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Look beyond what you can see to a richer level of experiencing the invisible hand of God in your relationships, work, and play.
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Sometimes God seems a bit hazy or even imperceptible in our busy day-to-day lives. Experienced author and Bible teacher T. W. Hunt directs you to see and hear from God in the supernatural, no matter where you are—at work, in the kitchen, or on the road. You will come to see that God is always present.
Seeing the Unseen
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Customer Reviews
4 out of 5
T.W. Hunt is a teacher, speaker, and author and is a consultant in prayer for LifeWay Christian Resources. He is a man of few words, but they are concise and immensely inspiring and helpful. He helps us understand the meaning of “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” He tells us such faith should permeate our thoughts and actions if we are to truly understand, rather than just believe, in God. He put it well: “Faith is the eyes through which we see the unseen.” He inspires us to demonstrate diligence, to listen, to persevere, and he explains the importance and how-to’s of doing so. If we are gripped by this sense of reality, doubt will not be possible, for certainty is faith. Another quote to end this review: “People who have God as the center of their lives can change the world.” Rating 4 —EB
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Church Libraries Review
on
9/29/2011 2:05:37 PM
Growing Faith
Seeing the Unseen, by T.W. Hunt
Finding the faith to believe that God will work, that He is truly good, that He answers prayer, that there is more to this life than what you see is not easy to find. I know that I depend on my own sensory experience to understand life, and, yet, I also know that there is more to life than what I can see.
This is the struggle that Hunt is addressing in Seeing the Unseen. He begins with discussing evidence for believing that the unseen exists (the spiritual world). From there, he ventures into what faith is, how to cultivate faith in your own life, the ins and outs of realizing faith, and where that faith will take you. Hunt offers practical and straight forward discussion and clear and relevant examples. I have a clear understanding of where I can go from here to grow faith in my own heart and soul.
I found one topic that I balked at. In one section in one chapter, Hunt discusses the trinity, which started out well supported by scripture. But then, he makes a position for why the Son was incarnated (why not the Spirit or the Father), and why the Son was incarnated at all. He presents this small section as if it is clearly supported by scripture, but, in fact, isn't. I don't want to present a spoiler here, so I will say little more at this point, but I'm happy to further discuss this as others read the book. (It's in chapter 5: Learning to See, in the section “Seeing God's Oneness”, pg 55 in my book.)
In all, I would recommend this book for someone desiring practical advice and application to developing a deeper life of faith.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as
part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The
opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal
Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and
Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Rachael
on
7/14/2011 8:49:13 PM
Seeking the unseen
As Christians I believe the hardest thing to do is to live by faith and believe in what we can not physically see with our eyes and hear with our ears. Seeing the Unseen is a book that helps you to look beyond the physical world and search for God in a different way. T.W. Hunt challenges us to truly trust God is always present and is with us always. With spiritual vision, our prayer life changes and we are more able to live the life God intends for us and to have the relationship He desires with us. T.W. Hunt talks about entelechy in the spiritual sense. In a nutshell, our upward growth toward perfection in Christ. What is now just potential becoming a reality of what God intends us to be.
What I liked about Seeing the Unseen is that T.W. Hunt writes very concisely and powerfully. He uses his words carefully and does not drag out each point. I appreciate that he moves on and does not keep pounding me with the same idea or concept over and over again. In the end, he summarizes the key points he made in the previous chapters which allows us to further assimilate all he has written to us. Each chapter is short and to the point with wonderful headers that help us as the reader to focus on what each section will be about.
I would recommend this book to anyone seeking to find God, improve your prayer life, and move toward a more powerful relationship with Him.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Posted by
Barbara
on
7/11/2011 10:11:53 PM
Small package; good stuff!
Good things do come in small packages! This book is a great resource on prayer, seeing the spiritual world as it truly is, and developing an acute sense for God and the Holy Spirit. Only 101 pages long, its message is so impactful, that it took me well over a month to finish. It has so much in those few pages that while the reading itself was easy, it took a great deal of effort to feel as though the depths of the truth they contained was actually absorbed.
