This much I have learned: human beings come with very different sets of wiring, different interests, different temperaments, different learning styles, different gifts, different temptations. These differences are tremendously important in the spiritual formation of human beings. John Ortberg beingdifferenceformation share on social
Congregations shaped by the Scriptures generally have preachers who are shaped by the Scriptures. John Ortberg congregationgenerallypreacher Change image and share on social
In community, we discover who we really are and how much transformation we still require. This is why I am irrevocably committed to small groups. Through them, we can accomplish our God-entrusted work to transform human beings. John Ortberg accomplishbeingcommit share on social
I hate how spiritual formation gets positioned as an optional pursuit for a small special interest group within the church. John Ortberg churchformationgroup Change image and share on social
What influences our behavior, and what our level of responsibility is, are very complex issues. And anytime we try to make this simplistic, we don't serve people well. John Ortberg anytimebehaviorcomplex Change image and share on social
We all want to feel spiritually vigorous, and we hurt when we don't. This pain is intensified for people who lead church ministries. John Ortberg churchfeelhurt Change image and share on social
At the heart of Christian faith is the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. John Ortberg christiandeathfaith Change image and share on social
A bad sermon is like a car wreck - everyone slows down to see what happened. John Ortberg badcarhappen Change image and share on social
Prudence is not the same thing as caution. Caution is a helpful strategy when you're crossing a minefield; it's a disaster when you're in a gold rush. John Ortberg cautioncrossdisaster Change image and share on social
There are dozens of references to God in the Scriptures for every one to the figure of Satan. This reflects a sometimes forgotten theological truth that the devil is by no means God's counterpart. He is a creature, not the Creator. John Ortberg counterpartcreatorcreature share on social
