Name: A Burning in My Bones
ISBN: 9780735291621

Winn Collier

"This essential authorized biography offers unique insights into the experiences and spiritual convictions that shaped the unforgettable life of Eugene Peterson, iconic American pastor and beloved translator of bestselling Bible paraphrase The Message"--

The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson, Translator of the Message

A Burning in My Bones

Reinier Terblanche

"A Burning in My Bones" tells the story of Eugene Peterson. A man who needs no introduction and who was probably one of the most influential Christian voices of our time. He translated the Bible into the well known "The Message" translation which has brought life and insight to congregations and individual Christians all over the world. He published many books on spiritual theology many of which have become spiritual classics. Think of "A long obedience in the same direction" or "Running with the horses". Yet at his core, Eugene was a contemplative, a mystic, a man of prayer who loved the gift of God's presence in silence and the ordinary rhythms of life. He wasn't easily definable, he never allowed himself to be put in a religious or denominational box. He had space for all people and preferred listening above giving his opinion. I could write so much more about the man that I have quite honestly fallen in love with through the words and masterful story-telling of Winn Collier (the author) but I want to end by noting that this book has touched me in a deep place. It has encouraged me to follow the way of Jesus with open hands and an open heart, to saturate my life with prayer, and to become the kind of person who listens before he speaks.

This essential authorized biography of Eugene Peterson offers unique insights into the experiences and spiritual convictions of the iconic American pastor and beloved translator of The Message. “In the time of a generation-wide breakdown in trust with leaders in every sphere of society, Eugene’s quiet life of deep integrity and gospel purpose is a bright light against a dark backdrop.”—John Mark Comer, author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry “This hunger for something radical—something so true that it burned in his bones—was a constant in Eugene’s life. His longing for God ignited a ferocity in his soul.” Encounter the multifaceted life of one of the most influential and creative pastors of the past half century with unforgettable stories of Eugene’s lifelong devotion to his craft and love of language, the influences and experiences that shaped his unquenchable faith, the inspiration for his decision to translate The Message, and his success and struggles as a pastor, husband, and father. Author Winn Collier was given exclusive access to Eugene and his materials for the production of this landmark work. Drawing from his friendship and expansive view of Peterson’s life, Collier offers an intimate, beautiful, and earthy look into a remarkable life. For Eugene, the gifts of life were inexhaustible: the glint of fading light over the lake, a kiss from Jan, a good joke, a bowl of butter pecan ice cream. As you enter into his story, you’ll find yourself doing the same—noticing how the most ordinary things shimmer with a new and unexpected beauty.

A Burning in My Bones The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson, Translator of the Message

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