Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know Them
Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know Them by John Ortberg, published by Zondervan on April 22, 2014, is a 256-page exploration of community and relationships. This book addresses the misconceptions surrounding normality in human interactions, emphasizing that the pursuit of a “normal” standard often leads to misunderstandings and unrealistic expectations. Ortberg invites readers to embrace the uniqueness of individuals and highlights the importance of accepting people as they are, rather than attempting to change or control them.
In this insightful work, Ortberg delves into the qualities that foster strong, Christ-like relationships and healthy communities. Readers will find discussions on themes such as forgiveness, inclusion, and gratitude, all presented with humor and storytelling. The book aims to provide wisdom and practical tools for enhancing connections with others, illustrating how genuine community can lead to greater happiness, support, and spiritual growth. Through this examination, Ortberg reveals how embracing our differences can lead to transformative experiences of love and acceptance.
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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.
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