We love God because He has first loved usand the depth of our devotion to Him will always be directly related to how much we genuinely behold His heart for us. In this wonderfully inspiring new book, Daniel invites us to refresh our view of God, and in particular, our perception of how He sees us. Whether a long-time believer or brand new to the Christian faith, these life-giving pages invite us into a deeper encounter with the God who truly delights in His children.
Matt Redman
Worship leader/songwriter
I have known Daniel since he was a teenager. In all the intervening years the pursuit of intimacy with God has been his magnificent obsession. This wonderful book is the fruit of that pursuit. It is full of revelation and insight into the amazing love of God. Reading this will inspire, challenge, comfort, and heal you.
Mike Pilavachi
Founder and director, Soul Survivor
Daniels life has continually modeled a courage and obedience that is a modern picture of the biblical gospel! Sacrifice and joy flowing from a deep intimacy with Jesus. Passion fueled by deep love from and towards Jesus!
Andy Byrd
Co-founder, Fire and Fragrance Ministries, YWAM Kona
We have a great God and a great gospel. So much of the time we hide in the shadows of shame and distance. What my friend Daniel has written in this book will shatter that shame by inviting you into the exhilarating nearness of the Father who loves you in spite of your failures, just because youre His own.
Lou Engle
Founder, TheCall
Staying connected to the love of our Father in heaven is a lifeline and anchor that determines the direction of our life decisions. Daniels book, Loved, is a must-read for anyone who needs to ask the question, Does God really love me? and get truly connected to the Father. Using his own journey, Daniel helps to uncover the questions we all have that can hinder our connection, and he simply but powerfully declares the truth that can restore us! I highly recommend this book!
Laura Hackett Park
Worship leader and songwriter, IHOPKC
Nothing is more foundational to our lives than the revelation of God as Father and His amazing love for us. Sadly, though we hear lots of people preach on this message and write on this message, very few actually live in this message. Daniel Hoogteijling is one of these few. I love Daniel because he manifests the nature of the Father and His love like few people I know. He doesnt just write and speak on this subject, but lives it. Ive seen it in his life, his family, his relationships and have felt the power of revelation come out of him when he speaks on it. The revelation in the book you are about to read is going to blow your mind. After this book, you will see God in a way you have never seen Him before. You will see yourself in a way youve never seen yourself. You will redefine success in your life as being loved by God and loving Him, and you will see holiness go from a cuss word into an expression of love. Take your time with this book, and let its truth transform you.
Corey Russell
Speaker and author of Prayer, The Glory Within, and Inheritance
Daniel Hoogteijling is a gifted minister who lives out the gospel the way they did in Acts. Loved is an inspiration and challenge to live outside yourself and, as Paul said, be compelled by love. I highly recommend this book.
Robby Dawkins
International evangelist, author, and speaker
In Loved, Daniel has given us an eye-opening glimpse into the fascinating, out-of-this-world love that God has for each of us. I was deeply moved by his transparency about his own struggles to know and experience God as his Father. Daniels journey into Gods heart is truly an invitation for all of us to allow Father to embrace us even in our struggles and weakness so we can know the joy and freedom of being His sons and daughters. I highly recommend this book!
S. J. Hill
Author of Enjoying God, A Love for the Ages, and
Whats God Really Like?
I have watched Daniels leadership at IHOPKC for the last 7 years. He has been one of our most exceptional leaders. Year after year, his team has displayed the highest character, the deepest humility with glad hearts to serve, and a joyous and contagious love for the gospel. This book reveals the secret behind his leadership. He has given himself to understanding the core of Gods wonderful heart. God is love! I am so thankful that Daniel has given himself to understanding Gods love and displaying it for all to know. I love this book! It should become a classic read for every believer and every church discipleship program.
Allen Hood
Associate Director, International House of Prayer, Kansas City
Daniel Hoogteijling carries revelation of the Fathers heart as deeply as anyone I know. His commitment to prayer and intimacy with God over many years has forged in him a rich reservoir of understanding of Gods love. Im grateful that he has taken from that reservoir and offered us fresh insights into Gods heart. I encourage you to read this book with an open heart and a prayerful mind. I know your heart will be greatly enlarged through the revelation he shares.
Billy Humphrey
Founder, International House of Prayer Atlanta
Author of Unceasing and The Culture of the Kingdom
Daniel Hoogteijling has an amazing ability to share the truths of the gospel in a way that melts the heart. Prepare to receive the love of God in a way that makes His affections accessible, meaningful, and life changing. Youre about to see your heavenly Father in a marvelously new way.
Bob Sorge
Author, Secrets of the Secret Place
We are fans of Daniel Hoogteijling. As a missionary, Daniel has been fearless to bring Gods love to some of the most dangerous places on earth. He is one of the truest people we know. He has great authority to write about the love of God because he lives what he writes. There is safety in being rooted and grounded in the love of God (Eph. 3:17). We are more courageous when we know that nothing, not even our deepest failures, can separate us from Gods love. This is one of the most important books you will ever read on your way to having satisfaction and success in your walk with God.
Wesley and Stacey Campbell
Authors of Praying the Bible
Daniel has been a friend of mine for over a decade now. He has consistently provoked me by his passion for God and the deep revelation he carries of the love of the Father. This revelation has sustained him through many trials, and I have seen him persevere in faith over and over again. When we first launched our missions training program, Daniel was on our team and was adamant that the primary revelation necessary for the sustainability of long-term ministry work is a heart that has encountered the love of God. He has not wavered from this truth, and his character, passion, intercession, ministry impact, and deep authentic love for people is the tangible fruit of the love of God at work in his life. The message of this book is powerful and necessary. Let it strike your heart.
Brian Kim
Founder, Antioch Center for Training and Sending (ACTS)
Living in the Middle East as missionaries to the Muslim world, we are eternally grateful for our beloved friend, Daniels, message on the love of God. It is one thing to theologically understand that God loves us. However, having confidence in Gods unwavering love for us, even in our weakest moments, has been life changing. The truths laid before you in this book are for people in all stages in their walk with Christ. We have made them our bedrock, and they have given us boldness in our assignment among the unreached. One of the many things we love about Daniel is that he truly embodies this message, and thus God has anointed him to share it. As you read this book, we believe you will encounter the love of God in a new way and be delivered from shame which hinders your walk with Him; and in return, you will be equipped to wholeheartedly love God and others in a new way.