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Life as a Vapor: Thirty-One Meditations for Your Faith
by
John Piper
"You do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away" (James 4:14).
Living knowing that your life is a vapor is different than just living. Things here are passing away. You’ve got to hold on to what will stand. Savor what matters. This collection of thirty-one articles is full...more
Living knowing that your life is a vapor is different than just living. Things here are passing away. You’ve got to hold on to what will stand. Savor what matters. This collection of thirty-one articles is full...more
Hardcover, 192 pages
Published
January 16th 2009
by Multnomah
(first published September 2nd 2004)
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31 daily readings to hit you hard over the head about living for another day. Each day ends with a prayer of application consecration. Great chapters include, “Taking the swagger out of Christian influence,” “The Fierce Fruit of Self-Control,” and “Why Satan is Left on Earth.”
I read this book for a heart-warmer in my devotions, and I was never disappointed. Cutting my soul quick and deep, Piper hit me over the head with quick convicting snippets of truth. I loved his succinct proclamat...more
I read this book for a heart-warmer in my devotions, and I was never disappointed. Cutting my soul quick and deep, Piper hit me over the head with quick convicting snippets of truth. I loved his succinct proclamat...more
A collection of Piper's sermons put together in an essay format that can be read over the course of one month.
The theme of the book is that "life is short". My favorite essay was titled "A Call for Coronary Christians", discussing that our spiritual life should be similar to a heartbeat: always beating, always steady.
The theme of the book is that "life is short". My favorite essay was titled "A Call for Coronary Christians", discussing that our spiritual life should be similar to a heartbeat: always beating, always steady.
Thirty-one short chapters made this book a nice devotional companion for my morning quiet times one month. Full of Scripture, commentary, anecdotes, and quotes, my heart was continually reminded of the overarching purpose in life – knowing God and living for Him alone.
This is a devotional book with 31 readings to bolster your faith in Christ. Each one is 3-6 pages long and ranges from topics of self-control to Open Theism. Each reading is Christ-exalting and heart-challenging. My favorite part is that each reading ends with a prayer. I found these prayers to be useful when I was feeling spiritually “dry” and was able to adopt the prayers as my own. I also found them helpful to “jump-start” prayer times by praying about other things that were connected ...more
I've used this in my family devotional time and also my personal devotional time. 31 short stories/admonitions. Typical Piper: edifying, and Bible saturated.
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Short, beautiful meditations on the a variety of God-centered topics.
Baik untuk dibaca sebagai perenungan harian.
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i think its the 3rd time I've read it
This is an ongoing read, daily devotional. Piper puts things into a clear context that we are just a vapor in time here on earth, but eternity is certain for us all. Looking at life through the lense of being a creature of God who knows all, has control over all things and whose will cannot be manipulated or thwarted by anything or anyone.
Helps keep a positive perspective on life.
Helps keep a positive perspective on life.
I really liked this book!
i am currently reading this anytime i frequent EBCT.
So every day i am there, i read one.
remembering: a relationship with God is on His terms and not mine. and to have the right eye. a good eye. so as to see true riches.
== definitely a book that i'll keep in my bathroom. if ya get what i mean ;-P
So every day i am there, i read one.
remembering: a relationship with God is on His terms and not mine. and to have the right eye. a good eye. so as to see true riches.
== definitely a book that i'll keep in my bathroom. if ya get what i mean ;-P
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I'm reading one of these each day for the 31 days of August. Loving it so far!
We are but a mist that is here for awhile and soon vanishes. Is this not life itself? What are we doing that counts for anything? Life is short, know God.
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a great break from your normal devotional material. Get ready for a challenge from scripture
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Great so Far. Only on Meditation # 4 out of 31 thus far.
Solid, short reflections on Scripture.
Really good devotion book.
Good meditations
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John Stephen Piper is a Calvinist and Baptist theologian, preacher, and author, currently serving as Pastor for Preaching and Vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is the author of numerous books, including ECPA Christian Book Award winners What Jesus Demands from the World, Pierced by the Word, and God's Passion for His Glory, and bestsellers Don't Waste Your Life and T...more
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