Live Like You Mean It

The 10 Crucial Questions That Will Help You Clarify Your Purpose / Live Intentionally / Make the Most of the Rest of Your Life

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Live Like You Mean It by T. J. Addington

This breakthrough book challenges you to live intentionally by honestly facing the 10 most critical questions you'll ever ask yourself.

Description: Scripture tells us we are “God’s workmanship,” born to participate in intimate relationship with God. We are to do the work of His kingdom--this is foundational to our identity.

This book will show you how to respond to your God-inspired inner urgings and live them out intentionally. Discover your true significance and priorities in living out the incredible work of God’s kingdom.

A great discipleship tool, Live Like You Mean It also can be used in a missional setting or for personal spiritual growth.

Edifying and Uplifting

"Live Like You Mean It" is T.J. Addington's challenge to readers to live intentionally and with purpose. He calls the reader to figure out his or her "personal wiring", and to act on that introspection and use the gifts and talents God has given us to encourage others and to live out God's purposes for our lives. Each chapter ends with group discussion questions which can also be used by an individual reader, for the purposes of personal Bible study and reflection. The questions were very specific and applicable, and were actually my favorite aspect of the book. The questions are phrased in such a way that really inspires the reader to really do some serious reflecting in order to come to an answer. The author's tone is friendly and compassionate. The book is well-organized, and a very easy read. It prompts the reader to think deeply about the important questions in life, but has a very positive and uplifting tone, and isn't so intense that it becomes emotionally burdensome or stressful. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about God's plan for his or her life. Please note I received this book free of charge from NavPress, as part of their blogger reviewer program, in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.
Posted by Jennifer O. on 3/15/2011 8:34:16 PM

Practical, Personal, and Pastoral

Three words describe my thoughts about this book: 'Practical, Personal, and Pastoral.' Addington, a survivor of a serious illness, writes this book in a very introspective manner. Having struggled through multiple medical treatments in hospital from Dec 2007 to January 2008, there is a sense of urgency in him, to share what is most important not just for him, but for people in general. (read more on his medical journey here) This is made real not via answers but questions. Through 10 penetrating life questions, Addington guides the reader to consider putting one's life into perspective, and to practically make it count. The purpose is to help the reader 'who desires to understand his or her life in a new way' (14). The 10 questions are worded in very PRACTICAL ways. Each points to an objective. For example, the first questions focuses one on the pinpointing the purpose in life. The second makes one recognize how one is 'wired.' The third urges the reader to leave a legacy, and so on. Somewhere through the middle of the book, Addington becomes more PERSONAL, with deeper sharing about his illness and his hospitalization period of ups and downs. He talks about recognizing our most valuable resources (66-7). He probes the need for relationships (82). He makes a strong case for relationship with God, to be 'recharged' (chapter 6). He encourages us to grow in community by becoming a 'ripple for Christ' (chapter 7). He even shares about his personal letdown after a frustrating 3-year role as a pastor in a church. Despite his apparent short-lived stint as a minister, he remains very much pastoral at heart. Addington brings this PASTORAL heart into the book as well. This is most evident in the way he approaches the tough matters of life. Addington relates the tragic story of Zach, and how the parents Shawn and Sally responded. Writes the author: "The question is not whether we will suffer but how we will respond to it when it happens. A proper view of suffering requires a proper view of God and His work in our lives." (145) Chapter 9 may very well be worth the price of this book. Addington challenges the reader not with scholastic references, or statistical numbers. This book deserves to be on the bookshelf of 'life guides.' The practical tips in the book gives the reader a ready-made reference to guide the reader to plan his own life more intentionally. The personal sharing gives the book a strong flavour of authenticity. The pastoral stance provides a comforting touch to the needs of a world of ups and downs. Praise God for people like T J Addington. I look forward to his next book. conrade I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Posted by Conrade Yap on 3/7/2011 12:29:15 PM

Live Like You Mean It

Subtitle - The 10 crucial questions that will help you clarify your purpose, live intentionally, and make the most of the rest of your life. Discover your "sweet spot" in God's kingdom. Foreword by John Ortberg. This book contains 10 chapters that tackle 10 important questions that we should all be asking ourselves such as, Why am I here? What really matters? and Will I say yes to God? Each chapter concludes with a prayer, and group discussion questions. The author is the international ministry leader of the Evangelical Free Church of America. He mentions a life-threatening illness as one of the things that made him reflect on the influence he was having on others and his life in general. I enjoy any book that asks good questions, and this one was no exception. It is filled with scripture references and explanations, and will help you to clarify your role in God's kingdom. The author uses personal illustrations from his own life, including a near death experience and people that have influenced his thinking, to help him think more clearly about the purpose of his life. Some may see this book as "Purpose Driven Life" part two, but this author takes a different approach and is well worth the time to read. I was provided a copy of this book by Navpress for no charge in order to review.
Posted by Tom Meiers on 3/5/2011 11:59:51 AM

Live Like You Mean It

Subtitle - The 10 crucial questions that will help you clarify your purpose, live intentionally, and make the most of the rest of your life. Discover your "sweet spot" in God's kingdom. Foreword by John Ortberg. This book contains 10 chapters that tackle 10 important questions that we should all be asking ourselves such as, Why am I here? What really matters? and Will I say yes to God? Each chapter concludes with a prayer, and group discussion questions. The author is the international ministry leader of the Evangelical Free Church of America. He mentions a life-threatening illness as one of the things that made him reflect on the influence he was having on others and his life in general. I enjoy any book that asks good questions, and this one was no exception. It is filled with scripture references and explanations, and will help you to clarify your role in God's kingdom. The author uses personal illustrations from his own life, including a near death experience and people that have influenced his thinking, to help him think more clearly about the purpose of his life. Some may see this book as "Purpose Driven Life" part two, but this author takes a different approach and is well worth the time to read.
Posted by Tom Meiers on 3/5/2011 11:58:11 AM

Live Like You Mean It

Busyness does not equal productivity. Sure, we can fill each of our waking minutes with non-stop work, but what we really achieving other than stress and its consequences? In his book, Live Like You Mean It, T.J. Addington challenges his readers to examine our lives and prioritize what truly matters. In order for us to have meaningful lives, we must live out what God has planned for us. To guide us on this journey, Addington instructs his readers to reflect on the following ten questions: 1. Why am I here? 2. What is my sweet spot? 3. What will I live behind? 4. What really matters? 5. What is my plan? 6. How do I best recharge? 7. How can my life have a ripple effect? 8. How do I relate to God? 9. Will I say yes to God? 10. What shall I do next? Each of the questions is dealt with in its own chapter, in which Addington provides his personal answer. He gives practical advice that leads to a fulfilling life. It is nearly impossible to finish this book and not be affected by its message in some way. Addington touches on so many topics, including marriage, employment, education, the loss of a loved one and time-management, that each reader is bound to identify with some aspect of the book.
Posted by Destiny on 2/25/2011 6:52:08 PM

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