The Purpose-Driven Life: What on Earth am I Here For

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Synopsis
Another Landmark Book by Rick Warren. You are not an accident. Even before the universe was created, God had you in mind, and he planned you for his purposes. These purposes will extend far beyond the few years you will spend on earth. You were made to last forever! Self-help books often suggest that you try to discover the meaning and purpose of your life by looking within yourself, but Rick Warren says that is the wrong place to start. You must begin with God, your Creator, and his reasons for creating you. You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense. This book will help you understand why you are alive and God's amazing plan for you-both here and now, and for eternity. Rick Warren will guide you through a personal 40-day spiritual journey that will transform your answer to life's most important question: What on earth am I here for? Knowing God's purpose for creating you will reduce your stress, focus your energy, simplify your decisions, give meaning to your life, and, most importantly, prepare you for eternity. The Purpose-Driven Life is a blueprint for Christian living in the 21st century-a lifestyle based on God's eternal purposes, not cultural values. Using over 1,200 scriptural quotes and references, it challenges the conventional definitions of worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism. In the tradition of Oswald Chambers, Rick Warren offers distilled wisdom on the essence of what life is all about. This is a book of hope and challenge that you will read and re-read, and it will be a classic treasured by generations to come.
Copyright:
2003

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
287 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780310201069
Publisher:
N/A
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Rick Warren
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
Submitted By:
Chad Fenton
Proofread By:
Lena
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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I loved this book for several reasons.*1 I loved how it was broken down into "Days." It makes it easier to outline what you are going to talk about in a small group situation.*2 The discussion questions and verses to remember are a big help.*3 This book is easy to follow with interesting metaphors and easy to understand language. I like a complicated, deep book as much as the next person. But when it comes to my purpose in life and how I align my vision with God's, that's not something I want to spend time trying to pick apart the author's choice of language.*4 I love the appendixs. The extra questions and resources are helpful.This book, however, though a great piece of writing, can not stand on its own. It takes work from the reader to truly get something out of it.