In reality, each thought we have carries with it a little spiritual power, a tug toward or away from God. No thought is purely neutral.
JOHN ORTBERGThe greatest bloodbaths in the history of the human race were recorded in the twentieth century in countries that sought to eliminate God, worship, and faith.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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If we are serious about loving God, we must begin with people, all people. And especially we must learn to love those that the world generally discards.
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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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Habits eat good intentions for breakfast.
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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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Love and hurry are fundamentally incompatible. Love always takes time, and time is the one thing hurried people don’t have.
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Prudence is not hesitation, procrastination, or moderation. It is not driving in the middle of the road. It is not the way of ambivalence, indecision, or safety.
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Prayer allows us to wait without worry.
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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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To become truly free, you must surrender.
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Acceptance is an act of the heart. To accept someone is to affirm to them that you think it’s a very good thing they are alive.
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The good news as Jesus preached it is not just about the minimal entrance requirements for getting into heaven when you die. It is about the glorious redemption of human life-your life.
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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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We are tempted to live under the illusion that somewhere out there are people who are normal.
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Who you become while you’re waiting is as important as what you’re waiting for.
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Sloth is the failure to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done – like the kamikaze pilot who flew seventeen missions.
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