Joel Osteen

We were old sinners - but when we came to Christ we are not sinners anymore.

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.

If we're going to bring out the best in people, we, too, need to sow seeds of encouragement.

Marriage can be work, it can be difficult, it can be hard, but I think working through those times makes you stronger as a couple and as a unit.

It's easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you're a winner, when you're number one. What you got to have is faith and discipline when you're not a winner.

All commend patience, but none can endure to suffer.