Hearing God for Yourself: How Dr. Louis Attles Is Strengthening Faith Through Personal Connection
In a time where many people rely heavily on others for spiritual guidance, Dr. Louis Attles is challenging that mindset. As the author of God’s Voice, he is on a mission to help individuals build a direct and personal relationship with God—one where they can hear Him for themselves with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Attles wrote this book after noticing a consistent pattern within the church and broader Christian community. Too many people were depending on pastors, leaders, and teachers instead of developing their own ability to hear God. While guidance is important, he believes true faith becomes powerful when it is personal. His message is simple but bold: God speaks to everyone, and learning to recognize His voice changes everything.
As a second-generation pastor raised in a parsonage, Dr. Attles has spent his entire life rooted in faith. His journey began with a path toward financial stability through a degree in mechanical engineering from Prairie View A&M University. However, during that time, he felt a clear calling into ministry. That calling led him to serve in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and later earn his doctoral degree from Andover Newton Theological School.
With over 30 years of practicing spiritual disciplines like fasting, Dr. Attles brings both experience and depth to his teachings. His approach is not about control or dependency—it’s about empowerment. He teaches people how to listen, understand, and respond to God directly, creating a stronger and more confident faith.
What makes his message stand out is his focus on independence in faith. He believes that when individuals learn to hear God for themselves, they are no longer easily influenced or misled. Instead, they operate with clarity, conviction, and trust in their relationship with God.
A quote that continues to guide his life and ministry came from his late mother, Henrietta Attles:
“Call on the one you serve.”
This message remains a foundation for how he prays, teaches, and encourages others. It reinforces the idea that when you truly serve God, you can depend on Him with confidence.
Dr. Attles is not just an author—he is building a structured teaching system through his work. His book serves as the foundation for a larger ministry model where each year he develops a central theme, supported by a feature book and 12 Bible studies. This approach allows him to consistently disciple and guide others while expanding his reach and impact.
His book, God’s Voice, is designed to be practical and transformational. It teaches readers how to apply biblical tools to recognize God’s voice in their everyday lives. The goal is to help people move from uncertainty to clarity, from dependence to personal conviction, and from passive belief to active faith.
Beyond the book, Dr. Attles continues to connect and share his message across multiple platforms:
- Website: https://sailing2heaven.org
- Facebook: sailing2heaven
- Instagram: sailing2heaven
- YouTube: sailing2heaven
- TikTok: sailing2heaven
- LinkedIn: DrLouisAttles
Through these platforms, he extends his teachings, offering guidance, encouragement, and tools to help people grow spiritually and strengthen their relationship with God.
For aspiring authors, his advice is clear and direct: don’t quit. Writing can be challenging, but consistency is what leads to completion. His belief is that if you stay committed to your message and trust the process, success will follow.
At its core, Dr. Louis Attles’ work is about helping people move from simply hearing about God to truly hearing from God. And in that shift, everything changes.
