Willpower is trying very hard not to do something you want to do very much.
JOHN ORTBERGFailure does not shape you; the way you respond to failure shapes you.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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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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Death is the prerequisite to resurrection, the new life God intends.
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Acceptance is an act of the heart. To accept someone is to affirm to them that you think it’s a very good thing they are alive.
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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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At the heart of Christian faith is the story of Jesus death and resurrection.
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Too often we argue about Christianity instead of marveling at Jesus.
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Genuine brokenness pleases God more than pretend spirituality.
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A bad sermon is like a car wreck – everyone slows down to see what happened.
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The goal is not for us to get through the Scriptures. The goal is to get the Scriptures through us.
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Gratitude is the ability to experience life as a gift. It liberates us from the prison of self-preoccupation.
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Having faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient.
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Leadership is the art of disappointing people at a rate they can stand.
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You can only love and be loved to the extent that you know and are known by somebody.
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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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The harder you strike it, the deeper it goes.
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