The Ache for Meaning

How the Temptations of Christ Reveal Who We Are and What We're Seeking

By: Tommy Brown

Narrated by: Tommy Brown

Will I have enough? Am I enough? Do I matter?

Deep in our souls is an ache that longs to be noticed, filled, transformed. And that ache boils down to these three fundamental questions.

The extraordinary thing is that we find the answers to all three questions in the temptations of Christ. As Jesus faces the wilderness, the core needs of every human being are on display: the ache to be secure, to be approved of, to have some control over our lives. But the ways that we are tempted to fill these needs inevitably fail.

In The Ache for Meaning, Tommy Brown journeys through our questions and temptations into the deeper invitation Jesus offers. In the mindsets and practices Christ embodied, we discover what kept him centered on his identity and purpose―and what equips us to do the same. Because when you know where you’ve come from and where you’re going, daily temptations toward security, approval, and power to control pale in comparison to your most significant reality: You are a child of God.

• A rich discipleship resource.
• Includes questions for reflection and discussion.
• Features invitations into spiritual disciplines and practices, like Scripture meditation, Sabbath taking, worship, and gratitude, among others.

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Beautiful truths about the ache all of humanity will navigate in a lifetime!

I would certainly recommend this book. There were chapters where I had tears streaming down my cheeks a little and there were some where I was nearly belly laughing. In the midst of it all, the overall feeling I had was “I felt seen”. The author, Tommy Brown, did an amazing job pulling me into a storyline that honestly we can all insert ourselves into. Of course within our own life circumstances and our individual journeys but nevertheless this underlying ache for meaning resides in us all.

As to not be too much of a spoiler, you will be encouraged by this book in multiple ways. From the author’s personal life lessons learned to the deep wisdom and truths he’s taken hold of from sitting under the teachings of a Rabbi. Somehow you will feel yourself in very good company with all of humanity and a nudge to call yourself higher because you’re not alone.

There is so much gold in this book that you’ll want to take hold of and pocket like precious gemstones! That’s definitely what I’m doing and look forward to cultivating them in my life. Incredibly grateful for this book!

Thank you Tommy Brown

The book, The Ache For Meaning. For me was a great book, and it helped me with the understanding on who I am in Christ Jesus and growing up to be the person who I can be with the power of God, Jesus and the Holy spirit.
Many blessings,
Jennifer