Even in the tough times, He's still a good God.
— Victoria Osteen
Reality TV is to popular because it allows so many people to sit on the sidelines and just watch somebody else's life. God is saying, 'Don't sit on the sidelines of life. I have put so much in you, but you have got to be strong and very courageous. You have got to step out in faith.'
I just look at all the fruit and all the people's lives that are being changed and are being touched. And that's what we really focus on because we hear - every day we get mail, we visit with people, and their lives are being changed.
I just think that is so important to keep a strong support system, to keep yourself encouraged.
Relationships are people's No. 1 priorities. They want to have good relationships, and a lot of times they don't.
We talk a lot about hope, helping, and teamwork. Our whole message is that we are more powerful together.
I bake a chocolate cake from scratch every week.
We know what we are supposed to do and we don't want to do it, so we do the exact opposite anyway. And, it never goes well for us when we do that.
Remember, the choices we make today shape the people we become tomorrow.
I think when you have an optimistic attitude, and you believe that God is guiding you, that you will find the good things in your life and that you will lead to good relationships and good people in your life. And you can make the most of what he's given you.
Children are our future, and God loves the children.
We try to keep a good line of communication open with our children. It's not always about trying to just teach them every moment, but it's about listening to them and trying to understand them and gain that sense of communication so when they need to talk to someone, they know that we're there.
A lot of things we're supposed to do are hard to do, but we can do them. They're always beneficial. Really, some things that are hard are beneficial.
Do good 'cause God wants you to be happy. When you come to church, when you worship Him, you're not doing it for God, really. You're doing it for yourself because that's what makes God happy.
You know what, my faith is like this - when I die, I'm going to live with God forever and ever. But I believe He wants us to have a good life here on Earth.
In fact, we have a choice of freedom of heart to follow God.
Well, you can't argue with somebody that won't argue back.
You hold the keys of change within you. You be the change you want to see.
It's hard to argue with someone that won't argue with you.
It is my desire to break the destructive generational cycle of illiteracy in the home by focusing on the children. Reading to your child has so much value as a parent because it opens the lines of communication.
I think we could all do better sometimes of not overextending ourselves as much.
If you're not a parent, if you're an aunt or uncle or neighbor, books are an amazing gift.
Everybody can make a choice to be more positive. It's about who you hang around and what you choose to watch on TV. What environment you put yourself in. It's easy to get a negative internal dialogue. You have to be aware of what's playing in your mind.
We eat pretty healthy foods, and I've taught my kids since they were little about knocking out trans fats.
You have to make time and tend to things that are important in your life so you can live the life of blessing God has promised you!
When we tend to the areas of life that are important to us, when we make those things a priority, that's when we will flourish in those areas.
We want to encourage people. We want to help them. We want them to see all the good things God has placed in them and give them a right future.
The challenges are gonna go, and your children are gonna grow, so try to enjoy this moment, and try to look at what's good, and be grateful for what you have because you will see better days.
You may not be like everyone else, but that's okay. Be who God made you to be.
I've learned in my life that things change. Seasons changes, times change. We take different jobs. Our children grow. So, we have to study the people in our lives and adapt to them, because when we do that, we get more out of our relationships.
When we obey God, we're not doing it for God... we're doing it for ourself. Because God takes pleasure when we're happy.
I know when I get down and discouraged, it's hard for me to be able to just see anything except for right where I am.
I don't question God.
I'd love my children no matter what.
If you're not careful, you can fall into a destructive cycle of self-pity.
The truth is we just have a normal life, because we do have a church where our children are growing up pastor's children. And we just try to keep it really normal.
I read to my children, and now they love to read. I encourage parents to carve out just 20 minutes a day. It helps you learn more about them, and really opens the door for you to speak into their life!
Books are such a great way to spend time with your children, open lines of communication with your children, and just build that strong foundation.
In some families, parents don't read or don't have the money to spend on books.
In our family health, it's about having a balanced life, about laughing and staying on a positive note.
The thing is, God has already seen every twist and turn of your life. He already knows what's in your heart. He already knows the decisions you've made. He's just waiting for you to call on Him and be honest with Him like Jonah was.
If you just can't seem to get ahead, you might need to check your priorities. If you've had difficulties setting your priorities, ask God to help you.
I think that when you don't look at the good things around you, that you lose sight of all those good things. And you're not going to enjoy your life.
You need to love your life; you have to appreciate yourself.
I think that we have a great opportunity to impart our wisdom and our knowledge and our experience to this younger generation. It may be different times, but experience transcends time, and wisdom transcends time.
God's not complicated - He's really not. And He helps people in their everyday life so that they can get better in relationships, in their job situations, in getting through grief.
One thing is certain: our families are important. Don't get so stressed out and so preoccupied that we neglect one of the greatest things that God has given us, and that's our families.
Well, you know, I just - I believe marriage should between a man and a woman.
When you use your faith, it gives you energy. It gives you the ability to be able to see beyond where you are right now and see into the future.
We should celebrate Christmas throughout the year, but I believe the whole concept of giving was the basis of Christmas, that it was a charitable, you know, giving, and I think we got carried away with giving.
