Become New with John Ortberg

How do the places we work hurt us? Here's How: Reflect today on forgiveness in your workplace. Ask God to bring to mind any co-workers, past or present you many need to forgive. Perhaps write their names down and spend a few minutes praying over those names. Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those wh...

The word for today is compassion Here's How: Let today be an experiment of compassion. Drive with compassion. Engage online with compassion. Write that email with compassion. Interact with strangers with compassion. Speak to your family with compassion. Go to work or school with compassion. Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue...

Forgive us our debts as we forgive. Here's How: Today, take a few minutes to practice the two-chair exercise. If it would be helpful, draft up a forgiveness contract for yourself and fill it out. Note: in cases of severe abuse please seek professional help before attempting the two-chair exercise. Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The...

Forgive us our debts as we forgive. Here's How: Today, be aware of any tendency to excuse yourself too easily while holding others to account too sternly. Prayerfully sit with this statement from C.S. Lewis: “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on Novemb...

Finding Freedom and Letting Go Here's How: Hold your hands out away from your body, clench your fists as tightly ass you can,  then ask God to help you forgive. When you no longer have the strength to clench your hands, open them and feel the release of forgiveness.  Reflect on the importance of forgiving without forgetting.  Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gatheri...

Learn what distinguishes Jonah from all the other prophets. Here's How: Write a few sentences about a time you hurt someone. Before, during, and after you hurt the person what did you feel, think, see and do? Ask God to help you have empathy for those who hurt you by remembering that you have also hurt others.  Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on Nov...

We learn from the example of Mary and Oshea. Here's How: Today, read through the poem: "Two Mothers" by Velma West Sykes Reflect on Mary and Oshea's journey. Practice empathy for someone who has hurt you. Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSVP. RSVP for the LIVE event here: ...

Why God rejects the code of reciprocity. Here's How: Look for an injustice gap today and see it as an opportunity to bless and not to curse. When you encounter an injustice gap ask God for his help. Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSVP. RSVP for the LIVE event here:  https://www.eventbrit...

Forgiving yourself is a great place to start. Here's How: Today, make a visual reminder for yourself that you are forgiven.  Write it down on a card or make it the wallpaper on your phone.  You are forgiven.  Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSVP. RSVP for the LIVE event here:  https://www...

How giving forgiveness affects the forgiver. Here's How: Consider your own reasons to forgive.  When John was going through the unforgiveness health drawbacks did something stand out to you? Today, ask God to help you notice if unforgiveness is having a negative impact on your own health.  Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue w...

"With malice toward none, with charity for all..." Here's How: Read through Lincoln's second inaugural address.  (you can find it via google search| Prayerfully sit with statement: "With malice toward none, with charity for all..."  Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who...

The power of love is greater than the power of the sword. Here's How: Reflect on this statement: The hope of our world does not lie in politics or military strength.  Today, look to the cross and pray for peace.  Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSVP. RSVP for the LIVE event here:  https:/...

One is a free gift, one must be earned. Here's How: Who is your ‘Egyptian’? Ask God to help you replace ill will toward that person with goodwill. Remember that forgiveness and justice are not in tension with one another. Let go of your vengeance today. Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSV...

The Process of Redemptive Remembering Here's How: Who is your ‘Egyptian’? Ask God to help you replace ill will toward that person with goodwill. Remember that forgiveness and justice are not in tension with one another. Let go of your vengeance today. Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSVP....

Engage in the creative miracle of forgiveness. Here's How: Today, in a small way engage in the creative miracle of forgiveness. Extend forgiveness. Ask for forgiveness. Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSVP. RSVP for the LIVE event here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/become-new-gathering-t...

Embrace the unbiased. Here's How: Today, recall a hurt in your life.  Write out the story, only this time, be as fair and unbiased as you can be.  Ask God for a different set of eyes for the person who hurt you.  When you’re finished, breathe deep and invite God to meet you there.  Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be s...

Seeing our pain from a new perspective. Here's How: Sit with these questions. Who do I need to see with ‘magic eyes’? What pebble am I carrying around? Why should I forgive? (physical, mental, relational, spiritual) How do I begin to see people as God sees them? Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with thos...

"We were not born Jew, Muslim or Christian. We were born babies" Here's How: Think of a person who has offended you, or even just someone you don't like very much. Get out a piece of paper or open a note on your phone. Write down their name and beneath it list good qualities about them. Write out good things they have done. Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-p...

Find out how 'hurt' becomes 'unforgiveness'. Here's How: Review the 5 steps to unforgiveness: Transgression Perception Emotion  - - - - - - - - -  Rumination Unforgiveness Ask God to bring to mind any transgressions you may be ruminating on. Write them down.  Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shar...

Learn the primary factor in forgiveness success. Here's How: Take a moment to think of one or two people who you might need to forgive. Tell a trusted friend about it. If you want, take a look at the 2-hour, self-guided workbook on forgiveness. You can find it at BecomeNew.com/featured Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will...

It starts with the story we tell ourselves. Here's How: Take a moment to consider these 2 questions: 1. What’s the story I’m telling myself about the person who offended me? 2. Might there be another story? Invite God to help you see another story. Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSVP. RS...

It starts with the story we tell ourselves. Here's How: Let’s start small. Who is your equivalent of: the professor who gave you a ‘B’? Think about that person now.  Spend two minutes putting yourself in their shoes as you seek to restore the humanity of that person.  Ask God for help.  Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will...

R.E.A.C.H. for Forgiveness Here's How: Pause.  Take a deep breathe.  Ask God to bring to your thoughts one person who might have offense against you.  If you feel ready, reach out to them and ask their forgiveness. Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSVP. RSVP for the LIVE event here:  https...

Monday, October 2nd we start a new series...check out this video for more info! BecomeNew.com Join us in San Jose for our first-ever Become New in-person gathering.  7pm on November 4th. The venue will be shared ONLY with those who RSVP. RSVP for the LIVE event here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/become-new-gathering-tickets-687547161067?aff=YT Join in community. Comment below!  And sure to tap th...

Join us as we conclude the series CHARACTER with a few additional thoughts from John, questions from our viewers, and a look at what's ahead!