Chris Thurman - The Lies We Believe about God: Knowing God for Who He Really Is

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THE LIES WE BELIEVE ABOUT GOD

If you want to know Godreally know Godyouve got to read this book. Dr. Chris Thurman cuts through our unknowing distortions to reveal how we can enjoy an authentic and life-changing relationship with God. Its revolutionary. The Lies We Believe about God will likely be one of the most important books you ever read.

Les Parrott, PhD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

I have known Dr. Chris Thurman and have learned from his wisdom for many years now. His earlier book The Lies We Believe was eye-opening for hundreds of thousands of people. But I love his latest book, The Lies We Believe about God, even more. It is packed with life-changing insights. The most important thing that determines the value, meaning, love, and joy of our lives is our view of God. This book will help you immensely.

Paul Meier, MD, founder of the Meier Clinics and bestselling author of Happiness Is a Choice

The Lies We Believe about God is well-balanced between theological insights gained from a lifetime of biblical study and wise observations gained from a lifetime of counseling ministry. Jesus said, You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8:32). To the degree that we do not know the truth, we are vulnerable to ignorance and deception. Chriss highly readable book, filled with keen insights and engaging first-hand stories, can liberate us from ignorance and deception about God, and it can help set us free.

Dr. Max Anders, bestselling author of 30 Days to Understanding the Bible and founder of the 7 Marks Resource Group

Chris Thurmans The Lies We Believe about God delivers the correction and clarity desperately needed by those who want to know who God really is. The false perceptions addressed not only expose popular lies about God, but also give clear biblical correctives that reveal His real character. Dr. Thurmans application sections in the Final Thoughts summaries of each lie make the book a must-read for those in the faith and new members of the family of God.

Dr. James Rose, pastor emeritus of Calvary Baptist Church in New York

What we know and believe about God matters. It is foundational to who we are and the future. Faulty and toxic beliefs bring confusion and can taint everything in our lives. Dr. Chris Thurman masterfully exposes the lies we often believe about God and challenges us to know God and trust His heart and leading. A gift to us all

Dr. Tim Clinton, president of American Association of Christian Counselors

This may be one of the most important books you will ever read. The Lies We Believe about God is Dr. Thurmans crowning jewel of all his works. Chris has a unique way of bringing clarity to the complex issues of life, and his devotion to truth and his ability to communicate it is eye-opening to the chaos of our culture. Absorb the truth of this book and you will discover a clear perspective of the real God who wants to have a personal relationship with you.

Dr. Tom Hufty, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Maryville, Illinois

So many false views of God are being taught in the religious marketplace of ideas these days. Sadly, this is even true within the Christian church. In his newest book, The Lies We Believe about God, Dr. Chris Thurman powerfully and biblically deals fatal blows to the distorted notions we have of Godthe ways of thinking about God that keep us from having an intimate relationship with Him. This is a significant book written for the chaotic times we live in, times when truth has been sacrificed to the idol of sincere feelings. Do you really want to know what God is like? Read this book and find out.

Dr. Matt Cassidy, senior pastor of Grace Covenant Church in Austin, Texas

Books that are lived before being written are few and far between, and that is why this book is important. Dr. Chris Thurman presents us with a three-fold cord of story-telling, biblical truth, and personal experience that untangles the knots of lies we have become accustomed to believe about God. Chris has walked in the trenches with many people through his decades of counseling, and he shares with patience and true wisdom consistently rooted in Gods Word. This book is a life journey of one mans calling to uncover lies and powerfully fire back with biblical truth. Read slowly, friend, and allow the words to untangle the lies that keep you from walking with God. Get ready to be introduced to the Lover of your soul.

Dennis J. Gallaher, senior pastor of Freedom Fellowship Church in New Braunfels, Texas, and author of A Sabbath Rest

When I read The Lies We Believe about God, I immediately thought about the countless Christians Ive met over the years who have abandoned their faith due to some type of disillusionment with God. If only they had read this book to help shine a light on and expose the lies they believed about God before they took that first step off the path of faith! Whether you fall into the category of the disillusioned or simply find yourself just plain stuck, Chris Thurmans book is for you. It should be mandatory reading for every Christian, no matter where they are in the journey of faith.

Vicki Courtney, speaker and author of Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter, Move On, and Rest Assured

In his book The Lies We Believe about God, Chris Thurman powerfully reminds us what many of us forget about the one true God. Using compelling stories from the Bible and timely stories from his vast counseling experience, we are reintroduced to the great and mighty Godand, as a result, we are transformed in our thinking and led to embrace a loving relationship with Him. Chris tells us his purpose in writing this book is to raise our view of God so we will be awestruck and overwhelmed by the God who spoke the universe into existence and created us in His own image. Truly, this is an ambitious mission. After reading this book, I have been overwhelmed. Now I am praying that my passion and joy and intimacy with God will follow. I highly recommend this book to you!

Dr. Rob Harrell, pastor emeritus of Austin Oaks Church in Austin, Texas

Years ago I believed that God was a lot like certain adult figures in my lifeunpredictable, capricious, and scary. Because of that lie, I had a hard time trusting God and never felt close to Him. Dr. Chris Thurmans book The Lies We Believe about God powerfully exposes ten lies we believe about God, lies that keep us bondage to a distant and broken relationship with the One who loves us dearly. Chris poignantly and wisely walks us through life-changing truths about who God really is that help us grow closer to Him and others in our lives. If you want to be set free from a fear-driven and fractured relationship with God, read this book and experience what it is like to fully enjoy and love our amazing Creator.

Leslie Vernick, life coach, speaker, and bestselling author of The Emotionally Destructive Marriage and The Emotionally Destructive Relationship

THE LIES WE BELIEVE ABOUT GOD