I’m more concerned about who you’re becoming than what you’re doing.
JOHN ORTBERGOur beliefs are not just estimates of probabilities. They are also the instruments that guide our actions.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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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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Peace does not lie in getting God to give me other circumstances. Peace lies in finding God in these circumstances.
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Every human being who has ever lived has suffered from a messiah complex-except one.
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The possibility of transformation is the essence of hope.
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We are too often double espresso followers of a decaf Sovereign.
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One of the most painful aspects of suffering is the loneliness of it. Others may offer support or empathy, but no one can walk the road to Moriah in our place.
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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 main measure of your devotion to God is not your devotional life. It is simply your life.
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We who preach have one tool. We are people of the book.
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Genuine brokenness pleases God more than pretend spirituality.
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At the heart of Christian faith is the story of Jesus death and resurrection.
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We may be unlovely yet we are not unloved.
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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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Skepticism can keep us from blessing, can keep us trapped in two minds.
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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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