The God Catchers: Experiencing the Manifest Presence of God

The churches are full, but of what are they full? As a very open-minded Christian, I share the feelings the author has concerning today's religious country clubs we call Churches. I don't think that the author of this book was trying to put down Scriptures as some supposed, but there is much to God and of God than what He has done in tha past. God wants us to enjoy His awesome presence and not just get a few goosebumps on Sunday mornings and leave the same way we went to Church. We are supposed to seek God's face and not His blessing (2 Chronicles 7:14). Generally speaking, I think that for years we, Christians, have shown the world how loud we can get, how big our buildings are, how holy we are, and yet, there is no bread in the House of Bread. Again, you CAN'T judge a book by reading one chapter, there's no wisdom on that, but this book and any other book that references the Bible MUST be evaluated in the light of the written Word of God and determine is the whole book is out of order with God's will or if there is some meat that is edible. Paul says, "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." I believe in revelations from God, but they must be in accord with Scripture. Generally speaking, I am so amazed at the arrogance we Christians have when we are confronted with a different point of view of God. If what someone says does not conform to what our doctrine, not Scriptures, teaches, we discard it so easily. While others might think the author is putting down Scripture, at the same time, they are elevating their doctrine/belief above Scripture. I think this book is fabulous and has answered so many questions I had had in the past concerning God. No, this book is not above the Bible, but it is worth the reading. Be a God Chaser not a blessings chaser. Chase the Giver, not the gifts. Be open to the Great Teacher, the Holy Spirit of God. If He says throw away the book, do it. Only HE can lead you to ALL truth. May God bless all who are seeking His face!!!

In "The God Chasers," Tommy Tenney told how to become a God chaser the right way and how to get out of a stagnent spiritual life. This book goes to the next level. In "The God Catchers," He tells about exactly what is wrong with worship in today's churches. He also talks about how churches have had the wrong focus and haven't been fulfilling God's intended purpose. He pulls no punches. He tells the truth and lays it all on the line. In fact, religious legalists and those that do church playing by the numbers will have a lot of trouble with this book. This church should be read by everyone who wants to see their church get back on track. In addition, every single pastor in America should read this book. This will certainly tell you what to do to get your church where God wants it to be and where your focus needs to be. I must warn you though, if you're used to man's ways and a regular organized system and style for having church, this book may rock the boat a bit for you. This book is only for those that are serious about getting their church out of man's will and into God's will. After all, isn't that where we should be anyway?

In this book Tommy will light the fire in you to truly have a heart that hungers for more of God. I, in no way, feel that he is derogatory about the Scriptures. This is a man that hungers for more of God and will not settle for "religion." He wants a relationship with the living God and fears not what man says. Tommy loves the Lord and wants us each to experience that same love relationship with the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Jesus is what he hungers for and what he wants us to hunger for as well. More of Jesus NOT more of man's schedules and rigidity in our worship services. For the person that said he could not read past the first chapter, I suggest that you try again. maybe the enemy of your soul got you to put it down so that you could not experience the liberating love of Jesus. As far as Tommy calling the Word of God "old love letters" that IS exactly what Scripture is, God declaring His love for humanity. Tommy did not do anything wrong here, I say GO FOR IT Tommy!If we begin to read a book with the thought in our mind that we will find something that offends us, then the enemy of our soul WILL find a way to offend so that we cannot get what God has anointed his servants to deliver.

Hearing the words spoken by the man himself. The man who firsthand experienced those things at which he wrote about is beautiful. You can literally feel his heart and compassion for seeking the face of God and knowing the heart of God come across in his voice. The words he speaks are inspiring, uplifting yet convictional and needed! Why be buttered up with fluff. This series gets right to the heart of the matter. With additional monolouge that you won't find in the book and the other audio series and also the music that accompanies this tape is wonderful and well placed. This series is worth the money for sure. If have the book, this will make an excellent supplement to your collection. Feel the fire, feel the passion, become a God Chaser!