The character of the faith that allows us to be transformed by suffering and darkness is not doubt-free certainty; rather, it is… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
As long as we have unsolved problems, unfulfilled desires, and a mustard seed of faith, we have all we need for a… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
Going in faith does not necessarily mean going with serenity or without doubts. Faith can be difficult. — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
Never try to have more faith - just get to know God better. And because God is faithful, the better you know… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
Having faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient. — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
We must assess our thoughts and beliefs and reckon whether they are moving us closer to conformity to Christ or farther away… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
It's better to have the faith to embrace reality with all its pain than to cling to the false comfort of a… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
Our beliefs are not just estimates of probabilities. They are also the instruments that guide our actions. — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
For many of us the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we will become so… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
“Conviction is not just the pain of getting caught or pain over consequences. It means a God-given, really sober sense of remorse… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
God has entrusted us with his most precious treasure - people. He asks us to shepherd and mold them into strong disciples,… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
For most of us, the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we will become so… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
If we do not become changed from the inside-out - if we don't morph - we will be tempted to find external… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
The greatest bloodbaths in the history of the human race were recorded in the twentieth century in countries that sought to eliminate… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
“David is called a man after God's heart. This can be a little confusing when you get into his story, because he's… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
Will you keep going when you don't know why? When you can't get any answers that would make the pain go away,… — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
At the heart of Christian faith is the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. — John Ortberg Copy Share Image
“What do we do in the dark night? We do nothing. We wait. We remember that we are not God. We hold on. We… — John Ortberg Copy Share
If we are serious about loving God, we must begin with people, all people. And especially we must learn to love those that the… — John Ortberg Copy Share
The greatest bloodbaths in the history of the human race were recorded in the twentieth century in countries that sought to eliminate God, worship,… — John Ortberg Copy Share
There is no way for a human being to come to God that does not involve surrender. — John Ortberg Copy Share
Will you keep going when you don't know why? When you can't get any answers that would make the pain go away, will you… — John Ortberg Copy Share
From ancient times, the core idea of the soul is the soul is the capacity to integrate different functions into a single being or… — John Ortberg Copy Share
“Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.” — John Ortberg Copy Share
In reality, each thought we have carries with it a little spiritual power, a tug toward or away from God. No thought is purely… — John Ortberg Copy Share
The miracle of Sunday is that a dead man lives. The miracle of Saturday is that the eternal Son of God lies dead. — John Ortberg Copy Share
“The most important thing about you,” Dallas would often say, “is not the things that you achieve; it is the person that you become.” — John Ortberg Copy Share
Jesus had a universal concern for those who suffered that transcended the rules of the ancient world. — John Ortberg Copy Share
God is a God of endless opportunities to do good; the God of the open door. — John Ortberg Copy Share
One of the most painful aspects of suffering is the loneliness of it. Others may offer support or empathy, but no one can walk… — John Ortberg Copy Share