Hunt does a great job of providing a map for effective prayer, contrasting the desires of our heart with God’s will – and reminding the reader that what we want and what God wants contradict each other where our hearts are not completely surrendered to Him. The chapter on Nobility was one that grabbed my heart, too. We are Kings and Queens for eternity as joint heirs with Christ, and we should behave with the grace and character that reflect that standing; living as though our eternal status were bestowed on earth.
Hunt uses a lot of lists, but they are helpful in determining the summary points in his discussions, and they are definitely going to be useful as I refer back to the book in my personal quiet time going forward. The 7 points on prayer draw the believer toward developing a personal plan for establishing and keeping a devotional time that conjoins the believer’s actions with God’s heart.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Posted by
Jennifer
on
7/9/2011 11:45:20 AM
Cultivate a Faith that Unveils The Hidden Presence of God
Seeing the Unseen:
Cultivate a Faith that Unveils
The Hidden Presence of God
By
T.W. Hunt
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: NavPress (May 15, 2011)
I choose Seeing the Unseen: Cultivate a Faith that Unveils the Hidden Presence of God by T. W. Hunt since I had done a Bible study he had written over 10 years ago. I didn’t realize it was such a tiny book until I received it. This tiny book is packed full of so much information to help you really feel the ever present of God.
If you want to read a book that will challenge you and open your eyes to a closer walk with the Lord, this is the book.
Dr. Hunt shows us how you can move from letting the physical world rule you to letting the spiritual world rule you. He goes into how our natural physical laws are telling us that things are loosing energy, winding down. But he shows you how the spiritual world can encourage you to be more like Christ. Dr. Hunt explains how you can have a biblical faith that draws you to a deeper faith. He guides you to see God at work and hear His voice in the spiritual world. Dr. Hunt also points out things that can keep us from seeing and hearing.
I gave Seeing the Unseen 4 out of 5 stars. I also posted book reviews on www.amazon.com and www.goodreads.com.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as a part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions’ 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Posted by
Jane B
on
7/8/2011 9:43:17 AM
A Bit Short, Philosophical
T.W. Hunt’s Seeing the Unseen, contains less than a hundred pages of printed material and looks more like a small companion to a much larger volume. Unfortunately no such volume exists. Yet despite its size, the author left me with much to think about after I turned the last page.
Hunt’s goal is to get his readers to grow a new awareness of God through faith mediated by prayer. At first I found the book difficult to read and enter into until I realized the philosophical bent of the author. Though he mentions various philosophies from the start, I didn’t realize he was writing on a philosophical level. I should have seen it sooner, but not being a student of philosophy, his use of arcane terms and Aristotelian concepts put the reading at a much higher level than I anticipated from a work less than a hundred pages long.
On the plus side, the work accomplished its goal in me, as I did find myself stopping and praying and pondering the things of God more so than usual (much to my admitted shame). His discussion on the Trinity is both concise and accurate, though he does get into some unnecessary and off topic speculation as to why it was the Son who became incarnate rather than the Father or the Spirit. Must we have a reason for everything?
Though I found the book enjoyable and meaningful, I wouldn’t recommend it to most people I know because of the philosophical approach is beyond what most of us read. That and the size. Concise, yes, but a list price of $9.99? I don’t know.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Andrew Wencl
on
7/6/2011 5:19:02 PM
No fluff way to increase faith
The secret to building biblical faith is not something we achieve on our own. It is the work of the Spirit imparting the awareness of Christ in us. Faith means knowing who God is, knowing He will actually do what He says He will do, and that He will do what we ask. But first, we must be praying the Word of God in our prayers and then seeking His will. In Dr. Hunt’s book Seeing the Unseen, he shows how faith plays a vital role in opening our eyes to see the unseen, and he leads the reader down the biblical pathway to faith.
