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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 forty 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! For additional resources, visit the Purpose-Driven Life Shop.
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Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 336
Vendor: Zondervan
Dimensions: 9.0 X 6.0 (inches)
| ISBN: 0310205719
ISBN-13: 9780310205715
Availability: In Stock
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The #1 international bestseller! This 40-day spiritual journey will help you understand why you are alive and God’s amazing plan for you both now and for eternity. Winner of the Gold Medallion Book Award and Christian Book of the Year Award.
"Excellent for Homeschool Use"
Pastor of Saddleback Church, a Southern Baptist mega-church in southern
California with weekly attendance of more than 15,000, Warren now applies his
highly successful "purpose-driven" framework, developed in the best-seller The
Purpose-Driven Church, to individual experience. The same principles Warren
has taught to thousands of pastors to help churches be healthy and effective
can also drive lives, he says. The book argues that discerning and living five
God-ordained purposes-worship, community, discipleship, ministry and
evangelism-is key to effective living. His 40 short chapters are intended to
be read over 40 days' time, giving readers small pieces of his
purpose-discovering program to chew on. Warren certainly knows his Bible. Of
800-plus footnotes, only 18 don't refer to Christian Scripture. He
deliberately works with 15 different Bible translations, leaning heavily on
contemporary translations and paraphrases, as an interesting way of plumbing
biblical text. The almost exclusively biblical frame of reference stakes out
the audience niche for this manual for Christian living. It's practical yet
paradoxically abstract, lacking the kind of real-life examples and stories
that life-application books usually provide in abundance. The book has flaws
editing might have fixed. People are quoted without being identified, and
subheads simply repeat lines of text, which tends to make the prose sound too
simple. This book is not for all, but for those needing a certain kind of
scriptural rock, it is solid. (Oct.) Forecast: Warren's The Purpose-Driven
Church has sold more than a million copies for Zondervan, and has spawned a
whole ministry as churches try to implement its principles for growth. Expect
high sales for this long-awaited follow-up, which has an initial print run of
just over 500,000 copies. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
“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
Average Rating: 4 out of 5 stars(4 out of 5 stars)
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Reviewed by Jonathan Johnson (New Britain, CT), January 08, 2010 This book is awesome. I finished my own study of this book after receiving Christ, and this book is great at helping me understand what my purpose as a Christian is. This is very spiritual based and Christian principles & Scripture based, not just another prosperity or self help book. Very good read! 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Debra O'toole (Concordia, KS), December 21, 2009 Five yrs ago at the funeral of a friend who died too young (28), I found out she was reading this book. And for me it was the best time to have read it. The facts are ref/by the author to the Christian Bible so it can be understood along the guidelines of our present day lives.I had others in my family having life problems that affected me and the book really helped me through them. When my childhood friend's mother died I sent her one for comfort. Recently I bought others as Christmas gifts. I have purchased at least five and currently have others in mind to buy them for. I think the book is outstanding in explaining and comforting in all areas of our lives as is The Bible. However for some who may not be church attenders currently and also maybe reluctant to read the Bible may be more comfortable reading this book.I highlight alot in mine to return for reference to various helps. As soon as I can afford a few more more I will purchase more to have to distribute to those I think will use them. Also this book is kind of a way to get people thinking about God in their lives that maybe never have or have just not recently. I myself don't attend church as much as I should either. My thoughts as long as you believe in God and try to be a good example by helping others that is what God judges us on. In my 57 yrs of life I have read and learned through church the major way judgment is going to be, how we treat others (first), not ourselves as #1. I hope this helps others to read this book, because once read it is a domino affect to the Good Word to others. A 100% satisfied reader 3.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Charlene Bergman (Fort Recovery, OH), November 30, 2009 I purchased these books for our Why Catholic group to read and discuss. I also have given them as gifts as I think it is an awesome book. I have read it 2 times already and plan to read it again when Lent starts. Wonder book, great for discussions! 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Barbara Mccann (Pasadena, MD), November 30, 2009 This book is easy to read and understand. (There is a "shorter" version ... a synopsis... that I found after I started reading the whole book. The shorter version is a good place to start before jumping into the expanded version.) Nevertheless I am enjoying reading and studying the material presented in each chapter. I find the various bible references to be especially helpful. It's a book I will read again and again. 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Charles Ward (Murfreesboro, TN), October 12, 2009 A book that can change your life.A book that will help you in your Christian life. 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Mark Rowarth (Hyde Sk14 4bh,), August 24, 2009 Every one wants to know why they are here on planet earth , and there purpose , this book is a goldmine of info , must have book for the searching soul..................... 4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Wayne Kim (San Jose, CA), June 11, 2009 This book is definitely helping me refining my course of life, especially serving for God through my church. I expect much more benefit applying the knowledge learned from it to my daily life. 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by John Strawser (Arcanum, OH), May 29, 2009 Have been involved in a Bible Study on this book and find it very good tool for the Christian life. I believe all Christians should do a study on this at least once. View all 118 Reviews
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