God Is Closer Than You Think

By: John Ortberg

Narrated by: John Ortberg

What are you waiting for?

Intimacy with God can happen right now if you want it. A closeness you can feel, a goodness you can taste, a reality you can experience for yourself. That's what the Bible promises, so why settle for less? God is closer than you think, and connecting with him isn't just for monks and ascetics. It's for business people, high-school students, busy moms, single men, single women...and most important, it's for you.

God Is Closer Than You Think shows how you can enjoy a vibrant, moment-by-moment relationship with your heavenly father. Best-selling author John Ortberg reveals the face of God waiting to be discovered in the complex mosaic of your life. He shows you God's hand stretching toward you. And, with his gift for storytelling, Ortberg illustrates the ways you can reach toward God and complete the connection - to your joy and his.

©2005 John Ortberg (P)2005 The Zondervan Corporation

Critic reviews

"Those looking for an approachable, quick read on a difficult subject will appreciate this guide, which alludes to the mysteries of God's intimacy with Christians, but doesn't get bogged down in too many details." (Publishers Weekly)

Great book.

Nice message and nicely explained. Certainly a book that will open up some folks to being closer to God. Thanks to the author for writing it.

Great listen again and again

I'm on my third listen and I still laugh at the funny parts and want to pause the playback to make notes at the parts that really touch me. John Ortberg is, as always, an excellent teacher. His insights and comparisons to every day life make what he has to say so relevant to today's society and lifestyle. He is a gift! Where's Waldo? He's closer than you think ...

Real and helpful

Often entertaining, challenging in its honesty. John Ortberg helps us think about how to 'make up there come down here'.

To be in the dust of the Rabbi

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I recently finished listening to John's new book on Soul Keeping and wanted to hear more from him. This book is even better, and partly because it's narrated by the author. I'm listening to it for the second time, and working through the printed version too.

What did you like best about this story?

John's a masterful story teller about the Master.

Which scene was your favorite?

Two scenes that were most noteworthy. The first was John's story about a young father showing off pictures of his toddler. John's recognition that the man was looking at his son the same way that God looks at us was powerful. In addition, his description of the scene with Mary and Martha was perfect in helping me determine to be "in the dust of the Rabbi."

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I have an hour commute each way on my way to work, so I listened over the course of three days.

A Must Listen - Very Restorative

I absolutely enjoyed and benefitted from this book. Analogies, narratives, etc. were very thought provoking. The author has penned a book that the more you read/listen, the more you want to read/listen.

He makes God feel closer

John is serious about many things but has a great sense of humor that makes this a joy to listen to and packed with wonderful lessons. I highly recommend this book. It isn't a one-size-fits-all, feel-good book. Practical and entertaining. He helps you find God using examples both sublime and ridiculous, from Michelangelo to Where's Waldo to a 2 1/2 year old child. If you listen to this and don't learn something, you weren't listening!

wow

loved it! Will listen to it a again. great wisdom and humor. easy to listen to while working.

a good read

john ortberg has written many good books over the years and you can add this one to the list.

Outstanding content

He uses humor and Biblical principles mixed together to make his point. Recommend for anyone.

Amazing

John Ortberg is so inspirational! This book is an eye opener. It was a game changer for me.