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Whiter Than Snow: Meditations on Sin and Mercy
What do you do when you've really blown it? Is sin really as dangerous and is grace really as powerful as the Bible says they are? Is there such a thing as a new beginning?
Sin and grace-these are the two themes of our lives. We all blow it and we all need to start over again. In Psalm 51, David tells his story of moral failure, personal awareness, grief, confession, repentance, commitment, and hope. And because David's story is every believer's story, Psalm 51 is every believer's psalm. It tells how we, as broken sinners, can be brutally honest with God and yet stand before him without fear.
Whiter Than Snow unpacks this powerful little psalm in fifty-two meditations, reminding readers that by God's grace there is mercy for every wrong and grace for every new beginning. Designed for busy believers, these brief and engaging meditations are made practical by the reflection questions that conclude each chapter.
Sin and grace-these are the two themes of our lives. We all blow it and we all need to start over again. In Psalm 51, David tells his story of moral failure, personal awareness, grief, confession, repentance, commitment, and hope. And because David's story is every believer's story, Psalm 51 is every believer's psalm. It tells how we, as broken sinners, can be brutally honest with God and yet stand before him without fear.
Whiter Than Snow unpacks this powerful little psalm in fifty-two meditations, reminding readers that by God's grace there is mercy for every wrong and grace for every new beginning. Designed for busy believers, these brief and engaging meditations are made practical by the reflection questions that conclude each chapter.
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Paul David Tripp
133 books1,418 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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May 17, 2014
Worth every minute it took to read and far more. Read this book. I wanted to quote something from almost every page.
August 2, 2019
Very helpful devotional style book. It’s meant to be read one chapter per day. Some days were better than others. I felt the formatting of some of his “poems” could be improved. His overall basis was Psalm 51.
July 20, 2023
Wow. An entire book on Psalm 51. And yet, not a traditional book in the sense of most books. 52 short "meditations" on themes from this rich Psalm of repentance.
Poignant themes of sin, mercy, forgiveness, transgression, repentance, redemption and others presented through poetry, meditations, challenges, personal stories, and doctrine.
A friend sent this to me out of the blue. I, in turn, plan to send this to some friends to encourage them on their walk with God. Get this book. Read it. Meditate on its themes. Be helped in your walk with God.
Poignant themes of sin, mercy, forgiveness, transgression, repentance, redemption and others presented through poetry, meditations, challenges, personal stories, and doctrine.
A friend sent this to me out of the blue. I, in turn, plan to send this to some friends to encourage them on their walk with God. Get this book. Read it. Meditate on its themes. Be helped in your walk with God.
July 9, 2008
This book should be read, and re-read, and thought deeply about at some point each week or each day depending on the time you spend in reflection. I love the format, its quite easy to read but don't let that reason allow you to not see the wisdom of this short book. This book is painful at times because the author will most likely strike a chord with each reader at some point. The dominant theme is sin, and your response to it. Most of the chapters discuss something to do with Psalm 51, his short meditations on these various aspects are usually 2 pages of very good insight. The author is open in discussing his own failures, the allure of sin in his life and what the appropriate response should be. I feel that we can never read enough about how to strengthen our life in Christ and I believe this book does just that. The author makes clear that a it is far to easy to make idols out of your abilities or possesions, to easy to think you need to improve before you go to God, to easy to harden your heart rather than repent, and welcome God's grace to refresh and refine your spirit. This book can be read in one day, but should be reflected upon for a lifetime.
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January 28, 2023
“Grace is for the willing…and we only become willing when we confess not only the gravity of our sin, but our inability to deliver ourselves from it.”
This book is a collection of 52 devotionals, one for each week of the year, focused on many different aspects of grace, and delving into each verse/phrase/concept in Psalm 51. At the end of each reading, there are a few questions for reflection. I found many of the readings very useful and beautiful, and would recommend this to any who want to expand their understanding of the depth of God’s grace or the depth of their own sin in comparison to God’s holiness.
I found some of the questions to be really helpful, but for a lot of them, I found myself wishing they were either deeper or easier to answer…which I know are totally different things 😅 I usually reflected briefly on the questions and then wrote my response, but I think perhaps they’re meant to be more reflective/thought about throughout the whole week, which I didn’t do as much. There are also quite a few poems throughout the book, which didn’t strike me as powerfully as some of the other parts of the book, but that could just be a personal preference, since the modern style of the poetry isn’t really my thing.
