Skeptics would rather, even at their own expense, appear to be right than take the risk of trusting.
JOHN ORTBERGGod wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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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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Self-improvement is no more God’s plan than self-salvation.
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There is a world of difference between being friendly to someone because they’re useful to you and being someone’s friend.
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Today, see each problem as an invitation to prayer.
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Spiritual transformation is not a matter of trying harder, but of training wisely.
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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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Love and hurry are fundamentally incompatible. Love always takes time, and time is the one thing hurried people don’t have.
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The Bible does not say you are God’s appliance; it says you are his masterpiece. Appliances get mass-produced.
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You have a “turn” every time you have an opportunity to choose. But most of us only see a tiny fraction of the choices we have.
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Having faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient.
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Jesus changed how the world thinks about science, medicine, human rights, education & more.
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What matters is not the accomplishments you achieve; what matters is the person you become.
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Who you become while you’re waiting is as important as what you’re waiting for.
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Greatness is never achieved through indecision.
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Over time, grit is what separates fruitful lives from aimlessness.
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