“Authenticity is the exact opposite of what you find in some churches.”
―
Rick Warren
“The heirloom biblical wheat of our ancestors is something modern humans never eat.”
―
Rick Warren
“Life is a test and a trust, and the more God gives you, the more responsible he expects you to be.”
―
Rick Warren
“Every parent knows that delayed obedience is really disobedience.”
―
Rick Warren
“Every church could put out a sign “No perfect people need apply. This is a place only for those who admit they are sinners, need grace, and want to grow.”
―
Rick Warren
“Jesus stood at a fork in the road. Would he fulfill his purpose and bring glory to God, or would he shrink back and live a comfortable, self-centered life? You face the same choice. Will you live for your own goals, comfort, and pleasure, or will you live the rest of your life for God’s glory, knowing that he has promised eternal rewards?”
―
Rick Warren
“The fact is, it is selfish for a church to not want to grow. A church that says, “We’ve got enough people, we’ve got a nice fellowship. Our church is just the right size. We just need to focus on the members we already have.” That church is, in reality, actually saying, “The rest of the world can go to hell. We don’t care.”
―
Rick Warren
“When our dreams shatter and we feel helpless, that’s when we have to believe in God’s power and presence.”
―
Rick Warren
“The purpose of influence is to speak up for those who don't have any influence.”
―
Rick Warren
“You cannot keep yourself from talking about what you care about most. Jesus said, “A man’s heart determines his speech.”
―
Rick Warren
“You are joined together with peace through the Spirit, so make every effort to continue together in this way. EPHESIANS 4:3 (NCV)”
―
Rick Warren
“Everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory. ROMANS 11:36 LB”
―
Rick Warren
“The largest churches in the history of Christianity are in existence at this very moment. Most of them are not in the United States.”
―
Rick Warren
“Choose organic, grass-fed, free-range, and hormone-, antibiotic-, and pesticide-free poultry whenever you can.”
―
Rick Warren
