Life is full of difficult questions. This book will help you find the simple, straightforward answers in ancient Scripture that lead to purpose, peace and joy . . . starting today.
The Bible is filled with examples of real people who faced the same dilemmas we all face today:
Taking you inside the lives of biblical characters such as Moses, Paul, and Jesus himself, bestselling author Rick Warren shows you how they dealt with their circumstances with wisdom and faith in God. From their stories, you will gain a few concrete, easy-to-understand insights that will help you move past your hardships and enjoy a life of purpose, peace, and significance.
Change may not come overnight, but with patience and prayer, you will see a difference.
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"An interesting approach to bringing biblical characters to exemplify how to rely on God in difficult times. A lot of ideas in a fairly short book. There is not a lot of new ideas here, but I felt inspired by much of the writing. "
— Laura (4 out of 5 stars)
" Lots of practical advice and pithy, memorable quotes. "
— doug, 3/26/2013" An interesting approach to bringing biblical characters to exemplify how to rely on God in difficult times. A lot of ideas in a fairly short book. There is not a lot of new ideas here, but I felt inspired by much of the writing. "
— Laura, 11/12/2012" Never before have I read a clearer book that points you directly to God's answers in the bible. I will be purchasing this book not only for myself but for many others. Highly recommend this book to everyone. "
— Ricka, 6/26/2012" Always a pleasure to get inside of Rick Warren's brain! Great! "
— Cindy, 3/16/2012" Rick Warren shares some excellent insights into life as he analyzes Old and New Testament stories, but he does not spend enough time discussing the helpful insights he learned from the stories. "
— Carol, 10/19/2011" Terrific resource "
— Sherri, 9/19/2011" This book helps me deal with stress more and rely on God with all aspects of my life. The Bible is always true and I love how he refers to verses with every topic. "
— Elisa, 5/17/2011" A wonderful book filled with words of encouragement for those going through a difficult time. "
— Stacy, 12/31/2010" This is one of the best books I've ever read. Easy reading "
— Teri, 9/8/2010" Dad appreciated this one. "
— Angela, 7/10/2010" Rick Warren shares some excellent insights into life as he analyzes Old and New Testament stories, but he does not spend enough time discussing the helpful insights he learned from the stories. "
— Carol, 4/26/2010" Never before have I read a clearer book that points you directly to God's answers in the bible. I will be purchasing this book not only for myself but for many others. Highly recommend this book to everyone. "
— Ricka, 3/18/2010" This is one of the best books I've ever read. Easy reading "
— Teri, 7/8/2009Richard Duane “Rick” Warren is an American evangelical Christian pastor, author, and philanthropist. He is the founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, an evangelical megachurch in Lake Forest, California. He is also a bestselling author of many Christian books, including The Purpose Driven Church and The Purpose Driven Life.
Sandra Burr is an AudioFile Earphones Award–wining narrator. She has read more than one hundred books in her career, including the New York Times bestselling Cedar Cove romance series by Debbie Macomber.