I just wanted to get the message that God had put into my heart into another form, because I knew the print media would reach a different group of people.
Joel OsteenI'm for everybody. You may not agree with me, but to me it's not my job to try to straighten everybody out. The Gospel is called the good news. My message is a message of hope, that's God's [message] for you. You can live a good life no matter what's happened to you.
Joel OsteenSometimes God will deliver you from the fire, and other times God will make you fireproof.
Joel OsteenYou must forgive the people who hurt you so you can get out of prison. You'll never be free until you do. Let go of hose wrongs they've done to you. Get that bitterness out of your life. That's the only way you're going to truly be free. You will be amazed at what can happen in your life when you release all that poison.
Joel Osteen