Sign in with Facebook
Loading...
God Hides in Plain Sight: How to See the Sacred in a Chaotic World
by
Dean Nelson
Have you ever had a conversation that went far deeper than the words spoken or an experience where you felt you had participated in something sacred? Although these situations may seem unexplainable, they are reminders that God's grace surrounds us constantly and shows up in manifold ways. In this colorful, story-driven introduction to sacramental living, veteran journalis...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
September 1st 2009
by Brazos Press
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
This book is not yet featured on Listopia.
Add this book to your favorite list »
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
57)
Just the title alone is an incredible reminder of the continual presence of God and how often we are unaware of Him!
Ok, so I have only read small parts of this book so far, but I can't wait to start reading it (I am making myself finish other ones first). This is written by a really close family friend. He has even written about my dad, and his death in it. I even get mentioned! But besides that I am excited to read it beacause I love the idea of finding the sacred in our every day lives. I know Dean has written this from his heart, and it is a heart that everyone should get to know.
God is in every situation if we just take the time to notice!
Worth a read, but not great.
Very much enjoyed Nelson's approach, truly finding God in the very ordinary days of our lives. His journalist's training allows him to observe the moments in his life where God is truly present, where "sacraments" occur without being the official, formal, traditional sacraments we think of. The chapters on baptism and last rites especially spoke to me.
view 2 comments
Nothing too new in this one. I guess seeing God all the time isn't an issue for me. Yay!
Really very good at linking our every-day-ness to what's sacred and God given in our lives.
I really enjoyed this book - easy to read yet with some profound thoughts. Many poignant stories and some true-to-life tales I could identify with
Lots of good quotes - here's one:
"This journey didn't occur all at once, of course. And there have been other confirming, or sanctifying, moments that have turned me down other hallways into even more interior rooms. More revelation. But they all point to something that is both beyond me and within me, further into a Presence that is there, but seems t...more
Lots of good quotes - here's one:
"This journey didn't occur all at once, of course. And there have been other confirming, or sanctifying, moments that have turned me down other hallways into even more interior rooms. More revelation. But they all point to something that is both beyond me and within me, further into a Presence that is there, but seems t...more
May 12, 2013
Karla Seyb-stockton
marked it as to-read
Apr 15, 2013
Nicki Price
marked it as to-read
Mar 29, 2013
Mark Hadley
marked it as to-read
Mar 23, 2013
Joanne
marked it as to-read
Feb 11, 2013
Mark Adams
is currently reading it
Dec 30, 2012
Jason Campbell
marked it as to-read
Jul 25, 2012
Leslie
marked it as to-read
Jul 01, 2012
David Lingner
is currently reading it
Jun 18, 2012
Jean
added it
Mar 12, 2012
Ian Packer
added it
Oct 26, 2011
Dorene
marked it as to-read
Aug 02, 2011
Dawn2281
added it
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
