The Purpose Driven Life – Day 26
In day 26, Warren tells us that we can grow through temptation when we “realize that it [temptation] is just as much occasion to do the right thing as it ...
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The Purpose Driven Life: Day 25
In day 25, Warren asserts that we are “transformed by trouble” and “God has a purpose behind every problem.” I declare a wholehearted &#...
The Purpose Driven Life: Day 24
I am fascinated by day 24, which basically says the Bible is literally God’s Word – which Warren equates to Truth – and that we are to adhere ...
The Purpose Driven Life: Days 22 & 23
God’s ultimate goal for your life on earth is not comfort, but character development. Many Christians misinterpret Jesus’ promise of the “abun...
The Purpose Driven Life: Day 21
Day 21 is about protecting the church. I already wrote yesterday that the “church” is not a physical place or group of people, but the entire world...
The Purpose Driven Life: Days 18, 19, 20
Days 18-20 are all about relationships, community, and conflict resolution. I find these chapters are largely specific elaborations on the notion of living a l...
The Purpose Driven Life: Day 17
In Day 17, Warren emphasizes the need to belong to a church for a number of reasons, including identifying yourself as a believer, developing spiritual maturity...
The Purpose Driven Life: Day 16
Well, jet lag yesterday gave me a chance to catch up on all my Rio travelogue posts; jet lag today will be dedicated to The Purpose Driven Life. Day 16: Life i...
The Purpose Driven Life: Days 13, 14, 15
In these chapters, Warren tells us to worship in a way that pleases God, to worship even if God seems distant, and that we were formed for God’s family. T...
The Purpose Driven Life: Days 11 and 12
Days 11 and 12 are about “becoming a best friend of God.” To me, this means becoming the truest version of yourself, not settling for the false sel...