Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This is a great book and will make a good companion to The Pilgrim's Progress discussion this fall. "

" I will be slowly meditating my way through this book, but I'm starting to be embarrassed about how little "pleasure" reading I'm doing, so I had to put SOMETHING on my "currently reading" list!! Once I get this new job down, I'll get back to reading... "

" This is an excellent book, as is almost anything written by Eugene Peterson! "

" I liked the premise of this book more than the book itself. I really like the psalms of ascent, but Peterson's treatment was not my favorite. The themes he extrapolated sometimes seemed odd to me, and definitely more focused on man than God. And there was not really much of anything about "long obdedience." However, I do enjoy Peterson's broad vocabulary and readability. "

" Beautiful discussion on the Psalms (which are also beautiful). "

" Best book on discipleship and faith journey I have read. "

" This is an all right devotional read, although it didn't provide the deep insight I was kind of hoping for. Simple language to follow, sage wisdom, but nothing revolutionary. As a theological work, it's pretty standard. "

" A pastoral word that is encouraging without being glib or too effusive ... a way to view faith as a journey and not just a one time, "make it and fake it" decision ... why not pick this book up? "

" My favorite Peterson book "

" Best when read slowly. And re-read often. "

" This is a great book to read. If you ever wanted to know what it is like to be a Disciple, read this book. There is this notion now that obedience is not useful, and having it long is just stupid. However, a long obedience is what is needed now, today. "

" It was on my bookshelf so I figured I'd give it a go. "

" Obtained through interlibrary loan. I used as a devotional for Psalms 120-134. The author states it like it is. The truth can pack a punch! "

" Went through it in small group - excellent read as a thought-provoker as you study the actual Bible passages together. Not sure what I would think about it as an actual topic of study. "

" I will add comments later - this is an amazing look at Ps. 120-134 - Psalms of Ascent and Discipleship in an "instant" society. It was pub. in 1980 - and is really an outstanding book - very good! "

" This is a good, in-depth study of the Psalms of Ascent, and how we can still find meaning in them for living in today's world. "

" This is a book that I have returned to many times over the course of my life, and I know that I will continue to find truth and encouragement in it's pages. "

" I first read this in May of 2009 and kind of went through it fast. I don't think it made the impact if could have made. "

" Although this was written in the 80's it is a great Peterson classic. Don't know how I missed it over the years. "

" My take away..."the essential thing in heaven and earth is that there should be long obedience in the same direction...thereby results in the long run, something which has made life worth living." "

" I love this book - the whole idea of instant gratification and how that plays with spiritual growth is timely. "

" This is actually Peterson's take on the Psalm of ascents. I think it is quite good, as it talks about perseverence, obedience, and about "staying in the game." "

" Great eye opening book for growing in your wak with Jesus "

" I could read anything Eugene Peterson writes all day long! "

" It was a good read. "

" Eugene Peterson is amazing. I love the way he thinks and expresses himself. "

" one of the best books on discipleship I've read lately. "

" a great commentary on psalms 120-134 "

" I am definately adding this to my list of favorite books. Peterson clearly point to sovereignty and holding power of God through his exposition on the Psalms of Asent. Great Book. A true must read. "

" Although this was written in the 80's it is a great Peterson classic. Don't know how I missed it over the years. "

" Went through it in small group - excellent read as a thought-provoker as you study the actual Bible passages together. Not sure what I would think about it as an actual topic of study. "

" A pastoral word that is encouraging without being glib or too effusive ... a way to view faith as a journey and not just a one time, "make it and fake it" decision ... why not pick this book up? "

" This is a good, in-depth study of the Psalms of Ascent, and how we can still find meaning in them for living in today's world. "

" A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society by Eugene H. Peterson (2000) "