At the heart of Christian faith is the story of Jesus death and resurrection.
JOHN ORTBERGWe are tempted to live under the illusion that somewhere out there are people who are normal.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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What matters is not the accomplishments you achieve; what matters is the person you become.
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God is not interested in our spiritual life. He’s interested in our life.
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To love someone is to desire and work toward their becoming the best version of themselves. The one person in all the universe who can do this perfectly for you is God.
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The ministry of bearing with one another is learning to hear God speak through difficult people.
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Biblically, waiting is not just something we have to do until we get what we want. Waiting is part of the process of becoming what God wants us to be.
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The only cure from sin is by maintaining a vision of God.
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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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Peace does not lie in getting God to give me other circumstances. Peace lies in finding God in these circumstances.
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What repeatedly enters your mind and occupies your mind, eventually shapes your mind, and will ultimately express itself in what you do and who you become.
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Nobody lives up to the norms that God had in mind when he first created human beings.
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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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We must assess our thoughts and beliefs and reckon whether they are moving us closer to conformity to Christ or farther away from it.
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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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Imagine watching all that God might have done with your life if you had let him.
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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.
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