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  <title><![CDATA[The Pursuit of Holiness]]></title>
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  <default_description>Twenty-five years ago, this book opened Christians' eyes to a new way of &quot;&quot;running the race&quot;&quot;--today it still inspires a real and tangible holiness.  Now available with an updated new look.</default_description>
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      <name><![CDATA[Jerry Bridges]]></name>
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  <read_at>Sun May 10 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Jerry Bridges brings to the forefront sins that become norm to us, sins that may be harder to detect but sin that still hinder our fellowship with God and one another.<br/>Though this book does not dig very deep, I thought it was thought provoking.<br/>You'll probably find yourself familiar with m...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/55649819">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="69375668">
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    <body><![CDATA[This book challenges its reader to all the Lord calls us to in a way that invites, rather than threatens, and holds forth conviction and promise in sweet words of fellowship.  The call to holiness has become a deeper pursuit on my part because of this book.  I don't simply feel small in comparison t...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69375668">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Tue May 26 22:05:06 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue May 26 22:07:36 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This was a milestone book for me.  The discussion on pursuing holiness in key areas of life were challenging and convicting.  The chapter on pursuing holiness through my body led to a lifestyle change in how eat and excercise.  Great read, very practical and approchable.]]></body>
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    <review id="43373811">
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  <read_at>Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1990</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Sat Jan 17 12:33:46 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I read this book at the encouragement of my mom. Some of Bridges' illustrations and points have stuck with me for the last 18 years. I have reread this book and referenced it numerous times in my teaching of Bible.]]></body>
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    <review id="63933068">
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  <read_at>Thu Jul 30 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Jul 17 19:26:52 -0700 2009</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[A very acurate and true overview of holiness. I kept wanting it to go a little deeper into some issues, explain further a few things, so I was a little disappointed when it didn't. However, it did show me that my committment to holiness is much more shallow than it should be, and that was very valua...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63933068">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="23951548">
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  <read_at>Sun Dec 07 21:12:13 -0800 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Sat Jun 07 16:43:14 -0700 2008</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[Our attitude toward sin is self centered: either it's my failure to fight it, or my victory when I overcome it.  I read elsewhere the comment that we need to stop saying things like, &quot;I'm struggling with my thought life&quot; and rather call it like it is, &quot;I indulge my lustful, sinful tho...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/23951548">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="45893632">
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  <read_at>Mon Feb 09 00:00:00 -0800 2009</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Mon Feb 09 20:13:30 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[A good companion read to &quot;Sidetracked in the Wilderness&quot;  Very simply orients the believer to the correct yardstick with which to measure our walk with God.  ]]></body>
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    <review id="39904955">
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    <name><![CDATA[Monika]]></name>
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  <date_added>Thu Dec 11 17:01:24 -0800 2008</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[I've read this book many years ago and it opened my eyes to the need to walk in holiness toward God, not just in obedience, but in a walk that pleases my Lord.]]></body>
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    <review id="50865058">
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    <body><![CDATA[This is one of the best books I have ever read!  A must read for every Christian (especially young ones)!]]></body>
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    <review id="46093113">
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    <body><![CDATA[This is an excellent book that I now use as a reference book in my library.]]></body>
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    <review id="34947729">
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  <read_at>Thu Oct 09 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Fri Oct 10 14:38:48 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book took my faith to a new level.  I would recommed this book to any Christian.  I completed the study guide in the back of the book, which added to the experience.  I know I could have read the entire book in a day or two, but I only read the chapters corresponding to a lesson in the study gu...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34947729">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="49005787">
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    <body><![CDATA[Loved this book.  I keep going back and re-reading it.]]></body>
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    <review id="42038826">
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Anyone longing to pursue God on a deeper level and grow in holiness.]]></recommended_for>
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  <date_added>Mon Jan 05 18:52:02 -0800 2009</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[I'm re-reading this excellent book.]]></body>
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    <review id="75792052">
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  <read_at>Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[A must read for every Christian.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[[Book] <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.challies.com/archives/book-reviews/the-pursuit-of.php">To quote from this link</a>, &quot;When I examine the Scripture and understand what God demands of me, I also understand how far I fall short and how great a Savior was required to save a sinner like me.&quot; This book has the feel of a &quot;modern classic&quot;; not one of those pop-Christian ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/14166122">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book helped clear up some missunderstandings I didn't know I had with God and grace.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Jerry Bridges' books are always so easy to read. I got through half in one sitting and it didn't even feel like that long of a time.<br/><br/>A lot of good points but I also feel like a lot of them overlapped with points in his other book, The Fruitful Life.  It'll help you define what holiness is...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/900720">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="23380626">
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  <date_updated>Sat May 31 10:45:02 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Most life-changing and impacting spiritual book I've ever read!  Definitely recommend this if you want to gain a deeper understanding of our role in pursuing holiness and what that looks like, and also understanding that God has already done His part in our pursuit by giving us His son, Jesus.  Ther...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/23380626">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I have read this book multiple times, and every time I read it I learn something new.  &quot;The Pursuit of Holiness&quot; reminds me that I should want to please God, not just coast through life.  If you feel stagnant in your walk with Christ, this book is a great way to energize yourself.  If I co...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8031935">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Bridges first book on Christian sanctification puts heavy weight on law and puritans.  It is interesting to note that Bridges himself claims this early writing is unbalanced and is too legalistic.  It misses the power of 'grace' and God's Spirit to perform the work in His people, and highlights the ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7393274">more...</a>]]></body>
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