I am a former newspaper reporter turned church secretary turned vampire novelist. I wrote my first complete novel, 'Nice Girls Don't Have… — Molly Harper Copy Share Image
A wonderful pastor I know once told me, "Perfectionism is the highest order of self-abuse." So now I try to remind myself… — Ashley Judd Copy Share Image
“So time continued on slowly and painfully. Perhaps the old analogy of being a record stuck on repeat had become too dated;… — Anna Aquino Copy Share Image
I think it is wrong for the federal government to force Christian individuals, businesses, pastors, churches to participate in wedding ceremonies that… — Bobby Jindal Copy Share Image
Pray for someone else's child, your pastor, the military, the police officers, the firemen, the teachers, the government. There's no end to… — Monica Johnson Copy Share Image
I am convinced that in all history there has never been a greater need to Pray for our Pastors than exists right… — Saint Augustine Copy Share Image
Your life is not your own: it belongs to God. To "be yourself" is to be and do what God wants you… — Leonard Sweet Copy Share Image
If you take care of yourself and walk with integrity, you may be confident that God will deal with those who sin… — Warren W. Wiersbe Copy Share Image
The first reform must be the attitude. The ministers of the Gospel must be people who can warm the hearts of the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
“In short, he must exhibit every spiritual gift God intended to be dispersed throughout the entire church. The cultural expectations on pastors… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The war between the Pastor and the Prophet will cease with the full emergence of the Apostle… Are we going to be… — John Eckhardt Copy Share Image
This is the essence of Kingdom Authority. Fathers can have no authority in the home until they have surrendered to the headship… — Adrian Rogers Copy Share Image
“(from chapter 24, "Heather-scented Theology") "...I was more than ever what I had been becoming for a long time - a contemplative… — Eugene H. Peterson Copy Share Image
It can be difficult to be an introvert in church, especially if you happen to be the pastor. Liking to be alone… — Barbara Brown Taylor Copy Share Image
“A suburban pastor maintained services appropriate for his respected, professional parish. His father, an excitable traveling evangelist, visited and challenged the congregation… — David Wilkerson Copy Share Image
When I fell in love with hip-hop, my favorite rapper was Jay-Z. But I used to like Common and Nas. But I… — Cyhi the Prynce Copy Share Image
I think that we're guided by the motto in "essentials unity, non essentials liberty and in all things charity." So if pastors… — Hank Hanegraaff Copy Share Image
“God can allow you to pass through storms and get to your success. But what the devil loves to do is to… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
I am convinced Pope Francis' Exhortation can help. The effort must be made to read it because an exhortation can only help… — Christoph Schonborn Copy Share Image
“A good coach can be a caring parent, a wise teacher, an exemplary pastor, a passionate friend or a devoted mentor. Keep… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
I was in Christian broadcasting back in the 1970s. I was director of communications for James Robinson, and I really thought Christian… — Mike Huckabee Copy Share Image
I've never stabbed, hurt, killed, stolen, anything, but I went to jail for a year. What is that? My pastor said to… — Foxy Brown Copy Share Image
I hear the sound of an abundance of rain! Faith, means we must be able to HEAR the answer before we SEE… — Kenneth W Griffin Copy Share Image
“Huevos up. Swing up to the window, swing back to Al B. Hall, who says, "Bless you," and would I get him… — Joan Bauer Copy Share Image
He saw the threat of the family being destroyed by not being open to life or children. Paul VI was brave. He… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The minute the church and pastors start saying what do people want and then giving it to them, we betray our calling.… — Eugene H. Peterson Copy Share Image
“God is the message owner; prophets and pastors are messengers. It's happens on no account when the messenger becomes greater than the… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
A high view of God’s sovereignty fuels death-defying devotion to global missions. Maybe another way to put it, people, and more specifically… — David Platt Copy Share Image
I grew up going to church. My dad was a pastor. I knew that God had a plan for my life. I… — Dominic Balli Copy Share Image
I also admire my pastor, John K. Jenkins Sr. (First Baptist Church of Glenarden). My pastor taught me the importance of tithing… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
Many pastors criticize me for taking the Gospel so seriously. But do they really think that on Judgment Day, Christ will chastise… — Leonard Ravenhill Copy Share Image
“Leadership potential is in everyone; we all have it, but we all don't know it until we have a direct individual encounter… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
When Jesus Christ comes back, it is not the liberal politicians who ought to be trembling, it's the pastors…because so many men… — Paul Washer Copy Share Image
“Self-leaders are still true leaders even if they have no known followers. True leaders inspire by the influence of their characters and… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
The most common self-inflicted put-down is 'I am not a pastor-I am just a layperson.' This is all part of a clever… — Ed Silvoso Copy Share Image
As a pastor I understand the power and the possibility of coming together with those with whom we disagree; to have a… — Raphael Warnock Copy Share Image
My father has a beautiful, beautiful voice. His father was a pastor of a church. He sang in church. My mother sang… — Deniece Williams Copy Share Image
What does "success" mean to you? Was Mother Teresa a "success"? Was your favorite teacher a "success"? Were your parents, grandparents, your… — Bob Teague Copy Share Image
A group is as healthy as its 'social contract' is clear; a congregation as faithful as its covenant is mutually understood; a… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
