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

John Ortberg

The problem with spending your life climbing up the ladder is that you will go right past Jesus, for he’s coming down.
JOHN ORTBERG

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Passion for our work is not usually a subterranean volcano waiting to erupt. It is a muscle that gets strengthened a little each day as we show up – as we do what is expected of us, and then some.
JOHN ORTBERG

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The ministry of bearing with one another is learning to hear God speak through difficult people.
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We are tempted to live under the illusion that somewhere out there are people who are normal.
JOHN ORTBERG

Illusion Normal People Temptation
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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Too often we argue about Christianity instead of marveling at Jesus.
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Argument God Often
Churches can become places of cynicism, resistance, and pessimism.
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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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The Holy Spirit will lead you to be with people as Jesus would be with them if He were in your place.
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Real question is not who was this man (Jesus), but who is this man?
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Man Question Reality
You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.
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Elimination Hurry Life Patience Yourself
We’d like to be humble…but what if no one notices?
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Humble Notice Oneself
Willpower is trying very hard not to do something you want to do very much.
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For the soul to be well, it needs to be with God.
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God Need Soul
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.
JOHN ORTBERG

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Jesus is mysterious not just because of what we don’t know about him, but because of what we do know about him.
JOHN ORTBERG

God Himself Known Mysterious

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