What we all want is pretty simple, really. We want to be alive. To feel alive. Not just to exist but to thrive, to live out loud, walk tall, breathe free. We want to be less lonely, less exhausted, less conflicted or afraid . more awake, more grateful, more energised and purposeful. The quest for aliveness is the heartbeat that pulses through the Bible . It's why we gather, celebrate, eat, abstain, attend, practice, sing and contemplate.

When people say, 'I'm spiritual', what they mean, I think, is simple: 'I'm seeking aliveness'. - from the Introduction Based on his book We Make The Road by Walking , Brian D. McLaren presents a 52-week devotional to inspire and activate you in your spiritual journey. If you're a seeker exploring Christianity, if you're a long-term believer feeling disheartened, if your faith seems to be a lot of talk without much practice, here you'll find a fresh and healthy reorientation. SEEKING ALIVENESS offers everything you need to explore what a difference an honest, curious, growing faith can make in your life and in our world today. Through weekly thoughtful readings and interactive learning, you'll get an overview of the message of the whole Bible and fresh vision of what it means to be fully alive. [author photo] Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, public theologian, and popular conference speaker for denominational and ecumenical leadership gatherings in the U.

S. and internationally. A former pastor and church planter, Brian has written over a dozen books, including Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road and Everything Must Change. Brian is also a popular blogger, a musician, and an avid outdoor enthusiast. He is married to Grace, and they have four adult children. Learn more at his website, www.brianmclaren.net.