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Live Like You Mean It: The 10 Crucial Questions That Will Help You Clarify Your Purpose / Live Intentionally / Make the Most of the Rest of Your Life
Scripture tells us we are “God’s workmanship,” born to participate in intimate relationship with God. We are to do the work of His kingdom--this is foundational to our identity.This book will show you how to respond to your God-inspired inner urgings and live them out intentionally. Discover your true significance and priorities in living out the incredible work of God’s kingdom.A great discipleship tool, Live Like You Mean It also can be used in a missional setting or for personal spiritual growth.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2010
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March 16, 2010that it is really important to not squander my life. and that I like what this author has to say.
June 11, 2012
Very good book! Good thoughts for restructuring your life to be able to fulfill God's purpose for your life!
February 12, 2023
I read this book in a men’s Bible study group in 2012(?) because of changed in EV Free Fullerton that I (we) did not understand and I heard from one of our elders that they, the elders, read 3 books by this author that helped them shape their vision.
I do not remember exactly, but I felt this book was poorly written from a logical point of view as well as a theological point of view. It was so bad that none of us wanted to read the other books by this author.
Wrote this in the inside book cover in 2015.
I do not remember exactly, but I felt this book was poorly written from a logical point of view as well as a theological point of view. It was so bad that none of us wanted to read the other books by this author.
Wrote this in the inside book cover in 2015.
February 13, 2024
A good book that will help you consider what God's purpose is for your life.
Family friendly.
Family friendly.
December 6, 2016
The foreword and introduction make it clear that this is a Christian book, and that’s fine. On the other hand, 'ten questions' is a bit misleading; there is no list other than the contents.
The first couple of chapters cover reasons we are here, and identifying what we are gifted in, and find fulfilling. The next few chapters ask the same things in different ways: how do we best recharge? What really matters in life? What legacy do we hope to leave behind? While there are some good points, and the author shares some thought-provoking anecdotes, I didn’t feel that there was anything that would help much in answering the question the book claims to solve.
Chapters 8 and 9 are directly evangelistic; those not interested would find them annoying, those who already have faith would find them superfluous. I skimmed for the latter reason. So I wasn’t expecting too much of the final chapter - ‘What shall I do next?’ - but found the author's explanation about how he structures and assesses his goals to be very interesting.
Each chapter is clearly laid out, with a lot of Bible quotations, and discussion questions at the end. The free Kindle edition I read wasn’t particularly well-formatted, however, with some of the text appearing much too small. It no longer seems to be available in Kindle form the UK, and the print versions are quite pricey.
Still, it was (mostly) an interesting read, written in a clear and friendly style.
The first couple of chapters cover reasons we are here, and identifying what we are gifted in, and find fulfilling. The next few chapters ask the same things in different ways: how do we best recharge? What really matters in life? What legacy do we hope to leave behind? While there are some good points, and the author shares some thought-provoking anecdotes, I didn’t feel that there was anything that would help much in answering the question the book claims to solve.
Chapters 8 and 9 are directly evangelistic; those not interested would find them annoying, those who already have faith would find them superfluous. I skimmed for the latter reason. So I wasn’t expecting too much of the final chapter - ‘What shall I do next?’ - but found the author's explanation about how he structures and assesses his goals to be very interesting.
Each chapter is clearly laid out, with a lot of Bible quotations, and discussion questions at the end. The free Kindle edition I read wasn’t particularly well-formatted, however, with some of the text appearing much too small. It no longer seems to be available in Kindle form the UK, and the print versions are quite pricey.
Still, it was (mostly) an interesting read, written in a clear and friendly style.
August 7, 2011
This is (was) another free eBook from Amazon that I enjoyed much more than I thought I would. Written from the vantage point of living a Christ centered life, the author leads the reader through a number of thought provoking questions and gives Biblical references to help the reader begin working out responses relevant to their lives. Though each chapter offered good lessons, I found Chapters 3 (legacy), 6 (recharging), 9 (responding to God in good and bad times) and 10 (what's next) to be most relevant (at least for my current life situation).
As an aside: Possible small small group reading.
As an aside: Possible small small group reading.
August 8, 2011
This book was fine, and if you've never read any book that encourages you to ask yourself some deeper questions about how you're spending your time/life, then this is a good read. I've just read similar books, so this didn't come off as new or fresh. I am going to use his questions for the annual retreat and monthly retreat, though.
July 26, 2011
This is a well written and inspiring book. The ten points focused on can bring one closer to God, and help one live out God's purpose in life. Each chapter draws one into relationship with God and others.
I think this book can be helpful to anyone hoping to live a Christ led life. I highly recommend it.
I think this book can be helpful to anyone hoping to live a Christ led life. I highly recommend it.
December 27, 2012
Very good for helping you come to conclusions about your purpose and living intentionally.
Addington gives a lot of very practical ideas, and his method for planning out your year and taking Sabbath times with the Lord were exceptional and have been very helpful for me.
He tells a lot of stories, which was annoying to me, but could be helpful in understanding for other readers.
Addington gives a lot of very practical ideas, and his method for planning out your year and taking Sabbath times with the Lord were exceptional and have been very helpful for me.
He tells a lot of stories, which was annoying to me, but could be helpful in understanding for other readers.
August 2, 2011
Excellent book! Written with emotion and in a manner one could clearly comprehend. Great questions to ask oneself and to really ponder. What is my purpose? I will make the rest of my life the best of my life!
February 3, 2016
This was a pretty good book about self-organization and prioritizing as it relates to ministry. It was very similar to his other book, "Deep Influence."
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