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.
BILL HYBELSNothing that matters in this world happens unless leaders lead it.
More Bill Hybels Quotes
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God delights in pouring his favor on obedient risk takers.
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I’m praying to a God who wants to bear fruit through me, and I am going to trust that he is going to use me tonight. Not because of who I am, but because of who he is. He is faithful.
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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.
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He [God] wants us to talk to him as to a friend or father – authentically, reverently, personally, earnestly.
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The best gift you can give a human being is an introduction to a God who loves them.
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Our minds, like the needle in that compass, can focus on a variety of subjects throughout the day. But in the end, when they’re left alone to settle, they’ll focus on the objects of our greatest affection.
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Many leadership problems are driven by low self-awareness.
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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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Life’s great moments evolve from simples acts of cooperation with God’s mysterious promptings.
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Most people feel best about themselves when they have given their very best.
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Self awareness allows you to self-correct.
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Live each day with an open ear toward heaven, eager to respond to any whisper from God.
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Religion is spelled DO. Christianity is spelled DONE. One endlessly works to earn love. The other simply receives it!
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Enjoy every single day you get to lead because it will be over in a blink.
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I would never want to reach out someday with a soft, uncallused hand-a hand never dirtied by serving-and shake the nail-pierced hand of Jesus.
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