55. Stop Comparing. Start Living.
Why is comparison so hard to escape? In this reflection on Psalm 37, John Ortberg explores the hidden power of envy and why it quietly robs us of joy, gratitude, and peace. Drawing on insights from ...
17 Jul 14min
54. Does Prayer Actually Change Anything?
If God already knows everything... why pray? In this reflection on Psalm 74, John Ortberg wrestles with one of the oldest questions about prayer. Can our prayers actually matter? Drawing on insight...
16 Jul 14min
53. The Surprising Cure for Loneliness
What if the cure for loneliness isn't finding more people... but learning to be alone? In this reflection on Psalm 139, John Ortberg explores one of the deepest realities of being human: our longing ...
15 Jul 13min
52. Does God Feel Far Away?
What do you do when you feel completely forsaken? In this reflection on Psalm 22, John Ortberg explores one of the most haunting prayers in all of Scripture: "My God, my God, why have You forsaken m...
14 Jul 11min
51. This Law Explains the Whole Bible (Psalm 113)
Who really gets the good stuff? In this reflection on Psalm 113, John Ortberg explores what Dallas Willard called the Law of Inversion—one of the great themes running through the entire Bible. Again...
13 Jul 13min
50. These Two Words Will Change Your Life
What if the two most freeing words you could say are: "I can't." In this reflection on Psalm 143, John Ortberg explores why admitting our limitations isn't failure—it's the beginning of faith. Thro...
10 Jul 11min
49. Why God Doesn’t Reveal Everything At Once
Is denial always a bad thing? In this reflection on Psalm 39, John Ortberg explores one of the Bible's strangest prayers: "Look away from me." Why would anyone pray that? Drawing on insights from D...
9 Jul 14min
48. The Opposite of Fear Isn't Courage
Is the opposite of fear really courage? In this reflection on Psalm 27, John Ortberg offers a surprising answer: No. The opposite of fear is God’s presence. Drawing on the wisdom of Dallas Willard,...
8 Jul 13min
