Become New with John Ortberg

Learn when to say, 'enough' HERE'S HOW: Today, when you catch yourself getting angry or ruminating on your grievance (whatever it may be) say quietly to yourself: “Enough.” Let that word be a reminder that Jesus’ desire for you is to will and work toward the good of others. In that moment, look for God’s help to come. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time...

What Jesus says about anger. 😡 HERE'S HOW: As you walk through today, look for wherever your will has been thwarted.  Pause and reflect on the deeper issue of your anger, and pray and inviting the Holy Spirit into that moment with you.  Resist the urge to ruminate on the wrongs committed against you, instead ask God to take it away from you. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually on...

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 that 'surpassing righteousness." 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...

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 unto others as you would have them do to you." Ask God in prayer, "How can I live this out today?" And then do it. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a ti...

"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 day? Be still and listen for the whisper of his voice. Write down what you hear. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these vi...

"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’re IN a situation where there is conflict - ask yourself, “How can I go first in making peace with this person?” Ask God for help, recognizing that he is the ultimate Peace Maker. Become New i...

"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 also ask God, in prayer, the same question...) Look for ways to be useful today! 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need...

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 surpassing you in success; celebrate them and cheer them on. Instead of being defensive, be a student of others. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thought...

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 Father, Essence of the Godhead, have mercy on me. Lord, Fount of light and Creator of all things, have mercy on me. Lord, You who have sealed us in Your image, have mercy on me. Christ, True God a...

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 lookout for God.  Meet with God in a place that you normally wouldn’t (perhaps a coffee shop, or on a walk).  Make this your prayer:  "Heavenly Father, purify my heart and help me to recognize...

What you definitely won’t put on your dating profile. HERE'S HOW: Bring your best to each and every task today. Even to the small and menial tasks. When faced with decisions  ask yourself this question: What would a good person do in this situation? What would God do? Let's seek after that. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails w...

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Not to burst your bubble… 🎈 Here’s how: Today, seek the meek–be on the lookout for those who model humility. Look for opportunities to embrace humility and inclusivity. Think about the balloon-stomping  illustration John shared and use that as a model for the activities and decisions that are set before you today. Become New is here to help y...

Blessed are those who are sad… Wait, what? Here's How: Are you in mourning over something?  Spend a few minutes in silent stillness before God with no distractions. Tell him about what you are carrying (“Father, I’m in mourning over…”). Then be still and listen for his voice to speak and comfort you.  Try reciting, as a blessing, over yourself, the words of Jesus: “Blessed are those who mourn...

Do you ever feel uncertain? Join the club. Here's How: Pause and reflect on areas of your life where you are facing uncertainty right now. Maybe write them out so you can see them all at once. Now, spend a few minutes in prayer surrendering each one to God, inviting the Holy Spirit to come into those situations with you. Lastly, consider how God may be forming you and blessing you through the...

Jesus came to the outcast and the overlooked and said, “YOU are blessed.” Here’s how: Take a moment to think about all the people in your life you may consider ‘unworthy of God’s Kingdom.’ (Maybe you find yourself on that list). Now, as you imagine their faces (or look in a mirror) say these words: “Blessed are you, for the Kingdom of God is now available to you. Right where you are. Just as you a...

Let go of your general prevailing assumptions and rest in the reality of God’s Kingdom here on earth. Here's How: Read through the Beatitudes and consider how these "Blessed" statements from Jesus fly in the face of our culture's General Prevailing Assumptions. Now reflect on your own life. In what way are you living under the culture's General Prevailing Assumptions as op...

The most influential talk in the history of the world, no contest, belongs to Jesus. About two thousand years ago Jesus climbed up to a high place, corralled a crowed that included his disciples, and gave a talk that would change the world forever. Here's How: Today, pause and consider all the ways you find yourself BLESSED. We encourage you to even write out a list of the blessings you have...

Start the year off with 5 essential tools for 2024 Join the community! Chime in the comments and let us know where you're joining from. 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...

Grab a cup of coffee and snuggle in to hear John Ortberg read the Christmas Story. Merry Christmas to you and yours from John and everyone here at Become New! Join the community! Chime in the comments and let us know where you're joining from. 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://b...

The Christmas story does indeed mean Joy to the World, but there's a side that most people miss. John and Laura explore this along with the unconventional nature of the characters in the Christmas 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...

The Christmas story does indeed mean Joy to the World, but there's a side that most people miss. John and Laura explore this along with the unconventional nature of the characters in the Christmas Story. Join the community! Chime in the comments and let us know where you're joining from. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with...

Steve Carter (pastor/author) shares the humble coming of Christ and why humility is such an important quality in a leader.  The Welcoming Prayer Welcome, welcome, welcome. I welcome everything that comes to me today because I know it’s for my healing. I welcome all thoughts, feelings, emotions, persons, situations, and conditions. I let go of my desire for power and control. I let go of my desire...

Alpha's unique approach to presenting the gospel has more to do with listening to others than it does with making sure people hear us give all the right answers. How does it work? Tune in to find out... Join the community! Chime in the comments and share your thoughts and perspective. We read the comments every day and would love to hear from you. Become New is here to help you grow spiritual...

Where is God when I'm in a job I don't like with a boss who doesn't care about me? Learn how to find God at work even when the going gets tough. 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!...

Our world is full of reasons to be anxious. Steve Cuss, author of Managing Leadership Anxiety, teaches tips for managing anxiety and even finding God in it.  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! 🙌...