Peace doesn’t come from finding a lake with no storms. It comes from having Jesus in the boat.
JOHN ORTBERGGoing in faith does not necessarily mean going with serenity or without doubts. Faith can be difficult.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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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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Jesus changed how the world thinks about science, medicine, human rights, education & more.
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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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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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Self-improvement is no more God’s plan than self-salvation.
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The most important task of your life is not what you do, but who you become.
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Willpower is trying very hard not to do something you want to do very much.
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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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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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The miracle of Sunday is that a dead man lives. The miracle of Saturday is that the eternal Son of God lies dead.
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Having faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient.
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The character of the faith that allows us to be transformed by suffering and darkness is not doubt-free certainty; rather, it is tenacious obedience.
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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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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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Greatness is never achieved through indecision.
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