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A Long Obedience in the Same Direction

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A Long Obedience in the Same Direction
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction

Enduring discipleship versus today’s instant culture.

Eugene Peterson’s "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction" speaks profoundly to those feeling the tension between modern society's rush for immediate satisfaction and the call to a lifelong journey of faith. It's especially resonant now, as our digital world often amplifies this discord, making the book's message as relevant as ever. By paralleling the pilgrims' ascent to Jerusalem with our own spiritual journeys, Peterson offers timeless wisdom that encourages growth and steadfastness, grounded in the Psalms' rich heritage. It's a recommended read if you’re seeking to deepen your spiritual walk in the midst of a fast-paced world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Long Obedience in the Same Direction

by Eugene H. Peterson
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ISBN: 9780830822577
Authors: Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher: IVP
Date of Publication: 2000-06-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Religion, Personal Development
Related Topics: Spirituality, Christian, Christian Non Fiction, Christian Living, Christianity, Theology, Faith
Goodreads rating: 4.26
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As a society, we are no less obsessed with the immediate than when Eugene Peterson first wrote this Christian classic. If anything, email and the Internet may have intensified our quest for the quick fix. But Peterson's time-tested prescription for discipleship remains the same--a long obedience in the same direction. Tucked away in the Hebrew Psalter, Peterson discovered "an old dog-eared songbook," the Songs of Ascents that were sung by pilgrims on their way up to worship in Jerusalem. In these songs (Psalms 120-134) Peterson finds encouragement for modern pilgrims as we learn to grow in worship, service, joy, work, happiness, humility, community and blessing. This 20th anniversary edition of A Long Obedience in the Same Direction features these Psalms in Peterson's widely acclaimed paraphrase, The Message. He also includes an epilogue in which he reflects on the themes of this book and his ministry during the twenty years since its original publication.
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Enduring discipleship versus today’s instant culture.

Eugene Peterson’s "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction" speaks profoundly to those feeling the tension between modern society's rush for immediate satisfaction and the call to a lifelong journey of faith. It's especially resonant now, as our digital world often amplifies this discord, making the book's message as relevant as ever. By paralleling the pilgrims' ascent to Jerusalem with our own spiritual journeys, Peterson offers timeless wisdom that encourages growth and steadfastness, grounded in the Psalms' rich heritage. It's a recommended read if you’re seeking to deepen your spiritual walk in the midst of a fast-paced world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.