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I would rather believe for something great and receive half of it, than to believe for nothing and receive all of it!

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Joel Osteen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 5
Minister
Politician
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Houston
Texas
Joel Scott Osteen
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I've learned a simple principle: all I have to do is be the best 'me' that I can be. One day when I read the Scripture about David, that he fulfilled his purpose for his generation. I knew God spoke to me.
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I'm for everybody. You may not agree with me, but to me it's not my job to try to straighten everybody out. The Gospel is called the good news. My message is a message of hope, that's God's [message] for you. You can live a good life no matter what's happened to you.
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You can take pride in yourself without comparing yourself to anybody else. If you run your race and be the best that you can be, then you can feel good about yourself.
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Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world.
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Other people's opinions do not determine your potential.
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I will not talk to God about how big my problems are. I will talk to my problems about how big my God is. This is my declaration.
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Stay focused, ignore the distractions, and you will accomplish your goals much faster.
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I DECLARE God is going before me making crooked places straight. He has already lined up the right people, the right opportunities and solutions to problems I haven't had. No person, no sickness, no disappointment, can stop His plan. What he promised will come to pass.
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If you’re controlled by your circumstances, life is going to be a roller coaster with ups and downs. God wants you to be stable, consistent, not moved by any of these things. When you face an adversity, when you hit a tough time, one of the best things you can do is simply stay calm. Keep your peace.
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I always want to listen to people and receive good criticism, but I just don't have to answer to them I have to answer to God.
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It’s vital that you accept yourself and learn to be happy with who God made you to be. If you want to truly enjoy your life, you must be at peace with yourself.
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I think we use God's word. I think the principles that you hear Dr. Phil and some of those others talk about many times are right out of the Bible.
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You can’t talk mediocrity and expect to have victory. You are prophesying your future. If you want a shift to occur, you’ve got to think positive.
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People in tough times - it doesn't mean they don't have a great attitude.
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