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Hardwired for Forever: How an Eternal Perspective Empowers You to Live Your Fullest Life Today
Bestselling author Paul David Tripp unpacks key biblical truths about eternity and shows you how to find purpose and hope for today in the eternal story God is writing in and through your life.
Why am I so unhappy? Why do the hardships of life rock me as much as they do? Why is my life less than I imagined it would be?
All of us want to believe we are living life in such a meaningful, mindful way that we are prepared for what is to come. But too often, we live with the unrealistic expectations and functional hopelessness that results when we say we believe in eternity yet live discouraged and unfulfilled, as if the life we're living today is all there is. And yet the truth is that living in light of eternity deeply impacts our relationships, our vocation, our family, our deepest struggles, and our greatest desires.
So how do we embrace a deeply needed eternity mindset?
With biblical wisdom and practical insights on how to live daily with eternity in mind, pastor and bestselling author Paul David Tripp helps
Realize that this broken world can never satisfy the deepest longings of your soulLive with something bigger in mind than this present moment's comfort, pleasure, and happinessUnderstand the unshakable promise of the grace you can find in eternity and the hope it can give you amid the hardships you face nowDiscover how to thrive in the middle of your story, with the final chapter of heaven in view
Living in light of eternity is more than a hope and a dream. It's more than a theological formulation. It's more than a distant spiritual expectation. It's a present reality that changes everything! Hardwired for Forever shows you how the Creator placed forever inside you and has everything you need to start living into that reality today.
Why am I so unhappy? Why do the hardships of life rock me as much as they do? Why is my life less than I imagined it would be?
All of us want to believe we are living life in such a meaningful, mindful way that we are prepared for what is to come. But too often, we live with the unrealistic expectations and functional hopelessness that results when we say we believe in eternity yet live discouraged and unfulfilled, as if the life we're living today is all there is. And yet the truth is that living in light of eternity deeply impacts our relationships, our vocation, our family, our deepest struggles, and our greatest desires.
So how do we embrace a deeply needed eternity mindset?
With biblical wisdom and practical insights on how to live daily with eternity in mind, pastor and bestselling author Paul David Tripp helps
Realize that this broken world can never satisfy the deepest longings of your soulLive with something bigger in mind than this present moment's comfort, pleasure, and happinessUnderstand the unshakable promise of the grace you can find in eternity and the hope it can give you amid the hardships you face nowDiscover how to thrive in the middle of your story, with the final chapter of heaven in view
Living in light of eternity is more than a hope and a dream. It's more than a theological formulation. It's more than a distant spiritual expectation. It's a present reality that changes everything! Hardwired for Forever shows you how the Creator placed forever inside you and has everything you need to start living into that reality today.
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224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2026
About the author
Paul David Tripp
126 books1,507 followersPaul was born in Toledo, Ohio to Bob and Fae Tripp on November 12, 1950. Paul spent all of his growing years in Toledo until his college years when his parents moved to Southern California.
At Columbia Bible College from 1968-1972, (now Columbia International University) Paul majored in Bible and Christian Education. Although he had planned to be there for only two years and then to study journalism, Paul more and more felt like there was so much of the theology of Scripture that he did not understand, so he decided to go to seminary. Paul met Luella Jackson at College and they married in 1971. In 1971, Paul took his first pastoral position and has had a heart for the local church ever since. After college, Paul completed his Master of Divinity degree at the Reformed Episcopal Seminary (now known as Philadelphia Theological Seminary) in Philadelphia (1972-1975). It was during these days that Paul’s commitment to ministry solidified. After seminary, Paul was involved in planting a church in Scranton, Pennsylvania (1977-1987) where he also founded a Christian School. During the years in Scranton, Paul became involved in music, traveling with a band and writing worship songs. In Scranton, Paul became interested in biblical counseling and decided to enroll in the D.Min program in Biblical Counseling at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. Paul then became a faculty member of the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF) and a lecturer in biblical counseling at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. Paul has also served as Visiting Professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
In 2009, Paul joined the faculty of Redeemer Seminary (daughter school of Westminster) in Dallas, Texas as Professor of Pastoral Life and Care.[1]
Beginning in June, 2006, Paul became the President of Paul Tripp Ministries, a non-profit organization, whose mission statement is "Connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life." In addition to his current role as President of Paul Tripp Ministries, on January 1, 2007, Paul also became part of the pastoral staff at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, PA where he preached every Sunday evening and lead the Ministry to Center City through March, 2011 when he resigned due to the expanding time commitments needed at Paul Tripp Ministries.
