I do believe in what I call the stewardship of influence as well as the stewardship of affluence. And that is you… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
God hates loneliness, and community is God's answer to loneliness. When we walk alongside other people, we find a community where we… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I am motivated by the fact that in the next 365 days, 136,000 Californians will die and most of them will go… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
AIDS is the leprosy of the 21st Century. Where did Jesus hang out? With lepers. Jesus would love on people with AIDS. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I have done political things, I couldn't care less about politics. I have zero interest in politics, really. They don't allure me.… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I think vision is highly overrated today. I think what really blesses a ministry is, if you want the power of God… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
God is at work in the world, and He wants you to join Him....You are the only Christian some people will ever… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Many people allow their need for other people's approval to control their lives. They spend their lives worrying about what others think… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Building friendships with people from dissimilar backgrounds and diverse perspectives will make you wiser and more creative. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Most people don't realize, I really have no faith in politics. I'm not a politician. If I thought you could change human… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
People ask me, "Are you right wing or are you left wing?" and I always say, "I'm for the whole bird." A… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
If God only used perfect people, nothing would get done. God will use anybody if you're available. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
If you don't live by priorities, you'll live by pressures. Either you determine what's important in life or other people will determine… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
God is looking for people to use, and if you can get usable, he will wear you out. The most dangerous prayer… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
If you try to serve people, it impresses them. If you try to impress people it irritates them. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Great leaders inspire. They maintain a hopeful attitude, even in the face of discouraging setbacks, constant criticism and abundant opposition. People don't… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Worship is a powerful witness to unbelievers-if God's presence is felt, and if the message is understandable. God's presence must be sensed… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
God gave us the gift of life in heaven. Many people are given this gift, but they never open it. They never… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
There aren't enough professionals to solve the world's problems. There will never be enough doctors to solve the health problems of the… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Nothing else you do will ever matter as much as helping people establish an eternal relationship with God. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
People are always more encouraged when we share how God's grace helped us in weakness than when we brag about our strengths. — 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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
If it grows on a plant, it's healthy. If it's made in a plant, don't eat it. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
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 Image
We often miss hearing God's voice simply because we aren't paying attention. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
The role of the church and the government are fundamentally different. The church must always show compassion - always. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
