[By early evening, a sprawling crowd assembled to hear Palau preach before the stage was commandeered by a hip-hop gospel ensemble and a rock group playing Christian music.] We're ecstatic about the turnout, ... This is what a festival is like. |
Christians want to come. They're proud to bring their friends, rather than saying, 'Gosh, I can't bring my friends to that, ... The day of the Billy Graham crusade is over. |
Commemoration of Katherine of Alexandria, Martyr, 4th century Most people feel unworthy of forgiveness. They have a tremendous sense of unworthiness, even if outwardly they are antagonistic toward God and the Gospel. |
enjoy great opportunities to worship openly to sing and to teach the Bible. |
Evangelism is not an option for the Christian life. |
Feast of the Holy Innocents The most thrilling thing you can ever do is win someone to Christ. And it's contagious. Once you do it, you don't want to stop. |
God is not disillusioned with us. He never had any illusions to begin with. |
I thought, what's skateboarding? I mean, I'm a grandpa, what do I know? ... And then, suddenly, the crowds were there and they began to double, then triple, now 10 times what we used to have before. |
I'm not discouraged. I'm perplexed that the Lord would allow this rain to come and despite all our prayers -- it's still coming, ... I do not doubt the goodness of God. When we get to heaven . . . we'll find out why this happened. |
It's bad when you fail morally. It's worse when you don't repent. |
One encounter with Jesus Christ is enough to change you, instantly, forever. |
There will be something for everybody, ... We want the community to see that the church can throw a good party. |
This feels a little bit like heaven, ... There's everybody here. |
Trading Life's Good for God's Best. |
When you face the perils of weariness, carelessness, and confusion, don't pray for an easier life. Pray instead to be a stronger man or woman of God. |