72. What Gollum Teaches us About Identity
Remember where you come from. According to John Ortberg, remembering where you truly come from gives you two remarkable gifts: Identity and hope. In this reflection on Psalm 139, John explores what ...
1 Sep 12min
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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 11min
65. The Right Way to Start Your Day
What's the right way to wake up? In this reflection on Psalm 5, John Ortberg continues the daily rhythm begun in Psalm 4. Evening is the time of peace. Morning is the time of hope. And don't worry: y...
21 Aug 12min
