[suzyjaruki]

Thanks for the ping! I remember the big deal about how this book was praised when that praise should have all been directed at God. God saved the hostage's life and he had and still has a purpose for Brian Nichols. I suppose Mr. Nichols sees Islam as a wonderful plan for his life.

[Alex Murphy]

I remember the big deal about how this book was praised when that praise should have all been directed at God.

Precisely! I'd bet dollars to donuts that the reports attributing this guy's arrest to The Purpose Driven Life were being driven ("purpose driven", you might say) by the book's publisher in order to increase sales. They got what they wanted out of it. I'm guessing the long-term discipling of Brian Nichols wasn't part of the marketing plan.

"Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven."...Matthew 6:1

[RnMomof7]

Thanks for the ping! I remember the big deal about how this book was praised when that praise should have all been directed at God. God saved the hostage's life and he had and still has a purpose for Brian Nichols. I suppose Mr. Nichols sees Islam as a wonderful plan for his life.

I was appalled that the press praised the book and the girl ( as being a natural born negotiator ) , God was not even an after thought.

This is what happens when unregenerate men put a carnal spin on a work of God.

The press loved the story .. even dragging out her past .

I did not hear Rick Warren praise God when they were interviewing him. There was no pointing to the source. He alluded to his surprise at its popularity .. and making doctrine understandable.. but no all the glory to God statements came from his mouth .

The change in the life of this young lady was a work of God.

The press made the story all about Nicholes when in Gods mind this may have been all about protecting the young Christian woman, not the conversion of the man .

Not one bird falls from the sky without it being ordained of God. God knew where Nicholes was and He knew the heart of the young woman. He ordained to preserve her for His purposes .

Nicholes will also be a part of Gods plan in a way we do not see or understand.(romans 9)

I hope God uses this event to bring some humility to Warren.

It was never about his book, it was always about the faithfulness of God to His children

[Terriergal]

I suppose Mr. Nichols sees Islam as a wonderful plan for his life.

Considering as how the book makes no specific definition of who God is and what the real Gospel is, it's not a surprise at all!