The Purpose Driven Life, Softcover

In this remarkable best-seller Rick Warren will help you understand God's purpose and plan for your life so that you can learn to live the life for which you were created. The book is divided into 40 short chapters so that it can either be read as a personal devotional or studied in a small group setting. Don't let yourself or your family and friends go without this life-transforming book!

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Now in trade paperback—The Purpose Driven® Life. With over 20 million copies sold worldwide, Rick Warren’s #1 New York Times bestseller guides you on a personal forty-day spiritual journey of discovery in search of answers to life’s most important question: What on earth am I here for? Five biblical answers will transform your outlook on life.

“Timeless...Profound...Compelling...Transforming...” —Bruce Wilkinson, Author, The Prayer of Jabez

“This book will guide you to greatness—through living the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Make sure you’re not missing the point of your life—read this book!” —Billy and Franklin Graham

“Destined to be a classic on the Christian life, I predict The Purpose-Driven™ Life will become the My Utmost for His Highest of the 21st century. Timeless, profound, compelling, and transforming, this book is a priceless gift for everyone who wants to know their purpose and fulfill their destiny. As The Purpose-Driven™ Church has had the most profound impact on the church worldwide of any book in this generation, Rick Warren’s new, groundbreaking manifesto will set millions of people free to live the lives God intended for us on earth. This is the book we’ve all been waiting for!” —Bruce Wilkinson, Author, The Prayer of Jabez

“If you only read one book on what life is all about—make it this one! Rick Warren is absolutely brilliant at explaining our real purpose in the world and making the complex understandable. Read this book, then give it to everyone you care about. It is life-changing. Believe me, you’ll never be the same after reading this!” What a gift!” —Lee Strobel, Author, The Case for Christ "

Once in a generation a book comes along that explains it all in a way that makes us say – finally – I get it! Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, has given us the book that is easily the Mere Christianity of its time.

“I don’t know about you, but questions like “What on earth am I here for?” and “What’s it all about?” were the ones on my mind for years before I finally met my Maker – and thankful I didn’t have to wait for the last minute to do it! Drawing upon his years in ministry with thousands of people, Rick has learned that these questions are basic to all of us, in every generation. And he offers answers in words and concepts that we all can understand.” – Peggy Matthews-Rose, Christian Book Previews.com

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Reviewed by B. Hutchison (Elmendorf Afb, AK), January 23, 2010

This is a great book! It has changed how I view my realtionship with God.

Reviewed by Cheryl Boone (Live Oak, CA), December 26, 2009

I have read this book before and believed that it will help our little struggling congretation. That's why I bought several.

Reviewed by Tim C (California), October 12, 2009

First, let's dispense with the niceties. Books such as this can be very dangerous. Particularly since the reader tends to imagine that upon completion, they will have "arrived". However, this is not true. Using books such as this are tools that if done correctly will help guide you to knowing how to experience God, live a life more pleasing to God, help you live a purpose driven life. One of the wonderful things about Rick Warren's book is, he draws a roadmap that is very simple and easy to follow. You still have to apply the principles. Rick Warren also asks the right types of questions. Questions that I suggest each person ponder and meditate on, before moving forward. These questions are designed to reflect on you and your relationship with Christ. Therefore, take the time to be honest and detailed. As to the person who seems to have criticized Rick Warren for "assuming the reader is a Christian", I do believe this is true. We're told there is a time to move on from milk to meat. I believe Rick Warren even mentions this book is for Christians, and invites people to become a Christian, then to go through this book. Afterall, if a person is not a Christian, is their really purpose in their life? "Without me, you can do nothing". This book is not an evangelistic book; but a book to help the believer to grow in their walk with Christ. With the directed questions he asks, I believe that goal can be accomplished. But, not on it's own merits, but, on our's and our willingness to allow the holy Spirit to lead us to the purpose of our life.

Reviewed by Patricia Fleig (Middlesex, NY), September 18, 2009

Wonderful encouragement. Very positive. Directs you to God in all areas of your life. A book to return to several times a year for refocusing your attention on God and off yourself.

Reviewed by Earline Starkie (Pensacola, FL), April 23, 2009

We are studying this book at our church - it is a blessing! The price is right too!

Reviewed by Old Landmark Of Deliverance (Raleigh, NC), March 31, 2009

We are doing this book for our bible study class on Wednesday. It is really a good thus far, only on the 3rd Chapter but it is already addressing concerns & issues & fully letting everyone know we are here for purpose.

Reviewed by Steve (Goose Creek, SC), February 24, 2009

First, I am NOT a KJV only person. When I prepare my Sunday School lessons I use three different translations for clarity. All of our lessons are Christ centered. The Purpose-Driven Life is not. We conducted a home study group in my home and ALL of us found two things missing from this book. Jesus and salvation. This book assumes that the reader is saved and knows Jesus. God is mentioned numerous times, but Jesus is rarely mentioned and when He is, it's in the PAST tense. This book could be a truly great book if Mr. Warren were to tell his readers how Jesus can and does give us purpose. Even New Age believers believe in God or a god, but NONE of them believe in Jesus. I'm sure Mr. Warren does in fact believe in Jesus, so why isn't He the main subject of his book and how He can give us purpose in our lives. I agree with others that Mr. Warren uses other translations of the bible to fit his need by the way they are worded. There are numerous verses he uses that when compared to KJV, NIV, and ESV, do NOT translate quiet the same or even close. This disturbed my spirit and therefore I suggest that rather then reading this book to find purpose in ones life, seek Gods wisdom and HIS plan for YOU through prayer, fellowship with other Christians, and reading your bible. God NEVER fails and He will reveal His plans for you in His perfect time.

Reviewed by Janice Stehler (Pinckney, MI), September 11, 2008

This is definitely a must have book, if your looking to change and really learn what this life is really about, and why you are here. It is 100% changing me for the better. This is a book that I will read again and again, to help keep me on track in this hectic world. If you're looking for real changes to happen in your life, than this book is a must own book.

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