Quotes from Rick Warren

Delay only deepens resentment and makes matters worse. In conflict, time heals nothing; it causes hurts to fester.

God's view of life: Life is a test, life is a trust, and life is a temporary assignment.

God often calls surrendered people to do battle on his behalf.

Use your ears more than your mouth.

Work becomes worship when you dedicate it to God and perform it with an awareness of his presence.

Our philosophy is that if it was grown on a plant, eat it. If it was made in a plant, leave it on the shelf.

Listening says, "I value your opinion, I care about our relationship, and you matter to me." The cliché is true: People don't care what we know until they know we care.

Father, if this problem, pain, sickness, or circumstance is needed to fulfill your purpose and glory in my life or in another's, please don't take it away." This

God doesn't owe you an explanation or reason for everything he asks you to do. Understanding can wait, but obedience can't.

A Satanás le gustan los creyentes desarraigados, desconectados de la energía del cuerpo, aislados de la familia de Dios, sin responsabilidades frente a sus líderes espirituales, ya que sabe que están indefensos y sin fuerza para enfrentarse a sus t

To make the best use of your life, you must never forget two truths: First, compared with eternity, life is extremely brief. Second, earth is only a temporary residence. You won't be here long, so don't get too attached.

Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.

Since we all have blind spots, you may need to ask a third party to help you evaluate your own actions before meeting with the person with whom you have a conflict. Also ask God to show you how much of the problem is your fault. Ask, "Am I the problem? Am I being unrealistic, insensitive, or too sensitive?" The Bible says, "If we claim that we're free of sin, we're only fooling ourselves." 19

William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, said, "The greatness of a man's power is in the measure of his surrender.

Obedience unlocks understanding.

I'm looking for a second reformation. The first reformation of the church 500 years ago was about beliefs. This one is going to be about behavior. The first one was about creeds. This one is going to be about deeds. It is not going to be about what does the church believe, but about what is the church doing.

Reconciliation means you bury the hatchet, not necessarily the issue.

La madurez espiritual nunca es un fin en sí misma. Maduramos para dar.

Fear is a self-imposed prison that will keep you from becoming what God intends for you to be. You must move against it with the weapons of faith and love.

You focus your attention on a single truth from the Bible and then continue to think about it throughout your day.

Servants focus on others, not themselves. This is true humility: not thinking less of ourselves but thinking of ourselves less

The difference between being a church attender and a church member is commitment. Attenders are spectators from the sidelines; members get involved in the ministry. Attenders are consumers; members are contributors. Attenders want the benefits of a church without sharing the responsibility. They are like couples who want to live together without committing to a marriage.

Until we mature enough to understand that God uses everything for good in our lives, we harbor resentment toward God over our appearance, background, unanswered prayers, past hurts, and other things we would change if we were God. People often blame God for hurts caused by others. This creates what William Backus calls "your hidden rift with God.

God was thinking of you long before you ever thought about him. His purpose for your life predates your conception. He planned it before you existed, without your input!