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Jesus had a universal concern for those who suffered that transcended the rules of the ancient world.

~John Ortberg

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Jesus' life as a foot-washing servant would eventually lead to the adoption of humility as a widely admired virtue.

~John Ortberg

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Women are the first witnesses to the resurrection and pillars of the early church.

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Although the church has often been far too slow to follow his lead, Jesus' insistence that women, as well as men, bear the full image of God has had a way of sparking reform movements across the centuries.

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Jesus is why women have traveled continents, spent decades learning a strange language so they could translate the Gospel, planting churches, caring for the sick, educating the illiterate, and marching for the oppressed.

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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.

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When someone is in crisis, don't start by teaching, leveraging, or explaining. Just be with.

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We do not need answers or formulas to minister in crisis.

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Ghettos and barrios and abusive homes and trauma wards may produce scarred souls; they can cripple more human spirits than they strengthen.

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Opposition is an inevitable reality of pastoral life.

~John Ortberg

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Clergyman

Born: May 5th, 1957

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