Paul David Tripp

Several years ago, a friend gave me one of Paul David Tripp’s devotionals. I was blessed by his perspective and consistency in pointing us back to what is really important—Jesus and the gospel. When I saw that this book was coming out, I knew I wanted to read it, too. Even though I’ve been a Christian for years now, I feel like I still have a lot to learn about preparing my heart for worship, and anything that can help me do better at centering my heart and affections on my Savior is a book worth reading.

I’ve really appreciated this devotional. I haven’t finished reading it yet, because it isn’t the kind of book you want to rush through, but as a once-a-week devotional, it’s great. Each week’s entry is around four pages long, which is significantly longer than most devotionals I have read in the past. In that length, though, Tripp has some space to dive a bit more deeply into topics, and I really appreciate that. Then after each devotion, there are one or two scripture references to study and questions to provoke thought and discussion, either for yourself or with other family members. I’ve come away blessed, encouraged, and challenged from the thoughts he has to share.

As the kind of person who can easily find myself thinking about struggles and work from the past week as I’m sitting in church on Sunday morning, I feel like devotionals like these are a great way to remind myself why I’m a Christian, who Jesus is, and why we gather for church in the first place. I’ve found this book helpful, and if you are looking for a way to encourage your and your family’s hearts on Sunday morning before church, I’d highly recommend you check this out and get a copy for a friend—it’s been a great blessing to me!

I was given a complimentary copy of this book, and this is my honest opinion of it.… (mere)

NÃO SE PERCA NO MEIO DE SUA HISTÓRIA Paul David Tripp trata com franqueza e graça os dilemas próprios daquela fase da vida chamada meia-idade. Quando os anos começam a chegar, muitas vezes também chegam sentimentos de arrependimentos, inadequação e a conclusão de que alguns sonhos ficaram para trás e de que o tempo adiante já não é tão longo. Alguns se percebem paralisados com tal sensação, sentindo-se desanimados com o peso dos anos. Perdido no Meio revela que essas dificuldades da vida não são evidência da falta de cuidado de Deus, mas sinais de sua graça, amor e fidelidade e da oportunidade de crescer e desenvolver um caráter mais maduro e dependente de Deus. Este livro oferece a esperança de uma graça desconfortável, a qual, quando entendida e abraçada, nos capacita a seguir adiante confiantes daquilo que Deus quer de nós. Autor PAUL DAVID TRIPP (D.Min) é pastor, conselheiro e escritor. Autor de vários livros na área de vida cristã e aconselhamento, é presidente do ministério Paul Tripp, voltado para o aconselhamento e promoção da graça de Deus para o dia-a-dia da vida cristã.… (mere)

Doctrine―what Christians believe―directly influences how they live. The biblical truths about God, humanity, and the world are not merely about knowing more―they are also about loving God and making sense of this life and the life to come. But what happens when there is disparity between what believers confess and how they live?
In his latest book, Do You Believe?, pastor and bestselling author Paul David Tripp takes a close look at 12 core doctrines and how they engage and transform the human heart and mind. According to Tripp, “true belief is always lived.” To demonstrate, he unpacks each doctrine and presents its relevance for the Christian life. As readers explore topics such as the doctrine of God, the holiness of God, and the doctrine of Scripture, they will be fueled to fall deeper in love with and stand in awe of their Creator and Father―putting the truths of God’s word on display for all the world to see.… (mere)