Traveling Light Expanded Edition, Eugene H. Peterson
Traveling Light Expanded Edition, Eugene H. Peterson
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Traveling Light (Expanded Edition)
Galatians and the Free Life in Christ

Author: Eugene H. Peterson, Karen Swallow Prior

Narrator: Brandon Pollock

Unabridged: 5 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/15/2023


Synopsis

We aspire to freedom but often resign ourselves to an existence trapped in uneasiness and dread. Is there any way to shed such heaviness and reignite hope for deliverance?

In Traveling Light, Eugene H. Peterson urges us to listen to an expert on freedom, Paul, whose letter to the Galatians reminds us of the realities of life in Christ, freely given to all. Peterson says, "If there is a story of freedom to be told, the story must begin with God. . . . The Bible is not a script for a funeral service, but the record of the proclaimed and witnessed God bringing new life to the dead. Everywhere it is a story of resurrection—life where we expect death."

That lightness of spirit we're shown in Scripture is a gift and challenge. With an open path forward, Peterson calls us to embrace change, exploration, trust, love, and much more. Now with a new study guide, share the work of pursuing real rescue and relief through the abiding wisdom of Peterson.

About Eugene H. Peterson

Eugene Peterson was the James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He also served as founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. In addition to his paraphrase of the Bible, The Message, he has written many other books.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jim on July 13, 2020

It feels odd to give four stars to a book by one of the greatest writers of the last 100 years just a month or so after giving a book by Jessica Simpson five stars. But Peterson has set such a high standard with his writing that this book falls short of. This is my least favorite of his many books. I......more

Goodreads review by Joseph on February 06, 2017

Peterson has some interesting insights in this book. It is particularly the chapter Free to Give that is well worth reading where he links freedom together with the act of loving the other in a strong and convincing fashion. A further good point is how Peterson shows that Christian life and love is......more

Goodreads review by Douglas on October 10, 2023

Eugene Petterson is a gift. What a blessing! It's a must! 8......more

Goodreads review by Adam on January 28, 2014

I think this was the book that started The Message Translation as Pastor Peterson studied Galatians with his congregation a couple decades ago. I found it very refreshing and really liked the title. Freedom really does enable us to travel through this life without bearing a heavy burden! I think any......more

Goodreads review by Sammy on June 29, 2016

I've needed to read this book my whole life.......more