Interview with Rick Warren (Purpose Driven Life author)

[7thson]

I received the above this morning in an email and thought I would share it with you. I have not read this book yet but I plan to this summer. I do not know if Mr. Warren has read C.S. Lewis but this interview reminds me of what Mr. Lewis has written in Mere Christianity.

[EdReform]

Bump & Ping

[neodad]

It's a great book that changed my life. Just be careful, the changes can be dramatic. I always laugh when I drive by a church marquee (sp?) and they're about to start studying the book. I think, the pastors will be working overtime for a while - lol.

[Ulysses]

I think, the pastors will be working overtime for a while - lol.

Not to mention the bashers and detractors here on Free Republic...just wait...

[Coldwater Creek]

I have been doing a bit of research on Rick Warren, his church and the book. I will be ready for the naysayers this time.

[Obadiah]

Thank you for posting this. I must admit that I have intentionally resisted reading this book despite being given a copy by a relative. My thinking was that this book was some faddish, Christian pop-culture thing, and I'm more into Philip Yancey, but this post clearly shows me wrong. This is where I have been traveling spiritually.

I do believe that at this time God is drawing Christians closer to Himself. Perhaps a reawakening is brewing, or perhaps persecution is nearing, we do not know, but there is great joy abiding in His presence.

[Revelation 911]

Not to mention the bashers and detractors here on Free Republic...just wait...

shouldnt be too long

Hey guys - another Warren thread - how soon before the thread goes south ?

[beckett]

I received the book from a friend not long ago and finished it recently. Warren utilizes many age old aspects of Christian teaching, which he presents in effective contemporary language. He also has a wonderful knack for de-pressurizing modern life, and for showing the Christian reader how to put society, with its surfeit of material distractions, in perspective.

A good book written by a Godly man.

[7thson]

As I stated, I will read this book during the summer. A couple days ago I started Your Best Life Now by Joel Osteen. I have listened to him a few times on the tube. He comes on right after Fox News Sunday, at 1000. What I like about him is he does not beg and badger for money. He also seems sincere. Osteen also seems to echo C.S. Lewis - basically stating that even if you do not feel it now, start talking to God and giving Him favor, and God will in turn give you favor.

[7thson]

He was interview last week by Neal Cavuto. A good interview. At the end, Neal needled him a bit by saying do we have to love the French. Warren said, yes, we have to love them, too.

[Corin Stormhands]

Hey guys - another Warren thread - how soon before the thread goes south ?

Well, for Rick Warren's sake, there's a new Harry Potter out in three weeks...

[Frumanchu]

clock started with your post, Rev.

[The Brush]

I read the book last year too. He's an inspired writer
Another great author is John Ortberg from Menlo Park Church. He wrote a great book entitled: If you want to walk on water, you've got to get out of the boat"
It's a funny and thought provoking book about how Peter always got himself into trouble by acting on his first instincts, and yet he was the only one of the desciples who ever walked on water as a result.

[AppyPappy]

Osteen annoys me when he talks about being a "champion". It sounds way too contrived. His incessant blinking reminds me of a hypnotist we had on TV in Winston-Salem. He did the same thing. Rolling the head from right to left and blinking a lot. Otherwise, I think Osteen is pretty good. He knows the power of humor in a sermon.

[rwfromkansas]

This book has many dangerous ideas.

I recommend a truly GOD-centered book that recognizes our purpose is only to serve God almighty and glory in Him....that our ultimate purpose is to do his will, not our own purposes.

Don't Waste Your Life, by John Piper.

It is great. And, it isn't heresy.

[Revelation 911]

clock started with your post, Rev.

sorry fru - try again - I regard him fondly

I was frankly referring to those unmentioned "it's just a ping list" folk, suffering from obstructed bowels....and since you bit first, I'll suggest more fiber and some B12 supplements

So either contribute in a positive manner - or abandon the thread if your intent is to disrupt

Have a fantastic day

[rwfromkansas]

I could only get through the first couple pages it was so filled with Scripture twisting.

[Frumanchu]

While I disagree with some of Warren's theology, I admire Warren's willingness to give so much of his money back to the church. I certainly don't think it makes him any more virtuous than somebody else who is wealthy and tithes 10%, but in a country where less than 3% of church-goers tithe it's encouraging to see.

[rwfromkansas]

And yes, the book has some godly ideas that are Scripturally sound. But, I won't praise a book that has other errors despite the overall good that may come from it.

[Kewz1]

Would you please explain the dangerous ideas? I'm truly wondering NOT trying to start something. Feel free to send me a pesonal message if it would be better.