PILGRIM HEART

Friday, August 04, 2006

Darryl Tippens is provost of Pepperdine University where he is also professor of Early Modern Literature. He is the author of essays on literature, film, spirituality, and contemporary culture. Darryl has written a book, Pilgrim Heart, The Way OF Jesus In Everyday Life, which will bless your life.

This book invites readers to consider afresh the way of Jesus in light of practices that have proven to transform lives for two thousand years. These include friendship, Sabbath rest, hospitality, confession, forgiveness, listening, discernment, singing, creating and experiencing the arts and telling stories.

A long time friend recently gave me a copy of this good book. When I began to read it I was lifted up and then cast down. I found it easy to read, but hard to live out the message in everyday life. After reading a few chapters I had to sit it aside and a do some soul searching. It’s easy to preach about Jesus, but not so easy to live like him.

After a few days I picked up the book to resume reading. The inscription on the inside cover caught my eye: To my best friend, Clif. I am now reading again with renewed enthusiasm. It’s good to have best friends. Two of mine are Jesus and Paul Covey.

You should read this book and then give a copy to a friend. You both will be blessed!