Rick Warren
Rick Warren
Richard Duane "Rick" Warrenis an American evangelical Christian pastor and author. He is the founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, an evangelical megachurch in Lake Forest, California, that is the eighth-largest church in the United States. He is also a bestselling author of many Christian books, including his guide to church ministry and evangelism, The Purpose Driven Church, which has spawned a series of conferences on Christian ministry and evangelism. He is perhaps best known for the subsequent book...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth28 January 1954
CitySan Jose, CA
CountryUnited States of America
The smile of God is the goal of your life.
The purpose of influence is to "speak up for those who have no influence." (Pr.31:8) It's not about you.
Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Humility is thinking more of others.
God intentionally allows you to go through painful experiences to equip you for ministry to others.
Willpower can produce short-term change, but it creates constant internal stress because you haven't dealt with the root cause.
Pride builds walls between people, humility builds bridges.
God is looking for people to use, and if you can get usable, he will wear you out. The most dangerous prayer you can pray is this: 'Use me.'
You cannot fulfil God's purposes for your life while focusing on your own plans.
Living for God's glory is the greatest achievement we can accomplish with our lives.
Even through such simple acts as telling the truth, being kind, and encouraging others, we bring a smile to God's face.
Start today by practicing constant conversation with God and continual mediation on his Word. Prayer lets you speak to God; mediation lets God speak to you.
The Bible says that evil cannot be negotiated with. It has to just be stopped.
When pressure builds up, don't panic. Pray! Prayer is a tremendous stress reliever. It can be your safety valve.
Worship isn't an event to attend & watch. It's a lifestyle to be lived.