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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:  155 reviews
Sales Rank: 281
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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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
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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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 The Right Message! May 11, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Joel's book sends the right message. Although it has quite a Christian base to the words, it is very similar to The Spoken Words of Spirit: Lessons From The Other Side. Many of the insightful and uplifting words of direction and encouragement are parallel. Congratulations to Joel Osteen for helping so many people with his advice.
Fabulous! May 10, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very inspirational. I listened to these cd's while commuting to work and was amazed at how focused I remained on the lessons. The lessons are witty, thoughtful and well organized. I found myself deep in thought after each listening and sometimes laughing out loud. Well worth the purchase with a cross-denominational appeal.
 Good, but very redundant May 8, 2008
I like the way it teaches lessons through the bible, however, everything is said over and over. If you read the first couple pages (if even that) of each chapter, you know what it is about.
Joel Rocks Again! May 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Joel Osteen has been an inspiration to me since his first book. "Become A Better you" made me relize that I have more to give then what I thought. For a long time I would feel that I was not going to amount to no more than what I was currently. That is until I read his book.
I have had a bad marriage and a few dead end jobs. Joel showed me that it was ok to fall down. But I could get up, shake the dust off, and become much better person then I was with God. To get the full effect of the book, it does take seven weeks. Reading a chapter a week. Each chapter is brokendown into seven sub-chapters. I do strongly recommend the journal as wel.
He is anointed! May 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
For someone so young (mid 40s), he is actually a very good pastor. Some people simply do not "receive" God's prophet (in the NT, this refers to someone who preaches/proclaims God's word) because they aren't ready for him yet.
If you enjoy Charles Spurgeon, then without a doubt, you will adore and come to love Joel Osteen. Osteen and Spurgeon are much alike. You see, I believe that they are both anointed by God as encourager prophets, speaking God's truths and promises. "The main thing is to get a blessing"- sound like Osteen? Spurgeon said that when speaking about seeking after and expecting God's blessing. However, we must be open to receive God's grace, faith, and therefore, His blessing.
Joel Osteen said, "a merry heart is good like a medicine." Sound like the Biblical wisdom? Well, that's what it is.
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