67. Why Today is a Good Day to Die
Today is a good day to die. Which means it's a good day to come alive. In this reflection on Psalm 51, John Ortberg explores an old Christian word that doesn't get used much anymore: mortification. It...
25 Aug 14min
66. You Were Made for GREAT Joy
You were made for great joy...but what do you do when you don't feel particularly joyful? In this reflection on Psalm 47, John Ortberg explores a surprisingly practical answer: Do something joyful. ...
24 Aug 11min
65. The Right Way to Start Your Day
What's the right way to wake up? In this reflection on Psalm 5, John Ortberg continues the daily rhythm begun in Psalm 4. Evening is the time of peace. Morning is the time of hope. And don't worry: y...
21 Aug 12min
64. The Right Way to Go to Sleep
Did you know the Bible gives us a way to go to sleep? In this reflection on Psalm 4, John Ortberg explores what sleep can teach us about surrender, control, prayer, and trusting God. Drawing from Answ...
20 Aug 12min
63. How to Pray to Change Your Life
What if you prayed the Psalms as if they could really help? In this reflection on Psalm 30, John Ortberg explores the difference between simply reciting Scripture and allowing its words to become our...
19 Aug 10min
62. Finding God in the Dark Night of the Soul ("The Pit")
What do you do when you find yourself in the pit? In this reflection on Psalm 30, John Ortberg explores one of the Bible's most powerful metaphors for suffering: the pit, the depths, the darkness, Sh...
18 Aug 13min
61. Can God Heal Your Mind?
What do you do with the mess inside your mind? In this reflection on Psalm 102, John Ortberg explores how the Psalms can become a kind of divine therapy, teaching us to bring our actual thoughts, emo...
17 Aug 13min
60. Understanding Biblical Contradictions
How do you deal with foolish people? The Bible gives a surprisingly complicated answer. In Proverbs 26:4 we're told: “Do not answer a fool according to his folly...” And then, in the very next vers...
14 Aug 14min
