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Politics is doing great spiritual harm in many Americans' lives — and a big reason for that is that many of us are going to politics to get our spiritual needs met.
These ministries share a conviction: spiritual formation begins by learning to see differently. Through Scripture, contemplative practice, and renewed visions of the church, they help Christians resist cynicism and recover a Kingdom-shaped imagination. (Footnotes by John Ortberg)
Imagination isn't private mental theater. It's survival equipment, shared belonging, and the shape of the Kingdom rehearsed before it arrives. (Footnotes by John Ortberg)
Politics is doing great spiritual harm in many Americans' lives — and a big reason for that is that many of us are going to politics to get our spiritual needs met.
Fear becomes fuel when surrendered instead of suppressed.Courage begins when fear is reordered under God.“Do not fear” reframes reality, not just emotion.
Transformation begins where emotional avoidance finally collapses. Persecuted believers prove courage under unimaginable pressure. Courage is rebuilt daily in lives marked by trauma.
AI can assist Scripture—but cannot discern truth or Spirit. When innovation outruns wisdom, formation becomes collateral damage. Simulated souls force a haunting question: what is real spirituality?
Grow spiritually with John Ortberg, one day at a time.
Become New is a ministry that delivers 10-minute weekday teachings from John Ortberg to help you practice formation in everyday life. It’s a helpful and practical accompaniment to Formation.
