John Ortberg, Jr. is an evangelical Christian author and speaker whose writing often explores themes of faith, spiritual growth, and the deeper questions of life. He encourages readers to reflect on their relationship with God and to live out their faith in everyday experiences. Ortberg's style is accessible and inspiring, aiming to encourage and guide readers on their spiritual journey. His work invites a thoughtful engagement with Christian principles and their practical application.
In All the Places to Go ... How Will You Know?, bestselling author John Ortberg opens our eyes to the countless doors God places before us every day, teaches us how to recognize them, and gives us the encouragement to step out in faith and embrace all of the extraordinary opportunities that await. --Publisher's description.
For the new small group leader, the seasoned leader who feels their small group lacks purpose, or the leader who is working to move their small group to the next level, Leading Small Groups with Purpose is the road map to follow. Steve Gladen takes small group leaders step-by-step toward a healthy, dynamic group with focus and purpose. Every chapter includes ideas that small group leaders can implement immediately as well as ways to shape their small groups over time. Includes a foreword by John Ortberg and a free small group assessment tool ($12.50 value).
This small group study---volume 3 of the Truth for Today series---takes you though the Wisdom Books of the Old Testament and unveils truths to help you grow in your love for God and others. The Wisdom Literature explores the heights of joyful romance to the depths of human sorrow and reveals the pathway to loving God each step of the way.
The soul is the key to our lives, binding our heart, our mind, and our spirit together---yet what is it, really? In Soul Keeping, John Ortberg takes a popular, story-filled approach to the subject of what our soul is and how we can care for it in a world which often forgets it exists in each one of us, waiting to be nurtured.
Remember the thrill of winning at checkers or Parcheesi? You become the Master of the Board—the victor over everyone else. But what happens after that, asks bestselling author John Ortberg. You know the answer: It all goes back in the box. You don’t get to keep one token, one chip, one game card. In the end, the spoils of the game add up to nothing. Using popular games as a metaphor for our temporal lives, When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box neatly sorts out what’s fleeting and what’s permanent in God’s kingdom. Being Master of the Board is not the point; being rich toward God is. Winning the game of life on Earth is a temporary victory; loving God and other people with all our hearts is an eternal one. Using humor, terrific stories, and a focus on winning “the right trophies,” Ortberg paints a vivid picture of the priorities that all Christians will want to embrace.
Engaging with life-changing topics through a biblical lens, this series fosters deep discussions within small groups. It features thought-provoking questions that prompt reflection on Scripture and its relevance to personal and communal faith journeys among Christ followers.
This series offers a transformative experience through engaging with God's Word, focusing on life-changing biblical topics. It encourages both individual and communal exploration among Christ followers, fostering deep reflection through challenging questions that highlight the relevance of Scripture in everyday life.
The heart of Christianity is about transformation - about a God who isn't just concerned with our spiritual lives, but who wants to impact every aspect of living. It's realizing that God meets us not in a monastery but on Main Street, and that all of ordinary, daily life has the potential to be lived as if Jesus himself were the one living it. Now expanded to include an added chapter on prayer and discussion questions designed to help small groups make the journey together, The Life You've Always Wanted offers modern perspectives on the ancient path of the spiritual disciplines. But this is more than just a book about things we should do if we want to be good Christians. It's a road map toward true transformation, compelling because it starts not with ourselves but with the object of our journey - Jesus Christ. Paved with humor and sparkling anecdotes, The Life You've Always Wanted is an encouraging and challenging approach to a Christian life that's worth living. Life on the edge that fills our ordinary world with new meaning, hope, change, and a joyous, growing closeness to Christ
John Ortberg, author of Beyond Reason and The Life You've Always Wanted , uses humor and inspiration as he encourages readers to face their challenges and make things happen while discovering a fulfilling relationship with God.
What Are You Waiting For?Intimacy with God can happen right now if you want it. A closeness you can feel, a goodness you can taste, a reality you can experience for yourself. That’s what the Bible promises, so why settle for less? God is closer than you think, and connecting with him isn’t for monks and ascetics. It’s for business people, high school students, busy moms, single men, single women … and most important, it’s for YOU.God Is Closer Than You Think shows how you can enjoy a vibrant, moment-by-moment relationship with your heavenly Father. Bestselling author John Ortberg reveals the face of God waiting to be discovered in the complex mosaic of your life. He shows you God’s hand stretching toward you. And, with his gift for storytelling, Ortberg illustrates the ways you can reach toward God and complete the connection―to your joy and his.
