We have a choice of focusing on our problems or focusing on God, who holds the solution. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Emphasize reconciliation, not resolution. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to agree about everything. Reconciliation focuses on the relationship, while resolution focuses… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Life is a series of problem-solving opportunities. The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you depending on how you… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
God's purpose is greater than our problems, our pain and even our sin. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Trusting God completely means having faith that He knows what is best for your life. You expect Him to keep His promises,… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Many of the liberal people tend to say, "Well, the solution is government." I couldn't disagree more. The government cannot solve the… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The problem with most American churches is that they teach too much and don't do enough. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Get honest with God, and your focus will shift from just seeing your problems - no matter how overwhelming they seem -… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
You've got a lot to look forward to in Heaven. Compared to what's in store for you in Heaven, your current pain… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Regardless of the cause, none of your problems could happen without God's permission. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Worry is focused thinking on something negative. Meditation is doing the same thing only focusing on God's word instead of your problem. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Christians can be positive even in a negative situation because we know God has a purpose for allowing that problem. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
God has a purpose behind every problem. He uses circumstances to develop our character. In fact, he depends more on circumstances to… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Character is both developed and revealed by tests, and all of life is a test... You will be tested by major changes,… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
God loves to bring good out of bad. He loves to turn crucifixions into resurrections. Every obstacle is an opportunity. Every problem… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Only in hindsight do we understand how God intended a problem for good. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Marriage doesn't create problems. It reveals them. You bring unresolved stuff into it. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Since God intends to make you like Jesus, he will take you through the same experiences Jesus went through. That includes loneliness,… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
“Hiding your hurt only intensifies it. Problems grow in the dark and become bigger and bigger, but when exposed to the light… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
In the fall literally everything is broken. Nothing on this planet works. Every body is broken, none of our bodies works perfectly.… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The problem is that tolerant has changed its meaning. It used to mean 'I may disagree with you completely, but I will… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Life is [perceived as] a series of problems: Either you are in one now, you're just coming out of one, or you're… — 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
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