Before His Face: Rediscovering the Presence We Were Made For

by Dave Cutar

249 pages, Paperback

Published April 30, 2026

Reviews

[Troy Jeffers · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a unique take on our sinful natures and how to correct our course. The book uses the "Theology of the Face" as a central tenet which is something I had not encountered before. I think many of the ideas are on the generally right path, but not quite right. The author asks the reader to focus a little too much on feeling and vision, when God speaks through His Word. The original sin concept is a different take on it, but I think it would be better as an additional trait of our total depravity, not so much the whole sin. Overall, it is an interesting book that does force you to think about many spiritual topics deeper.

[Earl Pestano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some books made me laugh. Some made me cry. Some left me spellbound.

But this book left me seeking the face of God. I literally bowed my head and pray to live for His face everyday.

This is a masterful work that paints a panorama of God’s desire to reveal Himself to humanity, from Genesis to Revelation.