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Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them

How Community Pays Tremendous Dividends in Happiness, Health, Support, and Growth

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Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them

By: John Ortberg
Narrated by: Jay Charles
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Unpack the secrets of strong, thriving communities and relationships.

When we enter relationships with the illusion that people are normal, we resist the truth that "normal" does not exist and that the very idea of normality runs counter to Scripture. We enter an endless attempt to fix others, control them, or pretend that they are what they're not. One of the great marks of maturity is to accept the fact that everybody comes "as is."

In Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, teacher and bestselling author John Ortberg zooms in on the things that make community work. You’ll get a thought-provoking look at God’s heart, at others, and at yourself. And you’ll gain wisdom and tools for drawing closer to others in powerful, impactful ways as Ortberg walks you through the secrets of strong, Christ-like relationships, unpacking qualities of healthy communities, such as:

  • Forgiveness
  • Confrontation
  • Inclusion
  • Gratitude

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.

©2003 John Ortberg (P)2003 Zondervan
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Engaging Storytelling • Insightful Perspectives • Humorous Writing Style • Practical Life Lessons • Relatable Narratives
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Great Time Listening

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Ortberg does an outstanding job in this book on relationships containing humor and great depth.

outstanding

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Everybody's Normal.. presents a clear case for the need for Christian community If the Church is to become a place of healing.

The need for community

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Love John Ortberg's style of writing. It's very in formative, plus he adds a touch of humor to each chapter.

Great read or listen.

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Can always count on John Ortberg, to explain how Jesus Christ fits so easily into our lives,in a straight forward way...

It explains just how were all a work in progress, and John will give you the steps to get yourself, & help others achieve community, on earth, as it is in heaven..

everybody normal till, you get to now them

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I enjoyed the first half of this book more than the second half. I found myself losing interest the more I listened to it. However, I like John Ortberg's writings and his 'easy to listen to' manner is always attractive.

Not his best book

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John really puts this one together right. I listed to it twice in a month's time and after ordering from Audible for about four years, that's a first. I also purchased the book. John has a unique talent at putting catchy humor in just the right places to get an important message about life across. e.g. Sarah was the first Mom to go to the checkout with both Pampers and Depends... and they also ate the same strained vegetables. ... A great listen.

Great book

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This was entertaining, the author had fun quips throughout and did a great job at really exploring us crazy humans while we're in this life!

Easy Read

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....in light of what is going on in the United States. This is one of the most important books to read right now.

This is an important book to read right now....

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Down to earth and easily used tools to reach out farther than just portraying an image. Encourages you to step out of your shell and really experience God's call in your and my life.

Practical

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