Become New with John Ortberg

Today Dr. Rick Blackmon shares the secret to healing trauma in your own story... Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you! 🙌🏻  Interested in content for leaders? Subscribe to Become New for Leaders: ht...

That’s a wrap on Story! 🎬 HERE'S HOW: Today, reflect on what we’ve learned so far throughout our series–whether it’s surrendering your story to God, connecting your story to someone else’s, stopping to be grateful for challenges you’ve faced, or something else… Remember that God is working through your story, even now. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Sub...

Your spiritual reinvention... Our series ends tomorrow! HERE'S HOW: Consider if there’s an area in your life where you have been putting off action. Have you been passive in your finances or your health or what you’re feeding your mind? Today, ask God for clarity on what that might be, and then take one single step today. Trust that God will be with you as you do, and believe that it can reig...

God’s address is at the end of our rope HERE'S HOW: Today, pray Psalm 23 and practice surrender. Give your life fully to God. Remind yourself, like Dallas did, of His presence–even now, in this moment. Practice cultivating a non-anxious presence, sitting in peace and confidence as you bring any worries on your heart to the Lord.  Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a ti...

The story you didn’t expect HERE'S HOW: Today, rejoice in the story you were given. Take time to feel genuine gratitude with God for the life you live, and maybe even write down a few unexpected parts of your story you feel grateful for. Recognize the story he’s writing through your life, and rejoice in the trials because they bring you closer to his presence.  Become New is here to help you...

Van Gogh’s God HERE'S HOW: As you go through your day, look for the glory of God that surrounds you. Wherever you have messed up, wherever you have failed, wherever there is sin that would weigh you down, don’t let it win. Find the flowers. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit....

What part are you playing in God's Grand Story? HERE'S HOW: Today, in prayer ask God to open your mind to the greater story that God is telling. Imagine, as you go throughout your day, that God’s story is playing out. The challenge is to play your part out well. Make known the Kingdom God in how you carry yourself, treat others, and do your work. Become New is here to help you grow spiri...

Character Comes First HERE'S HOW: Take a moment today to reflect on your own life. Are you more focused on your external accomplishments or your internal growth? Consider creating your own wisdom table—people who can offer you honest feedback and spiritual guidance. Strive to abide in God, balancing humility and confidence in all you do. Let this shift in focus transform your interactions, de...

Heaven in Every Exchange HERE'S HOW: Today, remember that Jesus stands between you and every person you interact with. Make your words purposefully encouraging. Let every conversation end with a sincere compliment that is aimed to uplift. Allow Jesus’ love to flow from every word. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these video...

Weakness as a Guide HERE'S HOW: Today, where are you weak? Whatever it is, be faithful. Do your best. Give it all you got, and leave the rest up to God. Show up and allow God’s spirit to guide you without knowing what the result will be. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/...

What to do with the story you don’t want HERE'S HOW: The challenge for today is to actively avoid complaining. It’s easy to allow our stories to become clouded by complaints. But those clouds can block the sunshine of God’s opportunities. So, avoid complaint and embrace what God has in store for you today. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for dai...

Lizards for dinner 🦎 HERE'S HOW: Look for God in unexpected places today. Think about your story and find God in it. Recall a childhood memory that was formative for you where you learned something like Nancy did that would stick with you for a lifetime. Practice that lesson learned today. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with t...

They’ll know us by our love 🫶 HERE'S HOW: Today, find someone to share something with. Whether it’s time, money, labor, words, kindness… Share it. As you do, remember the Gospel. Show people you are a Christian through your love. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN...

It’s the inconveniences that matter most HERE'S HOW: As you go through your day, look at the shoulders of the people around you. Their shoulders will give away the burdens they carry. Pray for them; carry their burdens with them. If you feel emboldened, ask someone what they’re going through and take one step toward carrying it together. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day...

“I put someone right in front of you tonight and all you thought about was…” HERE'S HOW:  As you go through your day, see how often you can be with God. While you work, while you serve someone, while you talk to someone… find God there. Offer your service to Him. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying...

Finding humanity in an emergency room HERE'S HOW: Today, take a page out of the doctor’s book. Learn someone’s name. Look them in the eyes. Hear their story, make the space, care deeply. Remember that just like you, they have a story–and it isn’t always the story they want. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and a...

Embracing your journey wherever it leads HERE'S HOW: Today, ask God in prayer, “Where are you leading that I do not want to go?” Be honest and listen to the voice of the Lord. It probably won’t take long to surface. Now, instead of ignoring this call take one actionable step in that direction. Do it even if you are nervous or afraid. Simply trust that God will meet you in the places you would...

🐝 Make the Small Moments Matter HERE'S HOW: Today, make your small actions intentional. When you get work engage with a co-worker with a hear open to God. When you talk with your spouse, listen with a heart open to God. Standing in line at the grocery store, be present with a heart open to God. As you go about your day with a sense of openness to God, prepare to respond to the nudging of the...

The Battle Within HERE'S HOW: Today, take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ by trying these three small steps: Make a list of your current internal battles, without guilt or shame. Confess to God your need for his help in these battles. Talk with a friend, family member, or church community about your struggles. These steps will set you on a path to transform your internal...

HERE'S HOW: Today, in prayer, ask God where your life has become aimless. Then, begin to invite the Holy Spirit to point out what you truly want from this life. Then, write down a list of actions that point you toward the life that you want, a life centered on God. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanyi...

Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you! 🙌🏻  Interested in content for leaders? Subscribe to Become New for Leaders: https://bit.ly/3PH4FWn Be sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue...

 Find someone on the margins HERE'S HOW: Today, be interested in someone. Be curious. Go to the margins. Ask somebody questions, care about their life. And ask God to give you his divine hope. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-...

Be gone, inner critic HERE'S HOW: As you are living out your story today, let the King have the last word (which is love and acceptance and no condemnation). Ask God to help you remember you’re loved and not seen for your sin. Whatever you do, don't let the inner critic have the last word. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails wi...

A word on grieving HERE'S HOW: Today, if you’re experiencing grief, don’t try to make it go away. Don’t try to explain it. Simply observe it and bring it to the Father. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to p...

Find someone on the margins HERE'S HOW: Today, be interested in someone. Be curious. Go to the margins. Ask somebody questions, care about their life. And ask God to give you his divine hope. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0...