A few weeks ago, I joined the Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger’s Club. I love to read books, and I love Thomas Nelson books, so what could have been a better combination?
I got so excited when I saw one of the books up for review, was “The Principle of the Path” by Andy Stanley. Andy Stanley has to be one of my favorite pastors/authors to learn from, and this book was definitely not a let down.
The main premise of the book is basically that direction, NOT intentions, is the key to where we end up in life. A lot of times people seem to appear to be on the right path, but then something happens along the path of their life, and they end up in a place very different from where they expected to be. Like Andy Stanley promised in the book, this is NOT just some self-help type of book. Instead, he simply shows you the “principle of the path” and the fact that you can avoid an undesirable destination if you pay attention to the path that you are taking not only in one area of your life, but in ALL area’s of your life.
How did I feel about the book? I thoroughly enjoyed it. Is it his best work? I wouldn’t say it is, but it is certainly far from his worst (if he even has one that could classify one as bad). I would give the book 4 out of 5 stars. The book was great because it was extremly practical and logical. The book even served up quite a few great reminders which made you take a good hard look at yourself, and examine the way you live out your life every day. One of the reminders that resonated with me was indeed the fact that every decision you make, does have a consequence no matter how little you think it may be. The one that resonated with me the MOST was the fact that at the end of the book, he asks exactly what story is it, that you want to tell with your life. That last point was the one that for me, made the book a must-read.
Buy it, share it, learn from it.
Country Cuban
Ileana Ortiz (a.k.a. Country Cuban) is the Director of Online Communities at Flamingo Road Church. She is a Jesus lover, people lover, and a world changer. Her family has seriously impacted the way she lives her life. She gets her sense of humor and passion for helping others, from her mom. She gets her business sense and realistic expectations from her dad. She wishes she could match the game of her little sister, because her little sister has had more boyfriends in her 7 year life span, than Ileana has ever met, in her 17 years of living. She loves to think of herself as a comedian, and hopes that people are laughing with her, not at her. She is constantly being mistaken for celebrities such as Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Penelope Cruz, Jessica Alba, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Angelina Jolie. She also happens to enjoy reading, writing, some good country music, all things tech, and when autumn rolls around.... a frothy Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks! I guess you could just say that she is your average 17 year old.. well.. not really.
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Finally arrived at our hotel, and am watching "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" One of my favorite shows! [#]
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Did a Chinese Fire Drill with the team/teacher and we all got yelled at by the cops. Haha! [#]
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Today is Chuck Norris' birthday. He didn't turn 70, 70 turned Chuck Norris. [#]
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Getting my hair did. (@ Bogy's Hair Salon) [#]
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On top of that, today is accreditation day at my school. Every teacher has to lecture us, and we have to behave perfectly. ::Sigh:: [#]
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Phew. I've been up since 5am getting the final details of my case perfect. [#]
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Packing for Jacksonville. Also preparing my side of the case for the debate competition. Any one got any pros/cons on Universal Healthcare? [#]
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Browsing through bargains. (@ Books-A-Million) [#]
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Dinner with the iDLT! Love this team. (@ P.F. Chang's China Bistro - Sunrise) http://4sq.com/7jgiP2 [#]
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