Become New with John Ortberg

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 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/3PH4FWnBe sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/6BnBFfEYVoqYpZux/?mibextid=K35XfP🎙Podcast: https://becomenew.buzzsprout.com🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444

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, for they will be comforted.”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🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444

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 these uncertain circumstances.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🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444

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 are. God’s Kingdom, through Jesus, is now available to you.”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/3PH4FWnBe sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/91387...🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444

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 opposed to the truths of God's Kingdom articulated by Jesus?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🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444

In this enlightening discussion, John Ortberg, a noted author and speaker on spirituality, delves into the most impactful speech in history: Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. He explores the transformative power of perception, emphasizing how being blessed can reshape our experiences, even amid suffering. Ortberg draws powerful connections between Jesus' teachings and the philosophies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi. He also highlights the importance of empathy and serving others, inspiring listeners to reflect on their blessings for personal growth.

Start the year off with 5 essential tools for 2024Join 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 content for leaders? Subscribe to Become New for Leaders: https://bit.ly/3PH4FWnBe sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/91387...🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444

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://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/3PH4FWnBe sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/91387...🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444

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 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/3PH4FWnBe sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/91387...🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444

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 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/3PH4FWnBe sure to join our Facebook Group (link below) to continue the conversation and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel BecomeNew.Me and say hello 👋 in the comments. And make sure you tap the bell icon 🔔 to be notified when the next episode releases.CONNECT WITH US AT:😊 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/91387...🎙Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🤳Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/becomenew.me📲 For daily alerts, text the word BECOME to the number 855-888-0444