8 Quotes & Sayings By Marvin Sapp

Marvin Sapp is a New York Times bestselling author. He is a World War II veteran and former fighter pilot who has flown over 150 missions. In 2011, Marvin was named the Firefighter of the Year by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. In 2012, Marvin was named the Firefighter of the Year by the International Association of Fire Fighters Read more

In 2013, Marvin was named the Firefighter of the Year by Engine 51, where he is a member of the Board of Directors. In 2015, Marvin was named one of "The 50 Most Beautiful People" by People Magazine.

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Whether looking at pop music, hip-hop or R&B, it's rare to find an artist who hasn't been touched or affected by the power and soul of gospel music. In fact, many of today's popular artists such as Whitney Houston, John Legend, and Katy Perry started their careers in the church choir. Marvin Sapp
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I think people are transient. Back in the early church, there was a 'stick and stay' mentality. In this day and time, people have a fast food mentality of ministry. If it doesn't fit them or if it doesn't fit in their schedule, they'll move on to something else. That's a norm in today's time. Marvin Sapp
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Now we have so many different genres of music, it's amazing to me. Even in the gospel music arena, you've got hip-hop, you got contemporary, urban contemporary, you got traditional, you got neo-soul gospel, you've got all of these different things. Marvin Sapp
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In the African-American community, we struggle with a lot of health problems that have a lot to do with our diet. Marvin Sapp
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Marvin's Motivational Moments actually started as something that was actually therapeutic for me. I would sit up late at night after my wife passed trying to adjust to being alone. Marvin Sapp
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A friend of mine said something powerful at his grandfather's funeral. He said that the greatest lesson from his grandfather's life was that he died empty, because he accomplished everything he wanted, with no regrets. I think that, along with leaving a legacy, would be the greatest sign of success. Marvin Sapp
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My church has a health and fitness ministry to encourage our members to take care of spiritually and physically how could I not? Marvin Sapp