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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.

John Ortberg

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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Churches can become places of cynicism, resistance, and pessimism.
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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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The Holy Spirit says: You are it. You are God’s plan. In a thirsty world, people need to be refreshed. It is a broken world, and people need to be healed. Now get out there and do it!
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Over time, grit is what separates fruitful lives from aimlessness.
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We who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.
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Having faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient.
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The ministry of bearing with one another is learning to hear God speak through difficult people.
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The greatest bloodbaths in the history of the human race were recorded in the twentieth century in countries that sought to eliminate God, worship, and faith.
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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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Your Mission starts where you are,Not where you think you should be.Sometimes we’re tempted to think that our current position/job/situation is a barrier to our mission, but, in fact, it is where it starts.
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Habits eat good intentions for breakfast.
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Every human being who has ever lived has suffered from a messiah complex-except one.
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God is a God of endless opportunities to do good; the God of the open door.
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Hurry is not just a disordered schedule. Hurry is a disordered heart.
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God is not interested in our spiritual life. He’s interested in our life.
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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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