Daws: A Man Who Trusted God [Paperback]

Betty L Skinner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1998

Dawson Trotman revolutionized the practice of evangelism and founded The Navigators, one of the most widespread and respected Christian organizations in the world today.

This moving historical account, drawn from the memories of those whose lives Dawson touched and from the author’s firsthand knowledge, will both encourage you in your faith and inspire you to action.

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From the Back Cover

TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN. From his youth as a liar, gambler, and pool shark to manhood as an indefatigable witness for his Lord Jesus Christ, Dawson Trotman revolutionized the practice of evangelism and founded one of the most widespread and respected Christian organizations in the world today. What moved and motivated this extraordinary man of God? In Daws, you’ll experience the convictions and passions that guided Trotman’s life: his deep love of God’s Word, his lifelong dedication to prayer, and his determination to live out the Great Commission. This moving historical account, drawn from the memories of those whose lives he touched and from the author’s firsthand knowledge, will both encourage you in your faith and inspire you to action.

About the Author

By the time he reached twenty-five years of age, Eddie Hilburn had lived in a small town, a rural area, a mid-sized city, and an urban area--providing plenty of material for this book. He still finds himself at home on a ranch, at the corner drug store, or downing cups of coffee at Starbucks. Eddie and his family set down their roots in Frankston, Texas, where he pastors First Baptist Church.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: NavPress (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891097961
• ISBN-13: 978-0891097969
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid story of a pioneer of modern Christianity., March 18, 1999

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[e-mail] (Lima, Peru) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daws: A Man Who Trusted God (Paperback)

Betty Skinner has written a wonderful, thought provoking book about a true giant of modern Christianity - Dawson Trotman, founder and driving force of the Navigators. From his early days as a rebel and "bad boy" through his conversion and the development of his heart for others to his untimely death saving another person's life, this book challenged me to see in people great potential, but more importantly, to see in myself a call to disciple others - to help others move closer to God in their everyday life. It left me unsettled...but excited to get down to basics - pouring my life into others!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Man After God's Own Heart, April 20, 2002

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"mikebeaverslmft" (Cedarpines Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daws: A Man Who Trusted God (Paperback)

Dawson Trotman provides an example of what God can do with consistent commitment, purposeful passion, and relentless perseverance. His simple message--profoundly reflected in this book--that memory of and meditation upon Scripture will be a catalyst to a life of significance and service in the Kingdom of God. This commitment led me to reflect more than once throughout the book that all that Daws accomplished was without many of the advantages of today (the Internet, modern communication, etc.). And yet, my conclusion is that his commitment, passion and perseverance led to his significance and that the present day is so lacking in such individuals in large part because of the distractions that come with our heightened advantages. We are but children in the use of such tools. It is like 16-year-olds being given high performance sports cars with nowhere of note to travel. This book has been a major wake-up call for me to take note of the simple message that God's Word is worthy of great personal sacrifice and obedience.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Motivational and Impacting Biography, February 20, 2002

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Matthew R. Green (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daws: A Man Who Trusted God (Paperback)

Reading Daws opened my eyes to one of the major purposes in God's plan for the life of his people - to reach others with his love. Daws is an extremely well written biography that takes you inside Dawson Trotman's life and experience, but also takes you into his thoughts, showing you how he changed over a lifetime to understand the mission which had captured his heart - to know God and make Him known.

Towards the end, the book grows too focused on events on not on Daws' life, but it is otherwise an impacting, convicting, and inspirational read. A very worthwhile biography for anyone seeking to know God and make Him known.