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The followings are great men of God who have influenced me much in the year 2007.

1. Ravi Zacharias - ‘Let My People Think’
More than any other year, it was in 2007 that I read much about Christian apologetics. I am always inspired by Ravi’s take on the topic. He always let God’s people think why they believe in Christ and why they need to know more in order to stand firm against the tide of this world.

2. Rick Warren - The People’s Pastor
As a follower of Jesus Christ, we know deep in our hearts that we must live a purpose driven life; and Pastor Rick explained beautifully with various versions of Bible translations starting from King James version to The Message in his blockbuster and #1 New York Times’ best selling book ‘Purpse Driven Life’. No doubt he is the successor of Billy Graham as people’s Pastor for the Americans.

3. Lon Solomon - A True Rabbi
Because he is a Jew and Christian. Romans 2:28 says a man is a Jew if he is the one inwardly. His messages are plain and simple. He always asks, ‘So What’ this verse, passage, sentence, etc means to us as a followers of Jesus Christ. Washington DC will change for good with his messages.

4. Joel Osteen - Positive message in a negative world
Because he gives hope to the hopeless and inspires them with the message of Jesus Christ. I believe, ‘Our Best Life’ is right here, we also* need to enjoy God’s presence before we go to meet him in Heaven.

5. Mark Driscoll - Urban Youth Pastor
Because he successfully built a Church in the so-called post-modern, post-Christian state of Washington.

6. Nick Vujicic - Limitless life
Because Nick shows us that it is in our weaknesses that he is made perfect if we have faith in him.

7. Dr.Don Colbert - The Seven Pillar of Health
Because believers must be healthy in order to carry out the good news of great Joy to the world.

8. Jordan Rubin - The Great Physician’s Rx
Because in Reuben, we see the embodiment of the truth of being health concious is in line with the word of God. And God has blessed him for being an example. His sufferings become a new lesson for us.

9. Joyce Meyer - Enjoying Everyday Life Possible
Because an abuse child can only be saved by Christ’s message. Such a child went on to become an inspiration for women. She dresses like one of them but she has a message for them which was hers too. Now everyone can enjoy their lives with the word of God.

10. David Aikman - Jesus in Beijing
Because informing others matters in the era of information. Are we ready for a Sino-centric Christianity? Is it the end of the world when ‘Back to Jerusalem’ finish their tasks in bringing the gospel to the Holy Land through Arabian desert?

Some of them I read their books thanks to internet we can read the latest books from India too, some of them I had the privilege of attending their services or conference conducted by them, some of them I used to podcast their messages.