When God Isn't There

Why does God feel so far away? Why is my worship so empty? Has God left me? David Bowden knows these questions firsthand, having wrestled for years with Gods apparent absence and studying what the Bible says about it. In this new book, Bowden tackles the subject head-on, finding the key to understanding it in the Bibles depiction of a God who is infinitely far from us, free to move where he wants, but who chooses to come near in the person of Jesus. A resource of encouragement for those who struggle with feeling Gods absence and a wake-up call to those who take Gods presence for granted, When God Isnt There will forever change your understanding of why God sometimes seems to vanish and how he can be found again. Praise for the work of When God Isn't There: A must-read for anyone whos felt far from God. Bobby Gruenewald, LifeChurch Innovation Leader and a founder of YouVersion A masterful treatment of what it means to suffer the pain of Gods apparent absence and the inexpressible joy of feeling his presence. Sam Storms, lead pastor for Teaching and Vision, Bridgeway Church David wrestles with theological concepts in a down-to-earth way. . . . Many will benefit from this very helpful book. Kyle Idleman, bestselling author of Not a Fan