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  • Run with the Horses

  • The Quest for Life at its Best
  • By: Eugene H. Peterson
  • Narrated by: Lloyd James
  • Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (427 ratings)

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Run with the Horses

By: Eugene H. Peterson
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"If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses?" Jeremiah 12:5

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 in the jungle of life?

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. His 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.

©1983 Eugene H. Peterson (P)2008 christianaudio.com
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Amazing!

Always found Jeremiah full of curious things. Love the historical and cultural color Eugene adds to bring the events and responses into focus.

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Fantastic!

I would highly recommend this book to anyone, especially those who are struggling with their faith, or otherwise feel disappointed with God. Peterson does a fantastic job of putting my challenges in perspective, and he gave me someone I can really relate to in Jeremiah. Just knowing how vividly Jeremiah expressed his discontent to God made me really appreciate the honesty of scripture, and how God is able to handle any criticism I can throw at him. That alone is a credit to his love which could put him in a paradigm all his own.

The narrator is pleasant to listen to; very straightforward without being overbearing.

Run with the Horses is easily one of my all-time favorites.

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Jeremiah

really good book about the prophet. peterson wrote the message bible so he uses that for verses.. really good for a bible study

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Fantastic Read!

Throughly enjoyed this book. I’ve already recommended it several people. A great example of consistency in the face of adversity.

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Soul inspiring

As a pastor, I’m somewhat embarrassed to say that reading Jeremiah and Lamentations has always been done with a bit of drudgery! Thanks to Eugene Peterson’s masterfully written summary of the extraordinary life of Jeremiah, my soul has been inspired and deeply challenged. I will read Jeremiah and Lamentations in the future with fresh eyes and an enlarged heart!

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Life Affirming

A life of faith is not easy and does not have a predictable or cathartic outcome. Peterson’s analysis of the life of Jeremiah brings the reader closer to an understanding of human life and the nature of human behavior in a crisis. A must read for all who are discouraged by their walk of faith.

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Must listen to this book again

Peterson tells the story of the frustration of Jeremiah the prophet who tried to teach people like me to obey the words of wisdom from God.

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Deeply insightful and beautifully read.

This is a book to listen to over and over again to glean new revelations each time.
God is good.

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Must Read Must Live

Believers today must not only hear but live the message of this book. We are living in "the Days of Jeremiah" and must reflect that same resilience!

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Awesome Book

I recommend reading this book as it encourages the men and women of Faith to trust God and know that He only desired the best for His people. This book is a confirmation for living in Faith in God.

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