Churches can become places of cynicism, resistance, and pessimism.
JOHN ORTBERGOne of the great illusions of our time is that hurrying will buy us more time.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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Habits eat good intentions for breakfast.
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Both hope and pessimism are deeply contagious. And no one is more infectious than a leader.
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The church is in the hope business.
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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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At the heart of Christian faith is the story of Jesus death and resurrection.
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Over time, grit is what separates fruitful lives from aimlessness.
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Hurry is not just a disordered schedule. Hurry is a disordered heart.
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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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Jesus gave the world its most influential movement.
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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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God has entrusted us with his most precious treasure – people. He asks us to shepherd and mold them into strong disciples, with brave faith and good character.
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Never try to have more faith – just get to know God better. And because God is faithful, the better you know Him, the more you’ll trust Him.
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One of the most painful aspects of suffering is the loneliness of it. Others may offer support or empathy, but no one can walk the road to Moriah in our place.
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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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Genuine brokenness pleases God more than pretend spirituality.
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