Call Father: Discovering Intimacy With God (Hardcover)

I am in complete agreement with the Portland reviewer. This book SHOULD NOT be out of print!

I served as a pastor for 4 years and recommended this book to everyone who I disclipled. It's required reading on my personal "Christianity 101" course.

A word of caution: This is no fluffy devotional. Like climbing a mountain where there are many who set out for the journey, but don't make it to the top, this book is life-impacting enough to scare many away from finishing. I know some who have been hit so hard by it, they put it down saying, "I want intimacy with God, but I'm not sure I want that much." Don't do it. Climb to the summit. The view is astounding.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read...2, 3 or 4 times, May 31, 2008

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Phillip G. Skeba "English Oakley" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A God to Call Father: Discovering Intimacy With God (Hardcover)

This is perhaps the most important book I have ever read, other than the Bible. It is May 2008, and I am reading it for the second time this year...will probably read it again because it presents a totally different and life challenging perspective on my relationship with my Abba. If you want to take a deeper, perhaps long overdue step with your Abba Father, this book is a MUST READ. I am now buying copies to give away.