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 your best life now cd. November 22, 2008
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From Chase von, regarding this book November 18, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
My mother gave this book to me a few years ago. Due to the fact that I was in the military and dealing with so many situations at the time and also the thickness of it... I put off reading it till when I thought my life would slow down some. War and all that goes with it sucks up some time. I now realize in hind sight, that was a mistake. I should have read pieces here and there way back then! I am also shocked, but not completely shocked... By the negative reviews this book has received. I am not a frequent church attendee... The negative reviews I took the time to read clearly tell me that there are people that study the bible so intently that they feel they can use that knowledge to prove people wrong, but that isn't what disturbs me the most about that... What disturbs me the most is that they would publicly do so without even conferring with the man to see if perhaps there was legitimate reason he wrote what he wrote and if so, if they could beef about that off line and perhaps reach a conclusion whether he was right or wrong, before it was splashed into the publics eyes!
I, in my limited knowledge and I am willing to say so, do know a few things about the bible. But I also know a few things about life. As a two time war veteran and someone that has lived in various countries through out my life, I feel I have the right to say that. Joel Osteen has written a book here that deals with changing peoples negative perspectives and also is showing them that according to the bible, that they do, if they choose to change the thought patterns they currently have, have a chance to live a full and productive and fulfilling life! I know rabbits don't chew cud. I know the Catholic Religion did what the bible said not to do. Add to, because the bible clearly says nothing should be added to or taken away... Because they added the Apocryphal... Nothing against Catholics mind you, just stating facts. I know that there are so many "Christian" dominations it's no wonder they can't get along, nor that Christians and Muslims can't get along...
Not verbatim but from memory...
Lift a branch, and you will find me...
Move a rock, and I am there...
This book rekindles hope...
And that I commend because the WORLD DAMN SURE NEEDS IT!
All the biblical scholars that think they know or have figured out the bible need to realize one thing...
NO ONE KNOWS THE MIND OF GOD!
For decades the bible was printed in Latin and only those that knew Latin were allowed to say to others what it said...
Or more precisely, what they Thought it said! And let's get real, was it what they thought it said? Or what would benefit them if the people believed what they said they thought it said?
People were executed for trying to translate the bible...
They wanted to keep...
THIER INTERPRETATION!!!
I won't even mention the Crusades!
Which a Pope Publicly apologized for!!!
All you experts on the bible have probably never even read the Teachings of Emanuel and if so, aren't questioning why it was excluded from the bible and if you are, aren't questioning why the DEAD SEA SCROLLS were excluded from the bible...
To me...
Yes...
No doubt the greatest book ever written...
But, I also think that it was altered to fit the political agendas of different times...
What happens when you give something to man and it has power?
Power corrupts...
Not just now...
And if someone shows up on my door spouting things that they think are not refutable they certainly don't have my ear!
I'm digging his message...
And for those of you that prefer to feel... It isn't what you see in the bible...
Remember...
You have your eyes
And others have their eyes...
More wars have been fought in the name of religion which I DON'T believe in anyway for any other reason through out the history of the world...
And perhaps because of people...
That think the words in a book, no matter how Holy they think it might be...
Rate killing in the name of...
I love this book and it is something I will continue to return to, to improve my mind set in the area of positive thinking, supported by biblical doctrine...
For all you scholars... Who would prefer a book that doesn't teach encouragement and empowerment and actually living a life worthy of living...
And also allowing a person the possibility of being in a position of perhaps giving to those less fortunate because of it...
Maintain your beliefs...
But I will always wonder...
Why there are those with so many riches aligning the inner walls of their churches...
That one artifact if sold...
Could feed a country for a few weeks..
Chase von
tlp
The Last Panther
PS
When I say that perhaps parts were changed to fit political agendas, there are those of you that might want to argue with that... Very well...
Explain the Apocryphal...
And here's another one to chew on...
Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone...
With all the negative reviews I've seen here on a positive book....
I truly didn't know there were that many living Saints...
Your Chance to Hear The Last Panther Speak
 Christianity Basics Reviewed November 10, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was skeptical when I opened the first chapter of this one. I'd heard good and bad things from those who'd read it before I. However, I was very plesantly surprised that the tone of the book was so uplifting, encouraging, and positive.
Joel has a way of presenting basic Christianity facts in a way that blessed both new and long time Christians alike. There are facts that we were taught as children that become brushed under the proverbial rug, and it is nice to read them and review.
I found these seven steps very useful for everyday life, and the tone of the author is not "preach" or hell wrath and damnation. He is positive, and encouraging. By the end of the book, I felt as if he was a friend of mine. I felt as if I knew what was on his heart. He is easy to relate to, and gived practical real world advice.
Inspiring November 4, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Absolutely inspiring! So wonderful to read a book with a positive out look on life. So good to read of hope and faith during these times of such negative broadcasting and politicing.
Must Read For Saved Christians and Optimists October 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
When this book was originally published, I would frequently pass it by and turn up my nose. My thought was "Here's another televangelist trying to make more money." After the book had been out for a year or two, I feel that I was led by God to check out this book while at the library. After reading the first page, I was excited. It allowed me not only grow in my faith, but to learn more about God and to see God in a new way. This book is founded on biblical principles. I can truly attest that it works! If you have even a 'mustard seed of faith,' I highly recommend you read this book. You will not be disappointed.
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