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I believe that - love is a choice. I believe that we love, that if I'm forced to love you then I don't know that I've really loved you.

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Rick Warren
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 28
Pastor
Theologian
Writer
San Jose
California
Richard Duane Warren
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I happen to agree with many of the liberal emphasis on compassion, justice and equality. I just disagree that it's the government's role to provide everything.
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We often miss hearing God's voice simply because we aren't paying attention.
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Living for God's glory is the greatest achievement we can accomplish with our lives.
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The smile of God is the goal of your life.
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There is no growth without change, no change without fear or loss and no loss without pain.
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The most common mistake Christians make in worship today is seeking an experience rather than seeking God
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Through salvation our past has been forgiven, our present is given meaning, and out future is secured.
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Your birth was no mistake or mishap, and your life is no fluke of nature. Your parents may not have planned you, but God did. He was not at all surprised by your birth. In fact, he expected it.
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Many people are reluctant to show mercy because they don't understand the difference between trust and forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past. Trust has to do with future behavior.
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Why is this happening to me? Why am I having such a difficult time? One answer is that life is supposed to be difficult! It’s what enables us to grow. Remember, earth is not heaven!
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