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Abandoning Temples
In Abandoning Letting Go of What We Worship to Find What Truly Matters, Jeff Johnson invites readers on a transformative journey from misplaced devotion to authentic purpose. With unflinching honesty and deep insight, Johnson explores the subtle and pervasive idols of modern life—from career ambitions and political ideologies to relationships and self-image.
Drawing from personal experiences, biblical wisdom, and cultural observations, Johnson illuminates the ways we unknowingly construct "temples" around false gods in our lives. He challenges readers to examine their own priorities and attachments, offering a compassionate guide to identifying and dismantling these idols.
But Abandoning Temples is more than a critique; it's a roadmap to rediscovery. Johnson shows how letting go of our misplaced worship can open the door to what truly matters—a deeper connection with God, authentic relationships, and a life of genuine purpose. He provides practical insights for repurposing our energies and reorienting our hearts toward lasting fulfillment.
This timely work speaks to Christians grappling with their faith in a complex world, as well as to spiritual seekers looking for meaning beyond materialism and tribalism. Johnson's voice is both relatable and prophetic, offering hope and direction for those feeling lost in a sea of competing priorities.
Part memoir, part spiritual guide, and part cultural commentary, Abandoning Temples is an invitation to a more intentional and purposeful life. It challenges readers to let go of the false securities we cling to and embrace a faith that transforms not just our beliefs, but our very way of being in the world. For anyone seeking to align their life with what truly matters, this book offers a compelling and compassionate path forward.
Drawing from personal experiences, biblical wisdom, and cultural observations, Johnson illuminates the ways we unknowingly construct "temples" around false gods in our lives. He challenges readers to examine their own priorities and attachments, offering a compassionate guide to identifying and dismantling these idols.
But Abandoning Temples is more than a critique; it's a roadmap to rediscovery. Johnson shows how letting go of our misplaced worship can open the door to what truly matters—a deeper connection with God, authentic relationships, and a life of genuine purpose. He provides practical insights for repurposing our energies and reorienting our hearts toward lasting fulfillment.
This timely work speaks to Christians grappling with their faith in a complex world, as well as to spiritual seekers looking for meaning beyond materialism and tribalism. Johnson's voice is both relatable and prophetic, offering hope and direction for those feeling lost in a sea of competing priorities.
Part memoir, part spiritual guide, and part cultural commentary, Abandoning Temples is an invitation to a more intentional and purposeful life. It challenges readers to let go of the false securities we cling to and embrace a faith that transforms not just our beliefs, but our very way of being in the world. For anyone seeking to align their life with what truly matters, this book offers a compelling and compassionate path forward.
250 pages, Paperback
Published November 10, 2024
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November 23, 2024
In this short book, appropriate for Advent or Lenten study, Jeff Johnson uses his wealth of knowledge of the Scriptures and pop culture to lead us down the path of finding where God is in our life. He then shares stories on his personal journey of identifying those false gods that keep us from spending more time with our true God. Ours may be the same or different from his, but we all have those days where we let the trivial and stupid get in the way of doing the important and meaningful. Reading this book is helping me identify those false gods, and decrease their ability to distract me from “What Truly Matters.”
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