Paul Tripp writes beautiful devotionals and makes scripture accessible. I enjoyed the devotionals leading up to Easter.

It is an ideal book to read and prepare your heart for Easter. I always like PDT books, seriously, I have not read one that I do not like (well the AWE I liked but it made me a bit repetitive). So my opinion that it is a good book is conditioned to the fact that it is an author that I like. It is organized by day so it is very convenient to have these devotionals on hand.

Even though this book is written as a devotional for the Lenten season, it’s one from which we can benefit any time of the year. Paul David Tripp is an excellent communicator of Biblical truth, and I was deeply moved by the devotions in this book. It’s a book that I felt as if I needed to take more than 40 days to read. My goal is to go back and read these devotions again to let the truth in them settle deeply in my heart. Although the tone of this book is different from this author’s “New Morning Mercies” devotional, it’s one that I’ll be reading from for every Lenten season.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Tripp's words usually provoke a response. It's rare to read something of his and not be challenged but also encouraged. This Lenten devotional is no exception. And being 40 days in Lent, Tripp's convicting style is perfect for the season.

Lent can be wearisome as one's guilt for regularly missing its purpose can overwhelm us. But that's not it's purpose. Jesus invites us on His journey to the Cross to experience Him, to enter into His gentle rhythms, acknowledging, as a result of our humanity, that we choose our ways instead of His.

Tripp encourages us in this regard in this devotional. The 3-4 pages for each day are a great length; much better than the half page ones. He uses passages of Scripture to provoke, challenge and inspire. Every few days in he uses his poetry to lift our spirits (I especially enjoyed these days).

Like all Tripp books that I've read, I highly recommend this one. I'm sure this won't be the only Lenten season in which I use it.

I received a complimentary early ebook copy from Crossway via NetGalley with no expectations of a favourable review.

Perhaps because it's held up to Tripp's popular devotional 'New Morning Mercies' with daily entries, but the slightly longer format on one specific theme felt repetitive and dry. Still good content and Scripture-based, but the reader will likely appreciate it more if they begin knowing it will be quite a different feel/overall read.

Journey to the Cross by Paul David Tripp is a beautiful companion to this Lenten season. I like Paul David Tripp's books, and this devotional is no different. Every devotion focuses on a topic that is examined in the light of the Lenten season -- our sin and our need for salvation. Each devotion is full of truth. Every devotion ends with reflection questions, where the reader can take the day's topic into further consideration and reflect on the words. All in all, this is a wonderful devotional and I fully recommend it.

Paul David Tripp has written another gem. In an age where the sharp edges of truth are being blunted, his newest devotional "Journey to the Cross" provides an important guide to rediscovering the weight of our sinfulness and the sheer joy of finding those sins forgiven in the cross of Jesus Christ. I have long been a fan of Tripp's mixture of biblical truth and pastoral care and this book is another example of that necessary blend. Each one of the 40 devotionals wrestles with an important aspect of how the ordinary and sometimes extra-ordinary struggles with our faith are addressed and overcome by the love and grace of God expressed through Christ's death. Tripp dives deep into the human spirit and holy scripture surfacing with hands full of precious pearls of wisdom. Additionally in each daily devotion he provides questions for reflection coupled with realistic calls to action. This will be a resource that I will turn to year after year as I travel through the season of Lent and Easter. For someone looking for something that goes beyond the superficial sentimentality of many devotionals today, I heartily recommend "Journey to the Cross."

Tripp starts out the book talking about mourning. After the year we had, we see more clearly than ever that there is much to mourn. Tripp goes on to say "The sad realities that cause you to mourn also cause you to cry out for the help, rescue, forgiveness, and deliverance of a Redeemer" (location 36). In this 40 day lenten devotional, we are invited to examine our hearts and remember what Jesus has done for us on the cross. The readings are deep, biblical, encouraging and thoughtful. It has caused me to look at things in a fresh way. I am growing deeper in my relationship with my Savior as a result. It was a great reminder that while my salvation is secure, I still need grace and help to fight the sin that remains in my heart.

Thank you to Crossway for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. I would highly recommend it. All opinions are my own.

A devotional book can be a great way to refocus our quiet times, not least in the lead up to an event in the Christian calendar.  Written to accompany the days of Lent, I am almost half way through  this devotional (yes, I began it before Lent officially starts 😉). In keeping with this period of mourning and reflection, this book has certainly been challenging as it has focused on how our sin grieves God.