A few other short quotes I liked:
“Because sin is about the breaking of relationship, restoration of relationship is the only hope for us in our struggle with sin.”
“The character of a life is set in ten thousand little moments of everyday life.”
“…the present makes no sense without the future.”
This book is a collection of 52 devotionals, one for each week of the year, focused on many different aspects of grace, and delving into each verse/phrase/concept in Psalm 51. At the end of each reading, there are a few questions for reflection. I found many of the readings very useful and beautiful, and would recommend this to any who want to expand their understanding of the depth of God’s grace or the depth of their own sin in comparison to God’s holiness.
I found some of the questions to be really helpful, but for a lot of them, I found myself wishing they were either deeper or easier to answer…which I know are totally different things 😅 I usually reflected briefly on the questions and then wrote my response, but I think perhaps they’re meant to be more reflective/thought about throughout the whole week, which I didn’t do as much. There are also quite a few poems throughout the book, which didn’t strike me as powerfully as some of the other parts of the book, but that could just be a personal preference, since the modern style of the poetry isn’t really my thing.
A few other short quotes I liked:
“Because sin is about the breaking of relationship, restoration of relationship is the only hope for us in our struggle with sin.”
“The character of a life is set in ten thousand little moments of everyday life.”
“…the present makes no sense without the future.”
April 27, 2022
Although this book was intended as a once-a-week devotional, it served as my daily devotional for the last several weeks. Don’t expect a verse by verse walk through Psalm 51. While everything is inspired around a handful of verses from that Psalm, it is a devotional that mediates on foundational truths of sin and salvation. New Morning Mercies is still my favorite, but this is another solid piece by Tripp.
Some of my favorite entries include:
14- Sin
29- The Terrible Trinity
44- Appealing to Gods Glory
45- Sacrifices
51- Reductionism
Some of my favorite entries include:
14- Sin
29- The Terrible Trinity
44- Appealing to Gods Glory
45- Sacrifices
51- Reductionism
December 7, 2020
This is author's own reflections on david and bethsheba story, but you could read this as devotions too. Each chapter here was short with some questions too meditate deeper.
August 2, 2009
A study on the entirety of Psalm 51. I am only about two-thirds of the way through the book, but God has already used it to reveal so much to me about my sin and His mercy. I am both convicted and overjoyed every time I pick it up. I could go on and on, which I will do a little here...
The biggest "stand out" for me was in the very first meditation. He talked about bringing your righteousness to God. This phrase really rang true for me, "Rather than appealing to the mercy of the Lord in the face of my sin, what I actually do instead is function as my own self defense lawyer and present a list of arguments for my own righteousness." He suggests that, "before you can ever make a clean and unamended confession of your sin, you have to first begin by confessing your righteousness." That our righteousness separates us from God just as much as our sin! It keeps us from seeking forgiveness and mercy. We have no argument to make. Our only chance is to appeal to God's mercy. And He does look on us with mercy because of Jesus' work. We don't have to hide behind our righteousness because we have been personally and eternally blessed!
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Psalm 51:1
And the other meditation that stood out to me and has come to mind often was titled "Violent Grace" and focused on Psalm 51:8 Let the bones that you have broken rejoice.
Tripp argues that, "we all have the perverse capacity to be comfortable with what God says is wrong. So God blesses us with violent, uncomfortable grace." He loves us enough to crush us. The pain we feel when God reveals our sin is a good thing. It is a warning that something is wrong - like the pain of a broken bone. A reminder that we need God's grace! As Tripp says, "it isn't always comfortable because he isn't primarily working on our comfort; he's working on our character...With violent grace he will crush us because he loves us and is committed to our restoration, deliverance, and refinement."
The biggest "stand out" for me was in the very first meditation. He talked about bringing your righteousness to God. This phrase really rang true for me, "Rather than appealing to the mercy of the Lord in the face of my sin, what I actually do instead is function as my own self defense lawyer and present a list of arguments for my own righteousness." He suggests that, "before you can ever make a clean and unamended confession of your sin, you have to first begin by confessing your righteousness." That our righteousness separates us from God just as much as our sin! It keeps us from seeking forgiveness and mercy. We have no argument to make. Our only chance is to appeal to God's mercy. And He does look on us with mercy because of Jesus' work. We don't have to hide behind our righteousness because we have been personally and eternally blessed!
