Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen

Lakewood Church

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  • Becoming a Man of Unwavering Faith

    Becoming a Man of Unwavering Faith

    When I was young, I often heard my father tell our church congregation, "I want you to look out there with me today and see that brand new sanctuary."

  • When Life Overlooks You

    When Life Overlooks You

    One of the great stories in the Bible is about the life of David. Long before David defeated Goliath, long before he became the king of Israel, he spent his days out in the field looking after his father's sheep.

  • Helping Others Win

    Helping Others Win

    In 1936, the Olympic Games were held in Berlin, Germany. Hitler's influence could be felt so strongly; he didn't want any black people to compete much less win.

  • Model Healthy Eating for Your Children

    Model Healthy Eating for Your Children

    When we give our children healthy food to eat, it not only gives them the right type of good energy, it gives them a sharper mind.

  • A Critical Spirit Can Keep You Down

    A Critical Spirit Can Keep You Down

    I have a friend that worked for this well-known minister when he was a young man. One night they were in another city holding a conference.

  • Be a Thermostat

    Be a Thermostat

    A thermostat changes the environment by bringing the temperature up or down. Through God's self-control and wisdom, you can do the same in situations and in the lives of others around you.

  • Understanding Your Value

    Understanding Your Value

    Growing up, I played baseball all through little league and junior high.

  • Find Beauty in Your Marriage

    Find Beauty in Your Marriage

    In life, no matter how much good there is, you can always find something bad if you look for it.

  • Fighting the Blues

    Fighting the Blues

    We all have times when we wake up in the morning and feel the blahs and blues; we don't feel very excited.

  • A Lasting Investment

    All of us are who we are today because others invested in us. I think about all the people in my family that have invested in me. My grandfather was very disciplined. He had a very strong work ethic. He taught me by example the importance of being diligent and giving every job my very best. My grandmother was so full of joy. I never saw her upset.