What was the name of his book that all the churches glombed on to some years back? Be careful folks. Read the scriptures and listen to the Holy Spirit.
That was "The Purpose-Driven Life." I read it eagerly when God placed a copy in my path, and I was looking forward to having my faith enlarged, enriched, and validated by this book I'd heard so much about.
Instead, the book left me feeling strangely empty. It took me awhile to figure out why. "Purpose Driven Life," in a nutshell, basically told me that the "best" and most worthy Christians are the loudest, most ostentatious ones in publicizing their dedication to doing conventional "good works." Meanwhile, real life tells me that God works His wonders in the most mysterious ways and through the most humble and sometimes even the most unlikely of agents, to spread His love. God is love -- that's what my bible says, and when I see people, even hopeless sinners, providing love to the unloved, I take it that it is His doing. After some time pondering why Purpose Driven Life left me so cold and depressed, I concluded that Warren isn't half as aware as he thinks he is, and twice as alienating.
Now I stick to my trusty ol' Sunday School Bible (KJV) given to me on my promotion to the 4th grade, 46 years ago. Its word is true and always leaves me feeling stronger.