The Lies We Believe about God: Knowing God for Who He Really Is
“God has lost control of everything.”
“God gives us everything we want in life.”
In The Lies We Believe about God, psychologist Chris Thurman explores the influences that affect everyone’s view of God, the cost of not knowing God for who He really is, and how knowing God more intimately can bring greater meaning and joy to life.
This engaging, biblically rooted book calls readers to see the truth of who God is—truth that can set them free to enjoy a deeper relationship with Him.
Top Highlights
“As you read this book, I want you to apply two spiritual disciplines—study and meditation—to all ten of the lies we will learn about.” (source)
“Our obedience and disobedience certainly affect the pleasure and displeasure of God but never His love.” (source)
“If we are going to get to know God better, we have to roll up our sleeves and spend time studying the Bible. The discipline of study involves four important steps: repetition, concentration, comprehension, and reflection.” (source)
“‘The history of mankind will probably show that no people has ever risen above its religion, and man’s spiritual history will positively demonstrate that no religion has ever been greater than its idea of God.’” (source)
“Saint Augustine described many of us when he said, ‘God is not what you imagine or what you think you understand.’2” (source)
Product Details
- Title : The Lies We Believe about God: Knowing God for Who He Really Is
- Author: Thurman, Chris
- Publisher: David C Cook
- Publication Date: 2017
- ISBN: 9781434711854
Dr. Chris Thurman is a psychologist, bestselling author, and highly sought-after speaker. He has a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Texas and has been in private practice for over twenty-five years. Chris has authored numerous books, including the bestseller The Lies We Believe, and conducted hundreds of personal growth seminars for churches and corporations around the country.
Chris and his wife, Holly, have been married for thirty-six years, have three grown children, and live in Austin, Texas. In his spare time, Chris loves to play golf, follow his beloved Texas Longhorns, and, most importantly, teach others how knowing the truth can set them free to live the way God intended.