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Your Longing Has a Name: Come Alive to the Story You Were Made For
Have you ever wondered who God had in mind before you came to be? Dominic Done examines seven gifts that, when practiced through the help of the Holy Spirit, will restore you, cause you to flourish, and empower you to come alive to the story you were made for. How is the health of your soul? Is the deepest part of you flourishing—or is it languishing and gasping for air? Life lately has been filled with exhausting personal loss, political division, economic turmoil, faith deconstruction, and isolation. And our soul feels it. Yet in the face of uncertainty, the Bible assures us we can thrive inwardly. Jesus promised his followers the abundant life. But how do we find it? How can we flourish in difficult times? In Your Longing Has a Name , author Dominic Done casts a beautiful vision of hope, revealing seven gifts God has provided for the health of the soul. He weaves together Your Longing Has a Name paints a picture of hope during a time of crisis and confusion and helps us find ways for our soul to come alive.
240 pages, Paperback
Published April 26, 2022
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About the author
Dominic Done
2 books50 followersDominic Done is a speaker and author of When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt (Thomas Nelson February 19, 2019). He is also lead pastor of Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland, Oregon. He has a master’s in theology from the University of Oxford and a master’s in religion from Liberty University. He previously served as a pastor in North Carolina and Hawaii. He has also taught English for companies in Europe, lectured in theology and history at various Christian colleges, worked as a radio DJ, and lived as a missionary in Vanuatu and Mexico. Dominic is married to his wife, Elyssa, has a daughter named Amelia, and a fuzzy Goldendoodle, Bella. You can connect with Dominic on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @dominicdone.
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November 13, 2021
A delightful read that will no doubt help many people connect more deeply with God! Dominic Done's smooth writing style and vivid illustrations demystify the process of growing in spiritual maturity. This book is a gift to the church!
July 30, 2022
“when we sin, we’re cutting ourselves off from our souls’ breath.” Another great book by Dominic done. With every word I felt a deep work in my soul. While it is very well written, and had good ideas, it also leaned on biblical truth to reveal the love of God for all people. It was truly a therapeutic read and I recommend it for the doubters, the fearful, the ragamuffins, and the weary.
God is mysterious and good.
God is mysterious and good.
October 18, 2022
Such a unique, encouraging book. I listened to it on audio but need to buy a physical copy so I can reread it and take notes!
August 15, 2024
read this over the summer and loved it. a study in the health of your soul, and what Jesus calls us to do to care for it.
August 16, 2022
Initially, the title alone grabbed my attention. I preordered it and from the first page, I was hooked.
As a Christian, I have long been subjected to clichéd devotionals and inspirational books geared toward "finding your purpose." I have either read them all, or avoided them all. ( if you know, you know...)
However, I can honestly say, this book has left me shattered. I mean shattered in the best possible way. Dominic Done has written a book so completely lovely, intellegent and inspirational, I felt compelled to start it all over again, immediately upon completing it.
With quotes from Plato to theologians to writers, as well as being saturated in scripture, this book deep dives into the Fruits of the Spirit.
Without being patronizing and generalized, this text leads its reader through the process of truly "flourishing" and thriving not only as a believer, but truly as a child of God. Though Done uses deep theology and beautiful Greek and Hebrew explanations, it feels as if the reader is merely having a discussion with the author over coffee. There is no pretention or weary accolades to the apologetics of the gospel. Instead, we are left with a passion to really pursue all God has for us, through His redemptive power and the gifts He so graciously has offered us all along.
What an inspiration and what a challenge. It's time to flourish.
As a Christian, I have long been subjected to clichéd devotionals and inspirational books geared toward "finding your purpose." I have either read them all, or avoided them all. ( if you know, you know...)
However, I can honestly say, this book has left me shattered. I mean shattered in the best possible way. Dominic Done has written a book so completely lovely, intellegent and inspirational, I felt compelled to start it all over again, immediately upon completing it.
With quotes from Plato to theologians to writers, as well as being saturated in scripture, this book deep dives into the Fruits of the Spirit.
Without being patronizing and generalized, this text leads its reader through the process of truly "flourishing" and thriving not only as a believer, but truly as a child of God. Though Done uses deep theology and beautiful Greek and Hebrew explanations, it feels as if the reader is merely having a discussion with the author over coffee. There is no pretention or weary accolades to the apologetics of the gospel. Instead, we are left with a passion to really pursue all God has for us, through His redemptive power and the gifts He so graciously has offered us all along.
What an inspiration and what a challenge. It's time to flourish.
July 10, 2022
I had heard several positive reviews for this book and so I came into the review predisposed to like it. I admit that Done's writing style is engaging and he had points that were worth consideration. What I started to struggle with was the way he interpreted Scripture. One small example was in how he defined the term "sin." His assertion that sin "misplaced desire." Given the word's origin, that seemed like a very creative twist on Biblical doctrine that has long been studied.
There were other examples in which the author's conclusions seemed to be a stretch and I just kept feeling like there was more motivational content than deep theological study. Were there nuggets that might encourage believers? Absolutely. I just became increasingly uncomfortable with the Scripture he used to assert his views. For that reason, this is not a title I would purchase for my own library, nor recommend to others.
Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of Your Longing Has a Name from NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.
