T. D. Jakes (1957 - )

Pastor

American

Thomas Dexter Jakes, Sr. (born June 9, 1957) is a pastor, author and filmmaker. He is the bishop of The Potter's House, a Nondenom...

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T. D. Jakes quotes

Never make a permanent decision about a temporary situation.
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A setback is a setup for a comeback.
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Comeback

But I think my mistakes became the chemistry for my miracles. I think that my tests became my testimonies.
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God has invested entirely too much in you for you to be comfortable in anything less than you were created to be.
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We are the people that we have been waiting for and no one else is coming.
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We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not; it takes a very strong person to forgive.
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I chose to present myself as one who comes from among the people, and I can be touched by their pain because I have my own.
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I don't dislike anybody. I love everybody.
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Its not over, until the Lord says its over.
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Over
Lord

Real value isn’t in what you own, drive, wear or live. The greater value is found in love and life, health and strength, friends and family!
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You cannot be a Big person with a Small heart.
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I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives.
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