You didn't accidentally get your personality, looks and gifts. You were designed on purpose to be the way you are. You have what you need to fulfill your destiny.

Your time is too valuable, your destiny is too great, and your future is too bright to waste a single moment. Be a now person.

I'm not a big believer in trying to jam stuff down somebody's throat: 'You're going to do it my way.' I'd rather show by example and live my life and have people say, 'You know what, I want to live like Joel has. He's got peace and joy, and he seems content.'

Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world.

Jesus didn't go around condemning people. The Bible says it's the goodness of God that leads people to repentance.

Keep believing. You may be tired, discouraged, but don't give up on your future.

Part of my message is that God never said that we weren't going to have difficulties, but you know what, He said to stay full of joy and I'm going to help you overcome. So I think that is what resonates with people and helps draw so many people. Because it is not a message that you are barely going to make it, you're a victim. We are not victims, we are victors.