71. Becoming Defensive Doesn't Help. Here's Why
What happens when God shows you something about yourself you don't want to see? Our instinct is often to defend. Explain. Distract ourselves. Push it away. But what if the uncomfortable truth is ...
31 Elo 12min
70. How to Keep Your Soul Healthy
How is it with your soul? It's probably not a question anyone else will ask you today. But it may be one of the most important questions you can ask yourself. In this reflection on the Psalms, John Or...
28 Elo 8min
69. The Glory and Burden of Potential
What if you haven't lived up to your potential? In this reflection on Psalm 8, John Ortberg explores one of the great wonders of God's creation: human potential. You can count the seeds in an apple. B...
27 Elo 13min
68. This Question Will Guide Your Life
What do you really want? According to the Gospel of John, that's the first question Jesus asks His would-be disciples: “What do you want?” In this reflection on Psalm 1, John Ortberg explores why that...
26 Elo 13min
67. Why Today is a Good Day to Die
Today is a good day to die. Which means it's a good day to come alive. In this reflection on Psalm 51, John Ortberg explores an old Christian word that doesn't get used much anymore: mortification. It...
25 Elo 14min
66. You Were Made for GREAT Joy
You were made for great joy...but what do you do when you don't feel particularly joyful? In this reflection on Psalm 47, John Ortberg explores a surprisingly practical answer: Do something joyful. ...
24 Elo 11min
64. The Right Way to Go to Sleep
Did you know the Bible gives us a way to go to sleep? In this reflection on Psalm 4, John Ortberg explores what sleep can teach us about surrender, control, prayer, and trusting God. Drawing from Answ...
20 Elo 12min
