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 ORTBERGYou can only love and be loved to the extent that you know and are known by somebody.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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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 most frequent promise in the Bible is ‘I will be with you.’
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We who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.
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Every human being who has ever lived has suffered from a messiah complex-except one.
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Skepticism can keep us from blessing, can keep us trapped in two minds.
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Too often we argue about Christianity instead of marveling at Jesus.
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The only cure from sin is by maintaining a vision of God.
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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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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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The problem with spending your life climbing up the ladder is that you will go right past Jesus, for he’s coming down.
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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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Gratitude is the ability to experience life as a gift. It liberates us from the prison of self-preoccupation.
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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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Leadership is the art of disappointing people at a rate they can stand.
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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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