Sipping Saltwater

How to find lasting satisfaction in a world of thirst

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Helps readers identify what they are thirsting for and how only Jesus can provide lasting satisfaction.

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Description

A unique angle on the problem of idolatry and how it affects Christians, particularly in our contemporary culture of numerous hidden idols.

The uniqueness of this book comes in the metaphor of sipping saltwater. Even as Christians, we 'sip' on idols such as money, relationships, careers, sex, food, human approval…the list is endless. These things promise to satisfy us—to quench our thirst. In the end, however, they fail to do so and leave us thirstier than we were before drinking them. To make matters worse, we are left with devastating hangovers—the negative consequences of our idolatry.

This book enables readers to identify their own source(s) of saltwater and explains how to quench their thirst with Jesus’ living water—the only drink that will ever truly satisfy us both now and for eternity. It inspires readers to go on in the Christian life as they started—by making Jesus the center of our lives and giving our worship to him.

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Contents

  • 1. Our nagging thirst
    2. Our drink of choice
    3. The saltwater cycle
    4. Living water
    5. Water fountains
    6. Quenched
    7. God - Garbage - Gift
    8. Money
    9. Sex
    10. Control
    11. Comfort
    12. Busyness
    13. People
    14. Food
    15. Works

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Specification

Contributors Steve Hoppe
ISBN 9781784981822
Format Paperback
First published October 2017
Dimensions 5.1" x 7.8" x 0.4"
Case quantity 80
Language English
Pages 160
Publisher The Good Book Company
Endorsements

Jonty Allcock

Pastor of Bush Hill Park Community Church, London; author of Lost and Fearless

The idea that we are constantly sipping saltwater is an extremely helpful image which is then carefully applied to our battle with sin. It is beautifully honest, packed with stories, and ultimately full of hope in Christ.

Edward T. Welch

Counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF)

Our lives get more busy yet more empty. Steve gets this—he gets us. He describes what you feel, why you feel like that, and walks with you to a better way. And, somehow, he does it in a way that makes you feel heard, even befriended. Within two pages you will be drawn in by Steve's honesty and how he seems to speak to you. Then you read the entire book—hope rising with each chapter. Since one chapter will be uniquely yours, you will double back, re-read that chapter, and act on that hope.

Timothy Lane

author of How People Change; President of the Institute for Pastoral Care

In Sipping Saltwater, Steve grabs your attention from the very first sentence. He sheds unique insight into idolatry through vivid imagery and solid biblical instruction. He powerfully points you to the only One who can and will quench your thirst. I will be sharing this book with those I counsel—both professing Christians and those who profess no faith at all.

Independent reviews

Sipping Saltwater

Tim Challies, Challies.com, November 7th 2017

If you are unfamiliar with the category of heart idolatries, you will not do much better than Sipping Saltwater as an introduction. And even if it is a familiar category, this book may serve as a valuable refresher. I highly recommend it.... continue reading

Customer reviews


31/07/2020

“i would recommend”

(Review written for 'Sipping Saltwater')

i found this book very easy to read, enjoyed the humour and light touch and found the subject very informative and thought provoking


31/07/2020

“i would recommend”

i found this book very easy to read, enjoyed the humour and light touch and found the subject very informative and thought provoking


31/07/2020

“i would recommend”

(Review written for 'Sipping Saltwater')

i found this book very easy to read, enjoyed the humour and light touch and found the subject very informative and thought provoking


01/05/2020

“Awesome Book! Helps your heart further orient to God!”

I have had Sipping Saltwater in my possession for several years and have come back to read it several times. There are SO many good nuggets in this book and it is the type you can read a few pages at a time and pray through the day as God reveals further truth in your heart. I really appreciate Steve’s candidness in this book and so many examples and scenario’s. It has been a joy to read and convicting for my soul time. It helps me draw closer to God And examine my life every time I read it. Bravo Steve Hoppe! Praying this book touches many lives in years to come as it has mine.


01/05/2020

“Awesome Book! Helps your heart further orient to God!”

(Review written for 'Sipping Saltwater')

I have had Sipping Saltwater in my possession for several years and have come back to read it several times. There are SO many good nuggets in this book and it is the type you can read a few pages at a time and pray through the day as God reveals further truth in your heart. I really appreciate Steve’s candidness in this book and so many examples and scenario’s. It has been a joy to read and convicting for my soul time. It helps me draw closer to God And examine my life every time I read it. Bravo Steve Hoppe! Praying this book touches many lives in years to come as it has mine.


01/05/2020

“Awesome Book! Helps your heart further orient to God!”

(Review written for 'Sipping Saltwater')

I have had Sipping Saltwater in my possession for several years and have come back to read it several times. There are SO many good nuggets in this book and it is the type you can read a few pages at a time and pray through the day as God reveals further truth in your heart. I really appreciate Steve’s candidness in this book and so many examples and scenario’s. It has been a joy to read and convicting for my soul time. It helps me draw closer to God And examine my life every time I read it. Bravo Steve Hoppe! Praying this book touches many lives in years to come as it has mine.


01/05/2020

“Awesome Book! Helps your heart further orient to God!”

(Review written for 'Sipping Saltwater')

I have had Sipping Saltwater in my possession for several years and have come back to read it several times. There are SO many good nuggets in this book and it is the type you can read a few pages at a time and pray through the day as God reveals further truth in your heart. I really appreciate Steve’s candidness in this book and so many examples and scenario’s. It has been a joy to read and convicting for my soul time. It helps me draw closer to God And examine my life every time I read it. Bravo Steve Hoppe! Praying this book touches many lives in years to come as it has mine.


25/11/2018

“Gripping and challenging”

I think this is the first time I've ever read a christian book which I couldn't put down. It's so well written - simple but punchy. It challenges even the most dry and weary heart to drink deep from Jesus, who satisfies more than anything else. Its so relatable - each chapter convicted me in new ways and showed how what I 'drink' plays out, and how idols suck me dry, in ways I'd never thought of before.


25/11/2018

“Gripping and challenging”

(Review written for 'Sipping Saltwater')

I think this is the first time I've ever read a christian book which I couldn't put down. It's so well written - simple but punchy. It challenges even the most dry and weary heart to drink deep from Jesus, who satisfies more than anything else. Its so relatable - each chapter convicted me in new ways and showed how what I 'drink' plays out, and how idols suck me dry, in ways I'd never thought of before.


25/11/2018

“Gripping and challenging”

(Review written for 'Sipping Saltwater')

I think this is the first time I've ever read a christian book which I couldn't put down. It's so well written - simple but punchy. It challenges even the most dry and weary heart to drink deep from Jesus, who satisfies more than anything else. Its so relatable - each chapter convicted me in new ways and showed how what I 'drink' plays out, and how idols suck me dry, in ways I'd never thought of before.

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