Searching for God Knows What | Donald Miller | Searching for God

Searching for God Knows What | Donald Miller | Searching for God Knows What

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	Searching for God Knows What Donald Miller Thomas Nelson, 2004 - 256 pages average customer review:based on 108 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Searching for God - in the church!

I bought this book after being impressed with Miller's "Blue Like Jazz." This was even better. Having grown up in "the church" I had grown disenchanted with the institution, but didn't know what to do about it. Miller takes us back to the beginning, to the relationship with Jesus - and how it is to mirror His relationship with the Father. Then we are to turn around and offer it to others. Miller shows with humor how a dedication to doctrine and dogma over lives has led us away from a fulfilling relationship with Christ, and that instead our doctrine should flow out of that relationship. For those worried about doctrine, Miller seems to hold pretty closely to an evangelical doctrine, but is more "liberal" in his social views. An excellent, enjoyable read. I am going to make my teenage daughter read it as soon as my husband finishes it. Then I am going to read it again with my highlighter.

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Searching for God Knows What

This was the best Christian Book I have read in a long time. I gave 7 copies of this book away for Christmas because I loved it so much I wanted to give it's message to people I care about. I will buy other books by Donald Miller just because this one impressed me so much. Cristi

Interesting thoughts, but little knowledge

Donald Miller's "Searching for God Knows What" is an interesting follow-up to his (more) profound book, "Blue Like Jazz". "Searching" is overall a good conversation about spirituality and moving away from the lists and formulas of organized religion, but Miller is deficient in biblical and theological knowledge. I found myself agreeing with many of Miller's points regarding the overall message of the Bible and the Gospels, but was highly frustrated with Miller's incorrect use of biblical criticism and theological reflection. As a person with undergraduate training in Christian religion and theology, I found that Miller incorrectly labels and misinterprets much of the biblical basis for his conclusions. Several times Miller employs the phrase "many scholars agree..." when, in fact, the material he presents is highly refuted in the academic world. While many of these idiosyncracies will not affect the average layperson or spiritually-interested reader, those with solid and credible religious education will find it difficult to meander through Miller's work. While "Searching" should certainly be praised for contuining the conversation concerning the move toward a more loving, intimate relationship with God, Miller should have done better research concerning the more technical aspects of theological and biblical interpretation.

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Paving the Way for Other Books

Donald Miller's term, "searching" is a good word for this book. My generation resonates with this theme because we all are searching for God in unexpected places. This book paved the way for other books that dive deeply into the things of God.

I wish Donald had engaged the Bible a little more in this book. He meanders from topic to topic without offering much hope for the reader. A good read, though.

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