Eugene H. Peterson

Grow in your faith as you meditate on the Word of God each day. Eugene Peterson, creator of The Message Bible translation (which has sold more than 20 million copies), has helped us find surprising newness in confusing or overly familiar Bible passages. God's Message for Each Day is a year-long devotional that gathers Eugene's best-loved, most powerful writing into a daily invitation to grow closer to God. God's Message for Each Day, a 365-day devotional, includes:Well-chosen scripture versesBrief excerpts from Peterson's most compelling writing from classic books, including Run with the Horses, Leap Over a Wall, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, and moreComplex Bible subjects explained in clear languageWays to apply God's truth to everyday life God's Message for Each Day is a great gift for:Men and women alikeRecent high school and college graduatesThose starting a new jobAnyone eager to grow in their faith Eugene Peterson's insight and wisdom give the reader the perfect way to learn more about the Word of God in a way that's easy to understand.

Christ's friends were utterly transformed by His resurrection. Their friendship, their work, and even their meals together took on a new meaning and purpose. The same can happen to us today. Eugene Peterson, beloved pastor, scholar, and translator of The Message, takes you back to Jesus' time so you can experience the Resurrection through the eyes of biblical witnesses. You'll be a participant in the story, so its meaning and wonder can enliven your soul as never before.

Christ's friends were utterly transformed by His resurrection. Their friendship, their work, and even their meals together took on a new meaning and purpose. The same can happen to us today. Eugene Peterson, beloved pastor, scholar, and translator of The Message, takes you back to Jesus' time so you can experience the Resurrection through the eyes of biblical witnesses. You'll be a participant in the story, so its meaning and wonder can enliven your soul as never before.

Christ's friends were utterly transformed by His resurrection. Their friendship, their work, and even their meals together took on a new meaning and purpose. The same can happen to us today. Eugene Peterson, beloved pastor, scholar, and translator of The Message, takes you back to Jesus' time so you can experience the Resurrection through the eyes of biblical witnesses. You'll be a participant in the story, so its meaning and wonder can enliven your soul as never before.

Open The Message and God's Word Comes Alive Discover the surprise and wonder of God's Word. The Message Bible promises to immerse your imagination and stir your faith. Hear God's heart speaking your heart's language. The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original Hebrew and Greek Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God's Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English. What makes The Message the best reading Bible? Discover for yourself Feel the impact of a Bible translated into conversational English. Enjoy the familiar one-column design, like books you're used to. Find passages with The Message's unique verse-numbered paragraphs. See the big picture with "The Story of the Bible in Five Acts," alongside a handcrafted timeline and charts. Keep your place with a satin ribbon marker. Come and delight in the unexpected passion and personality that fill God's Word.

Celebrate your moment. Life is full of highs and lows. The Message Bible has the words to carry you through each one. Words of comfort and celebration. Words of heartache and hope. Enjoy the gifts that life brings and a Bible that can express each moment. The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by 20 biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God's Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English. For the first time as a gift bible, The Message includes all these popular features Personalize your Bible with the colorful presentation page. Find passages with The Message's unique verse-numbered paragraphs. Get your bearings with handcrafted maps, charts, and timelines. Use your Bible for years to come with its durable binding. Keep your place with a satin ribbon marker. Read The Message and fill your life with the unexpected passion and personality that fill God's Word.

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, so 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 new preface taken from Eric Peterson's homily at his father's memorial service, as well as a six-session Bible study guide for individuals or groups.

