God's Message for Each Day: Wisdom from the Word of God

by Eugene H. Peterson

Overview

Creator of The Message Bible translation, which has sold more than 20 million copies, Eugene Peterson 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 Peterson’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 verses
• brief 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 more
• complex Bible subjects explained in clear language
• ways to apply God’s truth to everyday life

God’s Message for Each Day is a great gift for:

• men and women alike
• recent high school and college graduates
• those starting a new job
• anyone 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781400218929
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	508,037
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 7.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Eugene H. Peterson, translator of The Message Bible (17 million sold), authored more than 30 books, including the spiritual classics A Long Obedience in the Same Direction and Run with the Horses. He earned his BA in Philosophy from Seattle Pacific University, his STB from New York Theological Seminary, and his MA in Semitic Languages from John Hopkins University. He also held several honorary doctoral degrees. In 1962, Peterson was founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) in Bel Air, Maryland, where he and his wife, Jan, served for 29 years before retiring in 1991. Peterson held the title of professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College, British Columbia, from 1998 until his death in 2018.