Have Sunday worship services, small group meetings and a full slate of Christian activities failed to satisfy your hunger for God? If so, best-selling author and noted pastor John Piper has just the remedy: the ancient Christian practice of fasting and prayer. In this helpful guide Piper will explain the biblical foundations of fasting and provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate fasting into your life. Don't miss this opportunity to develop a deeper Hunger for God.
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2.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Robert Chase (Tunkhannock, PA), December 24, 2009
I was told this book was most helpful for losing weight. My wife and I are going through a weight loss course, a bible based program. This book is recommended reading, I bought 2 copies so we didn't have to share the book. My wife gave up and stopped reading her copy I am continuing to read the book. There is so much detail and repetition and a very boring read it is not blessing me yet and I am 1/3 way through.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Cj Scott (Carlsbad, CA), February 21, 2009
This is one of the best treatments of the subject of fasting for the times in which we live. Piper's style is readable, if a bit wordy. It is not necessarily an easy book to read since for me, there was conviction on almost every page. As most of us know, truly beneficial conviction is sometimes difficult to hear.
The service from Christianbook.com was superb as always.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Phyllis Devers (Benton, KY), July 24, 2008
I ordered this book, "A Hunger For God" by Don Piper, because it was recommended by a Bible study course I am taking. I found the book very helpful and informative. If you want to know more about fasting as it relates to Scripture and the teachings of Jesus Christ, I highly recommend this book.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Thomas Flournoy (Anaheim, CA), January 19, 2008
Awesome,I bought ten of them to pass out, I believe every Christian living in America should read this.
3.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Tim Raymond (Muncie, IN), September 18, 2006
To be completely honest, I was disappointed by this book. I love Piper and have read the majority of his published writings. Consequently, I was expecting A Hunger for God to be on par with his other works. In my humble opinion, it was not. To me it seemed disjointed, comparatively shallow, and surprizingly impractical. I also found some of his uses of Old Testament passages questionable. Having said all that, it's still better than 97% of the books out there and apparently others found it more beneficial that I did.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Patricia C. (Wellesley, MA), April 04, 2003
Excellent, excellent book! Piper has expanded my understanding of what fasting is really about. He explains almost every aspect of it in a way that anyone can understand. He even gives suggestions on how to PRACTICALLY apply fasting to our everyday lives. Read this book if you want to understand true fasting!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Paula Elarionoff (Kamuela, HI), March 30, 2003
I am taking the time to comment on this book because it is especially eye opening. It was the first of Piper's books that I've read...and I plan to read many more of this incredible author. "Hunger for God" will always be among the most recommended book, and John Piper, my favorite author and teacher!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Derek Spalla (Douglasville, GA), February 13, 2002
John Piper explains the meaning of fasting, touching on prayer and the glory of God. You can't read this book without being challenged to fast and fast with purpose that leads to action.
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