Over the next couple of weeks I’m going to be counting down 5 of my favourite Christian books, all of which come highly recommended for summer reading. If you want to make your own recommendations drop me an email!
Number 5: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
I’ve read this book a couple of times over the years and have found it helpful whenever I’ve dipped into it. The book is broken down into 40 chapters designed to read on an individual basis – ideally one per day. This means it would be a perfect book to incorporate into your daily quiet times over summer – especially if there’s a little less pressure on your time.
In terms of content, the book grapples with the fundamental question: what on earth am I here for? By looking at broad issues such as worship and calling, Warren encourages you to bring everything in your life into a ‘God-perspective’ rather than offer specific guidance on particular issues.
It’s definitely worth checking out if you have the opportunity, and the structure of the book is a definite bonus – especially if, like me, getting through books can sometimes seems like a bit of a mission!
