
I'd Like You More If You Were More like Me
Getting Real About Getting Close
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Dean Gallagher
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John Ortberg
About this listen
I'd Like You More If You Were More like Me takes on one of life's most important questions: How can I get closer to God and other people?
We were created for deep connections. When people have deep connections, says John Ortberg, they win in life. When they don't have deep connections, they cannot win in life. I'd Like You More If You Were More like Me offers help in overcoming one of the biggest obstacles to making deep connections: the fact that we're so different. Different from God and different from each other.
The good news is that connectedness is not based on similarity, but on shared experiences. When one person invites another to share an experience, they're connected. It can be sharing a beautiful sunset or a meal, having a great conversation over cup of coffee, going for walk, or even teasing somebody. And when we share those same experiences with God, we get closer to him, too. God wants to connect with us - so much that he sent his son to live as a human being. God took on flesh and shared every human experience. So we don't have to wonder what a close relationship with God looks like anymore.
An intimate relationship with God and other people doesn't have to be a cliché, it can be a daily way of life.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-21-19
Ortberg Never Disappoints
I love the way Ortberg can land a life lesson and make you lol in the same paragraph. Well read. Easy to listen to
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- Wanted to love it
- 02-07-25
Remarkable!
Such deep thoughts intermingled in engaging relatable inspiring stories. Each chapter could be an entire book.
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- Ann K. Werner
- 11-02-23
Becoming intimate
Grounded in gospel teaching, illustrated with great personal experience.
I'm sure John Ortberg is a fine pastor, spouse, father, friend.
It's an easy read. Has wonderful quotes from authors and speakers.
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- mikedsera
- 05-11-18
Great read, or listen.
Loved it, very entertaining, and great biblical references. I laughed and learned the entire way through.
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- James Arndt
- 09-06-18
My favorite book
Absolutely what I needed. The connecting of dots in this book was truly fantastic to be a part of. I enjoyed every part of this book which is rare for me as I usually just enjoy only portions and struggle through the less than ideal portions.
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- Brian Frodermann
- 10-01-18
A guide to true intimacy
John Ortberg has a way of making you laugh, feel challenged, and leave encouraged. His understanding of human intimacy and it's divine author is exceptional.
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- Otis
- 08-07-18
Wow
Wow. What a breath of fresh air. Awesome storyline. Captivating example. Excellent plot. I highly recommend this body of work. You will thoroughly enjoy.
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- 3boymama
- 10-03-18
Terrible Title Fabulous Book!
This book spoke to my soul and I want to go out and take the appendix to this book and read all his sources. He really knows have to have the tough conversations about life and show a realistic biblical basis.
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- Michael Black
- 11-16-19
Insights into intimacy regarding all the relationships that count
I have read John Ortberg books before and I was hopeful that this book would be just as good as the others I have read before. Well,I wasn't disappointed. The author did an excellent job of combining humor with personal stories. This book is probably one of the best books I have read in a long time
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- Jenifer V.
- 05-13-20
Favorite Author
I love reading John Ortberg’s books. There are always nuggets I take with and remember for years to come. This one is no different! Leaving me with the question of what changes I need to make in my life.
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