Quotes from John Ortberg

You must arrange your days so that you are experiencing deep contentment, joy and confidence in your everyday life with God.

It only makes sense to ask God for guidance in the context of a life committed to "seeking first the kingdom."

Prudence is foresight and far-sightedness. It's the ability to make immediate decisions on the basis of their longer-range effects.

Prudence is not hesitation, procrastination, or moderation. It is not driving in the middle of the road. It is not the way of ambivalence, indecision, or safety.

As much as we complain about it, though, there's part of us that is drawn to a hurried life. It makes us feel important. It keeps the adrenaline pumping. It means I don't have to look too closely at my heart or life. It keeps us from feeling our loneliness.

Authentic spiritual authority is what puts you in touch with reality.

Tithing is a bad ceiling but an excellent floor.

There are usually multiple messages that could be preached from the same text.

The primary goal of spiritual life is human transformation.

Death is the prerequisite to resurrection, the new life God intends.

Tithing is considerably less popular than words like generosity or sharing.

I don't have a problem with delegation. I love to delegate. I am either lazy enough, or busy enough, or trusting enough, or congenial enough, that the notion leaving tasks in someone else's lap doesn't just sound wise to me, it sounds attractive.