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The market is chock-full of books and Bible studies for well-seasoned believers, but what about the woman who longs to know God but has never cracked open a Bible? Seek is a refreshingly real look at the fundamentals of the Christian faith, written for the woman who doesn't know Jacob from Job. Readers will discover answers to essential questions like Who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?, What does it mean to be a Christian?, and What is the Bible? in language they understand. Seek combines solid biblical teaching with engaging explanations to guide the spiritually curious woman on her journey to meet God.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	18 septembre 2012
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441225290
Langue	English

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PRAISE FOR SEEK
Seek is the perfect book for any woman who desires to get acquainted with God. Donna Jones leads women on an inspiring journey and does a beautiful job of weaving the practical, the biblical, and the personal in her introduction to God. Her refreshing and engaging style will leave you wanting to know Him more.
Angela Bisignano, Ph.D.
Speaker and Consultant Author, Beautifully Gifted: Equipping Today’s Women for the High Calling of God
Donna is committed to honoring the people God has placed in her life—including you. Seek is solidly rooted in the timeless teaching of God’s Word, and it is designed to put Christianity on the bottom shelf and answer questions you have always wanted to ask but couldn’t. You are headed for a journey with the ultimate power to live the life you always wanted.
Brett Eastman
President and Founder, Lifetogether Ministries
Donna Jones has captured the lofty concepts of the Christian faith and brought them down to where we live. Whether you are seeking the basics of the Bible, the practice of prayer, or the help of the Holy Spirit, this practical volume will enable you to better understand and consistently apply your faith. It is a powerful book that will quickly become your new go-to guide for seeking—and finding—a deep, meaningful life in Christ.
Karen Ehman
Proverbs 31 Ministries Director of Speakers Author of six books, including LET. IT. GO.: How to Stop Running the Show and Start Walking in Faith
I loved Donna the moment I met her, and I also loved this book the moment I picked it up. Packed within these pages is such crystal clear truth about who God is and how He woos and pursues His people! If you’re thirsty to meet the real God who ministers to us in real ways, you’re going to love this book too!
Shannon Ethridge, M.A.
International Speaker Bestselling Author, the Every Woman’s Battle series
In Seek , Donna Jones tackles the question that we’ve all asked and, quite possibly, may be asking at this very moment: “God, who are You, really?” As she peels back the layers of curiosity and unveils the truth, she guides us into knowing more about the person of God, the selflessness of Christ, and the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. If you’re curious about God—if you’re seeking to know Him more intimately—this book is for you.
Jenifer Jernigan
Founder, Diving Deeper Ministries Co-owner, Internet Café Devotions
Ironically, my best stuff for equipping men comes from what women reveal to me about their longings and frustrations in life. One thing women tell me is that broken female culture can be sincerely insincere—well meaning but often shallow, isolating and unsatisfying. Into this world drowning in synthetic connections and spiritual life comes Donna Jones. Seek is a coffeehouse connect in the midst of the gravities of life. If it were possible to feel a warm latte with a close friend, deeply connect, and be enriched with meaning through authentic dialogue, it is waiting for you in the pages of this book!
Kenny Luck
Author, Sleeping Giant Founder, Every Man Ministries Men’s Pastor, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California
This book delivers exactly what it promises—an intimate personalized introduction to God. In a wonderful blend of clear biblical truths and winsome personal stories, Donna Jones weaves a delightfully engaging encounter with our living Lord. The well-balanced blend of Donna’s wisdom and investigative biblical studies provides a wonderful journey for any woman who would like to get to know God—and it is a powerful refresher for any woman who would like to deepen and enrich her faith. I encourage you to pick up this book and dive in. Your life will never be the same.
Milan Yerkovich
Marriage Counselor, Relationship 180 Author, How We Love and How We Love Our Kids Co-host, New Life Live
As a women’s ministry director, I know firsthand the importance of having resources for all women in your church. Sadly, not much has been available for the new believer or the woman with questions about God—until now. Seek is the “must have” book for women who are just beginning their spiritual journey or those who want to make sure they’re grounded in the basics. It is filled with insights and inspiration for any woman who wants to know and experience God in her everyday life. I love this book!
