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" It seems like when I was growing up there was more compromise, wanting to work with each other, and I think all of them - all of the lawmakers - have hearts to do what's right, and they all are passionate about it. "

Joel Osteen

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Growing

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" We need to show mercy. I mean, because as much mercy as you show people, that's the mercy you're going to be receiving. "

" You can change your world by changing your words... Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue. "

" When people are around us, they should leave better off than they were previously. Rather than feeling discouraged or defeated, people should feel challenged and inspired after spending any time with you and me. "

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People

" When I grew up, the Devil was a reason why I had a headache or the Devil was the reason I got mad today. We always blamed the Devil. I think today when I say the Enemy, I like to make it broader. Sometimes the Enemy can be our own thoughts. "

" Prospering just doesn't have to do with money. "

" If Jesus were here today, he wouldn't be riding around on a donkey. He'd be taking a plane, he'd be using the media. "

" Let go of offence. Let go of fear. Let go of revenge. Don't live angry, let go now! "

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" The main rule to me is to honor God with your life. To life a life of integrity. Not be selfish. You know, help others. But that's really the essence of the Christian faith. "

" You were not created to just get by with an average, unrewarding, or unfulfilling life. God created you to leave your mark on this generation. "

" I think God gives every one of us our own will, and unfortunately, some people choose to do evil things with it. "

" God made you a masterpiece - be blessed, secure, disciplined and equipped. "

" I don't think that a same-sex marriage is the way God intended it to be. "

" When my dad founded our church, he used either a globe or a map of the world behind him. It was symbolic of what Christ said: to go forth and preach hope to the world. We believe in the cross, but we just continued with the globe. "

" Some people keep God in a Sunday morning box and say, 'Hey, I did my religious duty.' That's fine, but the scripture says to pray without ceasing. And I think that means all through the day you're talking to God. Even if it's in your thoughts. "

" I think a big test we all face in life on a regular basis is that discouragement test. Life's not always fair, but I believe if you keep doing the right thing, God will get you to where you are. "

" God puts people in our lives on purpose so we can help them succeed and help them become all He created them to be. Most people will not reach their full potential without somebody else believing in them. "

" You're not better than anybody else, but you're not less than anybody else. You're a child of the Most High God. "

" I have always believed in God. "

" I don't argue when people say that my message is simple, but I believe Jesus' message was simple. "

" This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. "

" Every day is a gift from God. There's no guarantee of tomorrow, so that tells me to see the good in this day to make the most of it. "

" You know, there is always times where you feel discouraged and things coming against you, but I don't know if I ever wanted to throw in the towel. "

" You may make some mistakes - but that doesn't make you a sinner. You've got the very nature of God on the inside of you. "

" I think Bible principles are principles for life. "

" Sometimes you need faith and victory spoken over your life. Words have created power. When you receive them into your spirit, they can ignite seeds of increase on the inside. "