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All over this nation, all over this world there are people going to church today and they say they are believers, but until you can take what you've been taught and bring it to the place you gave up - you will never be the radical believer that you need to be for the times in which we live.

T. D. Jakes

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T. D. Jakes
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: June 9
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Instead of loaves of bread, many times God gives out handfuls of purpose.
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When you begin to realize that your past does not necessarily dictate the outcome of your future, then you can release the hurt. It is impossible to inhale new air until you exhale the old.
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When you don’t become fixated on winning the prize or appearing successful, and instead pursue your passions, then you will discover the fulfillment that comes from living by instinct.
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Resist your fear fear will never lead to you a positive end. Go for your faith and what you believe.
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God will give you anything as long as you understand that he is the primary and not the secondary.
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The first time I walked on a stage I knew that was what I was created to do. I knew that there was a calling and a sense of purpose in my life that gave me fulfillment and a sense of destiny.
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Others can inspire you, but ultimately the only thing that empowers you is what lies within you and learning how to better utilize what you’ve been given.
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I actually grew up playing the piano in the church and was deeply involved in music ministry.
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You cannot change what you will not confront.
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You can teach what you know, but you can only reproduce what you are.
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We should still pray. We have no other authority but to pray.
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If you dont like the way your life is going, redesign it. Redeem the years you lost. Restore your vision, revive your passion for living, and reclaim what was dormant inside of you. I cannot give you the dream but I can give you the tools to reach the dreams you have inside.
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I came to serve notice on the devil- he is a liar!
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Instilling values of faith at an early age is important.
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a setback is a setup for a comeback
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I think it's important that when you're bringing something to the table that you're sure has value, that you don't diminish yourself just so that you can have an opportunity.
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No matter how much talent you have in your mind and spirit, if your body is not able to function, you are not able to fulfill your destiny.
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If you learn how to forgive others for not being strong, then people can learn how to forgive you for your own issues.
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