The God That I Know: Psalms for the Modern World is a work of religious consideration and inspirational messages told through the medium of poetic psalms, and was penned by author John Rogers. The collection is set up with the premise of a questioning son, who sees all the carnage and darkness in the world and asks his father why God would allow such things to happen. The psalm collection forms the father’s response to his child, explaining God’s plan, mercy and forgiveness, and providing hope for the future to those who are questioning their faith and need reminders of the good things in the world.

The immediate impact of this thoughtful collection is in its sense of hope and positivity, which radiates from every page to give comfort to its readers. Author John Rogers sets up his subject matter sensitively, with a collection of 75 modern-day psalms which retell specific sections from the Bible, but also form modern contexts and draw parallels with important questions of faith in modern life. The formatting is excellent, with images and selected quotes to support and enrich the psalms that Rogers has created for his book. The organization of the work means that the psalms progress in a logical order towards more complex themes, but also towards more poignant messages of faith, hope, and trust in God. Overall, The God That I Know: Psalms for the Modern World is sure to be a favorite among the devout, and a valuable resource for those seeking to strengthen their faith.

The God That I Know: Psalms for the Modern World by John Rogers is a highly inspirational book that features Christian poetry and prayers, written in the style of the psalms, writing that offers a great medium for a personal relationship with God to grow and develop into deeper levels of intimacy. Inspired by the author's conversation about God with his son while driving him once to college, this book comes across as a powerful testament that God is there with us, in the low moments as well as the hight moments of life.

This book helps readers give voice to their experience of God and gives them the words they need for prayer, praise, and meditation. Featuring a collection of 75 psalms, the book covers a variety of themes, including the question of evil, divine love, God's inscrutable ways, God's presence and grace in human life, gratitude, reconciliation, compassion, and a lot more. Even for non-Christians, The God That I Know: Psalms for the Modern World is a delightful read, featuring poems that are rich in depth and imagery.

This is the kind of book one can use for prayer or that can help develop a strong awareness of God's presence. The author shares a spiritual experience that most readers can identify with. The God That I Know provides a universal tool of prayer that will, most certainly, help readers find words to speak to God. I enjoyed both the spiritual depth of these psalms as well as their literary finesse. A great piece of devotional writing.