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.
JOHN ORTBERGWe are tempted to live under the illusion that somewhere out there are people who are normal.
More John Ortberg Quotes
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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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A bad sermon is like a car wreck – everyone slows down to see what happened.
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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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One reason why we fail to hear God speak is that we are not attentive. We suffer from what might be called ‘spiritual mindlessness.’
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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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The test of love is that it gives even when there is no expectation of a return.
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Over time, grit is what separates fruitful lives from aimlessness.
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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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The harder you strike it, the deeper it goes.
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There is a world of difference between being friendly to someone because they’re useful to you and being someone’s friend.
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The possibility of transformation is the essence of hope.
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Gratitude is the ability to experience life as a gift. It liberates us from the prison of self-preoccupation.
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Death is the prerequisite to resurrection, the new life God intends.
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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 life of Abraham Lincoln is by most accounts an amazing study in character formation. Yet he was notoriously disorganized; he even had a file in his law office labeled If you can’t find it anywhere else, try looking here.
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