TANNER KALINA

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Book cover titled 'Aching for Greatness' by Tanner Kalina with the subtitle 'Discover God's love in the restless search for more'.

Deep down, each of us longs for God — whether we realize it or not. The problem: we often look to satisfy those longings apart from God. In this engaging read, Tanner Kalina walks you through his journey chasing fulfillment as a college baseball player and professional comedian before realizing that only a deep, personal relationship with God can meet his heart’s desires. Inspired by the earliest Christians (Acts 2:42), Kalina shares how these four ancient practices are a model for developing intimacy with Jesus:

  • Learning about faith

  • Finding healthy fellowship

  • Embracing the sacraments

  • Spending time in prayer

ACHING FOR GREATNESS

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