Introduction
 
Chapter 1: The Lord Gives and the Lord Takes Away
Chapter 2: Birth and Death: The Gaining and Losing of Breath
Chapter 3: First Years and Final Years: The Gaining and Losing of Strength
Chapter 4: Adolescence and Senior Adulthood: The Gaining and Losing of Ability and Possibility
Chapter 5: Early Adulthood and Late Midlife: Caregiving Downward and Upward
Chapter 6: Midlife: The Place of Perspective
Chapter 7: Blessed Be the Name of the Lord

“Jen Wilkin’s ministry is a gift to the entire church. In this book, she unmasks the anti-aging messaging we are flooded with in the modern world, inviting us instead to embrace a biblical vision for each different season of life. What this book reveals is surprisingly hopeful and desperately needed in our culture: that, in Christ, aging is not a loss to be feared but God’s appointed path toward fullness and life.”
Gavin Ortlund, President, Truth Unites; Theologian in Residence, Immanuel Nashville, Tennessee; Visiting Professor of Historical Theology, Phoenix Seminary

“In a culture that idolizes youth, Jen Wilkin’s Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World is a timely reminder that growing older is a gift to receive, not a problem to solve. With biblical clarity and theological wisdom, Wilkin reframes aging through the lens of Scripture, exposing the false narratives the world offers. This book will transform how you view the aging process and deepen your understanding of the sacred responsibility to care for the elderly.”
Melissa B. Kruger, author; Vice President of Discipleship Programming, The Gospel Coalition

“Our image-driven culture, abounding in selfies, filters, and anti-wrinkle serums, warns us to flee from aging lest we fade into insignificance. In Dust to Dust, Jen Wilkin offers a refreshing and direly needed counterpoint to such harmful messaging. Drawing from the chiastic structure and parallelism fundamental to Hebrew poetry, she invites readers into a biblical exploration of God’s good and perfect design throughout the arc of life. Wilkin’s profound observations, keen engagement with Scripture, and practical wisdom promise to guide, enrich, and embolden readers of all ages, inspiring us all to devote every season to God’s glory.”
Kathryn Butler, MD, author of Between Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-of-Life Medical Care

“In Dust to Dust, Jen Wilkin presents a vision of aging so compelling, it makes me eager for the years ahead. So much of what we hear in culture is about hiding the visible realities of the years we have lived—but Jen offers a more biblical view: that aging is a rare gift to be honored, welcomed, and unconcealed. Yes, our days on this earth are numbered. But while the world trills about finding ways to live forever, Jen reminds us that, in Christ, we already will.”
Laura Wifler, writer, poet, author of This Side of the Sky, and coauthor of Risen Motherhood    

“Jen’s exploration of what God’s word says about life, aging, and wisdom is a gift in the midst of all the pressures that surround us today. It’s a call to reframe our perspective, according to God’s word and his ways. I’m confident you will find Dust to Dust both encouraging and convicting, as I did.”
Ruth Chou Simons, Wall Street Journal bestselling author; artist; Founder, GraceLaced.com

“I cried while reading this book. That’s not normal for me. I won’t tell you where; you can find it for yourself. And you might cry more than once. We need this book. I did. We’re surrounded by anti-aging voices, and so familiar with their tune that we hardly give it any thought. How many of us have paused to ask, ‘What does God say about aging?’ Jen Wilkin’s insightful and distinctly Christian journey will open your eyes to the tragic restlessness around us. You won’t be able to unsee it. And that’s good.”
David Mathis, Senior Teacher, Desiring God; Pastor, Cities Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota; author, Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines

“In Dust to Dust, Jen Wilkin offers the kind of clear-eyed biblical wisdom we have come to expect from her. With both honesty and hope, she helps us see aging not as a problem to solve but as a gift to steward. This book will challenge the assumptions of our youth-obsessed culture and encourage believers to embrace the beauty of growing older in Christ.”
Courtney Doctor, Director of Women’s Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition; Bible teacher; author, From Garden to Glory and In View of God’s Mercies; coauthor, Behold and Believe