Dr. Hunt explains that while our physical world is described by entropy (moving toward disorder), our spiritual selves are meant to be described by entelechy (moving toward perfection or making actual what is only potential). Like a caterpillar becomes a butterfly and an acorn becomes an oak tree, a new believer is maturing to a disciple of Christ. Your faith is progressing toward something better – or should be.
I found some truths in this book that were transforming that I want to always remember. For example, why does God tell us to pray without ceasing? It’s not for His benefit. It’s for ours. Dr. Hunt describes not only what it means to pray 24/7, but the beneficial results he has experienced.
The pathway to faith produces maturity, and we are commanded to grow and to progress ever upward and forward. Dr. Hunt provides scripturally-sound practices to live out your faith while using plenty of biblical references to back up his points,
This book was short, concise, and easy to read. It was more meat and little fluff. I wished he had used more illustrations to make his abstract points a little more concrete, but still a great book to propel me toward living a better life of faith and unceasing prayer.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Posted by
Paula Greene
on
7/2/2011 12:26:41 PM
Seeing the Unseen by T. W. Hunt
The purpose of this short book is to make Christians aware of the unseen activity of God in our lives and in the world. The author's concern is that humans have a tendency to look primarily and overwhelmingly at only the physical, rather than the spiritual, which conflicts with the Bible which seems to focus primarily at the spiritual.
Of course, this book is all about 'the unseen'; the spiritual rather than the physical, and its importance in our daily lives. That's fine, and is prioritised well, but the focus of the book seemed so much to be around how great the spiritual is and how much we miss when focussing on the physical, that I think the reader could be tempted to take an almost gnostic view in terms of 'everything spiritual is good, everything physical is bad,' and that's not biblical.
Another strength this book has is its length - it's very short, and very readable. Each chapter takes only a few pages to get through so people who don't like long books will appreciate it. However, in an attempt to communicate succinctly it feels like at times entire worldviews are communicated in single sentences, and topics which could have books written about them are summed up in a couple of pages, or even a couple of paragraphs. This has the effect of making the book quite confusing at times - I found myself having to concentrate immensely hard in order not to miss the point! At times I think this means that Hunt actually miscommunicates what he intends. For example, in one paragraph Hunt managed to make it seem that the Trinity decided that the Son would become incarnate through a process of elimination; I'm not sure that was Hunt's intent.
The final strength was that this book felt like it was written from the heart. Hunt clearly has practically applied this teaching to his own life, and told many stories of how he has enjoyed the effects. For me, however, I don't think this had the intended effect on me. I felt that at times Hunt could have come across as quite proud, and at other times it felt like he set the bar intentionally lower in order to reach his standard rather than God's. For example, he suggested that at particular spiritual disciplines he had moved from a D minus to a B minus, and then encouraged his readers to also aim for a B minus. My question is: Why shouldn't we aim for A plus? Can the Holy Spirit do more than we can ask or imagine?
In conclusion, I'd recommend this book to Christians looking for a challenging read about deepening our Christian walk, but I wouldn't recommend it to young Christians.
I got this book for free from NavPress. I'm not required to give a positive review.
Posted by
Sam
on
7/1/2011 10:57:23 AM
keen spiritual insight
SEEING THE UNSEEN
An interesting and short volume written to help Christians acquire a keener spiritual insight at looking past the natural world and physical senses to perceive the ever present God.
Many of the observations in this book will ring true with its readers – the differences between prayers that seem routine and the prayers that seemed to have a vibrant connection with God, the lack of awareness of a supernatural nature, building a sense of spiritual progression and demonstrating a sincere will for the will of God above personal desires.
While I could very easily say the parts of this book that I took great knowledge from, it is in the ‘Main Characteristics of Faith’ section in the final chapter that the book is best summarised. The author speaks from great experience and with a great deal of clarity. Not afraid to reveal his own failings, he reveals how truer faith can be realised.