Lori Marshall
Women’s Ministries Director, Crossline Community Church Laguna Hills, California
Wouldn’t you want an intimate and inspirational relationship with the living God? Seek is the key to finding your deeper relationship with God. Donna Jones has truly unlocked the door to the riches of God’s relationship storeroom!
Dr. Carl Moeller
President/CEO, Open Doors USA
Is God real? Can I know Him? Can He really be my friend? What do I do with the Bible? How do I pray? Are those questions you’ve asked? In her down-to-earth, girlfriend-next-door style, Donna Jones walks with you and gives you direction and honest answers in your faith journey. Seek. Read. Find. There’s so much to discover as you grow to know the God you’re looking for.
Jill Savage
CEO, Hearts at Home Author, Real Moms . . . Real Jesus
Reading Seek is like sitting down with a close girlfriend while she lays out a plan and purpose for having a genuine, growing relationship with Jesus. Donna’s conversational style will capture you as she dispels confusion about familiar Christian terminology. She gives practical, biblical advice to women on how to begin and continue in a lifelong relationship with Jesus. As the director of women’s ministries in my local church, Seek is the book I’ve been searching for.
Vicki Tiede
Speaker and Bible Teacher Author, When Your Husband Is Addicted to Pornography: Healing for Your Wounded Heart
I love this book by Donna that helps us understand the basic fundamentals of the Christian faith. She is genuine and charming, and the book is an enjoyable read. It would be the perfect book for a women’s small group.
Chad Young
Author, Authenticity: Real Faith in a Phony, Superficial World

© 2012 Donna Jones. Published in association with the literary agency of The Blythe Daniel Agency, Inc., P.O. Box 64197, Colorado Springs, CO 80962.
Published by Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287 www.revellbooks.com
Revell edition published 2014
ISBN 978-1-4412-2529-0
Previously published by Regal Books
Ebook edition originally created 2012
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.
Other version used is NLT —Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation , copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
S E E K
To JP
Watching you live your life has taught me more about seeking God than a lifetime of books could tell. I love you.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Meeting God (for Real)
2. The Father You Always Wanted
3. God in Skin
4. The Invisible God
5. Bible Basics
6. Faith Is Not a Feeling
7. Why Are There Jerks in the World, and Am I One of Them?
8. Talking with God
9. Attitudes Count
10. The Really, Really Good News
11. After the Introduction
12. Growing to Know the God You Seek
The Books of the Bible
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
As every writer knows, no book is really the work of just one person. It takes a village. I would like to thank my personal tribe of friends and family who loved me, prayed for me and encouraged me to seek hard after God and his plan for my life. Without them, this book might never have been written.
To my husband, best friend and partner in life, JP: thank you for modeling what seeking God is really all about. If the mark of a Christian is love, you are the real deal in every way. Plus, I’m the only woman I know who can ask her husband virtually any Bible question and he’ll know the answer on the spot. You were my Google long before Google was invented. I am blessed.
Taylor, Kylie and Ashton, my three precious children: thank you for allowing me to use your life stories as springboards for explaining how a great God works in the lives of ordinary people like us. Words can’t even express how much I love you.
My heartfelt thanks go out to my wonderful friends at Crossline Community Church who prayed over this work every step of the way. You are the authors of this book as much as I am. A special thanks to Lori Marshall, my dear friend and partner in ministry, who gave me a deadline and made me stick to it; to Jean E. Jones, for reading my rough drafts and correcting my computer blunders; and to Alicia Hilton, who helped me facilitate the Bible study portion of this book, testing and refining as we went.
Kim Bangs and the folks at Regal Books have been cheerleaders for this project from the beginning. I am honored to work with you and to call you friends.
Finally, I want to thank my mom and dad, Don and Carol Riley, the original two who decided to seek God in our family. Because you decided to seek God, so did I. How could words express my thanks for a lifetime of love, support, encouragement and prayer? You make life fun.
Introduction
What if you could meet God?
Would you want to?
These are pretty heady questions, to be sure, but most people give at least a casual thought