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Zondervan
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[2013]
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If God has a perfect vision for your life, why does spiritual growth seem so difficult? Pastor and bestselling author John Ortberg has some intriguing answers to that question, and he has organized his thoughts and God's words into a straightforward and timely guide for living your best life in The Me I Want to Be . In this study you will learn how God's perfect vision for you starts with a powerful promise. All those who trust in God will be like...
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Zondervan
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[2013]
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In this six-session study pastor and author John Ortberg teaches people how to trust God more fully. Using testimonial interviews to illustrate his talks, Ortberg teaches participants the skills essential for "water-walking" in faith with God. Designed for use with the video.
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Jeder von uns sehnt sich nach Gemeinschaft und Akzeptanz. Doch gleichzeitig fahren wir unseren Mitmenschen gegenüber "Stacheln" aus. John Ortberg nennt dies das "Stachelschwein-Dilemma" und macht deutlich, wie man sich nahekommt, ohne verletzt zu werden.
John Ortberg lüftet das Geheimnis gesunder zwischenmenschlicher Beziehungen. Mit Humor, tiefgehenden Einsichten und seiner Gabe fürs Geschichtenerzählen zeigt er auf, wie man die lebensverändernde...
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Jesus Christus hatte einen gewaltigen Einfluss auf die Menschheit - auf ihre Geschichte, ihre Entwicklung, ihr Zusammenleben und ihre Zukunft. John Ortberg zeichnet die Spuren eines Lebens nach, das die Welt wie kein anderes verändert hat.
Sein Wirken prägte Gesellschaft, Kunst, Wissenschaft, Politik und Bildung - bis heute. Aber auch Begriffe wie Menschenwürde, Mitleid, Vergebung und Hoffnung erhielten durch ihn entscheidende Bedeutung. Meisterhaft...
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Some people think that salvation is merely about meeting the minimal entrance requirements needed to get into heaven when they die. But that's not how Jesus talked about it. Rightly understood, salvation is an invitation to know God and to experience His presence, favor, and power starting right here on earth. In How Do I Know if I'm Really Saved,bestselling author John Ortberg: Dispels the myth that eternal life is something we can only hope to experience...
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Something in us is waiting-for what, we don't know. Something different? Something better?For Christians, perhaps the deepest expression of what we're waiting for is found in the phrase eternal life. But what is eternal life? Why do we want it? And how do we know if we have it?In Eternity Is Now in Session, bestselling author John Ortberg dispels the myth that eternal life is something way out in outer space that we can only hope to experience after...
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We all have choices to make every day, even the youngest children. The choices we make play a large part in forming who we grow to be as adults. For kids, those choices can include whether to be obedient or disobedient, to share or be selfish, to have a good attitude or not, and more. John Ortberg addresses the ability to choose in a whimsical way by inviting children to use their "magnificent chooser" that God gave them to make right choices daily....
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The Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg-the bestselling author of When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box; God Is Closer Than You Think; and The Life You've Always Wanted-will help you discover spiritual vitality like never before as you learn to "live in the flow of the spirit." But if God has a perfect vision for your life, why does spiritual growth seem so difficult? John Ortberg has some intriguing answers to that question, and he has organized...
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We all have stuff-and stuff is important. Our homes, jobs, hobbies, wardrobe, and toys make this life more enjoyable. But if our entire perspective is colored by our "things" we lose sight of the temporal nature of all that we have. This easy-to-read gift book leads the reader to consider what's ultimately important and encourages a healthier perspective on the materialistic nature of our lives. Content is excerpted from When the Game Is Over, It...
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John Ortberg speaks with humor, insight, and wisdom to graduates facing the work world or pursuing additional education. John gave us access to the Willow Creek archives to find new, previously unpublished material that will speak specifically to this target audience.
