The rest of the story from Acts 1:8 explains that Christ-followers have a mission while here on earth. They are to be Christ’s witnesses all over this planet. It’s as if Christ said, “Think you’re missing the book smarts, the… — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
More than anything, people want the reality of the discussion at hand. If what is going on in that building is the real thing, if the transforming love and power of Jesus Christ is being experienced, you can sit on… — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
Those churches have closed down or have been merged with a church that has a more positive vision. — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
You can live and lead small, live and lead safe, live and lead selfishly, or you can pursue a grander vision. — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
Simplified living is about more than doing less. It’s being who God called us to be, with a wholehearted, single-minded focus. — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
The mark of community is not the absence of conflict. It's the presence of a reconciling spirit. — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
Jesus is not directing the angelic choir, taking long naps, or doing crossword puzzles. He is completely focused on building his church, the hope… — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
Effective leaders do not fear passion. They welcome it. But from time to time passionate discussions digress into personal attacks, and real people get… — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
Religion is spelled 'D-O', because it consists of the things people do try to somehow gain God's forgiveness and favor. But the problem is… — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
If I've learned anything about prayer, it's that desperation drives discipline. — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
The Church will never reach her full redemptive potential until men and women with the leadership gift step up and lead. — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
