Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best

Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best by Peterson, Eugene H.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780830846627.

In Jeremiah 12:5 God says to the prophet, "If youre worn out in this footrace with men, what makes you think you can race against horses?" We all long to live life at its best―to fuse freedom and spontaneity with purpose and meaning. Why then do we often find our lives so humdrum, so unadventuresome, so routine? Or else so frantic, so full of activity, but still devoid of fulfillment? How do we learn to risk, to trust, to pursue wholeness and excellence―to run with the horses instead of shuffling along with the crowd? In a series of profound reflections on the life of Jeremiah the prophet, Eugene Peterson explores the heart of what it means to be fully and genuinely human. In his signature pastoral style, he invites readers to grasp the biblical truth that each persons story of faith is completely original. Petersons writing is filled with humor and self-reflection, insight and wisdom, helping to set a course for others in the quest for life at its best. This special commemorative edition includes a new preface taken from Eric Petersons homily at his fathers memorial service, as well as a six-session Bible study guide for individuals or groups.