I believe in the separation of church and state, but I do not believe in the separation of politics from religion. – Rick Warren
What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God. – Rick Warren
The first thing that we need to say is that God is grieving, too. Uh, a lot of people try to make it sound like ‘well everything that happens is God’s will.’ That’s nonsense. God allows everything, but God does not choose everything. – Rick Warren
Most of us want to have enough… good works to get into heaven, but enough bad works to be fun. – Rick Warren
There are illegitimate parents, but I don’t believe there are any illegitimate children. – Rick Warren
The Bible tells us that there are some things worth fighting for. In fact, the Bible says there’s some things worth dying for. – Rick Warren
I’m not a policymaker, I’m not a pundit. In fact, I don’t have any interest in it. It’s not on my agenda. – Rick Warren
Being reminded about the incredible power of God’s love, and living as He intended, is the most powerful motivation to change. – Rick Warren
That’s the big difference between Christianity and other religions. The difference between Works and Grace or Do and Done. – Rick Warren
Now God has never shouted out to me. I’ve never heard God speak audibly. He doesn’t have to. – Rick Warren
Well, in the first place, military service, they don’t call it service for nothing. You are actually serving your country. And it is a worthy and valid vocation. – Rick Warren
Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It’s a journey of discovery – there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair. – Rick Warren
And you know, when you’ve experienced grace and you feel like you’ve been forgiven, you’re a lot more forgiving of other people. You’re a lot more gracious to others. – Rick Warren
