You have enough people against you... be for yourself.
You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events.
If we say it long enough eventually we're going to reap a harvest. We're going to get exactly what we're saying.
I try to speak in everyday language. I feel like God has gifted me to take Bible principles and make them practical.
I want get across to not just the church world. I want to get outside those walls to everyday people.
I'm trying to make God more relevant in our society. And I think talking in everyday terms and making sure people can understand it - I think that's important.
God's desire is that we excel.
I'm not looking to exclude people, I'm looking to include them.
I've never preached one sermon on money, on just finances. I want to stay away from it.
God wants us to prosper financially, to have plenty of money, to fulfill the destiny He has laid out for us.
I want the services to look and sound like the Grammys. It's not showy, but we represent God, and it should be first class.
It's flattering to people who stop you and say that you've helped them and all. But, again, you know, you've got to stay humble because as quick as you came up, you can come down.
If you don't let people flourish in their jobs, why are they going to stay?
When you give up yourself, that's when you will feel the true spirit of Christmas. And that's giving that's serving others and that's when you feel fulfilled.
We live in a culture that relishes tearing others down. It's ultimately more fulfilling, though, to help people reach their goals. Instead of feeling jealous, remember: If God did it for them, He can do it for you.
I believe the scripture says that being gay is a sin.
Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world.
The truth is, somebody is always talking about you, so you have to let it go... if it's not a part of your God-given destiny.
Sometimes we look back and 10 years from now we think, 'Boy, those were great old days.' Well, you know, we're living in the good old days.
I purposely don't talk about money, because people are already skeptical about TV preachers. But I do say that I want you to be blessed. To me, prosperity is having health, having great children, having peace, good relationships. It's not about the money.
