Land of My Sojourn
Have you been burned out by the church? In Land of My Sojourn, Mike Cosper powerfully unveils the landscape of a faith that has been both lost and found. It invites readers to reflect on their own spiritual journeys, offering both a cautionary tale and a message of hope for those in the midst of their own struggles with faith.
Drawing from his personal journey as one of the founding pastors of Sojourn Church in Louisville, Kentucky, Cosper tells a story that is deeply personal yet profoundly relatable for anyone who has spent time in evangelical culture over the past two decades. This is not an easy book to read—not because of its length, which is just 150 pages, but because of its raw and weighty content. Cosper chronicles the rise and fall of his own church, and in doing so, he reveals much about his own life, struggles, and the painful unraveling of his faith.
Honest, Tragic, and Full of Grace
Cosper weaves together biblical stories of Peter, Elijah, and Jesus with his own experiences, often drawing parallels between the physical landscapes of Israel and the emotional terrain of his spiritual journey. Cosper does not shy away from calling out sin, but he also has the humility to acknowledge his own shortcomings and failures along the way. He references figures like Dante and Driscoll (Cosper is also the host of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast), adding layers of reflection and insight into his narrative. The book is honest, tragic, and yet full of grace.
Land of My Sojourn serves as a balm for anyone walking through the wilderness of broken faith and unfulfilled dreams. It offers hope for those who feel disillusioned, and it provides a lighthouse of warning for church leaders and congregants who find themselves caught up in toxic church cultures. And it is a brave telling so that you will know the truth (John 8:31-32).
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