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We are tempted to live under the illusion that somewhere out there are people who are normal.

John Ortberg

The possibility of transformation is the essence of hope.
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Essence Hope Possible Transformation
As long as we have unsolved problems, unfulfilled desires, and a mustard seed of faith, we have all we need for a vibrant prayer life.
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The decision to grow always involves a choice between risk and comfort. This means that to be a follower of Jesus, you must renounce comfort as the ultimate value of your life.
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Choice Comfortable Decision Growth Life Risk Value
Going in faith does not necessarily mean going with serenity or without doubts. Faith can be difficult.
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Difficult Doubt Faith Necessary Serene
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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Jesus gave the world its most influential movement.
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Influence Movement World
Genuine brokenness pleases God more than pretend spirituality.
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Act Break Genuine God Pretend Spirituality
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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Employee Extrovert Himself Question
To become truly free, you must surrender.
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Freedom Surrender True
Joylessness may be the sin most readily tolerated by the church.
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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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The Bible does not say you are God’s appliance; it says you are his masterpiece. Appliances get mass-produced.
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Appliance God Yourself
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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Mission Ourselves Position Situation Start Temptation Thinking
The harder you strike it, the deeper it goes.
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Deep Hard Strike Yourself
Hurry is not just a disordered schedule. Hurry is a disordered heart.
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Heart Hurry Schedule
Having faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient.
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