This may sound pernickety but I wouldn't describe myself as an evangelical. These are labels, which I don't think are helpful. If I was going to use any label it would be Christian, and if you push me any further I'd say I'm an Anglican - that's the family of the Church that I belong to. There's nothing wrong with any of the other labels, but if you have any of them I want them all. If you're going to say, 'I'm Catholic, liberal, evangelical...' let's have them all.
Nicky GumbelJust because something isn't happening for you right now, doesn't mean it won't happen. God's timing is perfect.
Nicky GumbelDifficulties come into our lives to develop us. Every storm is a school. Every trial is a teacher. Every experience is an education.
Nicky GumbelDon't let regrets about the past or worries about the future rob you of your enjoyment of the present.
Nicky GumbelIt doesn't really matter so much what the words are I don't think - maybe if you're a real expert in prayer you could do it through silence. But I think sometimes it helps to express it and to know you're expressing it to God. Paul talked about praying with your spirit and that's basically what it is, it's expressing what you feel deep down in a language which God gives you.
Nicky Gumbel