How Intimacy with God Changes Our Hearts--and Our Brains

Author, pastor, and spiritual formation expert AJ Sherrill exposes the effects of living in a world full of noise and anxiety. He shows how quiet and contemplation are crucial not only for spiritual growth but also for mental health, and he helps us integrate practices of solitude into our daily lives.

"In this book, you'll discover that contemplative prayer is for everyone, no matter where you are in your spiritual journey. . . . So sit down, take a deep breath, and open yourself to God's presence through these pages. I'm so glad I did."
--Rich Villodas (from the foreword)

"Years ago AJ first told me of his desire to apply prayer and brain science to this cultural moment. If you're in search of a deeper life with God, I highly recommend Being with God."
--John Mark Comer, founding pastor, Bridgetown Church; author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

"In a frantic, busy-obsessed world, too many Christians have settled for an anemic Christian life. Sherrill pastorally calls for Christians to disentangle themselves from the loud clamoring of the world by embracing the formational rhythms of Jesus and entering into the depths of a gracious, loving, and kind God."
--Tara Beth Leach, author of Emboldened and Radiant Church

"AJ gifts the church with needed, helpful insights into the crazed culture we live in and the way our minds work. If you, like me, struggle to get quiet, read this book."
--Sean Palmer, teaching pastor, Ecclesia Houston; author of Forty Days on Being a Three (Enneagram Daily Reflections)

"Sherrill's insights will reshape your soul, which will in turn reshape your life in the world."
--Bishop Todd Hunter, author of Deep Peace: Finding Calm in a World of Conflict and Anxiety