Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them
John Ortberg
Paperback
(Christian Large Print, Oct. 19, 2005)
A CBA BestsellerNormal? Who's normal? Not you, that's for sure! No one you've ever met, either. In Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, teacher and bestselling author John Ortberg zooms in on the things that make community tick. You'll get a thought-provoking look at God's heart, at others, and at yourself. Even better, you'll gain wisdom and tools for drawing closer to others in powerful, impactful ways. With humor, insight, and a gift for storytelling, Ortberg shows how community pays tremendous dividends in happiness, health, support, and growth. It's where all of us weird, unwieldy people encounter God's love in tangible ways and discover the transforming power of being loved, accepted, and valued just the way we are.Explores the biblical vision of community as the place God made for us and the place where God meets us. Discussion questions at chapter ends make this title perfect for small groups or individuals. John Ortberg is a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. He has written for Christianity Today and is a frequent contributor to Leadership Journal.