Bücher von Eugene H. Peterson

Evento central para a fé cristã, a ressurreição do Filho de Deus parece um tema a ser revisitado apenas anualmente, na Páscoa. Não é o que pensa Eugene Peterson. Para ele, a ressurreição vai além da dimensão eterna, é um acontecimento que impacta o cotidiano cristão.Com seu estilo acolhedor e sua mensagem clara, Peterson reexamina as narrativas da ressurreição presentes nos Evangelhos e sugere disciplinas espirituais capazes de revigorar a fé, independentemente das circunstâncias em que estejamos inseridos.

In Jeremiah 12:5 God says to the prophet, If you're worn out in this footrace with men, what makes you think you can race against horses? We all long to live life at its best--to fuse freedom and spontaneity with purpose and meaning. Why then do we often find our lives so humdrum, so unadventuresome, so routine? Or else so frantic, full of activity, but still devoid of fulfillment? How do we learn to risk, to trust, to pursue wholeness and excellence--to run with the horses instead of shuffling along with the crowd? In a series of profound reflections on the life of Jeremiah the prophet, Eugene Peterson explores the heart of what it means to be fully and genuinely human. In his signature pastoral style, he invites readers to grasp the biblical truth that each person's story of faith is completely original. Peterson's writing is filled with humor and self-reflection, insight and wisdom, helping to set a course for others in the quest for life at its best. This special commemorative edition includes a preface taken from Eric Peterson's homily at his father's memorial service.

The practice and power of spiritual friendship.

The power of story as God's word to the community of faith is never more clear than in the books of Samuel. Emotion, drama, complexity of character, and mystery fill the pages of these two biblical books. Eugene Peterson's commentary emphasizes the resonance and interplay between these stories of kings and prophets and the social and cultural...

In this collection of captivating poems, the acclaimed writer Eugene Peterson explores the unexpected nature of the kingdom of God, its reversals and surprises. Arising out of his vocation as a pastor, these poems invite a radical renewal of our imaginations and show us how to embrace and live a holy life.