Beloved Dust
Drawing Close to God by Discovering the Truth About Yourself
- Prayer & Spiritual Formation
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2014
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Publisher's Description
Pastor Jamin Goggin and theology professor Kyle Strobel provide a path to abiding with God. We were formed from the dust, but we were made for life with God. We often accept less. We make promises and set goals to try and grow, but holiness seems impossible. But the Christian life is not about looking or feeling like a Christian. It’s about abiding in God. If communion with God is your goal, self-help strategies and personal resolutions will fail you. But Jesus Christ will not. Drawing deeply from Scripture and narrating their own experiences, Pastor Jamin Goggin and theology professor Kyle Strobel wrote this book to be a companion for your journey with Jesus in the truth of yourself – as his beloved dust. This is not weighing tasks and rewards, but is a process of patience, prayer, and openheartedness. Prayerfully read this book. Prepare your heart for the gifts God has for you. Beloved Dust invites readers to discover the fundamental simplicity and radical transformation of being with God. "Beloved Dust is an intelligent vision for life with God through prayer, and many of its rich images have stayed with me long after I put down the pages." - Shauna Niequist, author of Bread & Wine “In BELOVED DUST, Kyle and Jamin tell us the truth about who we are and why we're here in a way that will draw you closer to God. Here is great wisdom on spiritual growth and friendship with God; written by two people whose friendship for each is evident—and who will become your friends before the end of the book.” - John Ortberg, author of Soul Keeping "This is a important look at the most important aspect of life—what a genuine relationship with God really looks like. Jamin Goggin and Kyle Strobel address our expectations and frustrations about spiritual growth in a hopeful, empowering way. Beloved Dust strikes the rare balance of being rich and deep while remaining practical and engaging. This book delivers on what it means, and doesn’t mean, to grow in a relationship with God.” - Jud Wilhite, author of Pursued, sr. pastor of Central Christian Church In a culture of pop Christianity that serves a fast food gospel for consumers wanting drive-by spirituality, Goggin and Strobel defy expectations. Their book leads the reader on a slow, inward journey to discover the deeper hunger in their souls--a hunger for God himself. It is a beautiful and gracious exploration of prayer that everyone seeking a truer, deeper, and more authentic life with Christ should read. This book will draw you into a richer communion with God as it did for me, and that is the highest compliment I can possibly offer. -Skye Jethani, author of WITH and FUTUREVILLE. "This book in your hands will remind you to stop, to revel in God’s fatherly presence, and to just be. That God is God and you are you, and that you are his, and that our dustiness is a beautiful thing. I am thankful for Jamin and Kyle’s gift to us within these pages." -Tsh Oxenreider, author of Notes From a Blue Bike: The Art of Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World
Endorsements (6)
“Beloved Dust is an intelligent vision for life with God through prayer, and many of its rich images have stayed with me long after I put down the book.”
“In Beloved Dust, Kyle and Jamin tell us the truth about who we are and why we’re here in a way that will draw you closer to God. Here is great wisdom on spiritual growth and friendship with God; written by two people whose friendship for each other is evident—and who will become your friends before the end of the book.”
“Beloved Dust is an important look at the most important aspect of life—what a genuine relationship with God really looks like. Jamin Goggin and Kyle Strobel address our expectations and frustrations about spiritual growth in a hopeful, empowering way. Beloved Dust strikes the rare balance of being rich and deep while remaining practical and engaging. This book delivers on what it means, and doesn’t mean, to grow in a relationship with God.”
“In a culture of pop Christianity that serves a fast food gospel for consumers wanting drive-by spirituality, Goggin and Strobel defy expectations. Their book leads the reader on a slow, inward journey to discover the deeper hunger in their souls-- a hunger for God himself. It is a beautiful and gracious exploration of prayer that everyone seeking a truer, deeper, and more authentic life with Christ should read. This book will draw you into a richer communion with God as it did for me, and that is the highest compliment I can possibly offer.”
“The book in your hands will remind you to stop, to revel in God’s fatherly presence, and to just be--that God is God and you are you; that you are his; and that our dustiness is a beautiful thing. I am thankful for Jamin and Kyle’s gift to us within these pages.”
“We dedicate this book to our children. You were in our hearts as we wrote. We are humbled and honored to be called by God to father you, and we pray that our lives will be a model of what life with God can look like. More importantly, we trust that the Lord will call you into his life and that you will follow him in his way of love. We love you, delight in you, and hope deeply that you will know the ceaseless love of God. Kyle’s Children: To Brighton: You are strong, passionate, and inquisitive. I pray that these gifts become opportunities to be with the Lord in all things, knowing his strength and calling for you. To Oliver: You are strong, sensitive, and so full of joy. I pray that these gifts will allow you to rest in the Lord and know his sensitivity, strength, and joy for you. Jamin’s Children: To Emersyn: You are loving, compassionate, and wise. I pray that God will use these gifts to teach you his love, compassion, and wisdom in the depths of your heart. To Sawyer: You are creative, tenderhearted, and courageous. I pray that these gifts will be used by the Holy Spirit to invite you into the unique adventure he has charted for your life. To Finnley: You are joyful, inquisitive, and strong. I pray that these gifts will allow you to abide in the Lord and to know his strong love for you. I have you fast in my fortress, And will not let you depart, But put you down into the dungeon In the round-tower of my heart. And there will I keep you forever, Yes, forever and a day, God at all times and in all places, and therefore we must learn what it means to abide in his love. Jamin and Kyle explore all the questions and challenges that face us as we seek to grow in relationship with God. Rather than avoiding the deep issues of our faith, they face them head-on. In this sense, the book before you is bold and courageous. The authors want to wrestle with the questions of your heart and treat them with the dignity they deserve. They don’t avoid the parts of faith that often confuse or frustrate us. Rather, they address them directly. This is why I love this book so much. It is not a surface-level study of life with God, but rather deeply explores all the twists and turns of our lives as Christians. This book cannot be treated lightly, because it is a book that offers a weighty promise. Jamin and Kyle are committed to offering you the life God has for you. A life of beauty and abundance. A life of love and joy. A life with God-shaped purpose and meaning. This is the life God has for you. This is the life I want for you. That is why I believe this book is so important. What you will find in these pages is the very heart of the matter. Nothing could be more important than discovering what it means to love the God who loves you. So, let me speak as a pastor: please read this book. Read it slowly and prayerfully. Read it with an open mind and an open heart. Read it and discover the life God truly has for you. You will not be disappointed!”
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