Synopsis This guide for living draws on the Christian tradition, and is written by the author of the bestselling THE PURPOSE-DRIVEN CHURCH. In 40 short pieces, intended to be read and studied in 40 days, Pastor Rick Warren quotes extensively from scripture, offering not a self-help guide but, rather, a guide that seeks help in God. Warren sets forth an approach to living based on understanding and fulfilling God's purpose for us. The basic principles of the Purpose-Driven Church are worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism.
| Key Details | | Author: | Rick Warren | | Language: | English | | Publisher: | Zondervan | | Format: | Audio | | ISBN-10: | 0310247888 | | ISBN-13: | 9780310247883 |
| Additional Details | | Edition Description: | Unabridged |
| Size | | Thickness: | 1 in | | Weight: | 3.8 oz |
Publisher's Note A Groundbreaking Manifesto on the Meaning of LifeThe Purpose-Driven Life 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.This recording offers 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. Full of hope and challenge, The Purpose-Driven Life will be a classic treasured by generations to come.
Industry Reviews "This book is not for all, but for those needing a certain kind of scriptural rock, it's solid." Publishers Weekly (10/21/2002)
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