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Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day | 
 enlarge | Author: Joel Osteen
Publisher: Free Press
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Avg. Customer Rating:  149 reviews
Sales Rank: 290
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
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Pages: 379
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.4
ISBN: 0743296885
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.4
EAN: 9780743296885
ASIN: 0743296885
Publication Date: October 15, 2007
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Book Description
Joel Osteen reaches one of the largest audiences in the U.S. and across the globe--more than 42,000 people attend his church every week, and millions more tune in by television to hear his words of inspiration and wisdom. His first book, Your Best Life Now, has sold over 4 million copies and is available worldwide in 17 languages. His message of hope is helping people find a closer connection with God by learning to apply the principles of Scripture to their everyday lives. In this new book, Become a Better You, Joel Osteen offers seven simple yet profound action steps that will help readers discover the better things they were born for... their individual purpose and destiny. As charming and passionate on the page as he is in person, Osteen incorporates key biblical principles, devotions, and personal testimonies that will uplift and enlighten readers. He speaks directly to the hearts and concerns of people from every walk of life. People love Joel Osteen--they love to be in his presence, to hear him speak, and to read what he's written--they just can't get enough of him. Become a Better You will encourage and inspire readers to reach their full, unique and God given potential.
A Word from Joel Osteen
Dear Amazon Customer, I am very excited to be working with Amazon.com as an online bookseller and partner for the publication of my new book, Become a Better You. As a leader in e-commerce, Amazon.com is an informative and innovative online resource. Get ready to embark on a remarkable journey. One that will help you break free from the past and realize your full potential as a spouse, parent, or friend. Whether you realize it or not, miracles are happening all around you. I'm confident that reading this book will lead you to accept the gift of who you were meant to be and live a life filled with more hope, joy, and victory. Believing for God's Best, Joel Osteen
An Interview with Joel Osteen
 Q: Do you have a hero?
A: Of course, my greatest hero is Jesus Christ. He should be everyone's greatest hero. However, among men, I have two real heroes. My father, John Osteen, was not only the best father anyone could ever have, but was my best friend as well. He was a man of great integrity, and he taught me how important it was to incorporate Jesus Christ into every part of my life. Another of my heroes is Billy Graham who throughout the years has remained true to that which God called him to do and has done so with the utmost dedication, humility, and integrity.
Q: In today's conflicted world, how do you encourage people to maintain their faith?
A: As believers we should be assured that Jesus said He would never leave us nor forsake us. We should adopt a mindset that God wants to be involved in our everyday lives, through good times and difficult times. We should communicate with God throughout our day (to pray without ceasing), not just when we are in crisis. He cares about our lives even in the small things. There is no part of our lives that are insignificant to Him.
Q: What did working behind the scenes at Lakewood during your father's ministry inform how you preach today?
A: Really it all started for me when I was born. Our family never missed church; Sunday morning, Sunday night and Wednesday night, week in and week out. However, for 17 years I did produce and edit my father's sermons for television. I often joke that I attended one year of college and 17 years of seminary. For those 17 years, I would have to study my father's weekly sermons and then cut them down to a 28-minute TV program while maintaining the message. I guess I've listened to at least 1,500 of my father's messages.
Q: Your ministry reaches millions each week through television and the Internet. How has technology changed how people worship today?
A: Through telecommunications technology, especially the web, more Christian programming is available than ever before. Not only do people have more choices in Christian programming, but they can get as much as they want whenever they want it. I think that our use of technology results in people spending more of their time thinking about the things of God. However, I don't see technology replacing worship in the traditional sense--that is worshipping with other believers in a church. Everyone should belong to a good Bible-based church.
Q: In our busy lives, what is your advice for how we can slow things down and find peaceful moments?
A: Personally, I take time each morning to spend with God. I have a quiet place in my home or I find a quiet place if I am traveling where I pray and seek guidance from God. I think that is the best way for anyone to start their day; it really sets the tone for each day.
Q: As a father, what advice would you share with parents struggling with our fast-paced culture?
