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I'm not. I don't – I don't dislike anybody. Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world. But my faith is based on what I believe the scripture says, and that's the way I read the Scripture.

Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 5
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I believe the scripture says that being gay is a sin.
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We have to remember, when we forgive we're not doing it just for the other person, we're doing it for our own good. When we hold on to unforgiveness and we live with grudges in our hearts, all we're doing is building walls of separation.
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God has already done everything He's going to do. The ball is now in your court. If you want success, if you want wisdom, if you want to be prosperous and healthy, you're going to have to do more than meditate and believe you must boldly declare words of faith and victory over yourself and your family.
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If you give, you will be blessed.
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You have to come to your closed doors before you get to your open doors... What if you knew you had to go through 32 closed doors before you got to your open door? Well, then you'd come to closed door number eight and you'd think, 'Great, I got another one out of the way'... Keep moving forward.
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If you truly want to become a better you, it is imperative that you learn to feel good about yourself.
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Dare to believe SOMETHING AMAZING is going to happen in your life. When you believe, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.
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Before you leave the house, you need to make up your mind that you’re going to stay positive and enjoy the day no matter what comes your way. You have to decide ahead of time.
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I don't have it in my heart to condemn people. I'm here to encourage them. I see myself more as a coach, as a motivator to help them experience the life God has for us.
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Don’t just look for your miracle. Become someone else's miracle.
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There are some things you can only learn in a storm.
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The Scripture says that God blesses where men walk in unity, so we just thought it's good for us to come together as Democrats, Republicans believers, nonbelievers, all different walks of life and say hey, we are here to celebrate the goodness of God.
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Do yourself a favor don’t wear yourself out trying to please everybody. Your time is too valuable.
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Take the limits off of yourself. You will never rise higher than your thinking. Create a great vision for your life.
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I spent a lot of time in India with my father. I don't know all about their religion. But I know they love God. And I don't know. I've seen their sincerity.
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Don't do anything that you wouldn't feel comfortable reading about in the newspaper the next day.
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Nothing can take your joy you have to give it away. You're in complete control of your happiness.
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Faith is not in your head. Faith is in your heart. Sometimes you have to turn your mind off and listen to your heart.
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Put your shoulders back, hold your head up high knowing that the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives on the inside of you.
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