Does this book contain inappropriate content? In this book he tells us all that he has heard about those fixed facets of that unchanging Word." Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Ours is a time and a world that needs to hear in fresh ways all that that Word might mean if we would only listen. "Bind this book in the burlap of servanthood: a course in the weak times, a celebration in the strong! I gained insights I hadn’t found before in the Psalms of Ascents, which I had purposely read before, and Peterson’s insights were good enough to share excerpts on facebook regularly. The model takes into account factors including the age of a rating, whether the ratings are from verified purchasers, and factors that establish reviewer trustworthiness.Sorry, we failed to record your vote.
A useful devotional book by this very readable author Great insight.
Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Ours is a time and a world that needs to hear in fresh ways all that that Word might mean if we would only listen. And I am currently reading it with my church leadership team, a couple of chapters a month, for discussion and reflection together.
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In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.His writing is more fine cuisine than communication . "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction participates in a vital literary and theological tradition: the power of a particular text, in this case the fifteen Songs of Ascents, to release the highly original—that is to say, explosive—meditation of a profound Christian spirit.
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It's no longer about convenience Church fitted into convenient slots of Sunday & maybe twice a day quiet times. A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society - eBook (9780830855476) by Eugene H. Peterson Hear about sales, receive special offers & more. Please try again. Peterson uses these psalms as his outline, with each of the psalms describing a characteristic of Christian discipleship: repentance, providence, worship, service, help, security, joy, work, happiness, perseverance, hope, humility, obedience, community and blessing. A good read. But Peterson's time-tested prescription for discipleship remains the same--a long obedience in the same direction. Oppressive misconceptions that have limited my efforts for years seem to clank on the floor with nearly audible metal ringing.
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This book is a study of the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120 to 134) and also a sustained reflection on themes of discipleship, all set in the context of our contemporary fascination with the temporary and instant.
Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. I have read this book more than four times, and I glean something new for my personal growth each time. His pithy clarity is just so enjoyable, with chuckles about humanity insights, sober moments of reflection on truth, and calming moments of acceptance of simply receiving God’s blessing.
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This is a great book to read if you are looking for encouragement in the day-to-day routine of life. The Jesus Way: A Conversation on the Ways That Jesus Is the Way Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best JDM Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading This book will become one of my perennial re-reads with its encouragements and wealth of soul-sustaining wisdom. I found this book to be an inspiration - recommend highly.
This book has been a life changer for me. Praying with the Psalms: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the Words of David A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.
I bought this book with the goal of deepening my relationship with my Savior and this study of the Ascents has been most helpful.
Read "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction Discipleship in an Instant Society" by Eugene H. Peterson available from Rakuten Kobo. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Peterson seems to take up residence in your vocabulary and with the skill of a finely trained chef, he culls the precisely right word in every sentence. "I've never read a book by Eugene Peterson that didn't stir and challenge me." To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. God has used Eugene Peterson to be a shaping voice for me like no other in my walk of faith. Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society I have been very much enjoying it since as a very helpful commentary on the 15 psalms of ascent. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed.
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