14 Quotes & Sayings By T D Jakes

T.D. Jakes has been called the "Most Successful and Inspiring of Preachers," and it's no wonder why: He has delivered over 17,000 sermons and the word is spreading faster than ever! With a crusade of more than 100 million books sold, Jakes has helped thousands of people change their lives and inspire others to do the same. His passion for helping others is not just reserved for his books, but also in his work with Habitat for Humanity, National Urban League, Operation Smile, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Salvation Army, and many others. One of the most sought after motivational speakers in the country, Jakes' unique message is powerful yet simple in its delivery Read more

His ability to inspire individuals to become better men and women through simple yet profound wisdom is transforming lives everywhere he goes.

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I want to congratulate all the men out there who are working diligently to be good fathers whether they are stepfathers, or biological fathers or just spiritual fathers. T. D. Jakes
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If you learn how to forgive others for not being strong, then people can learn how to forgive you for your own issues. T. D. Jakes
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I think the amazing thing about gospel music is that not only does it lift up the death and resurrection of our Lord, which is consistent with the Gospel, but it is uniquely communicated depending upon the generation. T. D. Jakes
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There are no college courses to build up self-esteem or high school or elementary school. If you don't get those values at a early age, nurtured in your home, you don't get them. T. D. Jakes
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Here is the amazing thing about Easter; the Resurrection Sunday for Christians is this, that Christ in the dying moments on the cross gives us the greatest illustration of forgiveness possible. T. D. Jakes
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We cannot embrace God's forgiveness if we are so busy clinging to past wounds and nursing old grudges. T. D. Jakes
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When my father died, I had a real experience with Christ, a real conversion with Christ and I had it in a Oneness church. T. D. Jakes
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Resist your fear fear will never lead to you a positive end. Go for your faith and what you believe. T. D. Jakes
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We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not; it takes a very strong person to forgive. T. D. Jakes
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Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past. T. D. Jakes
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I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It's a gift you give yourself. T. D. Jakes
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I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives. T. D. Jakes
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I like to see myself as a bridge builder, that is me building bridges between people, between races, between cultures, between politics, trying to find common ground. T. D. Jakes