• Long Obedience in the Same Direction

  • Discipleship in an Instant Society
  • By: Eugene H. Peterson
  • Narrated by: Lloyd James
  • Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (447 ratings)

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Long Obedience in the Same Direction

By: Eugene H. Peterson
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This world is no friend to grace. God has given us some resources, however. As we grow in character qualities like hope, patience, repentance and joy, we ill grow in our ability to persevere. The biblical passages in these studies offer encouragement to continue in the path Christ has set forth for us.
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There is a timeless wisdom about this book.

Peterson gives a variety of practical wisdom using the palms as a starting point. I loved the emphasis on not allowing feelings to "call the shots." You can't control feelings, only behavior. eventually feelings will follow the behavior, waiting to behave a certain way because you feel it is not wisdom.

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Listen listen & listen again

Wonderful book with simple truths presented in a clear straight forward manner. I will be listening to again, and more than likely downloading onto a kindle

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I wish I had read this 15 years ago!!!!!

I first heard of Eugene Peterson (as more Han the translator of The Message) when I watched a video of a conversation between U2’s Bono, and himself. He captivated me. I’ve wanted to read his book for a couple of years and finally bought it an audible. The performance by Lloyd James was fantastic. And Eugene’s writings on the Psalms of Ascents - and what they teach us about our walk with and toward Christ and Our Creator - is at once the the most beautiful and the most relevant Christian theology book I have ever read. Thank you, Eugene!!!

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Eugene Peterson was a bright spot in my life.

Great book by a saint who walked with God. it will help anyone with their walk with God.

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A Guide into Christian Discipleship for the rest of us

I was exposed to Eugene Peterson through his autobiography “The Pastor.” His simple, and yet profound way of communicating truth through story and scripture captivated my heart and directed my eyes heavenward.
A Long Obedience presents Christian discipleship through meditations on the Psalms of ascent, 120-134, is another story filled winsome gem. Chapter after chapter reveals the trustworthy, equipping, sustaining heart of the heavenly Father for the Christian pilgrim as he or she journeys through the hardships and joys of this life towards our eternal home. It isn’t a 12 step methodology, nor a “Celebration of Disciplines.” It is more a Celebration of God, his faithfulness, how He loves his people, and is leading, restoring, and forming them with every step they take.

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walking with God through the Psalms of ascent.

this is classic Peterson. hey beautiful retelling of the Psalms and what it means to truly walk with God and hear from him through his word.

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Read without consideration

I love the content itself! Peterson has definitely made his mark among other faithful and gifted teachers and theologians. But the narration is done without consideration, especially in the area of quoted scripture or quotes from other writers or works. The narrator lacks the rhythm or inflection that conveys where a quote ends or begins, leaves to much pause in some places and not enough in others.

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Discipleship 201

I decided to pick up this book based on the author. It wasn’t what I originally expected since the last book I read from his was about pastoral ministry, I thought this was about a similar topic.

But once I understood the point of the book I grew to enjoy it. He definitely goes deeper here than your “basic” discipleship book. I find his discussion of the Christian life a bit more honest and thoughtful then other discipleship books that I’ve read. He also quotes authors that are not the standard fare of Christian reading. I would recommend this book and I think it be a good book to disciple someone with. Especially if the person you are discipling is a bit more reflective and thoughtful and wants something a bit more substantive.

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A Classic... A Must Read

This book is so important. I think it really teaches the listener a lot about how to read, understand and apply biblical content. It paints a full picture of the past, present and future of being a Christ-follower.

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Excellent!

Not just a book, but a traveling companion for the "Long Obedience In The Same Direction "

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