Paul, Luella, and their four children moved to Philadelphia in 1987 and have lived there ever since. Paul is a prolific author and has written twelve books on Christian living which are sold internationally. Luella manages a large commercial art gallery in the city and Paul is very dedicated to painting as an avocation.[2] Paul’s driving passion is to help people understand how the gospel of the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ really does speak with practical hope into all the things they will face in this broken world. Paul is a pastor with a pastor’s heart, a gifted speaker, his journey taking him all over the world, an author of numerous books on practical Christian living, and a man who is hopelessly in love with Luella.
At Columbia Bible College from 1968-1972, (now Columbia International University) Paul majored in Bible and Christian Education. Although he had planned to be there for only two years and then to study journalism, Paul more and more felt like there was so much of the theology of Scripture that he did not understand, so he decided to go to seminary. Paul met Luella Jackson at College and they married in 1971. In 1971, Paul took his first pastoral position and has had a heart for the local church ever since. After college, Paul completed his Master of Divinity degree at the Reformed Episcopal Seminary (now known as Philadelphia Theological Seminary) in Philadelphia (1972-1975). It was during these days that Paul’s commitment to ministry solidified. After seminary, Paul was involved in planting a church in Scranton, Pennsylvania (1977-1987) where he also founded a Christian School. During the years in Scranton, Paul became involved in music, traveling with a band and writing worship songs. In Scranton, Paul became interested in biblical counseling and decided to enroll in the D.Min program in Biblical Counseling at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. Paul then became a faculty member of the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF) and a lecturer in biblical counseling at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. Paul has also served as Visiting Professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
In 2009, Paul joined the faculty of Redeemer Seminary (daughter school of Westminster) in Dallas, Texas as Professor of Pastoral Life and Care.[1]
Beginning in June, 2006, Paul became the President of Paul Tripp Ministries, a non-profit organization, whose mission statement is "Connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life." In addition to his current role as President of Paul Tripp Ministries, on January 1, 2007, Paul also became part of the pastoral staff at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, PA where he preached every Sunday evening and lead the Ministry to Center City through March, 2011 when he resigned due to the expanding time commitments needed at Paul Tripp Ministries.
Paul, Luella, and their four children moved to Philadelphia in 1987 and have lived there ever since. Paul is a prolific author and has written twelve books on Christian living which are sold internationally. Luella manages a large commercial art gallery in the city and Paul is very dedicated to painting as an avocation.[2] Paul’s driving passion is to help people understand how the gospel of the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ really does speak with practical hope into all the things they will face in this broken world. Paul is a pastor with a pastor’s heart, a gifted speaker, his journey taking him all over the world, an author of numerous books on practical Christian living, and a man who is hopelessly in love with Luella.
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August 18, 2026
As I age, the more I think about eternity. As a Christ-follower, this book helped me to see the dangers of living with “eternity-amnesia” and looking at life through the lens of the “here and now.” PDT unpacks things in an “easy to read and understand” way…things like original sin, the brokenness of our world, our inherent need for Christ, our redemption in Christ, scripture throughout, and Paul’s “light and momentary afflictions” won’t compare to what is awaiting us in heaven. No matter
your age, eternity is important to think about and dwell on. But most importantly, where you will be spending eternity. That is a very real question that begs a very real answer. In Christ, thankfully this world is not all there is. In fact, it has very little of what we truly want or need.
your age, eternity is important to think about and dwell on. But most importantly, where you will be spending eternity. That is a very real question that begs a very real answer. In Christ, thankfully this world is not all there is. In fact, it has very little of what we truly want or need.
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