“Thinking about My Purpose POINT TO PONDER: Happiness is my choice. I don’t need anyone’s approval to be happy. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.” PSALM 27:10 (NLT) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: Whose opinion matters most to me? Whose approval am I living for?”
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Rick Warren
“Surrendered hearts show up best in relationships. You don’t edge others out, you don’t demand your rights, and you aren’t self-serving when you’re surrendered.”
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Rick Warren
“Impression without expression causes depression. Study without service leads to spiritual stagnation.”
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Rick Warren
“Life is a gift...
Life is a test...
Life is temporary assignment....”
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Rick Warren
“Pride builds walls between people; humility builds bridges.”
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Rick Warren
“That is why the key to long-lasting success is to develop habits — new, positive habits that replace our self-defeating behaviors.”
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Rick Warren
“You cannot make God stop loving you, because his love is based on who he is, not what you do. It is based on his character, not your conduct.”
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Rick Warren
“Never confuse activity with productivity.”
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Rick Warren
“SELECTING THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR GOOD BIBLE STUDY Probably one of the best-kept secrets in Christendom is the availability of practical Bible study helps. Many Christians are not aware of the many excellent reference tools currently available to make personal Bible study possible and exciting. This is comparable to a carpenter who sets out to build a house without knowing that a hammer and saw are available to him.”
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Rick Warren
“God wants your life — all of it. Ninety-five percent is not enough.”
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Rick Warren
“We're always just one decision away from disaster."
"When you lack wisdom,ask God who gives generously to all."James1:5”
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Rick Warren
“If you prayed as much as you complain and quarrel, you'd have a lot less to argue about and much more peace of mind.”
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Rick Warren
“If you would like to increase the amount of happiness you experience in life, here is one of the secrets: learn to enjoy the successes and joys of others.”
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Rick Warren
“I expect God to use me, not because of who I am but because of who Jesus is. Not because of what I've done, but because of what Jesus has done.”
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Rick Warren
“Jesus has not promised to build your ministry; he has promised to build his church.
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Rick Warren
