Dangerous Duty of Delight

Dangerous Duty of Delight
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Dangerous Duty of Delight : The Glorified God and the Satisfied Soul (LifeChange Books)

Description of Dangerous Duty of Delight:

This compact 96-page book, drawn from Piper's popular Desiring God, emphasizes the importance of strengthening our relationship with our Creator by enjoying Him and His creation. The author's now classic ideas are presented here in an accessible size that will allow readers to absorb and apply them quickly -- leading them to a dramatically different and joyful experience of their faith. Filled with biblical reasons for living a life of celebration, this life-changing read helps people discover not only why but how to delight more fully in the Lord.

Information on Dangerous Duty of Delight from the publisher:

Each of us has a restlessness, an inconsolable longing within. Some try to satisfy it with scenic vacations, creative accomplishments, huge cinematic productions, sexual exploits, sports extravaganzas, hallucinogenic drugs, ascetic rigors, managerial excellence, and more. Yet our longing remains. Why?John Piper turns your heart toward the one true Object of human desire -- God. He shows how fulfilling your duty to delight in Him can change your attitude toward worship, toward marriage, toward material goods, toward your very mission and purpose on earth! Join him on a journey from desperate desire to infinite delight!

About John Piper:

John Piper, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis since 1980, is the author of Desiring God, Future Grace, A Godward Life, and The Pleasures of God. He received his doctorate in theology from the University of Munich and taught biblical studies for six years at Bethel College, St. Paul, before becoming a pastor. He and his wife, No'l, have four sons and one daughter.

Description of John Piper, author of Dangerous Duty of Delight:

Each of us is born with a sense of restlessness---an inconsolable longing within. Some try to fill this "empty space" with pleasure, worldly accomplishments, drugs, or material goods---but Piper reminds us that the only real and lasting fulfillment of our desire is God himself. Learn how delighting in him can revolutionize your life! 96 pages, hardcover from Multnomah.