The Reason For Life: Why Did God Put Me Here?

The prominent philosophy professor Dr. Peter Kreeft of Boston College once said: Every great philosopher has philosophized about it. Every great writer has written about it. And every active person has acted on it. It is the quest for the summon bonum, the greatest good, the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, the answer to the question: Why was I born? Why am I living? In this book I seek to answer these questions recognizing that if there is a God out there, why did he put me here? What is the reason for my earthly existence? I hope the insight in this book might enable you to understand what is the reason for life. -Richard E. Simmons III

Richard E. Simmons III is the founder and executive director for The Center for Executive Leadership (thecenterbham.org), a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry located in Birmingham, AL. Simmons opened the center in 2000 to assist men in the development of their faith through formal bible studies, teaching and counseling while also overseeing a talented group of professional and personal counselors. Simmons received his B.A. from the University of the South (Sewanee) in Economics in 1976. He later studied Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State prior to beginning a 25-year career with Hilb, Rogal, and Hamilton, a property and casualty insurance firm where he was CEO for ten years. Much of Simmons life has been devoted to giving back to the community by advising businessmen and professionals. Through these experiences, he discovered he had a calling for teaching and public speaking. In December 2000 Simmons founded The Center for Executive Leadership. Richard has authored numerous books including; Remembering the Forgotten God, Safe Passage, Reliable Truth, The True Measure of a Man, A Life of Excellence, Sex at First Sight: Understanding the Modern Hookup Culture, Wisdom: Life s Great Treasure and his newest book The Power of a Humble Life.