The Ultimate Building Project: The Human Person

Each of us is building something with his or her life. The question is: on what and toward what are we building?

Drawing on St. Paul’s teaching that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, Paul Karos invites readers to see themselves as living temples—sacred spaces being shaped for the indwelling of God. With Scripture and the Church Fathers as his foundation, he explores how every part of life—relationships, work, struggles, rest—can become a pillar in the lifelong project of building our lives in Christ.

This book offers a practical, deeply personal look at what it means to pursue holiness in today’s world. Karos reflects on his own experience of worldly success and collapse, and how he began to rebuild on a stronger foundation within the life of the Orthodox Church.

Accessible, honest, and rooted in timeless wisdom, this book is for anyone seeking to live more intentionally as a Christian. It can serve as a guide for individuals, couples, small groups, or clergy walking alongside others in the spiritual life.

Whether your temple is under construction, in need of repair, or ready for a new cornerstone, this book offers tools for building with God—and becoming a light in the world.