My position on the issue of homosexuality is no different from the position of the Anglican Church and all the major denominations around the world. I know that it's different from the secular culture in the western world, but it's no different from the teaching of the church globally. We're Christians basically.

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A happy relationship is made up of two good forgivers.

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People may hurt you but God will heal you. People may humiliate you but God will honour you. People may judge you but God will justify you.

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Churches are not museums that display perfect people. They are hospitals where the wounded, hurt, injured and broken find healing.

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Life is short. Make the most of it. Put God first. Love deeply. Forgive quickly. Laugh a lot. Find and live out your purpose.

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Don't judge a person by their past. They don't necessarily live there anymore.

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Life is a huge privilege and opportunity. God has trusted you with gifts and abilities, which he wants you to use.

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Don't worry about your future. God knows you completely, accepts you unconditionally and loves you wholeheartedly. You can trust Him.

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Sometimes God calms the storm. Sometimes He lets the storm rage and He calms you

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We are very good judges for the mistakes of others, but very good defence lawyers for our own mistakes.

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One person can stop a great injustice. One person can be a voice for truth. One person’s kindness can save a life.

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Be thankful for every day. Learn from mistakes. Don't dwell on regrets. Forgive with love. Gain strength from every struggle.

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Anyone can stay true to your face, it's the people who stay true behind your back that really count.

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Just because you can't see the air, doesn't mean you stop breathing. And just because you can't see God, doesn't mean you stop believing

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I was just praying quietly in tongues and I found that a really helpful way to pray. There are other times when I use the gift when I really feel I don't know what to pray or how to pray. I know what I feel but I just can't quite put it in to words, and I use that, I find it a helpful gift. I don't think you need to speak in tongues, I don't think all Christians do speak in tongues, nobody has to speak in tongues, nobody's forced to, but if somebody wants to I think it's a good gift.

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Knowledge is like underwear. It is useful to have it, but not necessary to show it off.

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Life is so short. Grudges are a waste of time. Laugh when you can, apologise when you should, and trust God with what you cannot change.

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There is a story behind every person, a reason why they are the way they are. Don't be quick to judge. Be kind and assume the best.

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Just because something isn't happening for you right now, doesn't mean it won't happen. God's timing is perfect.

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Stop looking for the perfect church. It does not exist. Even if it did exist, the moment we joined it, it would no longer be perfect!

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If you want your dreams to come true, don't oversleep.

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