BUT if you are a follower of Jesus then you are part of the Easter people!  We don’t stay in this sorry pit because we are looking at an empty grave and it’s’ promise of grace and forgiveness for our sin.

To be honest, I am not used to keeping Lent; it is a tradition that I did not grow up with.  But if you do then I can recommend this devotional as you countdown the days to Easter Sunday.

Each year as Lent approaches, many Christians search for just the right devotional guide. I suggest Paul David Tripp's Journey to the Cross: A 40-Day Lenten Journey.

For those already familiar with Tripp's writings, Journey to the Cross will delight you with his sometimes witty, often poetic, and all the time thought-provoking weaving of words. At the same time, you will find a fresh new look at some familiar and not-as-familiar passages. But don't let the word "devotional" in the subtitle fool you. Prepare to think deeply, to be challenged, and to process thoughts and emotions. Each day's reading starts with a focus verse, offer some thoughtful commentary and usually draws from other scriptural references as well. Additionally, Tripp does some teaching along the way giving practical principles for things like fasting. At the end of each day's reading, Tripp offers reflection questions designed to challenge you and help you mature in the faith. Personally, I was challenged in the areas of my priorities and the need to spend more time in confession and repentance as well as fasting.

I received this book as a review copy, so I read quickly. Now I look forward to slowing down and reading as it was meant to be read -- over the course of the 40 days of Lent, chewing on it and savoring it.

Note: I received a copy of the book in exchange for this honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.

I have always enjoyed Paul Tripp books and this was not an exception.. Journey to the Cross is a beautiful 40 days devotional that will help you to prepare your heart for lent. It will encourage you to focus and meditate on the wonderful sacrifice Jesus did for us. It's deeply rooted in the Bible but at the same time it's easy to read. I really love the way Paul Tripp teaches the Gospel, how he helps you to understand it and encourage you to keep growing in our faith. I am always looking forward to read his next books.

I did not grow up observing Lent. I vaguely knew it existed, but our family didn't participate. It wasn't until I was much older that I began to understand the importance of taking those 40 days to quiet myself and focus on the sacrifice that Jesus made on my behalf. This devotional is theologically reliable, as is typical of Paul Tripp's books. He begins each devotional with some ideas, then expands on the ideas, then provides some thought-provoking questions and some Scriptural references for further reading. It would make an excellent personal devotional or a family devotional with older (teen+) kids. Each day is 4-5 pages long, but the white space is generous. I read a digital copy, but I plan to purchase a paper copy because I would like to review it yearly.

I gratefully received a free ARC digital copy of this book through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest and voluntary opinion.

I received this book from Netgalley for review and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Paul David Tripp has become a favored author for me since my pastor used one of his books for a study class. I will read all he writes. In this, a Lenten devotion, he focuses upon the mourning of losses and grieving over the sin in our world and our own hearts. His purpose is to point is the Christ Jesus for help, especially during the days leading up to Easter.
Devotional format, reflection questions for personal journaling and Scripture references.
My intent is to use this book as intended; to deepen my reliance upon the Savior.
Highly recommend this book to individuals and church ministries.

"Not my will, but yours be done." That final sentence of Jesus's prayer in the garden gives every sinner who ever lived hope.

With the style that Paul Tripp is known for, he communicates what is already in scripture that we can see our need for Jesus. That we would be willing and fight the selfishness of sin. Lent is a time to mourn so we can find deeper joy. To cling to the hope of the gospel. Lamentation is used to see the reality of the human crisis. Behavior modification does not bring you to the presence of the almighty. Coming to the presence of Christ during Lent takes a broken spirit and a contrite heart. This devotional invites you to that place of worship. Highly recommend.

A special thank you to Crossway Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

A day by day devotional guide for the 40 days of Lent, each day begins with a theme/statement before adding some commentary, followed by some reflection questions and a scripture reference. Most of the daily themes were focused around the various sins associated with our self-centered nature and became a little repetitive by the end (probably not as noticeable if you actually read 1 each day instead of straight through). The commentary was hit or miss for me. There was a fair amount of personal vignettes and associated interpretations that I just didn’t identify with or did not agree with to various degrees. There were also a few that actually hit home. Regardless, they all provided a starting point for the daily reflection questions … which also provides the primary benefit of this devotional because you can make the theme of the day personal. This is good since even the commentary get more rudimentary towards the end of the season.

I was given this free advance reader copy (ARC) ebook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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