I enjoyed this book and found it well written, well set out and accessible.
Posted by
donald macdonald
on
6/27/2011 7:36:24 AM
Change Your Perspective as You Pray
"Seeing the Unseen" by T.W. Hunt is a quick read, just a few more than a hundred pages, but it’s packed with the wisdom that Hunt acquired while recovering from a lengthy illness. During this time, Hunt considered the spiritual realm and all that it has to offer. He shows his readers how everything changes when view their temporary physical lives through the lens of God’s eternal Kingdom. He shows how their prayer lives take on deeper meaning in light of God’s greater purposes.
The book was difficult to read at first. It didn’t seem to have a clear outline. I often felt like Hunt was throwing random thoughts out at me one after another. Some were brilliant, but I couldn’t find anything to grasp hold of. I wanted him to slow down, tell me more about each point, and show me how one thought led to another. I couldn’t figure out his overall message to me.
This started to change in chapter six where he presented seven factors for infusing prayers with faith. In chapter seven, he told how he is learning to experience each of these personally. In chapter eight, he gives a summary of the points of the book, which makes the meaning of the earlier chapters clear. I was thankful for this and was engrossed to the end of the book.
If you long for a deeper prayer life and a clearer sense of God’s Presence in your life, "Seeing the Unseen" can help you find what you’re looking for. Hunt will help you cultivate a growing faith.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Janet
on
6/26/2011 7:53:45 AM
He practices what he teaches
It is so good to see Dr. Hunt back in the saddle again. His work is among some of the best, if not the best out there in the area of prayer. Seeing the Unseen is no exception. His candor and his knowledge of prayer show forth in this short book like a beacon in the night. He shares with his readers his years of experience in prayer without all the fluff that accompanies other books I’ve read on the subject. He makes it clear that the occasional prayer meeting will not suffice if you seriously want to see the unseen, grow in faith, and know God better than you do at this moment. He also doesn’t promise instant prayer warrior status either. He makes it clear that growth is a process, that it takes time, and that it takes practice. But he also makes it clear that the end result is well worth the effort.
So what didn’t I like about this book? Not much really. I could have done without some of the introductory stuff, but it was interesting. Slows down the rapid consumption of what he has to say which is necessary if you are really interested in prayer. But who had ever heard of entelechy before he mentioned it? Wonder where he ran across it? I do think a return to “seeing the unseen” more frequently would have good. I lost sight of that about midway through the book even though all the discussion continues to be related to that theme.
Read through this book slowly. Think about what is said and then pray. This is a deep, yet very simply stated, book. I recommend it highly.
This book was provided to me by Navpress for review.
Posted by
Gini
on
6/23/2011 2:07:49 PM
Growing YOUR Faith
Seeing the Unseen is a simple and concise book, which focuses on motivating and leading you to a deeper personal walk with our God and Savior. However, there is a difference in his approach then the typical spiritual help books you may have filling your shelves. The author, T.W. Hunt, focuses on faith itself, breaking it down and emphasizing the things that can enhance or endanger our faith, thus affecting our walk with God and the ability to see His work scattered throughout the mundane in our days. He doesn’t do this through long wordy chapters, but is concise and straight to the point. He breaks faith down; it’s role, what it is, the “pathway” to having faith, etc., giving scripture upon scripture, walking you through and truly opening your eyes to the areas you may need to focus on as you grow closer to Christ. As you read, you find Hunt has an obvious passion to help others pursue the depths of God’s faithfulness the way he has experienced in his own life, and if you read with the intent to learn and apply, this will happen.
I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Posted by
Jaclyn
on
6/21/2011 3:17:34 PM
Power Packed Book of Wisdom
Are you interested in a short (only about 100 pages), power-packed book of wisdom on faith, prayer and our relationship with God? Then pick up Seeing the Unseen by T.W. Hunt.
