I do know this... I seem to reach a lot of previously unchurched people. So many people have told me they never went to church until they heard our message of hope that God is a good God who desires to bless those who are faithful and obedient to Him through Jesus Christ.

I think God gives every one of us our own will, and unfortunately, some people choose to do evil things with it.

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

I always want to listen to people and receive good criticism, but I just don't have to answer to them; I have to answer to God.

If we're going to bring out the best in people, we, too, need to sow seeds of encouragement.

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'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.

A disagreement or incident involving someone who's not that important to you, like a guy who cut you off in traffic or a rude cashier, is something that should roll off your shoulders. Save the effort for resolving conflicts with the people you cherish.

When people are around us, they should leave better off than they were previously. Rather than feeling discouraged or defeated, people should feel challenged and inspired after spending any time with you and me.

Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world.

People are skeptical of many televangelists, and I'm sensitive to that.

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

You have enough people against you... be for yourself.

I'm not for gay marriage, but I'm not for discriminating against people.

I want get across to not just the church world. I want to get outside those walls to everyday people.

I always try to put a seed of hope into people's hearts. I'm not there to teach them doctrine necessarily, but to let them know that God is a good God, and has a plan for their lives. Hopefully, that will restore their faith, or draw them into faith.

I'm not looking to exclude people, I'm looking to include them.

Faith is easy; I think people complicate it.

God puts people in our lives on purpose so we can help them succeed and help them become all He created them to be. Most people will not reach their full potential without somebody else believing in them.

Friend, there's no greater investment in life than in being a people builder. Relationships are more important than our accomplishments.

I don't know what can be so dangerous about giving people hope.

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.

We need to show mercy. I mean, because as much mercy as you show people, that's the mercy you're going to be receiving.

I don't like to beat people down. They need to be lifted up.

If you don't let people flourish in their jobs, why are they going to stay?

The Hindus are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

I think sometimes the critics want me to beat people down, and that's not in me. I want to lift people up.

My dad had a church of 90 people when I was born. It was just, over the years it continued to grow.

I'm trying to throw a big broad net to try to get people interested in God and believe that He's for them and has a purpose.

See, people are watching you. Especially your children. They're taking in every single thing you do. They are like video cameras with legs. And they are always in the record mode. They learn more from what you do than from what you say.

So many people are looking at what's wrong, and I try to encourage them to look at what's right in their life. A lot of people have it a lot worse than you do.

I'm not a big believer in trying to jam stuff down somebody's throat: 'You're going to do it my way.' I'd rather show by example and live my life and have people say, 'You know what, I want to live like Joel has. He's got peace and joy, and he seems content.'

I think, for years, people have been pushed down by religion, and I don't say that disrespectfully, but they've been shown a God that you can't measure up to.

We live in a day that nobody's lived in before: where you can touch more people. The message I'll speak tonight and the message that I speak at home, people in India will hear. It's just an amazing day.

I feel like my message is to let people know that God is a good God, that He's on their side, and no matter what happens, He has a great plan for them.

I don't know what can be so dangerous about giving people hope. Causing people to have better relationships. I'm not leading them to some false God or something like that.

A lot of people have it a lot worse than you do.

For a while... to be an evangelical meant you were a white Republican, and you were against this and against that. I don't want to be put into that mold, because then people judge you before they even listen... I don't want to divide the very people I am trying to reach.

I try to teach people that I believe God wants us to be positive toward ourselves, meaning that, you know what, I like the way I look, I like the way I sound, I'm happy with what I'm doing in my career - and not always be beating ourselves down.

So many people talk about themselves: "I'm unattractive, my mind's so slow, and I can't do this." And you know what I tell them? "God didn't make a mistake when He made you. You need to see yourself as God sees you."

There's a lot of negative things trying to pull people down, and I think people respond when you tell them that hey, there are good things up ahead.

I see people - they won't be negative toward other people, but inside they're negative toward themselves, and I think that holds us back.

I'm not beating people over the head, and I'm saying that there are good things in store - you can make it in life. Most of the stuff that I minister [is] not real complicated deep things.

I feel like when I stay focused on encouraging people, and giving them hope, and helping them live their everyday life, I think that's where I can have the most impact.

I'm trying to teach people how to live their everyday lives, and so I do focus on it, probably not as much as some people would like.

I encourage people in a lot of my messages that you've got to make the most of every day.

I feel like what's come out of me is the gift God has given me just to encourage people, to help them know that there's a better life.

Jesus didn't go around condemning people. The Bible says it's the goodness of God that leads people to repentance.

I just wanted to get the message that God had put into my heart into another form, because I knew the print media would reach a different group of people.

Let's be the kind of people that do good for others whether we get paid back or not, whether they say thank you or not.