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Very rarely in the Bible does God command someone to "Stay. " He opens a door, and then he invites us to walk through it-into the unknown. And how we choose to respond will ultimately determine the life we will lead and the person we will become. In fact, to fail to embrace the open door is to miss the work God has made for us to do. In All the Places You'll Go . . . Except When You Don't, bestselling author John Ortberg opens our eyes to the countless...
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En muy raras ocasiones encontramos en la Biblia a Dios ordenando a alguien a 'permanecer'. La realidad es que el abre una puerta y nos invita a caminar a través de ella: hacia lo desconocido. Y es precisamente la respuesta que elijamos lo que finalmente determinará qué vida viviremos y en quién nos convertiremos. De hecho, el ignorar esa puerta que Dios ha abierto para nosotros puede representar un recharzo a todo el trabajo que Dios ha invertido...
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In the six-session small group Bible study, The Life You've Always Wanted, John Ortberg guides you and your group through the spiritual disciplines and teaches you how they can transform your spiritual life. What does true spiritual life really look like? And what keeps you from living it? What can you do to pursue it? If you're tired of the status quo-if you suspect there's more to Christianity than what you've experienced-John Ortberg invites you...
14) Faith and Doubt
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What if the most important word is the one in the middle? We often think of doubt as the opposite of faith, but could it actually strengthen our relationship with God? According to John Ortberg, best-selling author and pastor, the very nature of faith requires the presence of uncertainty. In this refreshingly candid look at a life of faith, he traces the line between belief and unbelief: less a dividing line between hostile camps than a razor's...
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How Do You Explain a Love That Has No Explanation? What will happen if you let it touch your heart? God loves you not because you are flawless, not because you are a perfect person, but just because you are. In Love Beyond Reason, John Ortberg reveals the God you've longed to encounter: a Father head-over-heels in love with you, his child, and intensely committed to your highest joy. Ortberg takes you to the very core of God's being to discover a...
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You Can Live a Deeper, More Spiritual Life Right Where You Are. An expanded edition with a new chapter on prayer and discussion questions The heart of Christianity is transformation-a relationship with God that impacts not just our "spiritual lives," but every aspect of living. John Ortberg calls readers back to the dynamic heartbeat of Christianity-God's power to bring change and growth-and reveals both the how and why of transformation. With a new...
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SI DIOS ESTÁ SIEMPRE CON NOSOTROS, POR QUÉ ES TAN DIFÍCIL ENCONTRARLOALGUIEN QUE TE AMA ESTÁ ESPERANDO VERTELa Biblia está llena de ejemplos acerca de un Dios íntimo, un Dios profundamente interesado en estar en contacto con personas comunes y corrientes. Él promete estar con nosotros y dice que nos guiará personalmente. Sin embargo, de algún modo, la intimidad con Dios parece eludirnos. Capturados en la corriente principal de la vida, sabemos...
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SI QUIERES CAMINARSOBRE LAS AGUASTIENES QUE SALIR DE LA BARCAEs posible que Pedro fuera el primero en salir de la embarcación, pero la invitación de Jesús es extensiva a usted hoy. Lo que le espera fuera es mucho agua y pocas probabilidades de mantenerse firme. Como seguidores de Cristo podemos seguir su llamado pero, ¿caminar sobre las aguas?Caminar sobre las aguas es:• Enfrentar los temores y no dejar que estos digan la ultima palabra. •...
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The word intimacy can make any small group a little uncomfortable. In I'd Like You More if You Were More like Me, John Ortberg shows readers that true closeness with others can start with the most mundane, everyday moments of connection and explains why intimacy is not something to fear but something to work toward.
With space to jot down reminders, observations, and prayers, this six-session leader connect guide equips the reader to lead a small...
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The challenges, isolation, and relentless demands of leadership can inspire a variety of fears in the heart of a leader; among them fear of failure, fear of mutiny, fear of criticism, fear of disappointing people. However, the greatest fear leaders face is not something that might happen to them, but something that can happen in them-a degeneration of the heart that robs them of their calling and leaves a deep soul dissatisfaction in its place. John...
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