“The darker and richer the colors, the more unique and wonderful the fruits, the more power-packed nutrition they contain.”
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Rick Warren
“When life has meaning, you can bear almost anything; without it, nothing is bearable.”
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Rick Warren
“If not to God, you will surrender to the opinions or expectations of others, to money, to resentment, to fear, or to your own pride, lusts, or ego. You were designed to worship God and if you fail to worship Him, you will create other things (idols) to give your life to. You are free to choose, what you surrender to but you are not free from the consequence of that choice.”
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Rick Warren
“your character is the sum total of your habits. You can’t claim to be kind unless you are habitually kind — you show kindness without even thinking about it. You can’t claim to have integrity unless it is your habit to always be honest.”
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Rick Warren
“A qualidade essencial para a liderança não é a perfeição, mas a credibilidade.”
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Rick Warren
“The first element of The Daniel Plan is faith, and the way you grow your faith is by filling your mind with the truth of God’s Word.
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Rick Warren
“If you don’t know how to be happy with what you have, you will never be happy with more.”
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Rick Warren
“Living the rest of your life for the glory of God will require a change in your priorities, your schedule, your relationships, and everything else.”
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Rick Warren
“Knowing your purpose simplifies your life. It defines what you do and what you don’t do. Your purpose becomes the standard you use to evaluate which activities are essential and which aren’t. You simply ask, “Does this activity help me fulfill one of God’s purposes for my life?”
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Rick Warren
“Many people are driven by the need for approval. They allow the expectations of parents or spouses or children or teachers or friends to control their lives. Many adults are still trying to earn the approval of unpleasable parents. Others are driven by peer pressure, always worried by what others might think. Unfortunately, those who follow the crowd usually get lost in it.”
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Rick Warren
“Those who have hurt you in the past cannot continue to hurt you now unless you hold on to the pain through resentment.”
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Rick Warren
“If you are in a period of discouragement because you are going through a trial and you are asking yourself, “Why is this happening to me?” consider this: Never make a major decision when you are depressed. Often, when we get discouraged, we are tempted to say, “I’m just going to quit” or “I’m going to move” or “I’m going to change jobs” or “I’m going to file for divorce.” Never make a major decision when you are depressed, because at that time your feelings are unreliable and you cannot exercise accurate judgment. Your focus is blurry, and your perspective is distorted. Instead, face the storm head-on and don’t get involved in self-pity.”
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Rick Warren
“It is a fatal mistake to assume that God’s goal for your life is material prosperity or popular success, as the world defines it. The abundant life has nothing to do with material abundance, and faithfulness to God does not guarantee success in a career or even in ministry. Never focus on temporary crowns
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Rick Warren
“Every day is an important day, and every second is a growth opportunity to deepen your character, to demonstrate love, or to depend on God.”
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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)”
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Rick Warren
