What is a PROPHET? (And why do we need them?)

What is a PROPHET? (And why do we need them?)

What if faith isn’t meant to comfort us, but to disturb us? In today’s reflection, we explore conscience, prophecy, and the unsettling gift of a sensitive soul. Throughout history, God has sent “disturbing people” into the world—prophets who refuse to ignore injustice, suffering, and hypocrisy. We meet Margery Kempe, a 14th-century woman whose tears became a form of truth-telling, and we reflect on the nature of prophets through the wisdom of Abraham Joshua Heschel, who reminds us that prop...

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45. How Should Christians Love Their Country?

45. How Should Christians Love Their Country?

How should followers of Jesus love their country? In this Independence Day reflection, John Ortberg explores Psalm 8, the Gettysburg Address, and the biblical foundation of human dignity. Drawing fr...

3 Jul 14min

44. What Does It Mean to Fear God?

44. What Does It Mean to Fear God?

What does it actually mean to fear God? In this reflection on Psalm 130, John Ortberg shares from a reunion with lifelong friends and explores one of Scripture's most misunderstood ideas. Why does t...

2 Jul 11min

43. Why You Need Someone to Correct You

43. Why You Need Someone to Correct You

Would you welcome a loving rebuke? In this reflection on Psalm 141, John Ortberg explores one of the most surprising prayers in Scripture: "Let a righteous person strike me—that is a kindness." Why...

1 Jul 12min

42. The Secret to Aging Well (with Nancy Ortberg)

42. The Secret to Aging Well (with Nancy Ortberg)

Can you actually grow better with age? In this reflection on Psalm 92, John Ortberg is joined by his wife, Nancy Ortberg, for a warm and thoughtful conversation about lifelong spiritual growth. Toge...

30 Jun 11min

41. How Does God Actually Guide Us?

41. How Does God Actually Guide Us?

How does God actually guide His people? In this reflection on Psalm 32, John Ortberg explores one of Scripture's most comforting promises: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go...

29 Jun 13min

40. Nobody Is Self-Made

40. Nobody Is Self-Made

What if the key to gratitude is realizing that none of us is self-made? In this reflection on Psalm 136, John Ortberg explores the repeated refrain: "His love endures forever." Through a powerful e...

26 Jun 11min

39. Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life

39. Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life

How do you process painful emotions without letting them control your life? In this conversation on Psalm 30, John Ortberg sits down with counselor and friend Rick Blackmon to explore one of the most...

25 Jun 17min

38. The Three Ingredients of Gratitude (Psalm 103)

38. The Three Ingredients of Gratitude (Psalm 103)

How do you become a grateful person? In this reflection on Psalm 103, John Ortberg explores one of the great themes of spiritual life: gratitude. At the center of Psalm 103 is a simple command: "For...

24 Jun 14min

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