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Psalm 51:1
And the other meditation that stood out to me and has come to mind often was titled "Violent Grace" and focused on Psalm 51:8 Let the bones that you have broken rejoice.
Tripp argues that, "we all have the perverse capacity to be comfortable with what God says is wrong. So God blesses us with violent, uncomfortable grace." He loves us enough to crush us. The pain we feel when God reveals our sin is a good thing. It is a warning that something is wrong - like the pain of a broken bone. A reminder that we need God's grace! As Tripp says, "it isn't always comfortable because he isn't primarily working on our comfort; he's working on our character...With violent grace he will crush us because he loves us and is committed to our restoration, deliverance, and refinement."
January 15, 2015
One of the best devotional books I've ever read! Tripp presents the clear, compelling gospel message as displayed powerfully in the life of God's servant David. Indeed David deserved punishment and death for his misdeeds with Bathsheba, murder of her husband Uriah and subsequent cover-up of the whole affair.
However, we see in Psalm 51 the mercy and kindness of a holy God who responds to the humble and contrite of heart. What I love about Tripp's meditations on this beautiful Psalm is the fact that he doesn't mince words or point fingers, rather he sees himself as David - a wretched sinner in need of mercy and grace. Each short meditation is followed up with two reflective questions that get at the heart of the gospel message of Psalm 51. I was convicted through reading this short devotional and have already recommended it to many friends here in Africa.
However, we see in Psalm 51 the mercy and kindness of a holy God who responds to the humble and contrite of heart. What I love about Tripp's meditations on this beautiful Psalm is the fact that he doesn't mince words or point fingers, rather he sees himself as David - a wretched sinner in need of mercy and grace. Each short meditation is followed up with two reflective questions that get at the heart of the gospel message of Psalm 51. I was convicted through reading this short devotional and have already recommended it to many friends here in Africa.
April 8, 2013
A breeze to read. Paul Tripp has structured this book reflecting on Psalm 51 in a very creative and personal way that really touched my heart. A few of the later chapters felt repetitive though. All the same, I look forward to reading some of this with my family.
June 1, 2023
(2.7)
This is my second Paul David Tripp book, and I’ve come to realize, I don’t think I like his style of writing. His poetry is often in a sort of list style, saying the same things a million different ways, with no real form which ends up feeling kind of laxidazical. I enjoy his prose or normal writing more than his poetry, but his voice even in that writing is hard for me to enjoy. I think he uses this poetic technique called anaphora (repetition of the same few words at the start of a sentence) to really make a point, and it’s triggering to me. He will do it for multiple sentences, over and over again to the point where it begins to feel frustrating. It brings me back to the feeling I get in his poetry of that repetition. I guess I just feel like this happens when you’re not using figurative language and poetic tools to the best of their abilities. A list of good synonymous words, phrases, or examples doesn’t make me feel something the way one powerful line or example would or taking the time to find the exact right word.
I will say I liked having a devotional built around Psalm 51 and some of his devotionals really were powerful. I also believe Tripp really understands the gospel and speaks about it with evident conviction and passion.
This is my second Paul David Tripp book, and I’ve come to realize, I don’t think I like his style of writing. His poetry is often in a sort of list style, saying the same things a million different ways, with no real form which ends up feeling kind of laxidazical. I enjoy his prose or normal writing more than his poetry, but his voice even in that writing is hard for me to enjoy. I think he uses this poetic technique called anaphora (repetition of the same few words at the start of a sentence) to really make a point, and it’s triggering to me. He will do it for multiple sentences, over and over again to the point where it begins to feel frustrating. It brings me back to the feeling I get in his poetry of that repetition. I guess I just feel like this happens when you’re not using figurative language and poetic tools to the best of their abilities. A list of good synonymous words, phrases, or examples doesn’t make me feel something the way one powerful line or example would or taking the time to find the exact right word.
I will say I liked having a devotional built around Psalm 51 and some of his devotionals really were powerful. I also believe Tripp really understands the gospel and speaks about it with evident conviction and passion.
December 29, 2018
52 reflections on sin and mercy, flowing from Psalm 51 (though not in expositional order), with probing questions. If you know Jesus, this book will humble you, it will make you uncomfortable, it will make you think, and it will make you rejoice, and see more of the beauty of your Saviour.
