I enjoy reading short essays/messages from noted pastors, so this new book by Eugene Peterson, "As Kingfishers Catch Fire," caught my attention. I have read one of his previous books and own a copy of The Message. His ability to take God's Word and put it into contemporary language is refreshing.
"As Kingfishers Catch Fire" is a collection of teachings on selected Bible passages, divided into seven categories based on well-known biblical figures such as Moses, Isaiah, Peter, and John. Following a brief introduction of the person to whom the section is devoted, seven teachings are presented. As per Peterson's forte, these teachings are conversational and casual, with life applications familiar to most people.
I found myself quite drawn into these messages, and one in particular hit with God's perfect timing as an answer to something I had been praying about. Further, his emphasis on simply living in community with other believers--sharing life together in a simple and natural way--is a theme I find so pertinent to these days of the church.
If you are looking for a fresh way to view the Scriptures, or a new opportunity to find application in familiar passage of the Bible, I recommend this book. Read it with pen or highlighter in hand, because you will want to mark sentences for further reflection.
You can find out more about this book here.
I received this book free of charge from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing in exchange for an impartial review.
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