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I made a decision when my father passed away that I was going to be who God made me to be and not try to preach like my father. ↗

— Joel Osteen

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People define Christianity differently. I think a large portion of our population are Christians, they're not all growing in their faith, they're not all active, but I believe that a lot of people believe in Jesus and believe that he is their Lord and Savior. ↗

— Joel Osteen

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I try to speak in everyday language. I feel like God has gifted me to take Bible principles and make them practical. ↗

— Joel Osteen

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Most people already know what they're doing wrong. When I get them to church I want to tell them that you can change. ↗

— Joel Osteen

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I don't go down the road of condemning. ↗

— Joel Osteen

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The death of my father is probably the biggest thing that I ever faced. Daddy and I were best friends. ↗

— Joel Osteen

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I believe the scripture says that being gay is a sin. ↗

— Joel Osteen

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It's amazing how people will give when you don't ask. Many of them send money because they believe in the message. ↗

— Joel Osteen

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Mormonism is a little different, but I still see them as brothers in Christ. ↗

— Joel Osteen

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The athletes are still out competing the same as a Division I team, and I think we've done a good job of creating an atmosphere where they're responsible for their actions and their play. ↗

— Cat Osterman

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