Having faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient.
JOHN ORTBERGFailure does not shape you; the way you respond to failure shapes you.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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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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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.
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The test of love is that it gives even when there is no expectation of a return.
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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 Holy Spirit says: You are it. You are God’s plan. In a thirsty world, people need to be refreshed. It is a broken world, and people need to be healed. Now get out there and do it!
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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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What matters is not the accomplishments you achieve; what matters is the person you become.
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Solitude is the one place where we can gain freedom from the forces of society that will otherwise relentlessly mold us. Solitude requires relentless perseverance.
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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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The main measure of your devotion to God is not your devotional life. It is simply your life.
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The Holy Spirit will lead you to be with people as Jesus would be with them if He were in your place.
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Prayer allows us to wait without worry.
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It may be a very bad thing that I needed God to die for me, but it is a wonderful thing that God thinks I am worth dying for.
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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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Jesus changed how the world thinks about science, medicine, human rights, education & more.
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