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Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential (Hardcover)
by Joel Osteen
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Author: Joel Osteen
Publisher: FaithWords
Pub. in: October, 2004
ISBN: 0446532754
Pages: 320
Measurements: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA00545
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- Awards & Credential -
The #1 New York Times Bestseller, ranked # 650 in books on Amazon.com as of November 23, 2006 |
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It really saddens me when people think that living a God-centered life is supposed to be about suffering and strife. Didn't Jesus say, "I am come so that you might have life abundantly"? I take that statement literally. I really do believe that when we live a life that is Spirit centered everything that we could possibly want, need, or desire is ours to express, extend, and experience.
I love Joel Osteen's uplifting new book. I am not a "traditional" Christian. I don't believe in a God that blesses some and damns others. I don't believe that some people will go to Heaven and some people will burn in hell. I believe with Jesus that God is Love and it is through this Love that anything is possible.
A lot of people will scoff at this, but those will be the people who miss the true meaning of why Jesus came to the Earth plane. I don't think he came merely to be crucified. I think he came here to show us how to live everyday of our lives; to live with compassion, grace, acceptance, and forgiveness. Didn't Jesus say, "The Kingdom of Heaven is here and now"?
Heaven, in my opinion, is not an actual physical place, it is a consciousness, an awareness that God already knows of what I have need of before I even ask and so all I need to do is allign my consciousness with God's consciousness and I will see that everything I need to live a great and wondrous life is already in my heart, in my mind, in my soul.
So why buy this book? This book is a book of reminders. It's a great way to start the day. It's a great way to end the day. It's a great way to uplift the heart, mend the spirit, and feed the mind.
We get stuck in these dogmas and creeds that we become superstitious about life and we think that somehow we need to become good people instead of remembering we ALREADY ARE! I don't believe that we were born in original sin as much as I believe we were born in original innocence and the people who believe more in error and sin and hell and damnation are people who are really "missing the boat" to a better life. These people are truly poor in mind, in heart, in soul. They are people who have truly forgot that God is Love and that it is through this Love that God is that each and every one of us have come forth from.
I am glad that Joel Osteen's book is shaking up people and rattling their beliefs a bit. We all need a fresh new concept of God, of Jesus, of Life and this book could be a springboard to those new revelations as well as to an abundant life.
This book is very well received by readers in the Western countries with Christian belief. Over 350 reviewers gave this book a collective 4 stars rating and it ranked #650 in books on Amazon.com as of November 23, 2006. This is an incredible feat considering there are actually hundreds and thousands of BOOKS available from this site.
(From quoting John Morgan, USA)
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Joel Osteen is a megachurch pastor and inspirational TV host. He lives in Houston, Texas.
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From the Publisher:
Do you often dream of living a more rewarding life? Do you aspire to a better job, a stronger marriage, a happier home? Do you wish for more gratifying relationships with your family and friends? Perhaps you simply want to accomplish more and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. If you are like most people, you have written these goals and dreams on a list that's titled "Tomorrow's To Do." You can't pursue what's truly important to you because your day is crowded by the demands of mundane routines and other people's priorities. How do you break out and experience the full potential that God intended you to have? The answer lies in a simple yet profound process to change the way you think about your life and help you accomplish what's truly important. In this straightforward guide, Joel Osteen gives you a way to improve your life for good and help you experience victory, joy, and satisfaction every day! Your journey to a brighter future begins with these seven steps: One: Enlarge your vision Two: Develop a healthy self-image Three: Discover the power of your thoughts and words Four: Let go of the past Five: Find strength through adversity Six: Live to give Seven: Choose to be happy In this remarkable book, Joel Osteen offers you unique insights and encouragement that will help you overcome every obstacle you may encounter. Your life has a divine purpose and destiny. As you put the principles found in these pages to work today you will begin living YOUR BEST LIFE NOW!
