The goal is not for us to get through the Scriptures. The goal is to get the Scriptures through us.
JOHN ORTBERGToo often we argue about Christianity instead of marveling at Jesus.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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The Holy Spirit says: You are it. You are God’s plan. In a thirsty world, people need to be refreshed. It is a broken world, and people need to be healed. Now get out there and do it!
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You must arrange your days so that you are experiencing deep contentment, joy and confidence in your everyday life with God.
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The reason our souls hunger so is that the life we could be living so far exceeds our strangest dreams.
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Joylessness may be the sin most readily tolerated by the church.
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Going in faith does not necessarily mean going with serenity or without doubts. Faith can be difficult.
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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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At the heart of Christian faith is the story of Jesus death and resurrection.
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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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Every human being who has ever lived has suffered from a messiah complex-except one.
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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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Passion for our work is not usually a subterranean volcano waiting to erupt. It is a muscle that gets strengthened a little each day as we show up – as we do what is expected of us, and then some.
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Death is the prerequisite to resurrection, the new life God intends.
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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.
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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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It only makes sense to ask God for guidance in the context of a life committed to “seeking first the kingdom.”
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