Pilgrim Heart: The Way of Jesus in Everyday Life (Paperback)

~ Darryl Tippens (Author)
Key Phrases: pilgrim heart, Jesus Christ, Lady Julian, Emily Dickinson (more...)

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

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

...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

Product Description

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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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: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #360,587 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Peter A. Horne (New York State) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	David B. Larsen "TrueSong" (San Bernardino, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable resource for all, March 21, 2007

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Linda Benninghoff for Reader Views (2/07)

As the author says in the last chapter of "Pilgrim Heart," the conversion to faith is just the beginning of the religious journey, and seeking God is a life-long process. This book will make an excellent companion to the seeker as his or her faith grows.

The book discusses friendship, suffering, doubt, the state of being a sinner, cultural memories, beauty, and other topics critical to the religious life. Tippens quotes many well-known religious thinkers, from Augustine to Pascal, from Dietrich Bonhoeffer to Parker Palmer. He also quotes the Bible. When writing on friendship, he refers several times to John's exhortation that a friend must be ready to give up his or her life for a friend. He also discusses spiritual friendship. The book, as a whole, works to build up thoughts and insights that are enriching and rewarding.

One of the most startling parts of the book for me was Tippens' discussion of the "downward mobility" of Christianity. Christianity requires that we give up interest in worldly values, such as money, power and success. Because of it, we are humbled and become downwardly mobile. Suffering also can teach us the deeper meanings of life. Suffering can bring us to religious faith. And it is religious faith that teaches us how to cope with life's deeper issues and with death.

"Pilgrim Heart" was easy to understand and it was hard to put down. Tippens is learned, yet he remains down-to-earth. The book will be of value both to those beginning their spiritual journey and those well along the way. It accomplishes its aim of creating a spiritual outlook like that of the original disciples that can revitalize contemporary faith communities.