John Townsend Quotes

• Life is simply better when we are with others, and worse when we are isolated. God designed us to be connected, and life breaks down when we are not.

  John Townsend

  Life, Breaking Down, Connected

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• Our tendency is to be strong, self-sufficient, and dependent on our own willpower, but rather than try harder, we should reach out to the God who is all-powerful.

  John Townsend

  Strong, Powerful, Self

  "Where Is God". Book by John Townsend, 2009.

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• The best people in the world aren't those who never fail - but those who fail and learn something from it. I hope that your goal in life isn't to slide safely into death not having screwed up much.

  John Townsend

  People, Goal, World

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• Be the kind of person you want to be attracted to. You will find that you are less and less drawn to people with difficult character issues and more desirous to find people who are full of grace, safety, acceptance, and a hunger to grow.

  John Townsend

  Character, Acceptance, Issues

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• The central message of the Bible is about God redeeming a humanity that is in trouble and suffering.

  John Townsend

  Humanity, Suffering, Messages

  "Where is God?: Finding His Presence, Purpose, and Power in Difficult Times". Book by John Townsend, 2009.

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• Though your experience may indicate that God has forgotten you or has left you alone, He is on your side. He is the God of grace, and He is actively working on your behalf.

  John Townsend

  Your Side, Grace, May

  John Townsend (2012). “Where Is God?: Finding His Presence, Purpose and Power in Difficult Times”, p.22, Thomas Nelson

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• Leading from your inner world ultimately produces better results in your leadership.

  John Townsend

  World, Results, Produce

  John Townsend (2011). “Leadership Beyond Reason: How Great Leaders Succeed by Harnessing the Power of Their Values, Feelings, and Intuition”, p.12, Thomas Nelson

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• I'm not looking for starters, I'm looking for finishers.

  John Townsend

  Sports, Starters, Finishers

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