Every new generation must rediscover God’s purposes for themselves.” “Recently a 22-year-old named Mark connected with me through social media and asked ‘How do I know what my purpose in life is?’ As we chatted, I learned that his parents had read this book, but he had not read it, since he was only 12 years old when it was published. When it came up in the review list my first thought was “It’s been 10 years already? Wow, I’m old.” My next thought was, “I wonder why they are releasing this again? Hasn’t everyone read it by now? Isn’t it still in every book store in the world?” My questions were answered by Pastor Rick on page 15 of the book where he says, I can’t think of another book, outside of the Bible, that God has used to shape me more. I’ve read it cover to cover multiple times, taught it in small groups, and continuously pull it off the shelf to read portions of again. It is the only book in my library of which I have extra copies to give away. So yes, I’m a fan, and I couldn’t wait to get this book. Though we have never met, he has blessed me personally, developed me spiritually, and equipped my ministry many times over. I have appreciated Rick Warren’s ministry for a long time, ever since I was first introduced to him through this book 10 years ago. Partially because I wanted to see the updated version, but mostly because it is a perfect excuse to once again recommend and sing the praises of a book that has touched my life so deeply. Larry Ross Communications which accompanied the copy of the book I received) My BiasĪs soon as I saw this book come up on the list of options for me to review I jumped at it.

It was number one on all four major US booksellers lists in 2002 (and then made history by doing it again in March 2005 after hostage Ashley Smith persuaded a captor to release her by reading portions of it) and won the 20 ECPA Christian Book of the Year. It has sold 32 million copies, been translated into 50 languages and people from 162 different countries have studied it.

“The Purpose Driven Life” is the best selling non-fiction hardback of all time. Have you ever wondered why you are here, why God created you the way He did, in the place you are at, among the people that surround you? Have you ever felt like you were made for something, but couldn’t put a handle on what, why, or how? Have you ever struggled with depression, doubt and self-worth? We all have and Pastor Rick Warren’s book “The Purpose Driven Life” has helped millions of people find answers to those questions with Christ-focused precision, wisdom, sensitivity, and Biblical conviction. “The Purpose Driven Life: Expanded Edition”

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