Eugene H Peterson

It's easy to get lost in the Bible. With so many different books and interweaving stories, it can feel overwhelming. The Invitation is the resource to help you find your place in the Bible, get a better grasp on what you're reading, and feel more at home in the Word of God. These short readings on every book and section of the Bible include important verses to commit to memory. A valuable resource for new believers, seminary students, and any Christian...

This innovative devotional New Testament is designed to change how you interact with God's Word. It revolves around lectio divina, or "divine reading", an ancient approach to exploring Scripture updated for today's Bible reader. Includes text from The Message, a topical index, and 162 numbered devotions that allow you to start any day of the year.

Adolescence is a gift, writes author Eugene Peterson. "God's gift, to the parent in middle-age. This 'gift' dimension of adolescence is my subject. For adolescence is not only the process designed by the Creator to bring children to adulthood, it is also designed by the Creator to provide something essential for parents during correspondingly critical years in their lives. Christian parents are most advantageously placed to recognize, appreciate,...

Find Your Way in Scripture. Scripture is another world. One we find our way into. And one that finds its way into us. Steeped in Scripture, Eugene Peterson's faith-filled reflections open the door. The Message Devotional Bible invites you on a journey-call it practicing resurrection, call it eating this book, or call it simply a long obedience in the same direction. From the pastor who translated the entire Bible, The Message Devotional Bible sets...

Parents want their children to discover the value of God's Word. My First Message is a one-of-a-kind Bible that transforms family devotions into interactive experiences. The great Message style offers a version of the Bible that is easy to read and understand. Children ages 4-8 are encouraged to learn to study the Bible through a "read, think, pray, and live" approach. Filled with lively illustrations and fun activities for parents and children, My...

This is a bold book. It has to do with changing the life of American society, from the inside out, through "source action" of prayer. "I have written a book for Christians," says Eugene Peterson, "who want to do something about what is wrong with America and want to plunge into the center, not tinker at the edge. I have chosen eleven psalms that shaped the politics of Israel and can shape the politics of America, and I have taken them seriously......

Rendered beautifully in full color, this devotional journey through all the books of the Bible will set every day on the right course. You'll grow in your knowledge and appreciation of the Scriptures with a fuller sense of God's story and what wonderful plans he has for you. Beloved pastor, poet, and author Eugene H. Peterson is your guide through the books of the Bible. You'll lean in as he points out the sights and sounds, the personalities and...

Share the biblical story of Easter with the contemporary and engaging language of The Message Bible. This pocket-sized booklet is the perfect way to personally share the message of Easter from the Gospel of Mark. The Message of Christmas uses fresh, personal language that will engage and enlighten what you thought you already knew about Christ.

The renowned Christian pastor and author of The Message and Run with Horses shares his spirituality in a very personal collection of poetry. Eugene H. Peterson had long been known as a pastor, professor, and provocateur. With his first-ever collection of verse, Peterson became known as a poet, too. Holy Luck emerged over many years, initially as individual poems sent to family, friends, and church congregations. Now, the translator of the bestselling...

Whereas much of the current literature on pastoring stresses up-to-date training and new techniques stemming from the behavioral sciences, Eugene Peterson here calls for returning to an "old" resource--the Bible--as the basis for all of pastoral ministry. Originally published in 1980 and now being reprinted to meet continuing demand, Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work shows how five Old Testament books provide a solid foundation for much of...