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paperbackA Long Obedience in the Same Direction Bible Study
IVP Signature Bible Studies
by Eugene H. Peterson
With Dale Larsen and Sandy LarsenWe are surrounded by a society that idealizes quick results and stimulating experiences. The Christian life, however, calls us to be not tourists but pilgrims—disciples committed to a long journey of faith.
These six studies, based on Eugene Peterson's bestselling A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, provide an accessible guide for growing in perseverance. Find ...
Number of Studies: 6
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paperbackA Long Obedience in the Same Direction
Discipleship in an Instant Society
by Eugene H. Peterson
Preface by Leif PetersonOver 300,000 Copies Sold
Since Eugene Peterson first wrote this spiritual formation classic more than forty years ago, hundreds of thousands of Christians have been inspired by its call to deeper discipleship. As a society, we are still obsessed with the immediate, but Peterson's time-tested prescription for discipleship remains the same—a long obedience in ...
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paperbackA Long Obedience in the Same Direction
Discipleship in an Instant Society
The IVP Signature Collection
by Eugene H. Peterson
- Over 200,000 Copies Sold
Since Eugene Peterson wrote this spiritual formation classic more than forty years ago, hundreds of thousands of Christians have been inspired by its call to deeper discipleship. Our society is still obsessed with quick fixes. But Peterson's time-tested prescription for discipleship remains the same—a long obedience in ...
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paperbackSpiritual Direction
A Guide to Giving and Receiving Direction
by Gordon T. Smith
We are not alone. God is present with us. And God gives us companions on the journey. A spiritual director is one such companion, offering spiritual guidance to help
- make sense of the faith journey
- interpret the significant markers on the road
- encourage us, particularly through the more difficult transitions and valleys of our pilgrimage
- and, most of all, to notice ...
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paperbackSame-Sex Attraction and the Church
The Surprising Plausibility of the Celibate Life
by Ed Shaw
Foreword by Vaughan Roberts- The Gospel Coalition Top Books of 2015 in Christian Living
- Tim Challies' Top Books of 2015
- ProdigalThought.net's Top Reads of 2015
- Leadership Journal's Best Ministry Books of the Year
When Christians have same-sex attraction, how should the church respond? ...
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paperbackSpiritual Direction and the Care of Souls
A Guide to Christian Approaches and Practices
Edited by Gary W. Moon and David G. Benner
In recent years, many Christian clergy, laity and mental health professionals have rediscovered the ancient practices of spiritual direction. Seen as a refreshing alternative to the techniques and limitations of modern psychology, such practices offer new insights for pastoral care. But many remain unclear on what spiritual direction is and whether its methods are applicable to their own clients ...
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paperbackSeeking God Together
An Introduction to Group Spiritual Direction
by Alice Fryling
The Spirit is speaking. Can you hear him? If you're longing to become more attentive to God--to listen to him, know his voice and experience his love, spiritual direction can point the way. In Seeking God Together, experienced spiritual director Alice Fryling offers a unique introduction specifically for group spiritual direction: a place where individuals can experience what it means ...
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Eugene H. Peterson
Eugene H. Peterson (1932–2018) was a pastor, scholar, author, and poet. He wrote more than thirty books, including his widely acclaimed paraphrase of the Bible The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language, his memoir, The Pastor, and the bestselling spiritual formation classic A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.
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ebookA Long Obedience in the Same Direction
Discipleship in an Instant Society
The IVP Signature Collection
by Eugene H. Peterson
Preface by Leif PetersonSince Eugene Peterson first wrote this spiritual formation classic nearly forty years ago, hundreds of thousands of Christians have been inspired by its call to deeper discipleship. As a society, we are still obsessed with the immediate; new technologies have only intensified our quest for the quick fix. But Peterson's time-tested prescription for discipleship remains the same—a long obedience in ...
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paperbackSacred Companions
The Gift of Spiritual Friendship Direction
by David G. Benner
Foreword by Larry CrabbECPA Gold Medallion Finalist
We need companions on our spiritual journey.
The modern world has taught us to value autonomy and individualism. Our churches often see spirituality as personal and private. But we cannot go long in our Christian pilgrimage before realizing that isolation leads to spiritual barrenness. We soon discover that our souls long ...
