Become New with John Ortberg You Can Choose Who You're Becoming
Nov 3, 2025
Change is a daily reality, shaping your character in ways both subtle and profound. Discover how each choice influences your inner self, pulling you toward virtues or pitfalls. Learn the importance of seeking God's kingdom over worldly distractions. John Ortberg shares insights from C.S. Lewis on the transformative power of moral choices and the dangers of self-righteousness. Embrace the challenge of dying to your old self, finding true change through divine strength rather than mere willpower. Let today be the start of your transformation.
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Change Happens Every Day
- You will change today whether you intend to or not.
- Those daily changes, when strung together, form your character and soul.
Reunion Reveals Invisible Change
- John recounts a reunion with nine college friends that revealed how much they'd changed.
- A hostess's comment about 'other offerings for older gentlemen' made their aging visible and humorous.
Teacher Who Shaped Souls
- John describes their teacher Jerry Hawthorne as wounded, humorous, and character-shaped.
- Hawthorne inspired them to become the persons he saw in them rather than merely mimic him.