The reflections are written as a mixture of prose and free-verse poetry. I like the inclusion of the latter, especially "Aren't you glad you're not like David?", "Nathan's legacy," and "Hoping for a broken heart." One of the big themes that Paul brings out most effectively is the contrast between the pursuit of our little kingdoms with God's big kingdom, and how this is reflected in our desires, agendas, thoughts, actions and prayers. He also offers a lot to chew on about God's uncomfortable grace, which shows us what we are like and leads us to trust him more deeply.
This book is probably best read slowly as Tripp intended, one meditation a week across the year.
The reflections are written as a mixture of prose and free-verse poetry. I like the inclusion of the latter, especially "Aren't you glad you're not like David?", "Nathan's legacy," and "Hoping for a broken heart." One of the big themes that Paul brings out most effectively is the contrast between the pursuit of our little kingdoms with God's big kingdom, and how this is reflected in our desires, agendas, thoughts, actions and prayers. He also offers a lot to chew on about God's uncomfortable grace, which shows us what we are like and leads us to trust him more deeply.
This book is probably best read slowly as Tripp intended, one meditation a week across the year.
March 12, 2022
6/10
“We're not only held captive by our sin, but also by the delusion of our righteousness. Resting in God's grace isn't just about confessing your sin; it's about forsaking your righteousness as well.”
Tripp gives Biblical examples of suffering tied to his own thoughts and musing, through the lens of Psalm 51. Its a valuable resource in giving thoughts on a deeper view of the importance of repentance, and much of it is truly meditative, best consumed in short sections, especially as its naturally split into 51 daily devotion-esque chapters. I suppose the issue I have with Tripp is the distance he creates between himself and his audience: any stories about personal sin are individuals Tripp counseled and helped find their sin, none of it is about his own journey through sin and repentance.
Still, this is a useful book on the journey of deeper knowledge of mercy and the need for repentance.
"There is always knowledge to be found, but wisdom is a rare commodity."
“We're not only held captive by our sin, but also by the delusion of our righteousness. Resting in God's grace isn't just about confessing your sin; it's about forsaking your righteousness as well.”
Tripp gives Biblical examples of suffering tied to his own thoughts and musing, through the lens of Psalm 51. Its a valuable resource in giving thoughts on a deeper view of the importance of repentance, and much of it is truly meditative, best consumed in short sections, especially as its naturally split into 51 daily devotion-esque chapters. I suppose the issue I have with Tripp is the distance he creates between himself and his audience: any stories about personal sin are individuals Tripp counseled and helped find their sin, none of it is about his own journey through sin and repentance.
Still, this is a useful book on the journey of deeper knowledge of mercy and the need for repentance.
"There is always knowledge to be found, but wisdom is a rare commodity."
July 1, 2024
I am rather picky about devotionals. I don't care for fluff and puff.. read a single verse and an encouraging word. I like depth and that is definitely found in Tripp's Whiter Than Snow. When I purchased this, I did not realize it was laid out for you to read one devo a week. I wil be doing that in 2025. But for the first read, I read one a day. I also read all of Psalm 51 each day before I read the meditation for the day.
Certainly you will learn things as you read this.. cultural and linguistic that add to understanding David's well known Psalm. But more than that, you are offered the opportunity to take a bite and then chew on it.. meditate.. look at the truth in light of your own heart .. and make application.. not just outward changes in behavior, but true heart change.
I've already bought 2 to give away and plan to give more. And as I said above, this will be on repeat for me in 2025. Excellent book!
Certainly you will learn things as you read this.. cultural and linguistic that add to understanding David's well known Psalm. But more than that, you are offered the opportunity to take a bite and then chew on it.. meditate.. look at the truth in light of your own heart .. and make application.. not just outward changes in behavior, but true heart change.
I've already bought 2 to give away and plan to give more. And as I said above, this will be on repeat for me in 2025. Excellent book!
May 24, 2018
The beginning and the ending chapters of this book were most powerful for me. (Though I was a little distracted while listening to the middle section, so I'm sure I missed a lot there.) I actually purchased a physical copy of this book after listening to the audio, so I can more thoroughly study it and read the scriptures in my preferred version.
The book begins with a retelling of the story of David and Bathsheba, and brings some truths out that I hadn't seen before. Pairing David's stories with the Psalms he had written was especially powerful, as I got to see not only what he did, but also how he viewed himself, his sin, God, and the other characters in his story.
