I'm not looking to exclude people, I'm looking to include them. Joel Osteen More Quotes by Joel Osteen More Quotes From Joel Osteen The Bible indicates that for three days, Jesus went into the very depths of hell. Right into the enemy's own territory. And He did battle with Satan face to face. Can you imagine what a show down that was? It was good vs. evil. Right vs. wrong. Holiness vs. filth. Here are the two most powerful forces in the universe have come together to do battle for the first time in history. But thank God. The Bible says, "Satan was no match for our Champion". This was no contest. Joel Osteen powerful two jesus If you don't have the gift of a loving supportive family, be that gift for someone else. It doesn't have to be a relative, just someone you know who is alone or hurting over the holiday. Joel Osteen holiday supportive hurt It is a hard thing to let go of mistakes we've made and sins. God wants us to do that because He knows the guilt and the condemnation will keep us from becoming who He has created us to be. Joel Osteen letting-go mistake inspirational In my early teens, I knew I wanted to do television production. I loved cameras, editing and producing, anything that had to do with television production. My friend had a production studio across town, and we'd go over there at night and shoot and edit. I produced my father's televised service for 17 years. Joel Osteen editing night father I try to speak in everyday language. I feel like God has gifted me to take Bible principles and make them practical. Joel Osteen everyday principles trying You don't have to tell people what they're doing wrong. They already know. Your job is to love them. Joel Osteen knows jobs people A lot of psychological principles and even medical principles, you see them coming around to what the Bible said hundreds of years ago: a merry heart is good like a medicine. Joel Osteen medicine heart years Rewards await you if you stay steadfast in your faith. Joel Osteen steadfast rewards ifs Faith is about trusting God when you have unanswered questions. Joel Osteen unanswered unanswered-questions trust-in-god God didn't create any of us to be average. He didn't make us to barely get by. We were created to excel. Joel Osteen average I'm not. I don't – I don't dislike anybody. Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world. But my faith is based on what I believe the scripture says, and that's the way I read the Scripture. Joel Osteen gay believe people It's our faith that activates the power of God. Joel Osteen miracle inspirational inspire My biggest hobby is hanging out with my family and kids. Joel Osteen hobbies family kids I don't argue when people say that my message is simple, but I believe Jesus' message was simple. Joel Osteen simple believe jesus God wants to bless us where we are. Joel Osteen bless want God's desire is that we excel. Joel Osteen desire It's amazing what people will do when you see the best in them, when you honor them, when you respect them. It not only strengthens the relationship, but it will help that other person rise higher. Joel Osteen respect honor people Strive to make every person feel special. After all, every person you meet is made in the image of God. Joel Osteen religious christian god we can not prepare for defeat and expect to live a life in Victory. Joel Osteen can-not defeat victory Most people already know what they're doing wrong. When I get them to church I want to tell them that you can change. Joel Osteen church want people
