Peace does not lie in getting God to give me other circumstances. Peace lies in finding God in these circumstances.
JOHN ORTBERG- Real question is not who was this man (Jesus), but who is this man?
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Real question is not who was this man (Jesus), but who is this man?
More John Ortberg Quotes
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Death is the prerequisite to resurrection, the new life God intends.
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We who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.
JOHN ORTBERGWe who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.
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Jesus is mysterious not just because of what we don’t know about him, but because of what we do know about him.
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One of the hardest things in the world is to stop being the prodigal son without turning into the elder brother.
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Biblically, waiting is not just something we have to do until we get what we want. Waiting is part of the process of becoming what God wants us to be.
JOHN ORTBERGBiblically, waiting is not just something we have to do until we get what we want. Waiting is part of the process of becoming what God wants us to be.
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We must assess our thoughts and beliefs and reckon whether they are moving us closer to conformity to Christ or farther away from it.
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The test of love is that it gives even when there is no expectation of a return.
JOHN ORTBERGThe test of love is that it gives even when there is no expectation of a return.
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When preaching is done right, it can change lives. When it’s done badly, my failure goes beyond the merely human.
JOHN ORTBERGWhen preaching is done right, it can change lives. When it’s done badly, my failure goes beyond the merely human.
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God wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.
JOHN ORTBERGGod wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.
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It only makes sense to ask God for guidance in the context of a life committed to “seeking first the kingdom.”
JOHN ORTBERGIt only makes sense to ask God for guidance in the context of a life committed to “seeking first the kingdom.”
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We may be unlovely yet we are not unloved.
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The greatest moment of your life is now. This moment is God’s irreplaceable gift to you.
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Your Mission starts where you are,Not where you think you should be.Sometimes we’re tempted to think that our current position/job/situation is a barrier to our mission, but, in fact, it is where it starts.
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We are tempted to live under the illusion that somewhere out there are people who are normal.
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The most frequent promise in the Bible is ‘I will be with you.’
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