One of the great illusions of our time is that hurrying will buy us more time.
JOHN ORTBERGTrue love is willing to warn, reprove, confront or admonish when necessary.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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Leadership is the art of disappointing people at a rate they can stand.
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Peace does not lie in getting God to give me other circumstances. Peace lies in finding God in these circumstances.
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There is no way for a human being to come to God that does not involve surrender.
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At the heart of Christian faith is the story of Jesus death and resurrection.
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Prayer allows us to wait without worry.
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The character of the faith that allows us to be transformed by suffering and darkness is not doubt-free certainty; rather, it is tenacious obedience.
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Failure does not shape you; the way you respond to failure shapes you.
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Over time, grit is what separates fruitful lives from aimlessness.
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Every human being who has ever lived has suffered from a messiah complex-except one.
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We who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.
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God wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.
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sometimes we do not realize how much we have to be grateful for until it is threatened.
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Too often we argue about Christianity instead of marveling at Jesus.
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You can only love and be loved to the extent that you know and are known by somebody.
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As long as we have unsolved problems, unfulfilled desires, and a mustard seed of faith, we have all we need for a vibrant prayer life.
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