Become New with John Ortberg 6. How to Find Hope Today
Sep 1, 2025
Discover how your perspective can shape hope despite life's challenges. Explore the journey of a woman breaking free from compliance to find her authentic self. Delve into the profound impact of acknowledging mortality, which fosters a deeper appreciation for life. Gain insights from the Apostle Paul about resilience and the transformative power of hope. This engaging discussion encourages listeners to reflect on their own beliefs while building connections through community support.
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Morning Orientation Shapes The Day
- How you wake up shapes how you live the day and orient toward people and tasks.
- John Ortberg urges inviting God into the morning to influence daily perspective and actions.
Measure Hope With A Practical Scale
- Rick Snyder's hope scale predicts endurance versus despair using practical questions about goals and problem-solving.
- Ortberg uses the scale to prompt a personal 'hope assessment' rather than outcome-based wishes.
Hope Beyond Outcomes
- Paul anchors hope beneath specific outcomes, locating it in relationship with Christ rather than desires for jobs or health.
- Ortberg highlights Paul's 'head stretched forward' imagery as a runner-focused, single-minded hope.
