YOUR BEST LIFE NOW: 7 S OSTEEN, JOEL(精彩生活：发挥潜能的7种方式)

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.

Joel Osteen is the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas-America's largest and fastest-growing congregation, with approximately 30,000 adult attendees every week. Millions of people regularly tune in to Joel's messages of hope broadcast on national and international television networks. Joel resides in Houston with his wife Victoria and their two children. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Do you often dream of living a more rewarding life? Do you aspire to a better job, a stronger marriage, a happier home? Do you wish for more gratifying relationships with your family and friends? Perhaps you simply want to accomplish more and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. If you are like most people, you have written these goals and dreams on a list that's titled "Tomorrow's To Do." You can't pursue what's truly important to you because your day is crowded by the demands of mundane routines and other people's priorities. How do you break out and experience the full potential that God intended you to have? The answer lies in a simple yet profound process to change the way you think about your life and help you accomplish what's truly important. In this straightforward guide, Joel Osteen gives you a way to improve your life for good and help you experience victory, joy, and satisfaction every day! Your journey to a brighter future begins with these seven steps: One: Enlarge your vision Two: Develop a healthy self-image Three: Discover the power of your thoughts and words Four: Let go of the past Five: Find strength through adversity Six: Live to give Seven: Choose to be happy In this remarkable book, Joel Osteen offers you unique insights and encouragement that will help you overcome every obstacle you may encounter. Your life has a divine purpose and destiny. As you put the principles found in these pages to work today you will begin living YOUR BEST LIFE NOW! --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

INTRODUCTION
PAPT 1:ENLARGE YOUR VISION
Chapter 1 Enlarging Your Vision
Chapter 2 Raising Your Level of Expectancy
Chapter 3 God Has More in Store!
Chapter 4 Breaking the Barriers of the Past
Chapter 5 Increasing in Favor
Chapter 6 Living Favor-Minded
PAPT 2:DEVELOP A HEALTHY SELF-IMAGE
Chapter 7 Who Do You Think You Are?
Chapter 8 Understanding Your Value
Chapter 9 Become What Your Believe
Chapter 10 Developing a Prosperous Mind-Set
Chapter 11 Be Happy with Who You Are
PAPT 3:DISCOVER THE POWER OF YOUR THOUGHTS AND WORDS
Chapter 12 Choosing the Right Thoughts
Chapter 13 Reprogramming Your Mental Computer
Chapter 14 The Power in Your Words
Chapter 15 Speaking Life-Changing Words
Chapter 16 Speaking a Blessing
PAPT 4:LET GO OF THE PAST
Chapter 17 Letting Go of Emotional Wounds
Chapter 18 Don't Let Bitterness Take Root
Chapter 19 Let God Bring Justice into Your Life
Chapter 20 Defeating Disappointments
PAPT 5:FIND STRENGTH THROUGH ADVERSITY
Chapter 21 Getting Up on the Inside
Chapter 22 Trusting God's Timing
Chapter 23 The Purpose of Trials
Chapter 24 Trusting God When Life Doesn't Make Sense
PAPT 6:LIVE TO GIVE!
Chapter 25 The Joy of Giving
Chapter 26 Showing God's Kindness and Mercy
Chapter 27 Keep Your Heart of Compassion Open
Chapter 28 The Seed Must Lead
Chapter 29 Sowing and Growing
PART 7:CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY
Chapter 30 Happiness Is a Choice
Chapter 31 Being a Person of Excellence and Integrity
Chapter 32 Living with Enthusiasm
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