false 4287255 3 <b><p align="center">Hailed by <I>The Economist</i> as the "the most influential pastor in America," and by <I>Time</i> as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, the bestselling author of <I>The Purpose Driven Life</i> expounds on the profound origins of Christmas, describing it as an opportune time to welcome peace into our lives. </b><P>In his powerful yet compassionate voice, Pastor Rick Warren sounds the clarion call to "remember the reason for the season," taking readers back in time to the most wonderful story of all -- the birth of the baby Jesus. When he was just a small boy, young Rick asked his parents if they could celebrate Christmas with a birthday party for Jesus -- and the tradition began that the Warrens have upheld for over fifty years. Now through stirring imagery and compelling personal insights, <I>The Purpose of Christmas</i> honors the significance and promise of this cherished holiday. <P>Pastor Warren encourages readers to identify and confront what drains peace from their lives. Warren explains that the way to respond to these peace-robbers is to learn how to surrender to God's will and not feel defeated or discouraged when life does not go as planned. True peace of mind is found by having an unshakeable faith in God -- knowing that his empowering Spirit will guide his children through life's challenges.<P>Beautifully written, <I>The Purpose of Christmas</i> will stir readers to honor the true significance of Christmas and to nurture God's gifts of love and peace in this world. 4334817 4 11 2008 The Purpose of Christmas total:161|5:38|4:52|3:47|2:19|1:5| 161 582 275 52 5 1 false false Sun Jan 11 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Oct 23 12:38:42 -0700 2008 Tue Jan 06 12:31:14 -0800 2009 1
Christmas is the largest celebrated holiday around the world each year, yet very few know the real reason for the season. Even Christians (who should know better than anyone else) have been brainwashed and have forgotten that it is not about Santa o...more...]]> 3 1 false false Sat Dec 20 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 17 11:52:11 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 20 12:46:21 -0800 2008
Update - I liked that this book reminded me of Jesus during Christmas time, however I have issues with things being preachy and I hate books that are like "stop doing that. it's dumb." Really? If I could stop being worried and just trust that God is going to come a...more...]]> 4 1 false false Tue Nov 25 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Nov 24 06:37:43 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 25 07:32:15 -0800 2008 1 It'll be in the meeting room at work if anyone else wants to "borrow" it!]]> 4 0 false false Sun Jan 04 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 01 18:21:53 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 04 06:29:03 -0800 2009 more...]]> 2 0 false false Tue Dec 23 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 24 04:17:48 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 24 04:33:09 -0800 2008 1
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Instead I found that this book was...I don't know how to describe it...maybe written for people who have never heard of Jesus before?

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