学习英语的好途径

刚到美国英语还不流利，美国电视节目看得磕磕巴巴，但注意到电视上有一位周日布道者在几万人坐得满满的体育馆激情昂扬地不停说。

听了几句，觉得能听懂，于是耐心听下去。发现他讲的都是很简单的句子，内容主要激励人们。虽然带有些许德克萨斯南方口音，很是吸引人。他就是Joel Osteen。一位也许是全世界最流行的布道者。

很多人说他根本不是布道，只是激励人们热爱生活，让人们以积极正向态度面对人生。那有什么要紧？只要鼓励人们积极入世，不也很好吗？几年前当那些来自台湾的所谓培训师火遍大江南北时，我不禁想起Joel Osteen。和Joel比较起来，那些人真是小巫见大巫。

Joel讲的都是短句子，很少看笔记。穿一身西服，白白的牙齿微笑时露出来，往后抿的长发，很有魅力。他的内容非常世俗化，讲的是老少都能听懂的小故事。

听Joel布道的老百姓

当于丹在中国火红大江南北时，我认为于丹实际上担当了Joel Osteen的角色。如果你刚到美国，想提高你的英语听力，听听他的布道也不错。

他有一本很出名的书叫做成为更好的你。不知道有没有中译本。

上一段他布道的视频。

感兴趣的朋友可以上他的网站看看 http://www.。

读他写的文字，似乎听他讲话，朗朗上口，有一种韵律。

Dear Friends,

Many of you have called, written or emailed regarding my recent appearances on Larry King Live. I appreciate your comments and value your words of correction and encouragement.

It was never my desire or intention to leave any doubt as to what I believe and Whom I serve. I believe with all my heart that it is only through Christ that we have hope in eternal life. I regret and sincerely apologize that I was unclear on the very thing in which I have dedicated my life.

Jesus declared in John 14; I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me. I believe that Jesus Christ alone is the only way to salvation. However, it wasn’t until I had the opportunity to review the tran???? of the interview that I realize I had not clearly stated that having a personal relationship with Jesus is the only way to heaven.It’s about the individual’s choice to follow him.

God has given me a platform to present the Gospel to a very diverse audience. In my desire not to alienate the people that Jesus came to save, I did not clearly communicate the convictions that I hold so precious.

I will use this as a learning experience and believe that God will ultimately use it for my good and His glory. I am comforted by the fact that He sees my heart and knows my intentions. I am so thankful that I have friends, like you, who are willing to share their concerns with me.

Thank you again to those who have written. I hope that you accept my deepest apology and see it in your heart to extend to my grace and forgiveness.

As Always, I covet your prayers and I am believing for God’s best in your life,

Joel Osteen Pastor-Lakewood Church.

Thank you and God bless you, 
Joel Osteen Ministries 
Customer Service Department 
P.O. Box 23297 
Houston, TX 77228

Pastor Joel,