Sometimes when you take strong stands, if you're not called to do it, you're dividing the audience you're trying to reach. Joel Osteen audiencecalldivide Change image and share on social
So many people are looking at what's wrong, and I try to encourage them to look at what's right in their life. A lot of people have it a lot worse than you do. Joel Osteen badlyencouragelife Change image and share on social
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 condemnationcreategod Change image and share on social
My belief as a Christian is when we receive Christ as salvation, that that gives us a guarantee for Heaven. Joel Osteen beliefchristchristian Change image and share on social
When I grew up, the Devil was a reason why I had a headache or the Devil was the reason I got mad today. We always blamed the Devil. I think today when I say the Enemy, I like to make it broader. Sometimes the Enemy can be our own thoughts. Joel Osteen blamebroaddevil share on social
Indeed, it is as important to learn how to receive a blessing as it is to be willing to give one. Joel Osteen blessgiveimportant Change image and share on social
You cannot let where you are today cause you to get stuck. I'm going to be my best right now. That's what faith is all about. Joel Osteen faithsticktoday Change image and share on social
I always try to put a seed of hope into people's hearts. I'm not there to teach them doctrine necessarily, but to let them know that God is a good God, and has a plan for their lives. Hopefully, that will restore their faith, or draw them into faith. Joel Osteen doctrinedrawfaith share on social
On Sundays when I speak, I hopefully give somebody something that they can use the next day at work or at home. Joel Osteen daygivehome Change image and share on social
