You and God - How to Build the Most Important Relationship of Your Life [Paperback]

Bill Paradise (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2010

Would you like to have a closer, stronger relationship with God? Are you wondering how you could achieve that? Are you interested in what a close relationship with God might be like? Are you searching for more meaning in your life? If you answer ''yes'' to any of these questions, You and God is for you.

See how easy it is to talk with God as you would a close friend. Learn how He responds to you and how to ''listen'' for Him. Find out what a remarkable difference a personal relationship with God can make in your life. Explore the practical steps that will help you build this relationship. And discover that you can do this no matter what your life history has been, or what your current circumstances are.

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About the Author

Bill Paradise grew up in Detroit, served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam, has a Masters degree from Syracuse University, and spent most of his career in sales and marketing. His personal relationship with God started taking shape in 1975 when he answered a friend's call to join a small group of men discussing their faith. ''I took a chance, showed up, and the whole experience of relating to God has turned out to be a great adventure ever since,'' Bill says. He was initially inspired to write You and God while driving along I-64 in West Virginia in 1996. He and his wife Bernie have three adult children, three grandchildren, and reside in Indianapolis, where he has several favorite volunteer activities and enjoys golf.

Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: Seraphina Press, Inc. (May 3, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935097725
• ISBN-13: 978-1935097723
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,579,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual roadmap, November 7, 2010

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J. D. Holton (Indpls, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You and God - How to Build the Most Important Relationship of Your Life (Paperback)

I have been reading this book as a 'day' book - in other words, reading one selection and reflection each day, so that I can 'chew' on it during the day.
I am about half way thru, and thoroughly enjoying "You and God". Its a perfect way to start my day.

We are all at different places on our spiritual journey, and Bill takes that into account with a "God of your understanding" approach. Whether you are well along in your journey or just wondering if there is something out there, this book is a wonderful way to reaffirm and/or explore the spiritual side of life.

4.0 out of 5 stars A very readable book, November 21, 2010

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L Schillinger - See all my reviews

This review is from: You and God - How to Build the Most Important Relationship of Your Life (Paperback)

God and You is not directed to a specific religion - it is intended for anyone who is struggling with developing a relationship or strengthening their relationship with the Lord. I especially liked the blank pages to record my thoughts and follow-up actions to the subject area just completed. A good book to read during a quiet time when you can reflect on your day and where you are in your life and your relationship with the Lord.

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, July 5, 2010

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K. Davis "Reviewer for Bookideas - reviewing ... (Silver Spring, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You and God - How to Build the Most Important Relationship of Your Life (Paperback)

I just finished You and God - How to Build the Most Important Relationship of Your Life. Author Bill Paradise's stated goal was to write a book speaking to people of all religions in helping them develop their relationship with God, and I think he succeeded in doing just that. While Paradise is Christian, You and God is written to appeal to those belonging mainly to all three Abrahamic religions, namely Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

Paradise does a fine job of carefully toeing the difficult line of effectively encouraging prayer, spiritually motivated deeds such as helping the poor, participating in small faith groups, etc, all the while avoiding faith-specific suggestions (i.e. he suggests "spiritual reading" rather than "read your bible"). Indeed, rather than citing the words of Mohammed or Moses, Paradise quotes liberally from well-written theologians such as Richard Rohr and Brennan Manning on subjects relevant to all faiths such as:


Trying to not let life's routine distract us from God.
Finding meaning in our lives.
Realizing our who we are, how we got here, and where we are going.
How to listen for God.
How much God truly wants a personal relationship with us.
How we can seek God in everyday life including difficult times.
Paradise points out that, in growing closer to God:


You don't have to be super spiritual - key to successful growing relationship with God is steady, day-to-day contact with Him. He is not expecting you to do spiritual cartwheels. Instead, relax and enjoy the relationship, just as you would with any close friend. God is not like some human fathers who are never satisfied with what their children do. Even your slightest efforts to be close to God make Him happy.

I would be remiss if I did not point out my favorite of Paradise's thesis, that "God is not religion, religion is not God and Religion is not the goal - God is the goal." To that I say, amen, brother!

Definitely a wonderful book for anyone the least bit interested in the most important relationship - highly recommended!