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The Journey of Desire: Searching for the Life We've Only Dreamed of
by John Eldredge
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Chapter 1: Our Heart’s Deepest Secret
Chapter 2: The Dilemma of Desire
Chapter 3: Dare We Desire?
Chapter 4: Disowned Desire
Chapter 5: Mocking Our Desire—The Impostors
Chapter 6: The Divine Thwarter
Chapter 7: The Great Restoration
Chapter 8: The Grand Affair
Chapter 9: The Adventure Begins
Chapter 10: Entering More Deeply into Desire
Chapter 11: Letting Go
Chapter 12: Keeping Heart—To the End
Key Takeaways
The Longing for More
The Dilemma of Desire
The Impostors
The Divine Thwarter
The Great Restoration
The Grand Affair
The Great Adventure
Letting Go
Grief, Beauty, and Healing
Keeping Heart
Questions
What is the secret yearning hidden within our hearts, and how can we unlock its potential?
Why does desire often feel like a double-edged sword, both alluring and dangerous?
What are the common impostors that mock our desires, and how can we break free from their grip?
Why does God sometimes seem to thwart our desires, and what can we learn from these experiences?
How can we find hope when our desires seem unattainable or have been lost to tragedy?
What is the ultimate intimacy that our hearts crave, and how can we experience it?
What is our creative destiny as image-bearers of God, and how can we find fulfillment in our work?
How can we find true contentment without sacrificing our desires or settling for less than God's best?
How can we keep our hearts alive to desire, even in the face of disappointment, forgetfulness, and the distractions of life?
How can we find healing and solace in the midst of suffering?
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