We live in a culture that relishes tearing others down. It's ultimately more fulfilling, though, to help people reach their goals. Instead of feeling jealous, remember: If God did it for them, He can do it for you. Joel Osteen culturefeltfulfill share on social
I try to speak in everyday language. I feel like God has gifted me to take Bible principles and make them practical. Joel Osteen bibleeverydayfeel Change image and share on social
Everybody is going to have their critics. It's easy to get discouraged in life. Joel Osteen criticdiscourageeasy Change image and share on social
I like to think my dad was easygoing and kind, and I think some of those things have been passed down. I am like him in a sense of being positive and hopeful. He was compassionate, and I've got a lot of that in me as well. Joel Osteen compassionatedadeasygoing share on social
If you are against yourself, you will never reach your highest potential. And when you criticize yourself, you're criticizing God. Joel Osteen criticizegodhigh Change image and share on social
I think sometimes the critics want me to beat people down, and that's not in me. I want to lift people up. Joel Osteen beatcriticlift Change image and share on social
You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events. Joel Osteen eventlifenegative Change image and share on social
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. Joel Osteen basisbigdiscouragement Change image and share on social
I want the services to look and sound like the Grammys. It's not showy, but we represent God, and it should be first class. Joel Osteen classgodgrammy Change image and share on social
Sometimes God will deliver you from the fire, and other times God will make you fireproof. Joel Osteen deliverfirefireproof Change image and share on social
