Author Description

Have you ever been told that going to church is the only way to have a relationship with God? Better yet, have you tried church, yet ended up being hurt or confused over which is the right denomination (name and practice) of church? In this book, author Darrin Tims offers a perspective to bring hope and freedom to those who have been confused or lost by the prevailing understanding of what is seen as “church” today. In these pages, Tims gives biblical support for a relationship with God founded on who you are rather than your observance or affiliation to today's church. Though the author believes that there exist faithful people within today's church, he feels that the identity of the faithful is unfortunately measured to a greater degree by their adherences to the external workings (observances) within a particular view of church rather than through the internal workings of the Holy Spirit that should be evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit in their lives. The author believes that many have been lost and hurt because of not living up to what is considered the faithful standard (observance) in regards to today's perspective of church. As a result, life in Christ is diminished due to a mistaken understanding of what it means to be the people of God. This book addresses some key aspects in relation to church observance to reveal that there is a freedom in relationship with God and an identity that is acceptable beyond today's perspective of church, an identity of being over belonging. Therefore, if you are one who desires to experience a fulfilling, loving relationship with God but feel burdened with the obligations of belonging to ritual religion or church observances, this book is for you.