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40 Days of Love
A 40 Day Devotional on Love from Paul David Tripp This series of short devotionals from popular author and speaker Paul David Tripp encourages Christians to experience the life-giving message of the gospel every day. Each book contains 40 daily readings curated from the best-selling devotional New Morning Mercies and focused on a particular theme essential to the Christian life. Short enough to read in 5 minutes or less, each meditation will encourage readers to treasure the life-changing truths of God’s word more fully. Only God’s love can satisfy the longing of our hearts. Through 40 daily meditations from his best-selling devotional New Morning Mercies , popular author and speaker Paul David Tripp explores the glorious beauty of God’s love. Tripp encourages us not to put our hope in the imperfect love that the world offers, but rather to cling to the faithful and enduring love of God―the only love that will never disappoint.
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96 pages, Paperback
Published April 6, 2021
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About the author
Paul David Tripp
128 books1,434 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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March 4, 2023
I had a feeling from the Lord that I needed this book now, and He was right. This devotional doesn't just talk about God's love for us, how it is neverending and just so much bigger than we can imagine. And how He uses situations to mend our bond with Him and help us strengthen our love bond with Jesus.
Paul also dives deep into where we place our love. Do we place creation over The Creator? Do we place possessions, position, family and friends over God? The author really makes you think on where our love really is and how we can turn our hearts back to God. Because no matter when, (which we will without even realizing it) we turn our hearts away from God, He never turns His heart away from us.
*thank you to Crossway for a copy of this book to read and honestly review.
Paul also dives deep into where we place our love. Do we place creation over The Creator? Do we place possessions, position, family and friends over God? The author really makes you think on where our love really is and how we can turn our hearts back to God. Because no matter when, (which we will without even realizing it) we turn our hearts away from God, He never turns His heart away from us.
*thank you to Crossway for a copy of this book to read and honestly review.
May 13, 2024
Short book that really cuts to the heart and let’s you know how God thinks of you. I used this with a man I was counseling who was depressed and this helped him see himself from God’s perspective. Good book
December 29, 2025
40 Days of Love is a little devotional that packs a big punch. Each of the 40 devotions contain a scripture verse, a brief reading, and closing scripture passages for further reading or study.
I love how these devotions stress how deep, sure, and beautiful God’s love is for us, and how encouraging and uplifted I feel after reading each one. That’s some of the many reasons I love devotionals. Spending time in God’s Word and being assured of his grace, hope, faith, and love puts me in a wonderful head and heart space. I’d love to continue this series of devotionals that each have the spotlights I just listed.
With a friendly conversational tone and straightforward approach, this is a wonderful book to keep at your bedside table. It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who might need a bit of encouragement, inspiration, or affirmation.
First Line: I love all the Psalms, but Psalm 136 blows me away every time I read it.
Series: 40 Days series
Genre: Devotional, Meditations
Author: Paul David Tripp
Page Count: 96
#CoverLoverBookReview received a review copy of this book. Opinions are my own.
I love how these devotions stress how deep, sure, and beautiful God’s love is for us, and how encouraging and uplifted I feel after reading each one. That’s some of the many reasons I love devotionals. Spending time in God’s Word and being assured of his grace, hope, faith, and love puts me in a wonderful head and heart space. I’d love to continue this series of devotionals that each have the spotlights I just listed.
With a friendly conversational tone and straightforward approach, this is a wonderful book to keep at your bedside table. It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who might need a bit of encouragement, inspiration, or affirmation.
First Line: I love all the Psalms, but Psalm 136 blows me away every time I read it.
Series: 40 Days series
Genre: Devotional, Meditations
Author: Paul David Tripp
Page Count: 96
#CoverLoverBookReview received a review copy of this book. Opinions are my own.
October 18, 2025
I have enjoyed each of the devotionals in this series.
June 18, 2022
"Life in this fallen world is hard. That's why you need a community of love." - Quote Day 40 -
Paul David Tripp touches on every side of love in this 40 day devotional. We are reminded of the many faces of love, and the many ways God shows it, and calls us to show it as well.
Paul David Tripp touches on every side of love in this 40 day devotional. We are reminded of the many faces of love, and the many ways God shows it, and calls us to show it as well.
January 4, 2022
This is a wonderful devotion on love. Focusing on real love that corrects, restores, directs, forgives, reconciles, motivates, and encourages.
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