When you face adversity, you need to remind yourself that whatever is trying to defeat you could very well be what God will use to promote you.
Joel OsteenWhen I took over from my father, he came from the Southern Baptist background, and back 40-50 years ago, there was a lot more of that.I don't believe - maybe it was for a time. But I don't have it in my heart to condemn people. I'm there to encourage them.
Joel OsteenI don't mind saying, you know, that I don't take a salary from the church, and God has blessed me with more money than I could imagine from my books.
Joel Osteen