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.
JOHN ORTBERGThe most frequent promise in the Bible is ‘I will be with you.’
More John Ortberg Quotes
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Prayer allows us to wait without worry.
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The possibility of transformation is the essence of hope.
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True love is willing to warn, reprove, confront or admonish when necessary.
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We’d like to be humble…but what if no one notices?
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We who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.
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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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Churches can become places of cynicism, resistance, and pessimism.
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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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Real question is not who was this man (Jesus), but who is this man?
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Our beliefs are not just estimates of probabilities. They are also the instruments that guide our actions.
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The ministry of bearing with one another is learning to hear God speak through difficult people.
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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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If you want to do the work of God, pay attention to people. Notice them. Especially the people nobody else notices.
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The most frequent promise in the Bible is ‘I will be with you.’
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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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