By choice, chance and God's hand, I survived some extremely trying times in the Marine Corps during World War II. I decided not to get mired in the horrors or waste of war. Tomes have been devoted to this subject. I choose instead to tell of my life as a Private, a grunt if you will, and how this life impacted on me. As a telephone lineman for the United States Marine Corps, I had the greatest opportunity to see more of the combat area than most participants. We traveled to the right flank, left flank, up front and to the rear areas to keep our telephone lines functioning and all our artillery and infantry in constant communications. A Japanese general stated "the American troops' ability to concentrate artillery fire on a given point was a tremendous advantage." As an artilleryman, I am proud we provided this edge. Our front line troops on numerous occasions told me our artillery barrage had "stopped the Japs cold." Our constant goal. I have often been asked, "How did you cope with death as an everyday fact?" I tell of losing eight buddies on one day on Guam. We acknowledged the loss then moved on. "What is past is past." We did not dwell on one or multiple losses. We simply moved on. Yesterday was an age away, this is today, we hope to see tomorrow. Perhaps cruel, but it retained our sanity. Those who stand and wait have not shared this burden. Lest you think I am portraying myself as some kind of hero -- let me remind you, they never asked me if I wanted to go on these combat landings to Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. I was not a hero, but I walked among heroes.

In Psalms, Bible scholar Eugene H. Peterson brings this collection of ancient prayers to life by translating the rhythm and idiom of the original Hebrew into contemporary English. If this is your introduction to the Psalms, you will understand them instantly. And if you are a longtime student of God's Word, we invite you to read the Psalms again--for the very first time.

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 you on the right path--devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood. Open the door between Scripture and your world. From Eugene . . . Over 600 scriptural insights52 contemplative readingsIntroductions to the books and genres of the BiblePlus . . . More than 400 reflection questions9 neighborhood-themed articles

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 you on the right path--devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood. Open the door between Scripture and your world. From Eugene . . . Over 600 scriptural insights52 contemplative readingsIntroductions to the books and genres of the BiblePlus . . . More than 400 reflection questions9 neighborhood-themed articles

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 you on the right path--devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood. Open the door between Scripture and your world. From Eugene . . . Over 600 scriptural insights52 contemplative readingsIntroductions to the books and genres of the BiblePlus . . . More than 400 reflection questions9 neighborhood-themed articles

The Psalms show us how to relate to God as we pray our doubt, fears and anger. They show us how to respond to God in praise. Here we find the best place to explore who we are and what God means to us. 12 studies for individuals or groups. This revised LifeBuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra "Now or Later" section in each study. The first three sessions cover Psalms 1-3; Session 4: Psalm 8; Session 5: Psalm 51; Session 6: Psalm 103; Session 7: Psalm 23; Session 8: Psalm 137; Session 9: Psalm 6; Session 10: Psalm 73; Session 11: Psalm 90 and Session 12: Psalm 150.

Enjoy the surprising clarity of The Message . . . with a font size to match. This large-print edition of The Message is designed for anyone who prefers larger type for clearer, more enjoyable reading. The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God's Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English. What makes The Message the best reading Bible? Discover for yourself. Enjoy the familiar one-column design, like books you're used to. Find passages with The Message's unique verse-numbered paragraphs. Relax with the large-print type size. See the big picture with "The Story of the Bible in Five Acts," alongside handcrafted maps, charts, and timelines. Keep your place with a satin ribbon marker. Come and delight in the unexpected passion and personality that fill God's Word.

Featuring the verse-numbering system unique to The Message, this compact edition is perfect for today's busy Christian. Fitting comfortably in a briefcase, purse, or backpack, The Message compact edition can easily be taken anywhere for any ministry purpose. Take it on business trips, on visits to the hospital, to school, or to work. Written in everyday English--how people speak in their homes and in the workplace--The Message will bring more understanding and meaning to the Scriptures. Passages that seem familiar will come alive. The Message can help readers "Read. Think. Pray. Live." Features include: ribbon marker, single-column format, and leather-look cover.

Aha moments await you. Open up the REMIX and find them for yourself. The Message//REMIX presents the Bible in stirring clarity, bringing its deep truths into focus for first-time and long-time readers alike. Unlike any other Bible, the //REMIX's unique design reveals that what's inside is something special. Surprising readers with its vivid language, The Message compels readers to pause, reflect, and recognize their own lives from a new perspective--God's perspective. Don't let your Scripture reading settle into a sleepy routine. Experience the power of God's voice in the language of today. Come and delight in the passion and personality that fill God's Word.