Oral Roberts is the United Methodist preacher who started a top notch university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Oral Roberts University. He lived to be 91 years old and was a card carrying member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The University that bears his name has graduated thousands of students in every major field and their sports teams have an impressive history of success. I visited the campus of O.R.U. in the 1970's on my way to my alma mater in Oklahoma City. It is a very impressive campus that reflects Robert's values of excellence.
In the 1980's Life Magazine did a feature pictorial story on Reverend Roberts that talks about his life and legacy.
Roberts was known for making some powerful life transforming statements, that if taken serious could alter a person's life for the better. The author of many books, Roberts had a powerful way with words.
This one crossed my desk this week:
"God always calls us to be and do more-
to reach higher, believe for even greater things,
and to pursue even nobler goals.
God is never content with your status quo,
The truth is, your status quo is far below your God-given potential.!"
(From Roberts book, The Ultimate Voice)
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