Now as you would imagine, that was not a casual decision, in fact, back in May when we announced a possible Aug. 9 reopening, the COVID numbers were actually moving in the right direction. That has changed. Consequently, we cannot guarantee your safety, and that is a big part of this decision.

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Actions don't only speak louder than words; actions should be use... by Andy Stanley

Actions don't only speak louder than words; actions should be used to interpret words.

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Everything now will prepare you for the next step. Don't run from adversity; lean into it with all your heart and God will make you a leader worth following.

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The health of your marriage tomorrow will be determined by the de... by Andy Stanley

The health of your marriage tomorrow will be determined by the decisions you make today.

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Let me take some pressure off. Your problem is not discipline. Your problem is not organization. Your problem is not that you have yet to stumble upon the perfect schedule. And your problem is not that the folks at home demand too much of your time. The problem is this: there’s not enough time to get everything done that you’re convinced—or others have convinced you—needs to get done.

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Which of these statements creates more anxiety in you: 'There is... by Andy Stanley

Which of these statements creates more anxiety in you: 'There is no God' or 'There is no money'?

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Your friends will determine the quality and direction of your lif... by Andy Stanley

Your friends will determine the quality and direction of your life.

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It takes a habit to break a habit. You can pray every day for a generous heart, but until you start acting in that direction, nothing's going to change.

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Direction, not intention determines your destination. by Andy Stanley

Direction, not intention determines your destination.

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The more conscious I am of the work God has yet to do in me, the less critical I am about what he has yet to do in you

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The Church must stop expecting outsiders to act like insiders whi... by Andy Stanley

The Church must stop expecting outsiders to act like insiders while insiders act like outsiders.

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Blame enables us to smuggle our issues into our future. by Andy Stanley

Blame enables us to smuggle our issues into our future.

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The God of Christianity never claims to be fair. He goes beyond fair. The Bible teaches that he decided not to give us what we deserve- that's mercy. In addition, God decided to give us exactly what we didn't deserve- we call that grace.

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I've talked to many individuals who want to discuss their problems. But they don't really have problems. They have chosen to live in the wrong direction. They don't need a solution. They need a new direction.

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Success is remaining faithful to the process God has laid out for... by Andy Stanley

Success is remaining faithful to the process God has laid out for you.

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Progress requires change. by Andy Stanley

Progress requires change.

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There is something insincere about a man or woman who repeatedly tells God how much he or she loves Him while refusing to obey Him.

Only do what only you can do. by Andy Stanley

Only do what only you can do.

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The love of Christ comes from simple people who love simple people. Never be fooled by the spiritual leader who knows a lot but doesn't love a lot.

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God, I want what you want more than I want what I want. by Andy Stanley

God, I want what you want more than I want what I want.

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Leadership is all about taking people on a journey. The challenge is that most of the time, we are asking people to follow us to places we ourselves have never been.

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