Dan Gilliam: "God Touches"

"My greatest hope with 'God Touches' is that it will find its way into the hands of the many of the Christ-friendly, church attendance-weary people that surround nearly all of us. In this book, I have tried to paint a picture of how the Church is more of a factor in the world and in people's lives than what individuals or the congregational church may realize. My personal journey from institutional Christianity to the discovery and embracing of spiritual development beyond the influence of organized religion is interesting to some, appealing to others and perhaps even appalling to a few. More and more, however, I am hearing my story from other kindred spirits who find comfort in knowing that it is possible to be part of a simple spiritual community and be at the heart of the kingdom of God without having to participate in programmed religious activities or support mega-facilities. It is possible as well that many people who are fringe attenders or even active members of such religious bodies will read 'God Touches' and be drawn into my stories about connecting with God and others through art, nature, prayer, contemplation, literature, friendship, silence, etc, etc. and step up to take their own spiritual commitments more seriously and become more Christ-like in their walks. Perhaps some will even become effective and influential spiritual leaders in their congregations. In this respect, 'God Touches' is a book that may very well help to soften the harsh lines some of us draw between those who seek God inside a congregational expression of Church and those who feel they can be active in the Church without such defined participation. After all, the kingdom of God is our goal and, in Christ, all who seek his kingdom, however this occurs, are one."

Dan Gilliam www.dangilliam.net

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