Rick Warren in 142 Characters or Less

There are 365 "Fear not"s in the Bible...one for every day of the year. #DontBeAfraid

In Psalms God tells us to Fear not, Forget not, Faint not, and Fret not.

“If our hope in Christ is good only for this life, we are worse off than anyone else.” 1 Cor. 15:19 (CEV)

Without Christ, this life on earth is the best it'll ever get.But with Christ, your best life isn't now. It's still to come

It's not a sin to be sick ...whether diabetes, AIDS, or mental illness. #NoStigmaNoShame

Today Kay found Matthew's Prayer Journals and his well-worn, completely marked-up copy of Purpose Driven Life. I sobbed..

It's not the size of your faith, but the size of your God, that matters

The power you need is not found In faith ,but in WHOM you place that faith. Tiny faith in a big God gets big results.

God's cares more about your #character than your career (or comfort), since you're only taking your character into eternity.

In Crisis? Release your grief.Receive help from others.Refuse to become bitter.Refocus on what matters most.Rely on Christ!

The good that God intends for me is greater than the bad that happens to me. See Romans 8:28-29

Real holiness is not a set of rules. It is pure love.

#Job is a book of questions, most left unanswered.The most important one is this:Will you serve God no matter what happens?

The darker the sky, the brighter the stars. “..as children of God you are to shine like stars in a dark world.” Phil. 2:15

Real hope doesn't deny tragedy. It faces it head-on. Hope says "Yes, it's really bad, but I still trust God."

It's not enough to just have hope. We must pursue hope, practice hope, and preach hope.

The real tragedy is that most people never trust God until they have to, and then they have no experience to fall back on.

The ultimate test of faith is not how loudly you praise God in happy times but how deeply you trust him in dark times.

Grace heals emotions.Forgiveness heals relationships.Trust heals fear.Without them, ongoing hurt makes you bitter,not better

Washington Post gives the movie #HOMERUN 3 of 4 stars. Powerful story of personal recovery after hitting bottom.Very moving.

My godly friend @GregLaurie preaches for me this weekend at Saddleback. http://bit.ly/15suP4V   He lost a son too. Join us.

#Crooks are using my son's death to make money with FAKE Facebook pages. Caught 8 so far. The REAL: http://on.fb.me/13vfnVo  

Those who aren't friends with God can't imagine what they're missing.They simply don't get it.I was once that way. Be kind.

Explanations don't bring comfort. The love and presence of God does.

In pain, I'd rather walk with Jesus with all of my questions, than walk by myself with all the answers.

We can't grow without change. We can't change without letting go. We can't let go without some loss, and that brings grief.

Grief is a tunnel to growth.

"For every child of God defeats the world by trusting Christ to give the victory.We overcome by faith." 1 John 5:4

Living "under the circumstances" suffocates.Living in Jesus liberates. "Take heart! I've overcome the world" Jn.16:33

Follow @KayWarren1 Soon we'll start posting longer pieces on lessons we've learned on our #Facebook pages too.

I haven't watched any TV since #TheBible series ended in March. Did I miss anything of eternal significance?

Sad task of removing Matthew's stuff from his house.Every item is a memory,House sale will fund new Mental Illness Ministry

How you handle difficulties,delays,death, and hurts from others are opportunities to show the difference Jesus makes in you

Why can't believer be as unified in sharing the Gospel as they are in sharing grief? Imagine the impact it would have.

"#Bless those who curse you, and #prayfor those who are cruel to you." Luke 6:28

"Love is never rude, it is not self-seeking, not easily angered, and keeps no record of when it has been wronged"1 Cor.13:5

My son trusted what Jesus did on the Cross,so one day he'll greet me in heaven "clothed,in his RIGHT MIND!" Mk.5:15 #Glory

Every tragedy is an opportunity... to trust God and love others.

Whatever you're going through right now, just keep going."Tears may flow in the night,but joy comes in the morning" Ps.30:5

The message I gave at Saddleback, Rick Warren's church, this past weekend, about loss and recovery, is now online... http://fb.me/2zvN6MX6O  

I don’t want to go back to how things were. I want to be a better man,more in-tune with Jesus,more compassionate of others.

I hope one day I can repay each of you for the healing kindnesses you've shown Kay and me in our darkest days.#

If u expect anyone to meet an emotional need only God can meet, u set them up for failure and yourself up for disappointment

God doesn't help those who help themselves. He helps those who turn to him.

