Forgiveness must be immediate, whether or not a person asks for it. Trust must be rebuilt over time. Trust requires a track record. If someone hurts you repeatedly, you are commanded by God to forgive them instantly, but you are not expected to trust them immediately, and you are not expected to continue allowing them to hurt you.
Rick WarrenWorry is really just a form of atheism. Every time you worry, you're acting like an atheist. You're saying, "It all depends on me." That's just not in the Bible.
Rick WarrenThe Constitution does not guarantee freedom of worship - it guarantees freedom of religion. And this is what I call America's first freedom...
Rick WarrenServants think of ministry as an opportunity, not an obligation. They enjoy helping people, meeting needs, and doing ministry.
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