Peace does not lie in getting God to give me other circumstances. Peace lies in finding God in these circumstances.
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Peace does not lie in getting God to give me other circumstances. Peace lies in finding God in these circumstances.
JOHN ORTBERGWe are tempted to live under the illusion that somewhere out there are people who are normal.
JOHN ORTBERGToday, see each problem as an invitation to prayer.
JOHN ORTBERGGod wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.
JOHN ORTBERGThe primary goal of spiritual life is human transformation.
JOHN ORTBERGWe who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.
JOHN ORTBERGAs long as we have unsolved problems, unfulfilled desires, and a mustard seed of faith, we have all we need for a vibrant prayer life.
JOHN ORTBERGHurry is not just a disordered schedule. Hurry is a disordered heart.
JOHN ORTBERGOne reason why we fail to hear God speak is that we are not attentive. We suffer from what might be called ‘spiritual mindlessness.’
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.
JOHN ORTBERGThe possibility of transformation is the essence of hope.
JOHN ORTBERGFor the soul to be well, it needs to be with God.
JOHN ORTBERGGod is not interested in our spiritual life. He’s interested in our life.
JOHN ORTBERGTo become truly free, you must surrender.
JOHN ORTBERGJesus changed how the world thinks about science, medicine, human rights, education & more.
JOHN ORTBERGThe 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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