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A Godward Life is the first of three devotional volumes by John Piper, each feature 120 vignettes that focus on the radical difference it makes when we choose to live with God at the center of all that we do. Scripture-soak and touching on the issues which most affect our lives today, A Godward Life is a passionate, moving, and articulate call for all believers to live their lives in conscious and glad submission to the sovereignty and glory of God.

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John Piper, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis since 1980, is the author of The Dangerous Duty of Delight, Desiring God, Future Grace, A Godward Life, and The Pleasures of God. He received his doctorate in theology from the University of Munich and taught biblical studies for six years at Bethel College, St. Paul, before becoming a pastor. He and his wife, Noel, have four sons and one daughter.

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Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Multnomah Books (September 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1576731839
ISBN-13: 978-1576731833
Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,625,406 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just enough Piper to digest quickly, August 16, 1999

By	Mark Whitlock (wmwhitlock@aristotle.net) (Little Rock, Arkansas) - See all my reviews

The book came in the mail like hundreds of others. You see, I review books for a living. In other words, I get paid to be a cynic about the publishing industry. Know up front that I don't give 5 stars lightly or easily.

I'd heard of John Piper often and heard him quoted even more so it seemed. A devotional? Maybe this will be a good introduction before reading A Hunger for God or Desiring God.

I was taking a trip and decided to take A Godward Life along since my spiritual rhythm would be off while I was gone. Little did I know that I would be caught up in the personal correspondence and private musings of one of today's greatest pastors. I read all 120 readings in 7 short days--some twice, many highlighted, a few quoted in my journal.

I read a lot of books. I've seen a thousand devotionals. This was the first one to change my life. For me, this is the My Utmost for His Highest for my generation. I can't wait for the sequel.

Be sure to read Piper's letters to the editor of the local newspaper. How refreshing. Get to know the man and his thoughts--not just his outer presentation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Masterly Meditations on a Magnificent Maker, May 5, 2001

By	Brian G Hedges (South Bend, Indiana) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: A Godward Life : Savoring the Supremacy of God in All Life (Book 2) (Hardcover)

If you want beauty and joy and hope and gladness and delight and insight and wisdom and knowledge and encouragement and edification and discernment and inspiration and rebuke and conviction and repentance and humilty and freedom and love and courage and growth - read this book.

Piper's books are all good. And this one is no disappointment. Like book one, this book is full of reflection on Scripture, lessons from history, and insight in culture.

If you read this book, you will learn A LOT of "little things." You'll get a taste for Augustine and Jonathan Edwards. You'll learn a little bit about George Muller and David Brainerd. You'll be challenged to study and pray and persevere and worship. You'll be shocked by insightful commentary on abortion. You'll be stirred by an inspirational story of a Christian family who dug their own graves before martyrdom. You'll be instructed in difficult doctrines like the atonement and omnipotence and sovereignty.

You'll be amazed by rain. You'll find out why God created sleep. You'll be challenged on how to stay away from the traps of computer unreality. You'll be told how to keep happiness from getting thin. You'll see apparent contradictions in the Bible resolved. And you'll learn how to "drink the wine of God."

You'll learn A LOT of little things. But you'll learn one big thing in all of these little things. You'll learn what it means to savor the supremacy of God in all of life. And that's important. So get this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars More than a devotional..., October 22, 2003

By	Soozie4Him (Chicago suburbs) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: A Godward Life: Savoring the Supremacy of God in All of Life (Paperback)

I just picked up this book again today. I LOVE being able to read a short excerpt from John Piper and really get something substantial out of it without having to invest tons of time. Even the Introduction to this book is captivating! I especially love Chapters 15 and 25, about reading. Very thought-provoking.

The chapters are only 2-3 pages, but aren't short on meaning. These are MEATY chapters and you will definitely have something to chew on for the next day(s) to come. I intend to buy Godward Life Book 2 as well.

See my other reviews for other devotional book recommendations!

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Here is a collection of John Piper's thoughts on a garden variety of topics; from doctrines, church, prayer, personal resolutions, family, teenager, Christian biography, history,... Read more

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This book examines Jonathan Edwards life with a lot of personal details, and yet, also examines his thinking. It is informative, and provocative at times. Great to read!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great spiritual food, fine for devotion too
Phenomenal book with some absolutely priceless readings. Inspiring and challenging, very good supplement for daily reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Devotional
I am going to have to respectfully disagree with the reviewer who said that this is ineffective as a devotional. Read more

Published on July 3, 2002 by David T. Wayne

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Meat for Meditation
These short meditations were originally written for Piper's church monthly magazine. The church is Bethlehem Baptist in Minneapolis, Minnesota: what else could you call the... Read more

Published on May 26, 2002 by Gontroppo

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Worldview & Devotional Reading
There are many devotional books on the market, some of them sold as new editions of the Bible, and in my experience, they are mostly fluff. Not so with _A Godward Life. Read more

Published on April 29, 2002 by Phil Wade

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent !
I can't top the great reviews already written here, but I can give you a personal opinion. I love this book! Read more

Published on March 20, 2002 by Phil Wade

2.0 out of 5 stars Ineffective as a Devotional
John Piper tends to be a bit of a hit and miss author for me. This was one of the misses. While Piper does have many good things to say throughout the text, it's thoroughly... Read more

Published on February 18, 2002 by Matthew R. Green

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Meat in Bite-Size Form
I have tried and tried to get into "daily devotional" books for years. I have read in Oswald Chambers' "My Utmost for His Highest" and C. H. Read more

Published on May 5, 2001 by Brian G Hedges

5.0 out of 5 stars not merely 'feel good', but spiritually edifying
I was recommended to John Piper as I am in a stage of "God thirsting", insatiable for the truth, and getting to "know God". Read more

Published on December 2, 2000 by honnybutt

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