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Houston megachurch pastor and inspirational TV host Osteen offers an overblown and redundant self-help debut. Many Christian readers will undoubtedly be put off by the book’s shallow name-it-and-claim-it theology; although the first chapter claims that "we serve the God that created the universe," the book as a rule suggests the reverse: it’s a treatise on how to get God to serve the demands of self-centered individuals. Osteen tells readers that God wants them to prosper, offering examples of obtaining an elegant mansion or a larger salary ("don’t ever get satisfied with where you are," he cautions). In seven parts, he details how readers should enlarge their vision, develop self-esteem, discover the power of thought, let go of the past, find strength through adversity, give back to others and choose to be happy. The section on giving comes as too little, too late—Osteen’s message to remember others and "get your mind off yourself" flies in the face of the previous 200 pages. There are some good pockets of advice, such as letting go of past hurts and avoiding bitterness. Editorially, the book would have packed more of a punch if a third of its repetitive slogans and stories had been pruned. Theologically, its materialism and superficial portrayal of God as the granter of earthly wishes will alienate many Christian readers who can imagine a much bigger God.
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Though it's quieter than Osteen's Houston mega-church broadcasts, listeners will love the "don't quit" energy and solid ideas in this excellent studio recording. What's been holding you back from the life you want? What's the problem? Can God help? This is a "live now" program that makes you look at decisions in front of you instead of worries about the past or future. It teaches Christian principles like selflessness, charity, hope, and personal initiative by inviting you into the process. Bible stories and vignettes from the preacher's rags-to-riches life are inspiring. As an inspirational audio, this is as good as it gets! T.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Well-Articulated Directions for Christian Positive Thinking and Living,
By Donald Mitchell "Jesus Loves You!" (Thanks for Providing My Reviews over 109,000 Helpful Votes Globally) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (#1 HALL OF FAME)
This review is from: Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential (Hardcover)
If you're a Christian, you'll be delighted to find a book on how to live your life in constructive ways that's supported by the Bible, telling examples and positive energy. If you happen to enjoy Pastor Osteen's on-line broadcasts of services from Lakewood, you'll recognize many of the stories and examples. I could almost hear his voice as I read the inspirational words.
If you are not a Christian, you may find this faith-based approach to living life to be challenging to your beliefs. Perhaps that challenge will be a rewarding one for you. To me, the book has tremendous ring of authority as Pastor Osteen recounts examples from his own family where faith and positive thinking made a difference such as his mother's recovery from liver cancer, his sister's regaining her health and overcoming the setback of a failed marriage, and his own doubts has he unexpectedly tried to fill the large shoes his very successful father left for him. The seven lessons won't surprise too many people, but the positive way that they are expressed can uplift you. One of the reasons that I enjoy watching Pastor Osteen's services is that God's grace just seems to glow from his body as he tells you that God wants you to be a victor, not a victim. Here are the seven lessons: 1. Enlarge your vision (what you focus on is what you get) 2. Develop a healthy self image (believe you can do it!) 3. Discover the power of your thoughts and words (your thoughts and words can pave the way to real changes around you) 4. Let go of the past (focus on what you want) 5. Find strength through adversity (trust God to get you there in His own good time) 6. Give! (giving opens up the doors of receiving) 7. Choose to be happy (enthusiasm for opportunity helps create fine results) Many people feel that Christians need to be focused on avoiding sin and repenting. Yes, those are good things to do. But they can tie you too much to your past. Once God has forgiven you, He wants you to move forward. It's important to remember that point. Will reading this book change your life? Yes and no. If you follow the book's precepts for a year, yes it will. If you read the book, put it down and do nothing different . . . no. Read this book, apply it, pray for God's guidance to help you, and be the person God wants you to be! May God bless you.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Uplifting,
This review is from: Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential (Hardcover)
When you find life's troubles to be overwhelming, you can use all the help you can get. I have read several good Christian books this year, but Joel Osteen's book has had the most positive impact on my soul. I found renewed strength and sense of purpose fill my soul with every chapter. Also, I bought copies of this book for each of my two sons. This book helps explain the choices we can make to find real happiness within ourselves.I also recommend "The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book" which was very educational and let me go online and test my EQ.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential (Paperback)
I have probably read half the books out there right now on how to manifest the life of your dreams. With one notable exception, this is the first currently-published book I have read that truly identifies and names the real source of an abundant life - God! But you still have an important part to play in the process, and Joel Osteen masterfully tells you exactly what part that is - from affirming your worth, to choosing your thoughts, to recognizing the power of giving. This book is bound to inspire and uplift you, no matter what you "think" your current circumstances are. If there is any fault with this book, it is only that it is a bit repetitive. But Joel writes so well, it's almost a pleasure to read the same thing over and over again. If you want some of the same points delivered in a more succinct style, with a clever metaphor to make the principles more memorable, I also recommend Row, Row, Row Your Boat: A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow by Steven Lane Taylor. (That's the "notable exception" I mentioned earlier.)
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