It is an incredibly difficult task to lead people from self-centered consumerism to being servant-hearted Christians. It is not a task for fainthearted ministers or those who don't like to get their religious robes wrinkled. But it is what the Great Commission is all about
Rick WarrenThe next sentence is one of the most important spiritual truths you will ever learn: God develops the fruit of the Spirit in your life by allowing you to experience circumstances in which you're tempted to express the exact opposite quality. Character development always involves a choice, and temptation provides that opportunity.
Rick WarrenNever let an impossible situation intimidate you. Let it motivate you - to pray more, trust more, expect more.
Rick WarrenPeople are always more encouraged when we share how God's grace helped us in weakness than when we brag about our strengths.
Rick Warren