We tend to be preoccupied by our problems when we have a heightened sense of vulnerability and a diminished sense of power. Today, see each problem as an invitation to prayer.
JOHN ORTBERGFor many of us the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we will become so distracted and rushed and preoccupied that we will settle for a mediocre version of it.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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Over and over in the Bible, it is fear that threatens to keep people from trusting and obeying God.
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Today, see each problem as an invitation to prayer.
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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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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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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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We who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.
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Habits eat good intentions for breakfast.
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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 doesn’t come from finding a lake with no storms. It comes from having Jesus in the boat.
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Jesus changed how the world thinks about science, medicine, human rights, education & more.
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When preaching is done right, it can change lives. When it’s done badly, my failure goes beyond the merely human.
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God is a God of endless opportunities to do good; the God of the open door.
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There is no way for a human being to come to God that does not involve surrender.
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We’d like to be humble…but what if no one notices?
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Hurry is not just a disordered schedule. Hurry is a disordered heart.
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