Frequency: Tune In. Hear God.

Morris (Truly Free), senior minister of the 36,000-member Gateway Church in Dallas, Tex., urges readers to rethink how they hear the words of Jesus, both in church and in their everyday lives. Writing in clear and concise bullet points, he offers anecdotes as well as practical advice: “If you’re in the habit of meeting with the Lord daily, then it becomes easier and easier for you to hear God.” For Morris, hearing God more clearly is like any other skill one wishes to improve: success corresponds directly to the frequency of prayer and to remaining open to seeing the holy being in the world at large. Morris is a Christian writer speaking primarily to a devout audience, but the book is written with a largely secular, empirical tone. Anecdotes throughout provide more stirring insight than the moments of scriptural reference. Morris’s welcoming appeal to hear God more intently is perfect for Christian seekers looking for a simple and heartfelt way to reinvigorate their religion. (Apr.)