Searching for Enough
The High-Wire Walk Between Doubt and Faith
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Searching for Enough will help you see doubt not as an emotion to fear but as an invitation to discover the truth that God’s presence is enough to hold us in space between faith and disillusionment. Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I' m not enough, and I' m never going to be. And I know I' m not supposed to say this, but God' s not enough for me either." Whether or not we attend church, deep down we wonder if the biblical story of faith is really enough for the complexity of the world in which we live. We fill our lives with other things, hoping that maybe the next experience or accomplishment will complete us. Yet with every goal we reach, we still feel discouraged and anxious. In Searching for Enough, Pastor Tyler Staton draws on ancient and modern insights to introduce us, as if for the first time, to Jesus' disciple Thomas: history's most notorious skeptic. Like Thomas, we are caught between two unsatisfying stories: We want to believe in God but can't reconcile his presence with our circumstances and internal struggles. But what if there's a better story than shame? What if there's redemption so complete that there's nothing left to hide? What if there is a God who can heal your resentments, fears, and loneliness in such a profound way that you feel whole? From a place of spiritual companionship and deep authenticity, Tyler shows us that it is not an empty tomb that will change our lives, but the presence of the living God. Whether you are a distant skeptic, an involved doubter, or a busy but bored Christian, Searching for Enough invites you to find enough in a God who offers the only promises that never disappoint.
Endorsements (8)
“Searching for Enough quickened my heart for Jesus, refueled my calling as a pastor, and deepened my love for the people God has placed in my life to serve.”
“Tyler Staton discerningly identifies and illuminates the longings of the human soul. Through moving stories from his community, he deftly depicts a way forward. In a time of cynicism, confusion, and disbelief, this book is a force of buoyancy, clarity, and hope.”
Dr. Darren Whitehead
“This book is annoyingly good. I picked it up for a quick skim before getting on with a packed to-do list. But try as I might, I could not read it quickly. Searching for Enough charms you into slowing down and drinking deeply. If you’ve got something urgent to do, perhaps picking up this book isn’t the wisest idea. Otherwise, sit back and savor the beauty and life you will find within.”
“The days of childlike faith seem to have slipped beyond our culture moment. The best of us wrestle with the darkness of the world and God’s work of redemption in the midst of it all. In Searching for Enough, Tyler Staton compellingly addresses both the angst and the hope we feel deeply in our souls and paints a captivating way forward with Jesus. This book is rich and accessible, and watching Tyler lead and embody what he writes gives it deep authenticity. I highly commend this book.”
“Tyler Staton has written a beautiful book that from the first chapter puts a finger right on the spot of our collective pain and longing. We want to feel at home in our own skin, at home with where we live, at home with what we do and who we do it with. This all seems simple enough, but most of us have experienced how very hard it really is. Searching for Enough is a compelling road map back home to God that doesn’t cast aside our doubts or provide easy answers. I’m looking forward to recommending this book to a lot of folks.”
“Tyler Staton is one of the most exceptional leaders I know in the rising generation. Compelling, articulate, passionate, and deeply earthed in real relationships, Searching for Enough is a book of hard-won insight outworked in the streets of Brooklyn, New York. One day I suspect that many people in America and further afield will know the name and appreciate the teaching of Tyler Staton. The release of this, his first book, is a milestone, and I encourage you to join him on the journey. It’s going to be a wild ride!”
“For those who hunger for more of God, who grow weary of shallow and cliché approaches to Christian spirituality, who seek direction and discernment in a world of doubt and false promises, Tyler Staton offers something richer, deeper, and ultimately more satisfying. Searching for Enough illuminates the solid path on which to follow the call of Jesus in our contested times.”
“and are ready to set out on a spiritual journey to search for more, here’s my encouragement: get this book and let Tyler Staton be your guide. Trust me, you won’t regret it!”
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