John Townsend Quotes & Sayings

Entitlement is: The man who thinks he is above all the rules. The woman who feels mistreated and needs others to make it up to her. — John Townsend

I'm not looking for starters, I'm looking for finishers. — John Townsend

Leading from your inner world ultimately produces better results in your leadership. — John Townsend

Emotions, or feelings, have a function. They tell us something. They are a signal....Anger tells us that our boundaries have been violated. Much like a nation's radar defense system, angry feelings serve as an "early warning system" telling us we're in danger of being injured or controlled. — John Townsend

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

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

When your teen withdraws, take the initiative to go after him and try to reconnect. Teens sometimes don't have the skills to pull themselves back into relationship, so they need their parents to help them. But while you are inviting your teen back into connection with you, keep your requirements and expectations intact. — John Townsend

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

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

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

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