I was reading in the Bible and one translation says that Jesus said that if you publicly will acknowledge me before people, I will acknowledge you before my Father in heaven. So that is a big part of these meetings like Night of Hope, giving people an opportunity to publicly say, "Jesus, I believe you are the messiah, you're Christ, you're my Lord."
Joel OsteenSelfishness is weakness. But loving and caring for others is a position of power beyond anything we can possibly imagine.
Joel OsteenDon't go into the new year holding a grudge from last year. Leave the hurts and disappointments behind.
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