Your Life Is God's Story - by Tim Dilena (Paperback)

About the Book

Living from a promise to its fulfillment means going through hardships from time to time. In Your Life is God's Story, Pastor Tim Dilena uses biblical stories and powerful testimonies to encourage believers to trust in God's plan for their lives, even when that plan includes unexpected twists and turns.

Book Synopsis

Biblical stories and powerful testimonies that encourage faith in God's plan for your life.

In Your Life is God's Story, pastor and teacher Tim Dilena guides readers through the faith-building journeys of eleven Bible characters whose ordinary and painful experiences led to unforeseen results. Alongside the Bible stories are powerful testimonies from Tim and people in his life.

Your Life is God's Story gives readers a new set of lenses to view experiences and events in life with hope. The hope is seeing how God gets ordinary people to their intended destinies. Readers will gain a renewed passion for persevering through life's challenges to trust God's process.

Together, they illustrate how God has a perfect plan for everyone.

Your Life is God's Story includes:

• Stories from 11 biblical people whose destinies were unclear throughout most of their lives
• Experiences of ordinary believers who have trusted the process, living through big trouble and getting to the other side to give praise to God
• Questions for further reflection and study at the end of every chapter

Review Quotes

'As a fourteen-year National Hockey League veteran, I learned a thing or two about fighting. You begin by grabbing hold and then wait for your opportunity to connect. Pastor Tim is a master at grabbing hold of his readers, captivating them through story and then connecting with deep biblical truth that sticks. I've always been a fan of how Tim Dilena communicates. After reading this book, you will be too.'--Adam Burt, former NHL player

'In this pastoral, powerful, and inspirational Bible-based book, Tim Dilena reaches back to the biblical world, takes its characters by the hand, and leads them into our world. This book is not just a window through which you see past lives; it is a lens through which you see your own life mapped over these lives. If you are discouraged, you will find encouragement. If you are plagued with failure, you will be healed. If you have lost your compass, this book will show you true spiritual north. The energetic, warm, and winsome pastor that is Tim Dilena infuses this book with heartfelt compassion.'--Joel C. Gregory, George W. Truett endowed professor of preaching, Baylor University's Truett Seminary

'Many of us struggle with the way the story of our lives is going to play out. This accessible book, rich in insight into God, the Bible, and our contemporary world, is an encouragement to a deeper, richer, and more confident faith.'--J. John, evangelist

'None of us escape pain and sorrow in our lifetime. We all need a strong word of encouragement. Pastor Tim Dilena delivers a timely message that I know will lift you up to new heights no matter what you're facing now.'--Gary Wilkerson, president, World Challenge

'Pastor Tim Dilena beautifully lays out the ways God works through the mountaintop moments and the valleys of despair in our lives. Knowing that God guides our path gives us the confidence to keep moving forward. Tim's book is a must-read for any believer seeking God's will at any stage of life.'--Dr. Adam C. Wright, president, Dallas Baptist University

'Rarely has there been a time when we've needed a biblically based message of hope and encouragement more than we do now. Pastor Tim Dilena delivers this message, urging us to cling to God and His Word so we can weather the storms we are facing and those we will continue to face.'--Nicky Cruz, author, evangelist

'There are delicate blank spaces in our lives that leave us unsure and confused. The writings of Pastor Dilena reinforce God's power in those times, while allowing us to see His glory in the end where victory is achieved. This book is a must-read.'--Yvette Hamilton, WNBA chaplain

'Tim Dilena delivers God's Word every week and pastors one of the greatest churches in the world. His is a voice that needs to be heard. And that's why I'm so glad he has written Your Life Is God's Story. You will discover how to live God's purpose for your life as this gifted, experienced pastor opens God's Word in a clear, Christ-centered way.'--Jack Graham, senior pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church

'Tim Dilena has a biblical perspective on how God's story for our lives often unfolds. It doesn't always look the way we want it to look. But it is still God's way. If your way seems messy and hard today, you may find the answer to why in these pages. The Bible promises in Romans 8:28 that in whatever God sends our way, He is always working for our good.'--Carter Conlon, general overseer, Times Square Church, Inc.

'Tim Dilena is a man of God whom I honor and respect greatly. His love for God and God's people is contagious. I know this book can change your life forever because trusting God's plan with your whole life allows you to experience God's best your whole life long!'--Cece Winans, award-winning gospel singer

'Tim Dilena lives and writes with a pastor's heart. His love for people and his love for the Bible sing out from every page of this book. Let Pastor Tim give you a set of night vision goggles to see God's way in this dark world.'--Hance Dilbeck, president and CEO, GuideStone Financial Resources

'Tim Dilena offers a rare and wonderful treasure, letting you in on insights that have been undiscovered by so many who need infusions of hope and courage. This book tells of real lives in Scripture, revival history, and contemporary culture. And it also tells of your life and your story--which is God's story.'--William (Winkie) Pratney, author and youth evangelist

'Tim Dilena's latest book reads like he preaches. Tim's words are clear, simple, gripping, and convicting. Those who apply the teaching in this book will find that their life will change for the better. Some of us who are preachers are not so good at writing; some great writers are not so good at communicating. Tim has the rare gift of being equally good at both preaching and writing.'--R. T. Kendall, minister, Westminster Chapel, London (1977-2022)

'Your Life is God's Story is filled with true stories that will hold your attention and engaging teachings that apply God's truth to today's pain. Tim Dilena writes like a soul whose faith is anchored in the Word and is lived out in a real world. His style is relatable, his source is scriptural, and his practical applications to our lives can strengthen us to walk this journey with integrity in troubled times.'--Alicia Britt Chole, author of The Night Is Normal: A Guide Through Spiritual Pain