The God Chasers: My Soul Follows Hard After Thee [Paperback]

Tommy Tenney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1999

A God Chaser is a person whose passion for God's presence presses him to chase the impossible in hopes in the uncatchable might catch him. A child chases a loving parent until, suddenly, the strong arms of the father enfold the chaser. The pursuer becomes the captive; the pursued the captor. Paul put it this way: "I chase after that I may catch that which apprehended me: (Phil. 3:12) Add your name tothe list. . . become a God chaser. Who knows? You might one whome He catches.

Editorial Reviews

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In an age of instant gratification and information overload, Tommy Tenney emphasizes that "we like things to come quickly, easily, and cheaply--microwave revival." The God Chasers seeks to reach those who hunger for God's manifest presence and whose endurance to boldly pursue Him will lead to heartfelt revival in America's churches. Tenney, a self-proclaimed God chaser, has preached since he was 16 and has toured in a mobile ministry for over 17 years in 30-plus states. Through personal accounts of the miraculous, Tenney insists that humility before and intimacy with God are the secret facets to apprehending more of God's glory. While the conservative may argue that God cannot be forced into a linear timeline, Tenney desires to "have God show up" in order to reveal new revelations so that we may be saturated with His presence, arguing that experience supercedes doctrine. If catching God is an impossible act, Tenney's passionate heart reveals that being caught by God is the hope--"you're chasing the impossible, knowing it's possible...the pursuer becomes the pursued." Tenney's writing is sure to birth a new generation of God chasers, anxious to be caught by God Himself. --Jill Heatherly

Review

"The God Chasers is not for the fainthearted but for those who, in pursuit of God, are willing to die in the process." -- Ken Gott, Revival Now!, Sunderland, United Kingdom

"I must warn you, this is a dangerous book. If you are comfortable and complacent and want to stay that way, don't even open it's pages!" -- Cindy Jacobs, Co-founder, Generals of Intercession

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Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers; 16th edition (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0768420164
• ISBN-13: 978-0768420166
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (135 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Worship & Devotion > Charismatic

More About the Author

Tommy Tenney is the author of multi-million selling The God Chasers series. He has written more than thirty books, with eight best-selling titles to date. Tommy has books in over forty languages, traveled into more than seventy-two countries and television broadcast into one hundred twenty nations. Tommy spent ten years pastoring and has spent over twenty years in itinerant ministry. His two passions are leading others to seek the presence of God and encouraging unity in the body of Christ. He is the founder of GodChasers.network, a mission's ministry organized to assist pastors globally, and distribute Tommy's teachings through various media. Three generations of ministry in his family heritage, and three daughters, have given Tommy a unique perspective on ministry. The Tenneys reside in Louisiana with their three daughters, their son-in-law, four grandchildren and two Yorkies.

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66 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome challenge, March 1, 2000

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Marie (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The God Chasers: My Soul Follows Hard After Thee (Paperback)

I had to take a few minutes just to let all who are out there in search of a real relationship with God that this book is a must read! I thank God for giving Tommy Tenney the vision and inspiration to write this book. There are times I was weeping while reading because I couldn't believe that someone was finally able to put on paper what I've been feeling in my spirit so long. If you're tired of complacency and mediocrity in the body of Christ...this is the book for you. I think everyone who professes to be a Christian should read this book and put it into practice. I'm starting the chase...will you?

48 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The God Chasers will change your life, January 11, 2000

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Rick Wofford - See all my reviews

This review is from: The God Chasers: My Soul Follows Hard After Thee (Paperback)

One of the greatest books I have read in the past 20 years. Tommy Tenney has captured the essence of what it means to truly chase after God. He explains that we can no longer be a gimme, gimme bunch of Christians running around asking what is God going to do for us. In the Last Days we have to die to self if we are to ever receive His Presence in our lives, families, churches and cities. Please read this book and then study it with someone who REALLY wants to know the heart of God. Excellent Old AND New Testament Bible study material of the symbolism God presents to us in His Word.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Seeking, I AM., May 7, 2001

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This review is from: The God Chasers: My Soul Follows Hard After Thee (Paperback)

Several friends of mine had read THE GOD CHASERS and received a great deal out of it. However, I also knew several people who read the book and did not enjoy it all. I didn't know exactly what to expect and began reading this book with an open heart and an open mind. The book contains a powerful message about being broken and putting God first in our lives, so much so that we become a God-chaser instead of just being chased by God. The stress on brokeness is a message that the Church tends either to avoid nowdays or gloss over with a bunch of warm-fuzzy Christianity. As much as God is the loving, humble servant, God is also a fierce and mighty warrior. This is a lesson well worth remembering.

Nevertheless, this book is not for everyone. The author makes that clear in his introduction. Not everyone will find the book interesting. Of course, it doesn't help that the author repeats himself in just about every chapter. Still, in this user-friendly world of ours we tend to forget how powerful and awesome God truly is. Anything that reminds us of that power is worth noticing.