My 3 kids in '88 Amy 9, Josh 7, Matthew 3. Happier days http://twitpic.com/cjtg0h  

“In our hearts we felt the sentence of death, but this happened so we might not rely on ourselves but on God" 2 Cor. 1:9

"I want is KNOW Christ,EXPERIENCE the power of his resurrection,SHARE his sufferings & BECOME like him in his death” Ph.3:10

In a crisis,#unexpected people will show up to support you and some you expected won't. Show grace to everyone either way.

I only hire staff who've been hurt deeply.People who've never suffered tend to be shallow and smug about other's pain.

Bad things happen to everyone. It isn't your experiences that define your life. It's your #responses that make or break you.

A crisis depletes your emotions.You must intentionally replenish them. Make a list of what restores you and do those things

When uncontrollable circumstances leave me out on a limb, I just let go. God catches me every time

The more you trust God, the more you realize how trustworthy he is.

The real problem with your problem is you don't immediately ask God for wisdom and help. See James 1:2-8

Grief comes in waves.When a big wave hits, you cant ignore it.You surf it and ride it out. My surfboard is talking to Jesus.

You only believe the parts of the Bible you actually practice. See James 1:22

“The entire law is summed up in a single command: Love your #neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14

"Broken heart” originated in the Bible. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit” Ps.34:1

Every time my heart shatters I take the pieces to Jesus for repair.

@BrianKDodd12 THANKS for gathering the 10 Best Posts By Pastors on the meaning of Matthew's death ‏http://bit.ly/14mVeS6  

To build the bridge between God and us, Jesus only needed 2 pieces of wood.

I don't have to know why everything happens since I know God is Good, he loves me, and life on earth isn't the whole story.

Music, not words, have brought the most comfort. As I type this, Kay's downstairs playing hymns on her piano. #Worship!

'06 bungee jumping a 1500 ft canyon in a storm with sons Josh and Matt http://instagram.com/p/YD424TI02g/  

"Mental illness" is a poor term, sounding like "It's just your mind." But a broken brain is as physical as a broken bone.

Some things you don't get over; you get through them.

Grief is God's tool for handling life's losses. If you don't grieve, you get stuck. "Blessed are those who mourn" Jesus

"I would have despaired unless I had believed that I’d see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living" Ps.27:13 NAS

7 days ago, at this moment, I learned news that would impact the rest of my life and ministry. Thankful for Psalm 27:13

"I will sing of your strength in the morning, I sing of your love.for you are my fortress in times of trouble" Psalm 59:16

When in pain, pray. When you worry, worship. When in grief, share it in your small group.

God never allows more on you than he puts in you to bear it.

"If you forgive men when they sin against you, your Heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you don't..." Matt.6:14-15

Someone on the internet sold Matthew an unregistered gun.I pray he seeks God's forgiveness. I forgive him. #MATTHEW 6:15

Your tweet made my day. ‏@dawnthom My 4 yr old daughter asks to pray for "that boy Reck Lauren." praying you're comforted

"Carry each other's burdens. In this way you fulfill the law of Christ” Gal.6:2 (That law is love your neighbor as yourself)

Kay and I are personally reading every note we get. Your practice of Galatians 6:2 has left us speechless.

In dark days, doctrine in your head isn't enough;You need Jesus by your side. My sustaining #BestFriend for 50 years.

Many ask “How can I help?” Help @KayWarren1 and me end the #stigma of mental illness! Join our team: http://bit.ly/152YGAG  

After 4 days, finally got to see my son’s body. He wasn't in it anymore. “Absent from the body is to be home with the Lord”

I've cried almost as many tears of joy as tears of grief in the last 48 hours, because you've loved @KayWarren1 and me,

Over the years,hundreds have written @KayWarren1 and me about mental illness in their families too.We've helped each other.

We've known for years God would use us to fight mental illness but were protecting Matthew's right to share his own story.

You're most like Jesus when you pray for those who hurt you, "Father forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing."

Grieving is hard.Grieving as public figures,harder.Grieving while haters celebrate your pain,hardest.Your notes sustained us

When the tide is out in your life, true friends rush in. Thank you.

Kay and I are overwhelmed by your love, prayers, and kind words. You are all encouraging our #brokenhearts.

We pray"Thy WILL be done on earth AS IT IS IN HEAVEN' since in heaven God's Will is done #always. On earth,it's done rarely

Let God change YOU first, then let him change YOUR world. After that, you can focus on everyone else.

No matter how sick society gets I'm #hopeful since God's Word tells us how it all ends. #LookUp