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Publishers Weekly (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
Houston megachurch pastor and inspirational TV host Osteen offers an overblown and redundant self-help debut. Many Christian readers will undoubtedly be put off by the book's shallow name-it-and-claim-it theology; although the first chapter claims that "we serve the God that created the universe," the book as a rule suggests the reverse: it's a treatise on how to get God to serve the demands of self-centered individuals. Osteen tells readers that God wants them to prosper, offering examples of obtaining an elegant mansion or a larger salary ("don't ever get satisfied with where you are," he cautions). In seven parts, he details how readers should enlarge their vision, develop self-esteem, discover the power of thought, let go of the past, find strength through adversity, give back to others and choose to be happy. The section on giving comes as too little, too late—Osteen's message to remember others and "get your mind off yourself" flies in the face of the previous 200 pages. There are some good pockets of advice, such as letting go of past hurts and avoiding bitterness. Editorially, the book would have packed more of a punch if a third of its repetitive slogans and stories had been pruned. Theologically, its materialism and superficial portrayal of God as the granter of earthly wishes will alienate many Christian readers who can imagine a much bigger God. |
D. Willburn (MSL quote) , USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
I am a lifelong Christian and have read and studied the Word from many angles and sources over the years.
I don't know if it was just timing, or what, but I couldn't help but notice this 'happy preacher' on TV. For years, I passed him by while scanning the channels, but I DID slowly begin to stop and listen- a little more each time. I was taken by Mr. Osteen's simple messages, delivered with a humility and genuiness that I just don't think can be faked. Anyway, I began to enjoy the half hour I spent with him on TV, but still couldn't force myself to buy the book or even take his theology seriously for that matter - it was just 'soul candy' as far as I was concerned.
Finally, I gave in a little over a year ago and bought the book. I coincidentally began a new job that included a company paid daily bus pass. I began to read a chapter a day during my commute. I have now read this book at least a dozen times. Yes, it still has that candy-like comfort, but beyond that I have learned to respect the man and his theology. To those who cast it off as 'name it and claim drivel', I can only say that I receive a much deeper message from his words. Maybe it's because I've never been a part of anything remotely like the 'name and claim' theology, or perhaps it's because I'd like to believe that my own theology is deeper and therefore believe that his is too. What I'll say is that while I have learned to appreciate how much God DOES love me and how much he wants for me, I realize that monetary wealth is just one of many types of wealth that's being referred to in the book. And I hear the distinction loud and clear in his words. But I don't think that's necessarily his point. I don't hear him PROMISING good things in this book. What I hear (and what makes the difference for me personally) is simply, - what kind of attitude are you going to have as you go through life (regardless of outcomes)? Personally, while I can't say that his theology is totally supported in every detail by scripture, I can't say that it contradicts it either, and it helps me immensely. Call it "Positve Thinking". Call it what you want. It's working for me and I can see its (positive) effect on me, my life and those I love and live with each day. |
An Indian reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
I lived a life of a loser. I was below average in studies, sports, art, extra curriculur activities, career and every time I fell in love I never received it back. Every one who knew me well said that I was a useless, Good for nothing kid who would never become anything in life. That was once upon a time in my life but things have changed. I have learnt to believe in myself. I have a job and I love it. I have hope and dreams. I have learnt to have a vision for my self and I have learnt to have faith in myself. That is what Joel Osteen's book is all about. He talks about enlarging our vision for our lives, letting go of the past, choosing to be happy, live to give and so on. This book is for people who are down in the dumps, for people who have been beaten in life. Yes there is no mention of God's love and redemption except for the last page. THis book will surely teach you how to look up in life no matter what comes against you. This is a truly a book of hope. |
S. Warford (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
This was a very unusual book for me to pick up as I generally shy away from mainstream Christian books. Spirit kept dropping this book on my path and so finally I picked up a copy and was pleasantly surprised as Joel's teachings seem to be more aligned with New Thought beliefs than traditional Christian teachings. I found this book to be very refreshing and positive and agree with many of Joel's teachings. This is a great bridge for those who would like to explore metaphysical concepts with a more traditional wrapper. No Goddesses or Quantum physics here, but essentially the same stuff, really. Whether Joel is actually cognizant of the fact that he is teaching New Thought principles is an interesting question. For all those who want to beat Joel up for his prosperity and positive outlook, I have one question for you to ponder. If someone offered you his financial wealth, would you take it? Come on, don't lie to yourself, you know too well that you would, without hesitation. Myself, I have nothing but blessings for Joel and his ministry - we are all one and what benefits him benefits the rest of us. After all, the things he owns, the taxes he pays, and books he writes are covering someone's paycheck - perhaps even yours! You may work for the company that produced the drywall for his church or paper for his books. So don't be so quick to look down on other people's prosperity. Wish them well and you shall experience your own share of blessings. |
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