Woodbridge Publishers has released a book by former Christian pastor Jon Paul that challenges conventional religious understanding by presenting God as a universal presence accessible beyond traditional doctrine. The book, Looking For God And Finding Yourself, emerges from the author's personal journey of questioning his faith while serving as a pastor, leading him to explore science, philosophy, and practical logic in search of spiritual truth.
The work represents a significant departure from traditional religious texts by asserting that God is not confined to religion and is more accessible than commonly understood. Paul describes his realization that God is not a distant figure demanding belief but rather "the essence even closer than you realize." This perspective has implications for how individuals approach spirituality in an increasingly secular world where many question organized religion but continue seeking deeper meaning.
"This is not a religious book," Paul explains. "It's a journey about looking for God that includes everyone, regardless of belief, background, or tradition." The book positions itself as a guide for seeing God not as a deity to worship but as a universal presence that can be understood and experienced directly. This approach could potentially bridge divides between religious and non-religious communities by offering a framework that transcends specific doctrinal boundaries.
The publication arrives at a time when religious affiliation continues to decline in many Western countries while spiritual seeking remains prevalent. Paul's work addresses what he identifies as common questions that troubled him during his pastoral work: "Who is God really? Why does faith feel limiting? Why must spiritual truth be confined to doctrine?" By offering answers that draw from multiple disciplines rather than exclusively religious sources, the book provides an alternative path for those who have questioned religion but maintain spiritual yearnings.
Looking For God And Finding Yourself is now available worldwide through major online retailers including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The book's release through Woodbridge Publishers represents a growing market for spiritual literature that exists outside traditional religious publishing channels. Early reader response suggests the work resonates with those searching for meaning in what Paul describes as "a rapidly changing world."
The author, now identified as a spiritual thinker rather than pastor, writes and speaks on spirituality beyond religion, encouraging people to discover what he calls "the God that lives within and around them." This shift from institutional religious leadership to independent spiritual guidance reflects broader trends in how individuals approach matters of faith and meaning in contemporary society. The book's emphasis on personal experience over doctrinal adherence offers a potentially transformative approach for believers, doubters, and spiritual seekers navigating complex questions about existence and purpose.
