Quotes from Andy Stanley
VISIONEERING = INSPIRATION + CONVICTION + ACTION + DETERMINATION + COMPLETION
- Andy Stanley
The God of Christianity never claims to be fair. He goes beyond fair. The Bible teaches that he decided not to give us what we deserve--that's mercy. In addition, God decided to give us what we don't deserve--we call that grace.
- Andy Stanley
So you see, that's why we ask the question: In light of my past experience, in light of my current circumstances, in light of my future hopes and dreams—regardless of where that leads—if I was wise, what would I do?
- Andy Stanley
If you've never been married or are under thirty, even if you've lived with someone, you underestimate the complexity of your sexuality and the long-term ramifications of your sexual conduct.
- Andy Stanley
Keep in mind that everything you loathe about your current environment or organization was originally somebody's good idea.
- Andy Stanley
One of the primary reasons that you have to listen to outsiders: If you don't, you will be driven by the complaints and demands of the insiders.
- Andy Stanley
Our tendency is to pray for miracles. But in most situations, it is more appropriate to pray for opportunities.
- Andy Stanley
Everybody ends up somewhere in life. A few people end up somewhere on purpose.
- Andy Stanley
Prayer takes us well beyond human possibilities.
- Andy Stanley
Political and ideological alignment is not a prerequisite for carrying one another's burdens. I can love you the way Jesus loved me regardless of who you voted for.
- Andy Stanley
In the shadow of my hurt, forgiveness feel like a decision to reward my enemy. But in the shadow of the cross, forgiveness is merely a gift from one undeserving soul to another.
- Andy Stanley
It is when our hearts are stirred that we become most aware of what they contain.
- Andy Stanley