Become a Better You, Joel Osteen
Become a Better You, Joel Osteen
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Become a Better You
7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day

Author: Joel Osteen

Narrator: Joel Osteen

Abridged: 5 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/15/2007


Synopsis

Updated for its tenth anniversary, this #1 New York Times bestseller is an inspiring and motivating guide to help you uncover your God-given strengths and live with more joy, hope, and peace every day.

Joel Osteen, pastor of America’s largest church, has inspired millions to live to their fullest potential. His practical insights in Become a Better You have helped people look within themselves to find their authentic soul and become a better person.

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, Become a Better You has been updated for a whole new generation of readers with a new foreword and new chapter—inside Osteen offers seven simple yet profound steps to help you discover your purpose and destiny, and includes key biblical principles, devotions, and personal testimonies that will uplift and enlighten. As you incorporate these key principles into your life, you will be amazed by how much more God has in store for you.

Become a Better You encourages you to reach your full, unique, God-given potential and helps you enjoy every day of life, no matter your circumstances.

About Joel Osteen

Following in his father's footsteps was not in Joel Osteen's future plans, but as we all know, those plans can change very quickly. Joel attended Oral Roberts University in television and communications, but never did receive a degree. He used his knowledge to initiate and conduct the television ministry of his father John Osteen, until he died of kidney complications in 1999. Joel and his wife (Victoria, who was an associate pastor at Lakewood) were propelled into the forefront of the quickly growing Houston Non-denominational church. After Joel began giving the sermons, the attendance grew by leaps and bounds from an average attendance of 5,000 to an extraordinary 28,000 per week. It became the largest in America. So, in 2003, the church bought the Compaq Center (former home of the NBA Houston Rockets) and their journey began. It took 18 months to renovate the arena, and within the first week added 10,000 new members. It remains a popular tourist destination of those visiting the Houston area. Currently, Lakewood draws over 45,000 in weekly attendance. Joel's firm belief held true......... "Believe there are great breaks in your future. Believe for explosive blessings, things like this Compaq Center, home of Lakewood Church. Pray God-sized prayers. You've got to pray for big things. You've got to believe for big things".

The Osteen ministry reaches all across the globe in every U. S. television market, and in more than 100 nations. And then, there is the live streaming over the internet. Osteen has said......."Half the people who watch us don't go to church, so it was our goal to talk to the people outside the church, those who felt that they are not religious people. Jesus did not stay in the synagogue..... he went out in the marketplace....."

Osteen wrote his first book in 2004, entitled, "Your Best Life Now", and remained on the New York Time's Best Sellers List for 200 weeks. His second book, "Become a Better You", in 2007, with a first printing of 4 million copies. It focused more on relationships and moving forward in life.

Joel Osteen does not draw a salary from the church, which has an annual budget of $70,000,000, but he relies on the income generated by his books as his personal worth. He married Victoria Iloff in 1987, and they have a son and a daughter. As of 2012, his net worth was $56,508,500. He resides in Houston with his family in a $10,500,000 compound of houses.

"There's no greater feeling than being able to help people rise higher and overcome something I ng and feel better about themselves. I think that we're all made to help others, to lift people up." Joel Osteen


Reviews

Goodreads review by Christina on October 18, 2009

Become a Better You By Joel Osteen This book is great for mind power With God’s approval we’ll tower We must encourage all others Honor and praise all our Mothers Helping another is the way God will help us throughout the day Do give Almighty God your trust Replenishing faith is a must Live with positive atti......more

Goodreads review by Caleb on January 26, 2013

Many people hate on Joel because he speaks the, "feel good gospel." But! The gospel is very good! And it makes your heart warm! Also, many people claim that Pastor Joel is a part of these self-help books, but while we cannot help self, but we should not just accept where we are; we are always growin......more

Goodreads review by Sharlene on August 14, 2011

I have already recommended this book to a friend. I enjoyed listening to the author. Although I wouldn't take everything he says as gospel, he provides many practical and inspiring ideas for self improvement. I love the section of this book that talks about habits. I am trying to incorporate many of......more

Goodreads review by Rex on December 03, 2015

As is known, Joel Osteen is somewhat of a phenomenon. Much has been said about him, both positive and negative. Curious as to what his message really is, I decided to go to the horse's mouth. Osteen's message is not so bad as I thought it would be, but his message still has many flaws not supported......more

Goodreads review by Karen on September 12, 2016

Wonderful, uplifting, and encouraging book. I especially loved the last chapter because Joel is very clear on the message of salvation and also includes the sinner's prayer and suggests that we surround ourselves with positive people by getting in a good Bible-based church, that we read the Bible, p......more