“When God puts love and compassion in your heart toward someone, He’s offering you an opportunity to make a difference in that person’s life. You must learn to follow that love. Don’t ignore it. Act on it. Somebody needs what you have.”

— Joel Osteen

Source: Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential

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American televangelist and author 1963

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