Searching For God Knows What is a magnificent book about the reclaiming of Christianity as a relationship not a formulaic religion. Donald Miller is one of the greatest treasures to come out of evangelicalism in the last decade. His writing style and personality appeal to those who have been hurt, beat up or marginalized by the established religion as he offers fresh perspective on a life of faith lived in the context of community within the church.
Searching For God Knows What was the second book I ever read by Miller, which has only gotten better in this revised and expanded edition published by Thomas Nelson. Miller's thesis is authentic faith is not about rules, lists, good deeds or even correct theology....it is about a relationship with the Living God who created us and longs to live in community with us. Although this concept seems as if it should already be grasped by evangelicals (natural descendants of the 16th century Reformers) it seems we often forget what a relationship looks, feels and smells like.
Miller is a master storyteller who invites the reader to pull up a chair and fresh beverage of one's choice to have a conversation about what God and a relationship with Him is really all about. There will be plenty of critics of this book, because Miller seems to cast of systematic theology to some degree, but those critics are not giving Miller the benefit of the doubt. Several times he admits that he agrees that we need a strong theological framework in place, but if we reduce our faith down to just that theological framework "we are of most men to be pitied."
A fantastic reminder of the love affair God has for and with His people!
This book can be ordered from Amazon.com or Thomas Nelson.
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