{"product_id":"platforms-to-pillars-mark-sayers-9780802434722","title":"Platforms to Pillars: Trading the Burden of Performance for the Freedom of God's Presence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA biblical response to living in a platform society. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlatform: A mentality, a way of approaching life, which promises to reinforce our uniqueness, deliver on our desires, and offer validation and visibility.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA platform society emphasizes individualism and performance. It's rooted in the belief that self and personal desires are preeminent. In \u003ci\u003ePlatforms to Pillars\u003c\/i\u003e, cultural expert Mark Sayers explores how platform mentality is misshaping our contemporary world and contrasts this to the biblical call of Christians to live as pillars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy looking at the ancient world--a world remarkably similar to our own--Sayers explores the flaws of a platform society. Sayers takes a deep dive into the influence and allure of digital platforms on individuals and society, and he invites readers to envision a legacy that lives beyond themselves. Like columns in buildings, human pillars provide support and strength. They work together to create space for others, partnering with God as He advances His kingdom in the world. Human pillars fortify and protect community through virtue and character and pass these values to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSayers shows us how to delight in God's presence, enjoying the freedom that flows from belonging to Him. A much-needed corrective, \u003ci\u003ePlatforms to Pillars\u003c\/i\u003e models a biblical and better way for Christians to live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Sayers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 080243472X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802434722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Moody Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Mark Sayers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46217190015231,"sku":"9780802434722","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0c72c35a-c7e2-4b4d-b0d3-85a9efec0ccc.jpg?v=1728514523","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/platforms-to-pillars-mark-sayers-9780802434722","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}