If you are a member of a small group or class, I urge you to make a group covenant that includes the nine characteristics of biblical fellowship: We will share our true feelings (authenticity), forgive each other (mercy), speak the truth in love (honesty), admit our weaknesses (humility), respect our differences (courtesy), not gossip (confidentiality), and make group a priority (frequency).
Rick WarrenIf what I do pleases God, it is always the right thing to do, and I can stop worrying about everyone else's reactions. This dramatically simplifies life.
Rick WarrenFailure isn't a character quality. It's just an event. How you respond to failure is your character.
Rick WarrenThe search for the purpose of life has puzzled people for thousands of years. Thatโs because we typically begin at the wrong starting pointโourselves. We ask self-centered questions like What do I want to be? What should I do with my life? What are my goals, my ambitions, my dreams for my future? But focusing on ourselves will never reveal our lifeโs purpose.
Rick Warren