A: Victoria and I decided a long time ago that our family takes priority over most everything else. I tell people all the time that their families should be their first mission field. Today, it takes a great deal of our time and energy to make a living. We need to make sure our families don't get the short end of the stick and we need to make time for them. And, I am talking about "quality time"; no cell phones, no business calls, no outside distractions, just family.
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Joel Osteen reaches one of the largest audiences in the U.S. and across the globe -- more than 42,000 people attend his church every week, and millions more tune in by television to hear his words of inspiration and wisdom. His first book, Your Best Life Now, has sold over 4 million copies and is available worldwide in seventeen languages. His message of hope is helping people find a closer connection with God by learning to apply the principles of Scripture to their everyday lives.
In this new book, Become a Better You, Joel Osteen offers seven simple yet profound action steps that will help readers discover the better things they were born for...their individual purpose and destiny. As charming and passionate on the page as he is in person, Osteen incorporates key biblical principles, devotions, and personal testimonies that will uplift and enlighten readers. He speaks directly to the hearts and concerns of people from every walk of life. People love Joel Osteen-- they love to be in his presence, to hear him speak , and to read what he's written--they just can't get enough of him.
Become a Better You will encourage and inspire readers to reach their full, unique and God given potential.
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 Joel Osteen's faith-based self-improvement formula April 30, 2008
In what amounts to a kindly, 377-page sermon, Joel Osteen is "preaching to his choir" - although given his stadium-sized Texas church, his sold-out road show, and his successful TV and Internet broadcasts, Osteen's choir is vast enough to make this another bestseller. The book reflects the content of his motivational sermons and follows their format. Osteen states a simple idea and then repeats it often with only slight variations. He supports each nugget of advice with scripture and testimony from his life, and the lives of his friends, family and congregants. Those who share his Christian-based faith are likely to find resonance here, while others may not. His faith-filled audience will see Osteen's rhythmic preaching as affirming, uplifting and inspiring, but the more cynical or unconverted reader could perceive his "feel good" teachings as simplistic, repetitive and redundant. Still, simple advice is often very accessible. getAbstract believes most readers could find something in the "smiling preacher's" seven key principles that they can use to improve their lives.
 Amazing Book !!! April 27, 2008
I have to agree with whomever said Joel Osteen is the Voice of Hope - his book is so positive, encouraging, and uplifting. The material is completely relevant, timely and empowering!! I encourage everyone to read this book or listen to this audio book. It should be required reading for all humans of all ages! :-)
Joel's words literally reach right out to you and make you really think and realize that you can overcome anything negative and achieve anything if you just have faith in God and in yourself and your ability to change your habits and ways of thinking, forgive yourself and others, grow as a person, and become what you've always dreamed - the best You that you can possibly be! Do it for yourself. Do it for your family. It will help you improve your life in every aspect - home, relationships, work, friendships, and in your spiritual life. Please join me and read this book or listen to the audio version of this book. Share it's message with your friends and family - we can all benefit from Joel's message.
outstanding book April 26, 2008
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well it is that popular for a reason, anyone how reads this bok should be feel very lucky that they were afforded the oppurtunity to change thier attitude and life
Become A Better You April 24, 2008
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I LOVE this book, I cannot put it down, I am have jotted so many notes in the book, what an inspiration, this book is GREAT!!!!! so uplifting, I feel as though Joel Osteen is actually talking to me face to face. This book is WONDERFUL so full of scripture and positve words. Thank You for writing such a book, can't wait until the next one. I have his first book and this was such a good and inspiring read. I know when I am done that I will read again and again. This book is AWESOME, if you have not purchased it, please do so!. I plan on giving this book to a few friends for XMAS gifts. Again WHAT A GREAT Book!!!!! I also plan on getting this book on CD as well.
Just Do It! April 22, 2008
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I purchased this for my wife at Christmas. (Okay, I purchased this for her so I could listen to it too.) Turn off your car radio and plug in these cd's. It will inspire and enlighten you, give you hope and encouragement, and be the most inspiration you'll get your whole day! Enjoy and God Bless you!
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