The Purpose Driven Life by Richard Warren, Rick Warren (2002)

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My friends and I are reading and discussing this book together. Although we are different religious, it is very interesting to hear everyone's take on things.

A very interesting book! Could not wait to read each chapter per day as recommended. I would recommend this book to anybody!

"The Purpose-Driven Life focuses on helping readers answer the question, "What on earth am I here for?" Warren sets out to help readers become the people that God wants them to be.

He elaborates on five truths to answer this question of why we are here. According to Warren, we exist for the purposes of worship, ministry, evangelism, fellowship and discipleship. He states that in fulfilling these roles on earth, we find and fulfill our purposes.

This is a comprehensive book about how to live the Christian life successfully. It discusses most of the major themes of The Bible. Warren cites over 1,000 scriptures in the book. He rarely makes a point without quoting from the Bible. The messages of the chapters are relevant for new and mature Christians.

The book is formatted in 40 chapters. Warren suggests readers study a chapter a day for 40 days, so that the reader can take time to reflect and meditate on each chapter's lesson. Each chapter ends with a main point to consider, a scripture to remember and a question to answer. I found these questions to be thought-provoking and meaningful.

This book is an excellent tool for study groups to read and discuss. It emphasizes the importance of Christian character development and of becoming an active member of a community of believers. Warren provides reasons and practical ways for the reader to serve others inside and outside the church.

For a church wanting to develop individuals excited and prepared to do ministry, promoting studies of The Purpose-Driven Life would help to meet this objective. Warren concludes the book by addressing each person's mission within the church and world. He also includes an appendix with further questions to initiate discussion among readers.

In citing 1000 scriptures throughout the book, Warren uses 15 different Bible translations interchangeably. He explains that all translations have limitations and that he uses various translations to present scriptures in a fresh way. The references for the scriptures he quotes are in endnotes, so I was continually turning to the back of the book to discover the version and verse of a scripture. To a minor extent, I think this undermines the integrity and flow of the book.

I always try to keep in mind when reading a book like this that the author's opinions are not infallible like the Bible. I say this because there are a few times while reading this book when I disagreed with an opinion of Warren's which was stated as a fact. Readers should keep in mind that opinions of Christian authors are debatable and not gospel.

I don't think these two criticisms detract much from the value of this book.

Warren writes that "The purpose of your life fits into a much larger, cosmic purpose that God has designed for eternity. That's what this book is about." In The Purpose Driven Life, Warren has written indefatigably about this purpose, and I think reading it will help you identify and fulfill your purpose."

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I read part of the book because a man from work let me borrow it. About 2 chapters in - I realized that I wanted my own copy so that I could make notes. This is a very good book to use if you are trying to take your life in a new direction and a good guide to find your real purpose here on this earth. Very easy read as well.

A feel good kind of book. The only problem is, after you have read it....you are not really sure of where to stand on things. Basically....watered down Gospel.

This is what I was looking for. Very pleased with purchase and receipt of product overall. Highly recommended.

we enjoy reading rick warrens writtings.we feel he is a real beliver in what he writes. and it is truthful

No other self-help book causes you to take a good look inside of yourself and understand why you are here on this earth. I bought many copies to share with friends so they could experience the wonderful awakening that I did.

It is an AWESOME book. Every household should have at least one copy!

I really enjoyed reading this book. The author provided detailed instructions based upon biblical scriptures and examples (his and others) to support his teachings. Each chapter is a new instruction on how to make the best of life and to be read in a day. There are 40 chapters in this book. If the reader carefully reads each chapter (per day) and apply it to his/her daily activities, it will make a positive difference in his/her life. It sure did for me. I don't think any book (other than the Bible) has the perfect answers to life's questions... but this book is one of the top on my list. If you want to encourage someone ... this is one of the better gifts to give.

I bought this book for a friend,having been in the process of still reading the it myself. After the very first chapter you know it is going to be a worthwile book. They Purpose Drive Life is very interesting and helps people gain a better understanding of the life God gave them and what is expected of us. I recommend this book to everyone, especially if you are a Christian. It will help you to better grasp the value that you have in God's eyes and show you how to establish a relationship with God that is worth having. I give it 5 stars.

I bought this book for my grown grandson who needs to realize why God created him and his purpose in this short life.

this is a very good book. this will help everyone ask the question what is the purpose of my life. we as people never really know why we were born why we exist. well from this book i have the question i have been wanting to know all my life. i hope you pick up this book because you will need it

Great book. Seems like you learn something different each time you read it.
It has helped me focus more on where I want out of life and which direction I want my life to go. I highly recommend this book for anyone and for any reason. I is a very good book to add to your library.

This book is full of error. It is not to be trusted and it has caused many churches to devide it's membership over these errors. DONOT TRUST THIS BOOK!

The title gives readers high expectations and the book exceeds those expectations! Very well written in bite size chunks for daily reading. Good book for those who rarely read books.

Excellent book, easy to read, great Scriptural references, lays it on the line...explains what your purpose in life really is! If you want to find your purpose in life, read this book! A++++++++++++

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Linda Gilmore

At the time of this review I am still reading this book. But i can honestly say that it has already made a difference in my life. I am a Lutheran and my religion is very important to me. I know all the customs and beliefs, but i often find that i am simply going through the actions and not praising God. In my own life I am not leaning on my Lord and Savior in the way that I should. THis book is amazing at providing a new perspective into how to truly live a life for God. And submitting to his will, and using the gifts he has bestowed on us through his Holy Spirit. God's Blessings to all who read this. The Lord God Almighty is an amazing God in the love and mercy he shows us. Listen to his call and accept him as your Lord. And experience a close and intimate relationship with your Creator. He wants to know you, and wants you to know him. Praise God!

This should be the book that nobody should skip reading. If you think that there is no point in what you are doing, or you just have no idea of where you are going with your life, this book will give you the answer. I bought this book because I have the Spanish version and I wanted to share with those who speak English this great message as well. As a youth group coordinator I decided to get the teenagers on the group involved and we are reading this book as a group project, am sure that after the 40 days in which we read this book we all will have learned the meaning of our lives. Sure, in this book there is quite some Bible quotes, but this is not only for those who like religion, this is a MUST READ, regardless of your believes, it has no religion boundaries and is no trying to convince you to join anything. This is the best chance you have to get to know someone who has been with you all the time and maybe you don't know who it is... that person is YOURSELF!!! If you wish to really know who you are I can't stress this enough, READ THIS BOOK, it has changed tons of lives and it can help change yours as well.

Great book. I'll have to read it again to get all it has to offer. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for the real reason they were put on this earth.

you really need to read this book.. It gives you the road map to where god wants you to be. Give it a try.

I bought this book to give to our son. I have read this book twice and each time it gives me more insight and inspiration for the purpose of my life. Our son, like so many, has overextended himself, and has not turned to God for wisdom and strength in his decision making. The world has trapped him into thinking he has to have it all. As he has had to face the consequences of his choices, he has asked how to get right with God and turn from the world's way.
He has been open to reading the Bible and this has made him hunger and thirst for more of God. This book, Purpose Driven Life is practical and written so that everyone can learn and grow in the knowledge of God and His purpose for each of us. I recommend this book and it can be read every year or so, to renew and refresh as life seasons change.