Become New with John Ortberg

Here’s the secret… HERE'S HOW: Today, ask God: "Father, make me great in YOUR eyes. Help me to keep directing my desire for greatness towards humility, generosity, goodness, and kindness. God give me ...

2 Feb 202411min

Legalism, the Law, and the Golden Rule. HERE'S HOW: Today, seek to live out The Golden Rule. Make it a Golden Rule day. Remember all the law and the Prophets are summed up in the Golden Rule: "Do un...

1 Feb 202412min

"Do the next right thing." Today, go around doing good. Seek to be a light to everyone you come in contact with. Ask God in prayer: What good could I do in my family, home, neighborhood, city… this ...

31 Jan 202411min

"America is in a pickle" - Robert Putnam Here’s How: Today, be a peacemaker. If you come across a situation where there is conflict - ask yourself, “How can I bring peace to this situation?” If you...

30 Jan 202412min

"You are the salt of the earth..." (huh?) HERE'S HOW: Today, ask someone in your life this question: How can I help you today? Then try your best to accomplish what they request of you. (You might al...

29 Jan 202411min

Persecution is not insurmountable; God’s love is. HERE'S HOW: Today, lose well. Let go and practice praise. If there's somebody who's troubling you; love them. Find a way to serve them. If someone is...

26 Jan 202412min

HERE'S HOW: Be on the lookout for an opportunity to extend mercy to someone today. If you have the chance to exact vengeance (even in a small way) choose not to. Sit with this prayer: Lord, King and ...

25 Jan 202413min

Blessed are the p u r e in heart. HERE'S HOW: Today, make a calendar appointment for you and God to spend a little time together. In that time, be still, open your heart to hear him, and be on the l...

24 Jan 202412min