“In this strong debut, Steve Johnson thoughtfully explorers a dynamic that so many struggle with—striving to achieve material success and financial security, while at the same time sacrificing family, faith, and what you know to be right.  It serves as a wakeup call for those of us who get caught-up rationalizing behaviors and decisions that damage our relationship with those we love the most, and blind us to our need to abide in God.”

“As a reader, you will find yourself drawn deeper into the story, chapter after chapter. I found myself not wanting to put the book down! I also found myself confronted with the invitation into this mysterious relationship with God. He invites us to daily walk with Him through the Holy Spirit, it is an intimate relationship beyond my spoken belief or Sunday experiences!”

“Through multiple twists, turns and surprises in the lives of the family of four in this fictional novel, Steve addresses many contemporary issues facing families and individuals today. You will be gripped by the action and suspense of the unfolding drama and encouraged by the hope of restoration and reconciliation that can be found in Christ. Through this story we are reminded that only as we turn to the unchanging truth in the Bible that we can navigate the twists and turns of our own lives.”

“Steve Johnson brings warmth, empathy, and a keen eye for human nature to this insightful work. His heart for God’s truth paired with well-crafted style shines through every page.”

“I just finished reading your book. Wow!! I don’t have the words to express how much I love it. What a wonderful story and how relatable it was. You are a very talented writer. Your ability to transform the characters, it gave me the ability to see them as if I was right there. Thank you for sharing this with me I am very grateful and honored to have read it.”

“Steve, thank you for sharing your new book "The Journey to Abide" with me.  It is an exciting and heart rendering account of family struggles in a modern world. I found in it lessons on forgiveness and perseverance of our faith in Christ to be central and timely.”

“Journey To Abide explores God’s profound and all-too-often-overlooked presence and operation in the grit and grind of human life. Whether through successes or failures, we humans have an unending capacity for complicating our own lives through sin, but this story serves as a compelling reminder that God is present in every circumstance, He can use every circumstance for good, and that He desires a constant, intentional, active relationship with those who belong to Him.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Steve weaves an intriguing story that brings timeless Christian truths into the messy, complex realities of modern life. Through trials, heartbreak, and moments of deep personal reflection, Jake, family and friends grow a profound oneness with God - learning to rely on His guidance and presence in every circumstance. The novel’s blend of relatable struggles and spiritual depth makes it both an engaging read and an encouraging reminder of the hope and transformation found in Christ.”

“In this page-turning debut, Steven L. Johnson demonstrates the importance of a father’s presence in the lives of his wife and children. The novel is extremely relevant in today’s culture and serves as a good reminder for men with high-powered careers to avoid getting caught in the ‘career trap’ at the expense of their families. Johnson’s characters illustrate the cost of chasing money or professional accolades over a relationship with God first and family second. It is a call for men to repent not having these priorities in the proper order, and if we do, He can bring us back together.”