Leadership is the art of disappointing people at a rate they can stand.
JOHN ORTBERGThe character of the faith that allows us to be transformed by suffering and darkness is not doubt-free certainty; rather, it is tenacious obedience.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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Leadership is the art of disappointing people at a rate they can stand.
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Jesus changed how the world thinks about science, medicine, human rights, education & more.
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God is so immense that if he were ‘too visible,’ people would give forced compliance without expressing their heart. So God made it possible, in enormous love, for us to live as if he were not there.
JOHN ORTBERGGod is so immense that if he were ‘too visible,’ people would give forced compliance without expressing their heart. So God made it possible, in enormous love, for us to live as if he were not there.
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God wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.
JOHN ORTBERGGod wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.
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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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Genuine brokenness pleases God more than pretend spirituality.
JOHN ORTBERGGenuine brokenness pleases God more than pretend spirituality.
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The life of Abraham Lincoln is by most accounts an amazing study in character formation. Yet he was notoriously disorganized; he even had a file in his law office labeled If you can’t find it anywhere else, try looking here.
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God is not interested in our spiritual life. He’s interested in our life.
JOHN ORTBERGGod is not interested in our spiritual life. He’s interested in our life.
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A boss who interrupts an employee a lot is called an extrovert, whereas an employee who interrupts a boss too often is called an ex-employee.
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The harder you strike it, the deeper it goes.
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Real question is not who was this man (Jesus), but who is this man?
JOHN ORTBERGReal question is not who was this man (Jesus), but who is this man?
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Prudence is not hesitation, procrastination, or moderation. It is not driving in the middle of the road. It is not the way of ambivalence, indecision, or safety.
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Prayer allows us to wait without worry.
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Every human being who has ever lived has suffered from a messiah complex-except one.
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For the soul to be well, it needs to be with God.
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Wise people build their lives around what is eternal and squeeze in what is temporary. Not the other way around.
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