Too often we argue about Christianity instead of marveling at Jesus.
JOHN ORTBERGTrue love is willing to warn, reprove, confront or admonish when necessary.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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To become truly free, you must surrender.
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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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Habits eat good intentions for breakfast.
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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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We are too often double espresso followers of a decaf Sovereign.
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Greatness is never achieved through indecision.
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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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Failure is not an event, but rather a judgment about an event. Failure is not something that happens to us or a label we attach to things. It is a way we think about outcomes.
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Our beliefs are not just estimates of probabilities. They are also the instruments that guide our actions.
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The possibility of transformation is the essence of hope.
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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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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.
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At the heart of Christian faith is the story of Jesus death and resurrection.
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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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It’s better to have the faith to embrace reality with all its pain than to cling to the false comfort of a painless fantasy.
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