And they fail to understand that the only people with the strength to pay that price are those who have plumbed the depths of their relationship with God, and have dealt with their own brokenness.
BILL HYBELSHow do you pray a prayer so filled with faith that it can move a mountain? By shifting your focus from the size of your mountain to the sufficiency of the Mountain Mover and then stepping forward in obedience.
More Bill Hybels Quotes
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If there is ever a time crying out for courageous leadership, its now.
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Personally, I’ve never understood inactivity. Why a person would sit when he could soar, be a spectator when he could play, or atrophy when he could develop…is beyond me!
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Religion is spelled ‘D-O’, because it consists of the things people do try to somehow gain God’s forgiveness and favor. But the problem is that you never know when you’ve done enough. But thankfully, Christianity is spelled differently.
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Don’t steamroll your way into a conversation before establishing any relational credibility.
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Jesus is not directing the angelic choir, taking long naps, or doing crossword puzzles. He is completely focused on building his church, the hope of the world.
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The grander the vision the greater the price tag.
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Effective leaders do not fear passion. They welcome it. But from time to time passionate discussions digress into personal attacks, and real people get really hurt. In my view, leaders must head that off before it happens.
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If you’re a serious minded leader, you will read. You will read all you can.
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Your energy and the ability to energize others is more valuable than your time.
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The mark of community is not the absence of conflict. It’s the presence of a reconciling spirit.
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The local church is the hope of the world, and its future rests primarily in the hands of its leaders.
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Ten years ago, 15 years ago, I think the church would have been asleep at the switch. This level of activism and engagement with the needs of society by local churches I never thought I’d see it in my lifetime.
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Self awareness allows you to self-correct.
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You can live and lead small, live and lead safe, live and lead selfishly, or you can pursue a grander vision.
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If you are anything like me you’ll have to fight tooth-and-nail to stay in the game (evangelism). Because although the home runs have been invigorating, my batting average over the years is abysmally low.
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