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" Prejudice is a learned trait. You're not born prejudiced; you're taught it. "

Charles R. Swindoll

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" We need discernment in what we see and what we hear and what we believe. "

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" As far back as I can remember, my mother would have me down by the bed at night with her, praying. I can still hear her voice calling my name to God and telling him that she wanted me to follow him in whatever he called me to do. "

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" When you are giving people the gospel, you are giving them something to believe, and you have to set the stage for that. You don't just drive up and dump the truck and drive off. "

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" I have no interest in returning to yesteryear. I love the conveniences and delights of today's time. I wouldn't go back if I could. "

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" The wonderful thing about God is he knows what we need to persuade us. "

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" It is easy for Christians to have the false impression that once we have established a relationship with Christ, which we believe sets us right with God, the problems of life will somehow scoot away or they will slowly be removed from our lives. "

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" I think it is important to begin with a statement in your speech that grabs the attention of the audience. I try to make my opening line 15 words or less. "

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" I'm here today to warn you: I want you to watch out for the adversary. Guard yourself from any spirit of entitlement. Restrain any and all subtle temptation to gain attention or to find ways to promote yourself. "

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" Not every Christian finds it easy to believe. "

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" It's the most exciting thing to watch God work when I've asked him about something, to listen to him and watch him work. It's like this friendship, and it just grows and grows and grows and grows. "

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" When a church is spending more of its budget on media than shepherding, something is out of whack. We have gotten things twisted around. "

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" I'm not against screens, or new songs, or innovation. I just don't like the gimmicks. I want to know when worship is over that that leader's sole purpose was to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. "

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" The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. "

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" We want a crowd to make us feel important and liked. But why is getting a crowd our focus? Jesus never suggested that crowds were the goal. He never addresses getting your church to grow. Never. "

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" When I think of vision, I have in mind the ability to see above and beyond the majority. "

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" A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living. "

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" The secret of living a life of excellence is merely a matter of thinking thoughts of excellence. Really, it's a matter of programming our minds with the kind of information that will set us free. "

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" The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune. "

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" If I ever wrote a book on preaching, it would contain three words: Preach the Word. Get rid of all the other stuff that gets you sidetracked; preach the Word. "

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" A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven. "

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" Nothing is more bothersome to me than retiring. Weird things happen when you disengage; first you get negative, then you start telling people about your latest surgeries, and eventually you lose touch. I want to stay in touch. "

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" One of my great goals in life is to live long enough to where I am in the pulpit, preaching my heart out, and I die on the spot, my chin hits the pulpit - boom! - and I'm down and out. What a way to die! "

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" I am a preacher. I'm involved in many other things, but, mainly, I preach. And I love it! "

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" I believe firmly in God's control in life. "

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" I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun. "

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" Alleged 'impossibilities' are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched. "

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" While I was raised around churches and had gotten to know a few preachers fairly well, the thought never entered my head that I would one day stand and deliver. Not only was I not interested, I lived with a major struggle: I stuttered. "

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" When you have a sense of calling, whether it's to be a musician, soloist, artist, in one of the technical fields, or a plumber, there is something deep and enriching when you realize it isn't just a casual choice, it's a divine calling. It's not limited to vocational Christian service by any means. "

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