Quotes from John Ortberg
When people feel they're getting to speak into what's being preached, there is high built-in motivation to participate.
- John Ortberg
The day people around me stop questioning my character is the day my character begins to grow vulnerable.
- John Ortberg
Some leaders are not intimidated by opposition; they actually thrive on it. It wakes them up. It energizes them. It calls them to battle. It causes them to mobilize their thoughts and energy.
- John Ortberg
To have my mind racing and my heart beating fast over glorious possibilities is very close to the summit of life experience for me.
- John Ortberg
Both hope and pessimism are deeply contagious. And no one is more infectious than a leader.
- John Ortberg
People cheer the Bible, buy the Bible, give the Bible, own the Bible - they just don't actually read the Bible.
- John Ortberg
No one wants pain. Not even long-time, mature Christians who want to grow. We will always find ways to avoid pain. Pain itself is a bad thing.
- John Ortberg
Real question is not who was this man (Jesus), but who is this man?
- John Ortberg
Peace doesn't come from finding a lake with no storms. It comes from having Jesus in the boat.
- John Ortberg
Peace does not lie in getting God to give me other circumstances. Peace lies in finding God in these circumstances.
- John Ortberg
Genuine brokenness pleases God more than pretend spirituality.
- John Ortberg
God wishes to be seen, wishes to be sought, wishes to be expected, and wishes to be trusted.
- John Ortberg