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Purpose Driven Connection - Daily Devotional

March 29, 2009
We Serve God by Serving Others
by Rick Warren


In our Devotionals series, Pastor Rick Warren discusses the Bible passages that inspire him the most. Today's Devotional is based on this passage:
"Whoever wants to be great must become a servant" (Mark 10:43 MSG).

We serve God by serving others.

The world defines greatness in terms of power, ...

March 28, 2009
Self-Control Is Christ's Control
by Rick Warren


In our Devotionals series, Pastor Rick Warren discusses the Bible passages that inspire him the most. Today's Devotional is based on this passage:
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken" (Ecclesiastes 4:12 NIV).

There's nothing you can do as well without Christ as you can with him. Any struggle you're ...

Lessons in Contentment
by Rick Warren

I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. Philippians 4:11 (NIV)

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Here are four steps to develop contentment in your life.

1. Stop comparing yourself to others. When you compare your life with someone else’s, the only place it can lead is toward discontentment. There will always be people who appear to be better off than you, but you don’t know their real circumstances. ...

Don’t Settle for Happiness; Aim for Joy
by Rick Warren


“Whatever happens, dear brothers and sisters, may the Lord give you joy …” Philippians 3:1 (NLT)

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A man once told me that he’d broken up with his fiancé because she didn’t make him happy enough. Mind you, he was happy with her; she just didn’t make him as happy as he felt a future wife should.

What this man told me gives memorable insight into how some ...

2009/01/02


How to Be Thankful in Tough Times
by Rick Warren

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 (NLT)

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1. Don’t worry about anything. Worrying doesn’t change anything. It’s stewing without doing. There’s no such thing as born worriers; worry is a learned response. You learned it from your parents. You learned ...

2008/12/30


The Captivity of Discontentment
by Rick Warren

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Philippians 4:12 (NIV)

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Imagine a new reality show called, “Why is it in your closet?” The host, acting like your best friend, goes through your ...