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
Any of us can be happy and have a good attitude when everything is going our way. But I believe it's the real test of your character and of your faith to say, 'Things are not going our way, but I'm still being good to people; I'm still attending church; I still have a good attitude.' Joel Osteen attendattitudecharacter 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
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
It's amazing how people will give when you don't ask. Many of them send money because they believe in the message. Joel Osteen amazegivemessage 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
Whether a person is straight or gay, Republican, Democrat, good person, not a good person, they're all welcome, because to me, church is a place you're supposed to get healed and whole and loved. Joel Osteen churchdemocratgay 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