I just finished the book "Soul Survivor" by Mike Pilavachi. Pilavachi is the founder of Soul Survivor ministry in Watford, England which has produced worship leaders like Matt Redman and Tim Hughes and ministers to a good number of young adults through their regular ministry in Watford and conferences worldwide.
"Soul Survivor" (the book) is about "finding passion and purpose in the dry places." Now, I've read other books and articles about those "dry seasons" in the Christian life. They usually come off sounding like the literary equivalent of the "Hang in there" kitty posters. They tend to give coping strategies for the individual while they wait for their next mountaintop experience. Not "Soul Survivor."
In this book, Pilavachi focuses on how God shapes the character of the believer in the desert. He uses examples like Moses, Joseph (version 1.0 in Genesis) and Jesus as well as drawing on his personal experiences to help paint a picture of the desert as a place to be loved and embraced, even though it can be difficult and expansive. Pilavachi is a great storyteller and has a very easy to follow, but never shallow communication style.
In a season where I've found myself drawn to lament and experiencing faith in uncertain circumstances, this has been a great book in helping me recognize the need for patience and perseverance as we step out in pursuit of a vision that may take a great deal of time and suffering to see come to reality.
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