Overview
Dull, empty, lonely, alienated, confused, afraid, powerless, hopeless, aimless. Unfortunately, these words ring true in describing the lives of many people today. The material world has failed to produce love, joy, and peace, and as a result, people are turning to spirituality for an answer.But what kind of spirituality are people seeking? There are many counterfeit brands, from the New Age spirituality of Deepak Chopra, with its emphasis on mysticism, to the humanistic spirituality of Stephen Covey, with its emphasis on morality. Both of these models are based on an upward movement -- what we do to get to God.
By going back into the story of Jesus and observing people as they encounter him in the defining moments of his life, author Mark Shaw shows that the Christian story is based on a return movement -- what God has done to welcome us back home. As we enter into the life of Jesus, instead of ascending stages of consciousness or developing effective habits, we find deep purpose and belonging in an intimate relationship with God.