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 The source of self help power uncovered December 24, 2008
This is by far the best book I read about the fruit of the Holy Spirit. My preference of it certainly comes from my agreement with the author's perspective that no matter how many self help book you read, without God's power to practice, it's all useless. In short, well written and very helpful. Highly recommended even for those who had read tons of spiritual and self help books before.
p.s. Below please find some of my favorite passages for your reference.
Anytime you resent someone, you give that person a piece of your heart, a piece of your attention, a piece of your mind. Do you want that person to take that? No. So take it back by forgiving. pg53
Stop fantasizing about greener grass somewhere else. The truth is that the grass is not on the other side of the fence; the grass is greener wherever you water it! pg62
"Be still, and know that I am God." Ps.46.10 was written during the time of Hezekiah. Israel was under attack of Assyria. Enemy soliders had surrounded Jerusalem, and the Israelites were uptight. They knew they were going to get whooped, so they prayed this prayer. Five minutes before noon, God smote the Assyrians with a plague, and 185,000 of them died. pg90
Wisdom is seeing life from God's point of view, getting God's perspective on a situation. pg108
Many times when someone is experiencing a crisis, ....Actually you dont have to say anything. Just being there is an expression of kindness. Sometimes a touch on the shoulder, a tear, a pat on the back, or a grasp of the hand is all a hurting person needs. pg126
"Why are you so nice to him when he's so unfriendly to you?" "Because I dont want him to decide how I'm going to react." That is gentleness. That is strength under control - choosing the way to respond to people. That is choosing to be an actor rather than a reactor. pg190
Evangelism is just one beggar telling another where to find bread. - D. T. Niles pg192
Self control brings with it the good feeling of competency. Like a finely tuned precision automobile, your life stays on course with the slightest touch of steering. The results of self control are confidence and an inner sence of security. pg196
If you want to develop self control, learn to depend on Christ's power to help you. Galatians 5:16 says, "Let the spirit direct your lives, and you will not satisfy the desires of the human nature." pg211
 The greedy man curses and spurns God December 23, 2008
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Ps. 10:3 - "the greedy man curses and spurns God"
Rick Warren has sold 40 million books in the past thirteen years. The average price for a book is $19.95. Most authors get a 15 percent royalty on the books they write (authors of Warren's success may well get a higher percentage, but we'll be conservative here). All this means that Warren has sold $798 million worth of books. Warren's take--15% of $798 million--is $119,700,000. So even if Warren "tithed" 90% of his income, he still kept $11,970,000 for his own personal use. That is more money than most people will make in their lives. And it is certainly not what Jesus did.
Rick Warren "To Change Your Life November 2, 2008
I enjoyed this book very much. I had one like it so I ordered this one for my sister. I am a Christian and after reading this I became even closer to God.
Fruit of the Spirit September 26, 2008
The nine fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace,patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) are discussed in detail with two specific steps at the end of each chapter for the reader to use to put thoughts into action. Rick Warren writes in a conversational tone, making his steps easy to follow. A good choice for a book on spiritual growth.
God's Power to Change Your Life August 5, 2008
This book is probably the best book, I've read in many, many years! I bought 4 to pass out to my love ones. The price of this one book is nothing, compare to cost of self-help and therapist, I've paid in the past. It's a common sense and feel good read. Rick Warren is awesome in putting God's word easy as 1 2 3. I'm reading it for the second time. I have tabs and notes in every page. I'm taking small steps each day and feel like a new person. I hope it touches your heart, soul and mind, as it did mine! God Bless!!
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