Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life [Paperback]

Darryl Tippens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 2006

Originally, the way of Jesus was considered a distinctive way of life rather than a sophisticated theological system. Pilgrim Heart re-imagines discipleship as - first and foremost - a particular way of life guided by a set of simple, but powerful, daily practices known to the earliest disciples and the saints through the ages. These include: Friendship; Sabbath Rest; Hospitality; Confession; Forgiveness; Listening; Discernment; Singing; Creating; Telling Stories. How would this approach to the religion of Jesus change the way we think and live? Pilgrim Heart is an invitation to consider afresh the way of Jesus in light of practices that have proven to transform lives for two thousand years.

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...we all know the status quo calls out for an important new book like this... --Brian McLaren, author

This incredible book belongs on the shelf right next to Richard Foster and Dallas Willard. --Mike Cope, author of Righteousness Inside Out

About the Author

Author, church leader and professor of English literature at three Christian universities for over three decades, Dr. Tippens is the provost of Pepperdine University where he also serves as professor of English literature. He is the joint editor of a popular anthology of readings on the spiritual quest - Shadow & Light; Literature and the Life of Faith. He and his wife Anne live in Malibu, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Leafwood Publishers (May 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976779072
• ISBN-13: 978-0976779070
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #858,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Keep reading it gets better, November 8, 2006

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Peter A. Horne (New York State) - See all my reviews
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This book is well written and well researched. It contains many quotes from historical figures, Christians and philosophers (while this makes it "well-rounded" it can also make the book a bit high-brow in places. The book challenges the reader to consider what it means to be a christian in a variety of life situations. Although my initial impression was that is was a book about spiritual disciplines, it turned out to be more about Christian attitudes. I read and discussed this with a friend and we agreed that the 2nd half of the book is more interesting and engaging than the first...so hang in there, it's worth it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book, July 17, 2006

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David B. Larsen "TrueSong" (San Bernardino, CA) - See all my reviews
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This book is a very practical look at being sincere and genuine with God and with our Christian family in sharing the narrow path of Christianity. I would very strongly recommend this book for anyone, or for any small bible study group that is interested in being more sincere in pursuing Christianity together.

Awesome Book, I bought 2 copies for myself and a friend.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling read, March 8, 2007

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Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life (Paperback)

Christian Americans are hungry for a new spirituality, not the same old religion of their parents. The Pilgrim Heart offers a "new" take on Christianity by focusing on the oldest traditions of the religion, the ways that Jesus actually lived His word in the world. Darryl Tippens calls Christians to practice simple daily applications of Jesus' word. By living every day as Jesus did, Tippens hope to bring a renewed community spirit to contemporary Christianity.

One of the most compelling sections discusses forgiveness. Tippens reminds us of Jesus' prayer spoken from the cross, forgiving his ultimate persecutors and calls Christians to exhibit this same level of forgiveness. This is especially difficult in this age of dissolving families, revenge, retaliation and the war on terrorism. The author also expresses the importance of forgiving one's self as this is what Jesus expects of Christians as well, to try again, to make amends, to keep moving forward on the path.

Tippens make this book accessible to readers by providing countless examples of people fulfilling these everyday practices of Jesus. Though some of the references can sometimes feel overly heady, there are enough simple examples that make the message clear to readers. However, some of the author's suggestions feel overly simple, full of platitudes without enough direction as to how to implement the practices.

Armchair Interviews says: The Pilgrim Heart offers a refreshing look at deepening a personal relationship with Jesus by living as he did.