tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271655147437064864.post7133627096989216294..comments2009-01-09T21:06:43.505-05:00Michael Gantthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933666947139897210mkgantt@2michaels.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271655147437064864.post-17020300501931777132009-01-09T21:06:00.000-05:002009-01-09T21:06:00.000-05:00Because I have some real issues with those who "wallow" in the love of God - which is code for treating the Almighty as "muh best bud"-is one of the main reasons I like Piper. He is very practical. I too, like Peterson. Thanks for the observations.Michael Gantthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933666947139897210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271655147437064864.post-13898265282831308002009-01-08T09:33:00.000-05:002009-01-08T09:33:00.000-05:00Mike, I agree that Piper is an excellent practical theologian. [If you like someone who writes very creatively, I recommend some of Eugene Peterson's books on pastoral theology] Have you read Piper's Desiring God? After several brilliant books, this one seems to be somewhat scattered. I love his premise that the concepts of hedonism should be redeemed and describe Christians who "wallow" in the love of God. Piper has gone well beyond his Calvinistic roots.Greg DeMuthnoreply@blogger.com