Quotes about Influence

It takes a long time to ruin a life. It all starts with the stories we live by.

And the influence of their peers can be utterly overwhelming. As their closest friends succumb to the trend of G.O.Y., many children feel pressured to match them for the sake of popularity and acceptance. And sadly, instead of stepping in to be the voice of reason, many parents are feeding into this cultural trend.

The relevance of the church is not found in its capitulation to culture but in its transformation of culture.

What people think about God, Jesus Christ, and the Church cannot be separated from their own social and political status in a given society.

Interest and participation in occult practices can be the door through which demons influence a person or become active in her life.

At the end of life, each of us must answer the question, Whose story captured my soul?

If you don't tell your kids/grandkids what God has done for you, don't expect their hearts to be captured by your God!

In healthy churches, the pastors life, not just his words, sets the tone for the church.

Who we are is not a question we can ask without seeking to understand the context in which we live. Biblical counselors seek to understand the influences that shape the responses of the human heart.

At the height of his effectiveness, John Wesley was asked the secret of his impact for Christ around the world and reportedly answered, "When you set yourself on fire, people love to come and see you burn.

Wherever there is interest and power to do wrong, wrong will generally be done.

The nation which reposes on the pillow of political confidence, will sooner or later end its political existence in a deadly lethargy