Too often we argue about Christianity instead of marveling at Jesus.
JOHN ORTBERGGreatness is never achieved through indecision.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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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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The test of love is that it gives even when there is no expectation of a return.
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The main measure of your devotion to God is not your devotional life. It is simply your life.
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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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Habits eat good intentions for breakfast.
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When we live in the love of God, we begin to pay attention to people the way God pays attention to us.
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To become truly free, you must surrender.
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What repeatedly enters your mind and occupies your mind, eventually shapes your mind, and will ultimately express itself in what you do and who you become.
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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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Death is the prerequisite to resurrection, the new life God intends.
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True repentance never leads to despair. Its leads home. It leads to grace.
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What matters is not the accomplishments you achieve; what matters is the person you become.
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If I have the courage to acknowledge my limits and embrace them, I can experience enormous freedom. If I lack this courage, I will be imprisoned by them.
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I hate how hard spiritual transformation is and how long it takes. I hate thinking about how many people have gone to church for decades and remain joyless or judgmental or bitter or superior.
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The primary goal of spiritual life is human transformation.
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