It is a hard thing to let go of mistakes we've made and sins. God wants us to do that because He knows the guilt and the condemnation will keep us from becoming who He has created us to be.
Joel OsteenYour life may have taken a detour, but God is still on the throne. He has brought you this far, and sooner or later, your peace will be restored.
Joel OsteenIf you think youโre average, then youโll be average. If you think youโre ordinary, then youโll live ordinary. The truth is, there is nothing ordinary about you. You have something to offer that nobody else can offer.
Joel OsteenIt's easy to get negative because you get beat down. You go through a few disappointments and it's easy to stay in that negative frame of mind. Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is a whole cliche, but your attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life.
Joel OsteenYes, the Bible should be taught in our schools because it is necessary to understand the Bible if we are to truly understand our own culture and how it came to be. The Bible has influenced every part of western culture from our art, music, and history, to our sense of fairness, charity, and business.
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