I enjoyed listening to the audio book version, but would recommend the physical version, as there is a lot to study and even some journaling questions to answer, which can't be done adequately when just listening.
The book begins with a retelling of the story of David and Bathsheba, and brings some truths out that I hadn't seen before. Pairing David's stories with the Psalms he had written was especially powerful, as I got to see not only what he did, but also how he viewed himself, his sin, God, and the other characters in his story.
I enjoyed listening to the audio book version, but would recommend the physical version, as there is a lot to study and even some journaling questions to answer, which can't be done adequately when just listening.
January 31, 2019
I checked this out from the library because I like Paul David Tripp's work. It started off good. He talked about what confession really means to sin and God's mercy. It's an interesting study on Psalm 51. But then the book suddenly turns into "Made for More" (which is one of Tripp's better books) and he talks about David being part if the kingdom of self instead of the Kingdom of God. And then the examples he used in that section were copy and pasted from "Made for More" and "Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family" with a few sentences altered or removed. It's really lazy to copy and paste things from your past books. Then the book morphed into a totally different book and I felt utterly confused. It felt like a typical sermon at the last quarter of the book rather than a study on our sin and God's mercy.
May 30, 2018
Objectively, this was a very good book. Paul David Tripp is a very eloquent, talented, and poetic writer. His meditations on Psalm 51 deal with a wide array of topics on the humanity through David's plea to God for grace after committing a heinous sin. This book showcases the contrast of the blackness of sin and the holiness of Christ, how He makes us "whiter than snow." I am rating it 3 out of 5 stars simply because it is not the style of writing that I get much out of. However, it was still a very powerful and enjoyable book!
June 7, 2018
Three stars seems harsh for a book that has enriched my prayer life, self-assessment, and gospel joy over the past few weeks. Despite my rating I heartily recommend the book to everyone, and have already given two copies of it away. Tripp glowingly presents the relationship between our sin and God's grace; we cannot understand ourselves or mercy without the former and when we do we rejoice all the more in the latter.
February 13, 2021
Read this 2-3 times over the years and it remains a favorite! Brings Psalm 51 to life in a way that makes it seem as much your prayer as David’s. His illustration of gently and expertly renovating a home is an image I return to often. The meditations are short, making it an easy read with enduring impact. Highly recommend!
December 28, 2024
Excellent!
I love this thoughtful, heart stirring devotional. Tripp has provided a path to self-reflection and celebration in God’s redemptive grace and mercy. I encourage everyone to take the journey through these devotions and celebrate again and again God’s goodness and love. Don’t be surprised at how much you will learn about God and yourself along the way.
I love this thoughtful, heart stirring devotional. Tripp has provided a path to self-reflection and celebration in God’s redemptive grace and mercy. I encourage everyone to take the journey through these devotions and celebrate again and again God’s goodness and love. Don’t be surprised at how much you will learn about God and yourself along the way.
September 6, 2017
This devotional kicked me in the pants, in a great way. It is at the top of my list as far as favorite devotionals that I've used in my personal times with the Lord. God used it to stir my heart to repentance and restoration in ways I didn't see coming when I first began reading it.
December 16, 2018
This was probably my favorite book I've read this year! Tripp's meditations on sin and mercy (with a focus on Psalm 51) were a consistent delight each day that I read them. I will definitely reread this this book.
October 17, 2019
Paul David Tripp is one of my favorite authors to begin with, but really enjoyed this devotional based on Psalm 51. Tripp is deft in bringing out sin and conviction but also God's lavished grace. Thus, movings us forward in sanctification.
July 3, 2021
I enjoyed slowly going through the meditations and ruminating on them. I just wanted him to go deeper. The last two were the most impactful for me. I didn’t love the poetry, but I’m sure some people were affected positively by it.
May 5, 2017
Spring 2017- what an blessing the devotional thoughts in this book have been over the last few months! Tripp's pastoral warmth and love for the Savior is evident on every page. Highly recommend.
May 21, 2017
The 29th meditation, called "The Terrible Trinity", is worth the price of the book.
December 18, 2017
Meditations on Psalm 51. Beautiful.
February 23, 2018
Loved it!
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July 12, 2019Excellent read.
December 28, 2019
A great book, rich in truth! I used it as a weekly devotion through the year. One chapter a week. Very challenging. Will be read again!
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