As I began reading I thought this would just be another Christian book to add to my list of reading. Not that I do not gain something from all of them, but I have to say that this is one that I gained a great deal from reading. Each page is filled with wonderful insight on faith, prayer and our connections to God. I have not read any other book that explained prayer and faith to me in such a powerful way. "Faith plays a vital role in seeing the unseen; it is a choice to believe that the size of our request is no problem for omnipotence (p.26)." Our faith and prayer life are deeply connected. Without our faith in the unseen God, our prayers have little meaning and only become a checklist of our own wants and needs. This book is written with a simple to understand language and the author does not confuse or complicate the issues with a lot of extra words. It is to the point and written in a way that all can grasp and understand, no matter where you are on your Christian journey. As the author reminds us, it is a process that is ongoing. I highly recommend this book to you. I believe that it will change your thinking as much as it has changed mine.
Posted by
Miriam
on
6/20/2011 11:22:06 PM
Seeing the Unseen by T.W. Hunt
I was blessed by reading Seeing the Unseen by T.W. Hunt. This book is something else. As I started reading through it, I honestly didn’t think it would be a book I’d end up recommending. But there are some great nuggets, here, to challenge Christians in their walk with the Lord.
You need to bare with the author in the beginning as he sets the ground work for the rest of the book and at times it reads like a seminary textbook. I had to look up a handful of words that were new to me (ex. paradigm , ephemeral, plethora ) But if you stick with it you will soon find it is worth it.
T. W. Hunt uses a version of the Bible I haven’t heard of-the Holman Christian Standard Bible however, when I followed along in my KJV, I found what he was saying to be biblically sound. The 102 pages of this book are packed with “strong meat” - “milk" here. If you want to take your Christian walk more seriously, this book could be a real blessing to you.
I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Posted by
Debbie
on
6/18/2011 12:41:10 PM
Seeing the Unseen by T.W. Hunt
I was blessed by reading Seeing the Unseen by T.W. Hunt. This book is something else. As I started reading through it, I honestly didn’t think it would be a book I’d end up recommending. But there are some great nuggets, here, to challenge Christians in their walk with the Lord.
You need to bare with the author in the beginning as he sets the ground work for the rest of the book and at times it reads like a seminary textbook. I had to look up a handful of words that were new to me (ex. paradigm , ephemeral, plethora ) But if you stick with it you will soon find it is worth it.
T. W. Hunt uses a version of the Bible I haven’t heard of-the Holman Christian Standard Bible however, when I followed along in my KJV, I found what he was saying to be biblically sound. The 102 pages of this book are packed with “strong meat” - “milk" here. If you want to take your Christian walk more seriously, this book could be a real blessing to you.
I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Posted by
Debbie
on
6/18/2011 12:37:48 PM
GROW!
Seeing the Unseen focuses on prayer and drawing us closer to God. In the book, the author looks at how our faith and prayer are intertwined. He uses scripture to highlight areas of stumbling we may have in our own lives. He brings realism to the subject by talking of his own walk. He discusses how he began to see these concepts at work and encourages from his own struggles.
The heart of this book is really putting the Trinity in their place and us in our own. What happens when we really treat God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit as they were meant to be? What does our prayer life look like when we realize the presence we are in? What happens when the Holy Spirit begins to show up as we pray in unison with the Father? These are the questions this book begins to explore. By no means is it light reading. It takes a hard look and lays out a rocky, sometimes treacherous path. Still, God is always with us.
I am moved by this book. At this point in my life I feel disconnected and dry. That's why I was drawn to this book. Prayerfully hoping that I could find the waters again. I have a lot of work to do. I know that this will be a great resource to have with me along the way.
I give this a hearty 5 out of 5. You will be reminded of God's glory. Will you (or I) act on it?
Posted by
Bill Reynolds
on
6/15/2011 8:11:52 AM