<p><strong>We are surrounded by a society that idealizes quick results and stimulating experiences.</strong> The Christian life, however, calls us to be not tourists but pilgrims―disciples committed to a long journey of faith.</p><p>These six studies, based on Eugene Peterson's bestselling <em>A Long Obedience in the Same Direction</em>, provide an accessible guide for growing in perseverance. Find encouragement in the Psalms to press on with qualities such as hope, repentance, patience, and joy.</p><p>As companions to the IVP Signature Collection, IVP Signature Bible Studies help individuals and groups explore and apply biblical truths found in classic books. Each session features quotations from <em>A Long Obedience in the Same Direction</em> matched with Scripture passages, reflection questions, and application ideas that will equip readers to connect the text to their own lives. A leader's guide and list of suggested resources are also included.</p>
Eugene H. Peterson (1932–2018) was a pastor, scholar, author, and poet. He wrote more than thirty books, including his widely acclaimed paraphrase of the Bible, The Message; his memoir, The Pastor; and numerous works of biblicalspiritual formation, including Run with the Horses and Traveling Light.
<p>Dale Larsen has written more than forty books and Bible studies with his wife, Sandy, including <em>Growing Older and Wiser</em> in the LifeGuide Bible Studies series.</p>
<p>Sandy Larsen has written more than forty books and Bible studies with her husband, Dale, including <em>Growing Older and Wiser</em> in the LifeGuide Bible Studies series.</p>