Dare To Desire An Invitation To Fulfill Your Deepest Dreams

by John Eldredge

Here is the perfect book for those ready to move beyond the daily grind to a life overflowing with adventure, beauty, and a God who loves us more passionately than we dared imagine. Far from promoting a "Carpe Diem" attitude adjustment, Dare to Desire is an invitation to a whole new life. But be warned - once you accept this invitation, you'll never see your world the same again. With brand new content as well as concepts from his three best-selling books (Sacred Romance, Journey of Desire, and Wild at Heart), John Eldredge takes readers on a majestic journey through the uncharted waters of the human heart. Combining powerful quotes, stunning photography, and the encouragement of an experienced trail guide, John Eldredge shows readers how to draw closer to a God who seeks to grant us our deepest desires.

Genres: Christian, Spirituality, Christian Living, Christianity, Nonfiction

128 pages, Hardcover

First published February 22, 2002

About the author

John Eldredge is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity. He is known for his best-selling book Wild at Heart.

Reviews

[Janna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eldredge shares many thought-provoking points in this little book. A quick read, you can almost miss some of if you read too fast.

What struck me most was his insight into how we live up to expectations of others, learning to tamp down our true deep desires and come to realize that "efficiency and performance are everything. We learn from parents and peers, at school, at work, and even from our spiritual mentors that our heart--the deepest truest us--isn't wanted."

I was a little disappointed that after he set the premise so well, he failed to answer it as deeply. It left me with some "well, when you get to heaven it will all be better" feeling. I was hoping for a little more than that, but I think the book's just too short to do the topic deep justice.

Still, I LOVED the premise and since reading the book have pondered my own desires and what they mean for eternal life even today.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read - I believe it’s essentially a synopsis/cliff notes version of another of his books. Overall - some interesting and thought provoking points. An interesting description of heaven that I haven’t encountered before and a call to reignite desire and hope for what is yet to come.

[Lualice · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wake up call

Probably the best description of heaven I have ever seen. An encouraging book for today’s times. Recommend to all who are tired of being tired

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Those who know their desire, and embrace it, looking to a good God to fulfill their desire--- they are the ones who live by faith."

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

is jest a smol book

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Lord wants us to have what we want and He will help us achieve the things that are important to us.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in about an hour and I was intrigued. I love The Sacred Romance, by John Eldgredge and this is more on that theme.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

A life changing little book.