In Search of the King: Turning Your Desire for Meaning into the Discovery of God

Bennett’s debut, an inspirational call to find the meaning of life, challenges Christ followers to begin and end their life’s journey seeking God. Bennett, director of government affairs for the American Center for Law and Justice, tells readers that their soul’s completion will happen when they search first and foremost for God rather than for any specific accomplishment. He advises communion with God, understanding who God is, and serving God fully. Bennett shares amply from situations in his own life. In one stirring passage, he recalls how a colleague met the most pressing needs of a homeless man whom Bennett himself had previously ignored. He likens his inability to “see” this needy man as a missed encounter with Christ, a chance to obey the mandate to feed the hungry and thirsty. Readers will delve into a variety of aspects and practices that lead to discovering God more fully. Although at times overly prescriptive and bland, Bennett’s book is all-encompassing in its plan of searching out strategies to uncover the eternal meaning to life. Christian seekers will appreciate Bennett’s informative and solidly presented text. (Apr.)