Great leaders inspire. They maintain a hopeful attitude, even in the face of discouraging setbacks, constant criticism and abundant opposition. People don't follow discouraged leaders. They follow those who persist with hope.
Rick WarrenFrom the very beginning, I started preaching when I was 16 years old. So I began studying Scripture very seriously. I had done over a hundred revivals in Baptist churches before I was 20. So I am studying the Scripture as a kid and I'm noticing that Christians often wanted to excuse God from things that God doesn't need excusing from.
Rick WarrenForgiveness is a gift we give ourselves that allows us to get on with our lives instead of being trapped in the past by resentment.
Rick WarrenWe always get into trouble when we doubt God's love, because when we don't trust him, we don't obey him.
Rick Warren