The Purpose Driven Life

Who are you an why are you here?

This is one o the most inspiration and guiding books I have read to this point in my life. It's explains and expands our 5 purposes that God calls us to in life and 2 of the greatest hinders to that cause, envy and people pleasing.

My greatest takeaway from this book is that God is concerned about the motivation of our heart. Why are you doing the things we are doing? Is God truly at the center on my life?
I say honesty, He is not, but I am trying and the more I commit my actions for His glory the more I know that I become more like His son Jesus and conform to the life-giving purposes for my life.

Thank God, He is patient and kind, and thank God that Jesus died for me so that I can be free even while I was still his enemy and even in my imperfect character. So now, I can pay forward the great love that Christ gave freely to me. Glory to God, my Lord and Savior!

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It will change your life.

What did you love best about The Purpose Driven Life?

It is practical and easy to apply in my life.

What other book might you compare The Purpose Driven Life to and why?

The 7 habit's but more down to earth.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It was very emotional. I changed the way i think.

Any additional comments?

Please read this book.

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Very well reasoned and contagiuos, with big bias

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

The preaches are very nicely achived, and very well founded. The narrative and the passion of Rick is contagious. But I didn't like that at certain point of the book, little by little, it hints that the purpose of everyone's life is to live in the church, by the church and for the church. The book doesn't show a way to find your purpose, it tries to convince you that everyone 's purpose is the church.

Did The Purpose Driven Life inspire you to do anything?

The book inspires to take action and fix several flaws you may have in your path for a more spiritual christian life.

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It has commercials in between chapters - ICK

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, if they are Christian. I love the author and his style. I listen to his podcasts regularly. he makes Christianity, well, not so "offensive" as I remember it from childhood. He makes it OK and understandable. Now, if I could just get past my doubts I have about the translation of the Bible.
And, if they would remove the commercials in between the chapters read by the lady with the sickening voice, it would be far better!

Would you be willing to try another book from Rick Warren? Why or why not?

Yes. I like his style. He is down to earth and humorous.

What does Rick Warren bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His delivery is pretty darn awesome. He sounds like the kind of guy you's want to have a beer with - to be your neighbor - to be your friend.

Could you see The Purpose Driven Life being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No - it is not a story.

Any additional comments?

LOSE THE DARN COMMERCIALS IN BETWEEN THE CHAPTERS! The sappy voice of the lady that reads these makes me want to vomit.

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Answers THAT question you always wanted to ask!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It IS very much based on the Bible, but then, if you are looking at this book, you know Rick is a Pastor. As someone that had bad experiences in several churches growing up, and not a fan of God's "fan clubs" (what I call organized religious groups) - I REALLY enjoy Rick's books, podcasts and overall style. Even if you are not a believer in God, there are so many things in this book that are worth hearing and learning. We have to live with 7 billion others on this planet - there are so many gems in this book that are helpful to any human being.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Purpose Driven Life?

Too many to list....I am listening to it again in fact....

What about Rick Warren’s performance did you like?

I just LOVE his story-telling style - I think that is my favorite part - he makes learning FUN! He is humorous and down-to-earth. He's the kind of guy you would wanna sit on the porch with a drink a glass of iced tea. Not at all a typical "preacher."

What insight do you think you’ll apply from The Purpose Driven Life?

Gosh, way too many to list. Way too many. So many good quotes (not just biblical either) and so many good insights based on common sense...I think that it made me see that life s worth living...which I didn't think it was before.

Any additional comments?

Give it a listen! Well worth your time!

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Eye Opening for me

What made the experience of listening to The Purpose Driven Life the most enjoyable?

I went into this book based on a recommendation from a friend so I was unsure what to expect. I'm a Christian in every sense of the word and I wanted to find a way to better live my life. After listening to this book my eyes are as the title of my review suggests: Wide open. So many questions I've had were answered and by listening I realized that while I strive to be a good person, I do fall very far from hitting the perfect mark.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rick does a great job of talking to you and not preaching to you. I think if you have someone telling you what you should do, how you should do it, and then back it all up with Scripture really goes a long way at helping people understand why something should be done. For me it was tithing. My parents did, I know lots of other people who do it, but I never really saw the reason to struggle even more financially by tithing. How wrong I have been.

What about Rick Warren’s performance did you like?

He has a nice tone and very easy to listen to.

What did you learn from The Purpose Driven Life that you would use in your daily life?

I think the big take away for me is knowing that even though I may not be perfect, I'm not really expected to be. I've learned that worship is very different from what I was taught worship was.

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Short chapters

What did you love best about The Purpose Driven Life?

I've enjoyed listening to this book because while it is intended to be read/listened to in 40 days, it's easy to pick back up if you break the pattern. Rick Warren does a good job of explaining his ideas with analogies and short sayings that are easy to remember.

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A MUST READ FOR CHRISTIANS

I started this book as a kickstart to the new year. Thte first couple of chapters are a little slow but I'm so hsappy that I stuck with it. By the middle of the book, I could hardly put itt down. I really liked the points to ponder and thet reflection questions. This book helped me realign my life with what God wants for it and heped me focus on the important work of building my life around eternity rather than the here and now. GREAT READ!

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amazing

love this book. I read it a few years ago and listened as audio book this time around. this is a book I will revisit often.

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A blessing

This book is filled with powerful, yet practical advice and it is backed by scripture.

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