"[1] CCM Magazine's Christa A. Banister said that "for those who may feel like they want to sit this one out because of what could be perceived as depressing subject matter that hits a little too close to home, there’s significant payoff if you’re up for the challenge.

"[4] CCM Magazine's Russ Breimeier said that he "can't help but wonder if some fans might not be disappointed that Norman has downplayed his rootsy side in favor of this bigger pop sound, though the album still remains in step with his body of work.

"[3] Jesus Freak Hideout's John DiBiase said that the album is "a fine addition to an always impressive catalog of music, Bebo Norman's latest venture Between The Dreaming And The Coming True serves as a fair mix between the infectious melancholy folk pop of Myself When I Am Real, and the more upbeat approach the artist took with Try.

The rootsy folkish sound of his first albums has for the most part been replaced by a modern popsound with hints of Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Downhere and John Elefante (?To find my way to you?).

"[8] New Release Tuesday's Kevin McNeese wrote that the album had "choruses soar, drums thunder, and the piano lets loose drapes of brilliant texture bathing Norman's message with a more vivid light.