There were other examples in which the author's conclusions seemed to be a stretch and I just kept feeling like there was more motivational content than deep theological study. Were there nuggets that might encourage believers? Absolutely. I just became increasingly uncomfortable with the Scripture he used to assert his views. For that reason, this is not a title I would purchase for my own library, nor recommend to others.
Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of Your Longing Has a Name from NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.
September 7, 2024
I absolutely loved this book. I highly recommend this book. It's one I can find myself rereading more than once. I find the language and tone not too heady, smooth, and flows smoothly. If your currently going through a tough season, and needing to work through it, I did find I need to pause a few times and reflect. I would read a chapter and then, take a week to digest the information and adjust myself accordingly. I did have a few moments where I cried, ok more than a few. So if your really going through a hard season of life, be sure to keep the tissues, and a journal nearby. Dom is an incredible author, his books are a cup of soup for our sick and longing souls. I can't wait to read another future gem of book.
January 11, 2025
"Your Longing Has a Name" by Dominic Done
paints a vision of hope, especially in those times when life is at its most challenging and you feel you cannot go on anymore. He focuses in part on the verse 2 Peter 1:5-7 "Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love."
He goes on to explain each virtue, comparing it as a liturgy for a weary soul that is meant to heal and redirect you to all God has in store for you. This was truly the breath of fresh air that my soul has needed.
paints a vision of hope, especially in those times when life is at its most challenging and you feel you cannot go on anymore. He focuses in part on the verse 2 Peter 1:5-7 "Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love."
He goes on to explain each virtue, comparing it as a liturgy for a weary soul that is meant to heal and redirect you to all God has in store for you. This was truly the breath of fresh air that my soul has needed.
March 27, 2025
I didn't much care for the first half of the book, but the last three chapters on godliness, mutual affection, and love were terrific.
In re that first half, a note to all the go-getters out there: You undoubtedly find it hard to believe, but not everyone grows up with a dream, a vision, an ambition, or a "deep gladness" that they just need the encouragement to pursue. The most useless piece of advice I have been offered repeatedly is the advice to "follow my passion" when deciding what to do with my life. If I had a passion, I wouldn't be wondering what to do with my life. Thanks.
In re that first half, a note to all the go-getters out there: You undoubtedly find it hard to believe, but not everyone grows up with a dream, a vision, an ambition, or a "deep gladness" that they just need the encouragement to pursue. The most useless piece of advice I have been offered repeatedly is the advice to "follow my passion" when deciding what to do with my life. If I had a passion, I wouldn't be wondering what to do with my life. Thanks.
July 6, 2023
A beautiful book that makes sense of the inner longing that we have as humans. Encouraging and hope filled.
It looks deeply into what we feel so often, but do not always express, or even know how to express, and how our habits and desires drive us. Very insightful, but written in an easy to read, easy to understand format.
(I also appreciated the author’s sense of humor.)
Favorite quote of the book:
“Live so your love makes nonbelievers question their disbelief in God”.
It looks deeply into what we feel so often, but do not always express, or even know how to express, and how our habits and desires drive us. Very insightful, but written in an easy to read, easy to understand format.
(I also appreciated the author’s sense of humor.)
Favorite quote of the book:
“Live so your love makes nonbelievers question their disbelief in God”.
September 14, 2023
Hope is one thing I have never lost, but learning to thrive and flourish during difficult times has always been the challenging part for me. My future is uncertain, but I am certain Who is in my future. This is definitely a book I have marked up and will read and read again. I really liked this author's style and will be looking for more of his writings.
January 25, 2023
An engaging. book every Christian should read!
This author is at once well researched, articulate and convicting. He writes scriptural and in an engaging and entertaining manner. Definitely a good book to start out the year!
This author is at once well researched, articulate and convicting. He writes scriptural and in an engaging and entertaining manner. Definitely a good book to start out the year!
June 14, 2025
The author has a way of tying together ideas from a wide range of disciplines and casting the light of the Bible on them. This book will help you understand the soul-deep longing that you have but can not name.
April 29, 2022
I have begun reading this book and it is a great read. Dom has put words to page that are a salve for the soul. Highly recommended to grab a copy and bring your life some peace.
May 6, 2022
Excellent!! This book was very timely for me. I needed this and am so encouraged by it. This is one that I will reread every couple years.
May 27, 2022
A lot of notable, thought provoking points made, though listening on Audible, it didn't always hold my attention and I likely missed some gems while adrift. Perhaps better for traditional reading.
June 15, 2022
Listening to this book again. So many quotes I need to write down but so far I have this one: “The greatest gift you can give to the world is the story God has written for you.”
July 18, 2022
PERFECTION! This book really spoke to me and fed my soul exactly what it’s been starving for ♥️
January 31, 2023
Thought provoking and encouraging. I will likely read this again. It came at just the right time in my life.
April 13, 2024
3.5. Solid book with great principles. Just have heard many of these in the past, just more like idea fatigue. Not a whole in terms of new ideas or thoughts but still a solid resource to have
May 9, 2024
A great read with many nuggets for pondering
June 28, 2022
Excellent. Encouraging. Challenging.
I have highlighted more passages in this book than I can count. It is exactly what I need at this point in my journey.
I have highlighted more passages in this book than I can count. It is exactly what I need at this point in my journey.
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