Significance is about who we are before it is about what we do.
JOHN ORTBERGFor the soul to be well, it needs to be with God.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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The church is in the hope business.
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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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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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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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Prudence is not hesitation, procrastination, or moderation. It is not driving in the middle of the road. It is not the way of ambivalence, indecision, or safety.
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God is not interested in our spiritual life. He’s interested in our 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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Going in faith does not necessarily mean going with serenity or without doubts. Faith can be difficult.
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If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat.
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A bad sermon is like a car wreck – everyone slows down to see what happened.
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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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Today, see each problem as an invitation to prayer.
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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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We who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.
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God is so immense that if he were ‘too visible,’ people would give forced compliance without expressing their heart. So God made it possible, in enormous love, for us to live as if he were not there.
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