This is a twenty dollar book. This is a soft-cover book. This is an EXCELLENT book! I first "met" Karl Forehand (figuratively, of course) in his 2020 book, "The Tea Shop." Karl's authentic, and down-to-earth writing speaks to me with unexpected clarity and honesty. In this new book, Karl is joined by his wife, Laura, herself an accomplished writer, supremely able to convey thoughts and feelings with uncommon thoroughness and sensitivity. Reading this book was, to me, very much like having a quiet, personal conversation with these two inspiring people.
Having formerly been a church music director for a couple of decades, I was going through the motions of organized religion, unsatisfied and disillusioned by "The Show" until I beame aware that there is more - so much more - to God and spirituality than the habitual (addicted?) participation in the weekly business-as-usual services. As Evangelical "Christianity" coopted it's foundation and purpose with a need for political power, the desert seemed to be a good place to retreat. It is! I highly recommend "Out Into the Desert" as required reading for any person who is truly seeking authentic and meaningful spirituality.
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Reconstructing yourself after deconstructing your faith? Read this gem and see you’re not alone!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2022
Out of hundreds of books I’ve read and critiqued on deconstructing Christianity or finding a new place to fit in to society thereafter; this one has grabbed hold of my very soul. I can relate to so much Karl and Laura experienced in their 25 years of pastoring, all while I walk through my own healing process helping me to let go of decades of “church” teaching…of which “in my experience and even my family’s” the negative outweighed the positive…..anxiety, self righteousness, self doubt, phoniness, bitterness, fear, loneliness (yes, lots of loneliness) confusion, and not knowing my authentic self…and so I must say; this book is a gem, it has shown me that I am not alone on this journey (the desert)…Karl and Laura wrap their experiences neatly, intelligently, and compassionately to help others to be brave, to think beyond how they’ve simply been taught or programmed, and even help escape the clutches of what society believes “church” should look like…Perhaps, like it did for me; it may help free you up; to get out there, break free from the religious chains that hold you back and learn to accept yourself more, while embracing those who are hurting/in need (ALL people) from a heart of unconditional love….meanwhile, learning to be authentic, to be free. Reconstructing yourself to be the hands and feet. ~ Peace
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2022
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