It is very clear that the heavens declare the glory of God. We learn a lot about the glory of God without… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
In deep pain, people don't need logic, advice, encouragement, or even Scripture. They just need you to show up and shut up. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I think any apparent contradiction in scripture is my limited capacity. Me trying to understand God is like an ant trying to… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I don't believe my interpretation's inerrant. I don't believe anybody else's interpretation is inerrant, but I do believe the scripture is inerrant.… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
From the very beginning, I started preaching when I was 16 years old. So I began studying Scripture very seriously. I had… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
My first reaction in pastoral care is not to explain. And again, I don't think the primary purpose of the Bible is… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
There's two kinds of thinking. There is conjunctive thinking and there's disjunctive thinking. Disjunctive thinking says it has to be either/or. Now… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I believe we're going to grow in heaven. I believe we're going to keep growing. The Bible says one day we shall… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
My hermeneutics is when I see verses in Scripture that are "apparent" contradictions - I don't believe they are contradictions - I… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
During my days of deepest grief, in all of my shock, sorrow and struggle, I sat at the feet of God. I… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I do know I'm going to heaven. I have read all of the Scriptures and the passages that define paradise and things… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Change always starts in your mind. The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way you feel influences the way you… — Rick Warren Copy Share
If Jesus is king in heaven then the Kingdom of God is in heaven. If Jesus is king, reign on earth then the Kingdom… — Rick Warren Copy Share
“The Bible says, “You must make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so… — Rick Warren Copy Share
If it grows on a plant, it's healthy. If it's made in a plant, don't eat it. — Rick Warren Copy Share
When you jump across a canyon, cautious small steps and vacillation won't work. Sometimes you just have to go for it. — Rick Warren Copy Share
We often miss hearing God's voice simply because we aren't paying attention. — Rick Warren Copy Share
Law is downstream from culture. By the time you make a law about something, you're reacting, not acting. I'd rather shape the culture. — Rick Warren Copy Share
“If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. But if you look at Christ, you’ll be… — Rick Warren Copy Share
It is mind-boggling to me that the Almighty power created everything I see; the Bible says that God created the entire universe just so… — Rick Warren Copy Share
The role of the church and the government are fundamentally different. The church must always show compassion - always. — Rick Warren Copy Share
“but it does mean God is able to redeem any and all situations and use them for his own good.” — Rick Warren Copy Share
Well actually I don't think it's a bunch of bad things that send us to hell. I think it is rejection of God's grace. — Rick Warren Copy Share
