For the most part, ministers and preachers don’t usually endorse another preacher’s book or course unless they belong to the same denomination.  Most of the time, they won’t even recognize it.

Well, I guess I’m different.  If I read something that I believe is helpful, I tell people about it.  Such is the case with this book by Pastor Joel Osteen.  Do Joel and I agree on all of our beliefs?  Most likely not, but why should that stop me talking about his book?

It was very inspiring because it was so positive!  Joel has a simple but powerful way of telling people to dream big and trust God.  Some criticize him for teaching people to expect great things from God.  But honestly speaking, if God has already promised us great things, and then instructed us to pray to Him, wouldn’t it be logical to expect great things from our God?

The dominant message in the book is that achieving a successful, prosperous life occurs when you put the past behind you, and stop worrying about the future.  Instead, make the most of each new day.

Pastor Osteen encourages people to use their God-given strengths and talents to achieve their goals. He offers seven steps: Enlarge Your Vision, Develop a Healthy Self-Image, Discover the Power of Your Thoughts and Words, Let go of the Past,

Perhaps part of Joel Osteen’s huge popularity is his very positive message.  I don’t know about you, but I want to hear a positive message.  I want to hear that I too can have confidence and trust in God and receive His blessings.

I bought Joel’s second book, but I haven’t finished it.  I honestly must say that I like the first one a lot more.  But perhaps I should wait until I finish it sometime and then write a review.  I just know that for some reason, I couldn’t put this one down.

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Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential

Becoming a Millionaire God’s Way: Getting Money to You, Not from You, by Dr. Thomas Anderson.  (Foreword by Robert T Kiyosaki)

In the summer of 2008, I had the pleasure of having lunch with Dr. Anderson and his wife.  It was delightful hour or so, and we talked about a number of things.  I really appreciate that this book is based on what he found by searching the Scriptures, applying what he learned in his own life, and then getting the results.

A number of years ago, prior to having lunch with Dr. Anderson, someone handed me a copy of this book.  I thought to myself, “That’s a pretty bold title!”  And it really is.

I read the book and found it to be very straightforward and extremely practical.  I also recognized that this message is lacking in many Christian circles.

In the book, Dr. Anderson refutes the widespread idea that one must be poor to be a Christian, sharing biblical perspectives on money, business, and investment.

Many Christians have become convinced that God wants them to prosper, but they have become content with sitting and waiting for God to drop money into their laps. Dr. Anderson writes that the Bible teaches that God blesses the work of your hand, but if your hand isn’t doing anything, there is nothing for Him to bless.

He explains the process of experiencing God’s blessing through the increase and investment of wealth. “Becoming a Millionaire God’s Way” is an invaluable resource for those who are struggling to get by and want to see God’s blessings in their life.  It is also a great tool for anyone who dreams of being an investor or an entrepreneur but never knew where to start.

This book is designed around three primary goals: to inspire readers to educate themselves about finances, to offer practical information to give readers the chance to take action, and, to impart a passion for success that will compel readers to move forward.

Having lunch with Dr. Anderson I could easily see that he not only “practices what he preaches,” but that he has a passion for helping people to live dynamic Christian lives.

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Becoming a Millionaire God’s Way: Getting Money to You, Not from You

I read this book in the late 70’s.  It was the first of many books that I have read about George Muller.  In fact, I have read this particular book two or three times. If you have never heard of George Muller, or read about him, this book is a must!

To say that this book is inspiring is an understatement.

Mr. Muller was a man who, because of his absolute trust in God, did some remarkable exploits that still astound people to this day.

He has been referred to as a man who knew how to get answers to prayers.  He personally documented thousands of answers to his prayers.  But Mr. Muller not only prayed, he trusted and believed God.

He was searching for a way to show the world about how faithful our God is to answer prayer.  So, in the early1830’s he embarked upon an extraordinary adventure.  Disturbed by the faithlessness of the Church in general, he longed to have something to point to as ‘”visible proof that our God and Father is the same faithful creator as he ever was.”

He supervised the building of five large orphanages housing thousands of children. And all of the funding came from prayer.  All of it.  Muller simply prayed for everything required. Provision came to the orphanage work on an almost daily basis, in the form of food and supplies, as well as financial gifts.

Mr. Muller was diligent to keep a diary in which he recorded all prayer requests and the answers, including the specific amounts of monetary gifts.

Some of the stories you will read in this book are remarkable and astounding. And, even more remarkable, he never, ever went into debt.  God continued to answer his prayers and provide, year after year after year.

He never asked anyone for a single penny; no one except God.  And God answered and provided for years.  He was more successful than anyone could have believed possible and he is as much an example to our generation as to his own.

The later part of Mr. Muller’s life was spent preaching around the world.  In his 17 years of traveling, beginning in 1875, he visited over 40 countries.  Muller died peacefully in 1898 at the age of 92.  His legacy of praying and trusting God will continue to inspire people in generations to come.

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George Muller: Delighted In God (HistoryMakers)