Book Briefs: “Pierced by the Word” by John Piper

~ Bob Hayton

If you’ve never read one of John Piper’s devotional books, you’re missing out. The 31 meditations in Pierced by the Word cover a variety of topics — some practical, others theological. From drinking orange juice to battling lust, from thinking about suffering to thinking about politics — each devotional reading stresses the importance of living by faith and living for Christ.

Your soul will be nourished by this book, as it stresses the importance of personal prayer and emphasizes the glory of the Gospel. I recommend that you get this or another of Piper’s devotional books, and read it as part of your spiritual diet. It will help you fight the good fight of faith.

This book is available for purchase at the following sites: Amazon.com or direct from Waterbrook Multnomah.

About Book Briefs: Book Briefs are book notes, or short-form book reviews. They are my informed evaluation of a book, but stop short of being a full-length book review.

8 thoughts on “Book Briefs: “Pierced by the Word” by John Piper”

  1. I haven’t read this one but I do keep an eye on Piper’s books and have just bought ‘Desiring God’ on CD (10 hours) , though it is heavy meat for listening to while driving.

    I’ve often viewed your blog and appreciate your thoughtfulness.

    Kind regards indeed….

  3. Thank you so much for letting us know about this wonderful book. I can’t wait to get a copy..
    God bless you brother and hope you have a great week! 🙂

  4. Drinking orange juice? Now THAT alone is enough for me to check out this book (I am the curious sort). I have only relatively recently been introduced to Piper’s work (I found copies of “The Passion Of Jesus Christ” and “The Misery Of Job And The Mercy Of God” at the local Goodwill bookstore — haven’t read them yet). I’ve got a backlog of books to read but like many folks just don’t have the consistent stretches of time to read. I keep the Bible handy as priority when I have time to read and then whatever book I’m in the process of reading (right now it’s Charles Swindoll’s “The Grace Awakening”). So if I get this book by John Piper, it may take some time before I will be able to read it.

  7. For example, don’t insist on the biggest helping.

    I normally get a small juice glass of O.J. anyway. Incidentally, my cousin works in the orange industry and actually appeared in a couple of those “Florida orange juice” commercials that have been running for years.

  8. I got the book Friday in the mail and started reading it on a break from work Friday evening. I am glad I read your recommendation.

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