Living Before God: Deepening Our Sense of the Divine Presence

Name: Living Before God: Deepening Our Sense of the Divine Presence
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ISBN: 9780802846525

By: Ben Campbell Johnson

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. / 1999 / Paperback

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(PUBEerdmans)How to deepen spirituality among laypeople is an ongoing challenge. Johnson's engaging approach, written out of the tradition of Brother Lawrence, focuses on listening to God and attending to the divine presence. Each chapter includes suggestions on ideas for journaling and concrete acts to perform. 150 pages, softcover.

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Title: Living Before God: Deepening Our Sense of the Divine Presence
By: Ben Campbell Johnson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 150
Vendor: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication Date: 1999

Dimensions: 9 X 6 (inches)
Weight: 8 ounces
ISBN: 0802846521
ISBN-13: 9780802846525
Stock No: WW46521

Publisher's Description

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This book seeks to help individuals live constantly in God's presence. Writing in the tradition of Brother Lawrence and those authors concerned with the realization of God's presence amid the daily round, Ben Campbell Johnson offers a collection of traditional spiritual practices that Christians have found helpful in fostering a more consistent relationship with God. Following introductory discussion of the reality and nature of spiritual awareness, including a fascinating excursus on the "art of wondering," each chapter of this book describes a spiritual posture that can aid people in recognizing and nurturing God's presence in their lives. Johnson explores ways of being with God, listening to God, and attending the divine presence. Each chapter concludes with suggestions for journaling designed to let readers experience each specific posture in a concrete way.

Author Bio

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Ben Campbell Johnson is professor emeritus of Christian spirituality at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia.

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Christian Retailing
"Author Ben Campbell Johnson tries to get readers to deepen their sense of the Divine presence in Living Before God. And to that end, Johnson shares several practical tips for celebrating God's presence, including a fascinating look at 'the art of wondering.' . . . Readers seeking to plumb the depth of their personal relationship with God should welcome Living Before God."

Review for Religious
"As he explores the process of awakening to the mystery of the presence of God that surrounds us, Johnson grounds his discussion in material from Scripture, the writings of saints, and the works of reliable spiritual writers. . . Living before God is a good guide for those wishing to become more aware of the presence of God in their lives."