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 GumbelThe cross is bigger than your mistakes, bigger than your regrets, bigger than the secrets you hold. The cross stands above it all.
Nicky GumbelIn every generation, the world is changed by a few people, who stand for something, do not fear unpopularity and dare to make a difference.
Nicky GumbelLife is so short. Grudges are a waste of time. Laugh when you can, apologise when you should, and trust God with what you cannot change.
Nicky GumbelWe have been forgiven so much that nothing we forgive compares to the amount we have been forgiven.
Nicky GumbelDon't be afraid of pressure. Pressure is what transforms a lump of coal into a diamond.
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