The possibility of transformation is the essence of hope.
JOHN ORTBERGHaving faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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At the heart of Christian faith is the story of Jesus death and resurrection.
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The goal is not for us to get through the Scriptures. The goal is to get the Scriptures through us.
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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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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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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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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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The most important task of your life is not what you do, but who you become.
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A boss who interrupts an employee a lot is called an extrovert, whereas an employee who interrupts a boss too often is called an ex-employee.
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Skeptics would rather, even at their own expense, appear to be right than take the risk of trusting.
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Hurry is not just a disordered schedule. Hurry is a disordered heart.
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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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You must arrange your days so that you are experiencing deep contentment, joy and confidence in your everyday life with God.
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It may be a very bad thing that I needed God to die for me, but it is a wonderful thing that God thinks I am worth dying for.
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Jesus gave the world its most influential movement.
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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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One of the hardest things in the world is to stop being the prodigal son without turning into the elder brother.
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What matters is not the accomplishments you achieve; what matters is the person you become.
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Solitude is the one place where we can gain freedom from the forces of society that will otherwise relentlessly mold us. Solitude requires relentless perseverance.
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Jesus changed how the world thinks about science, medicine, human rights, education & more.
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The problem with spending your life climbing up the ladder is that you will go right past Jesus, for he’s coming down.
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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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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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Greatness is never achieved through indecision.
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Failure is not an event, but rather a judgment about an event. Failure is not something that happens to us or a label we attach to things. It is a way we think about outcomes.
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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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