There are accidental parents, but there are no accidental children. There are illegitimate parents, but there are no illegitimate children.
Rick WarrenTake a human body, a male and a female, it is obvious that certain parts are meant together. There is a purpose and a design for it and there is a result of that.
Rick WarrenYou know a multicolor God who created this world is not going to put us in a white heaven. I guarantee you. But we're going to serve Him in heaven. So what does God want us to do? Practice.
Rick WarrenTo fulfill your mission will require that you abandon your agenda and accept God’s agenda for your life.
Rick WarrenMy hermeneutics is when I see verses in Scripture that are "apparent" contradictions - I don't believe they are contradictions - I believe them both. I believe them both. I believe take up your cross and deny yourself and follow me, and I believe come unto me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest. They are different sides of the same thing.
Rick Warren