Gettin' There: A Passage Through the Psalms

by Steve Farrar

In Gettin' There, bestselling author Steve Farrar delves into the book of Psalms to give men a new sense of continuity, direction, purpose, and perspective. The Psalms are like a marked trail through life, showing that others have walked ahead and faced many of the challenges, temptations, heartaches, and perplexities that men will encounter on their journeys. Farrar shows that when a man begins to understand that the strong and caring hand of God is sovereign over everything in his life -- including his trials and heartaches -- his confidence, hope, and joy will increase dramatically in the God who created him and desires to use him.

Genres: Christian Living

252 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Steve Farrar is the founder of Men’s Leadership Ministries. He holds a Master’s degree from Western Seminary, and an earned doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary. Steve is the author of the best-selling book, Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family, God Built, Battle Ready, and True Courage. Steve Farrar resides in Texas with his family.

Reviews

[Jeremiah Moore · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really like Farrar's thoughts on several of the key ideas. However, I was quite annoyed with the repetitiveness of this book. It was hard to finish due to that.

[Elizabeth Braden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding book.
Well written and outstanding points that I shall forever remember!

[Josh Pannell · Rating 2 out of 5]

The analogy of the book is based upon a fallacy. Farar says that the word "way" is used throughout the Psalms and that Webster says that a synonym for "way" is trail and thus all Christians are on the trail of life.

Section of Total Depravity is good.

Section of headship is good.

Section on servent-leadership is good.

Section on Psalm 23 is incredible.

Section on the provers 31 woman is poorly exegetes and borderline sexist.

There is no excuse for using non-academic terms such as God fearin' and gettin' randomly placed throughout the book.

I would not recommend this book.

[Read1000books · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book for Christian men. If you are between 18 and 60, you need this book! I've read it twice (10/2003 & 11/2006). Highly recommended.

[Philip Hartman · Rating 4 out of 5]

You will never look at Psalm 23 the same way ever again! Wonderful explanation of the imagery about sheep and good shepherds. A must if you didn't grow up in the family of a shepherd.

[Glenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable journey through the Psalms - highly recommended