A Different Perspective with Berni Dymet

Some days, there's not much to be happy about. But no matter how bad things get - we have the opportunity to decide how we react to them. We can have a gladness on the darkest of days. Join Berni Dymet - as he takes a look at that - from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For richer or for poorer. In sickness and in health???. Actually - it???s possible to be content - no matter our circumstances - but how? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look - from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Heart of HumilitySupport the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When life gets a bit tough, one of the things we all want to do is focus on ourselves - to make things better. But somehow, the more self-absorbed we become, the worse it can feel. How do we deal with that? Join Berni Dymet - as he takes a look from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes when things go wrong in life - it feels like we???re all alone in our own personal prison cell - no escape. When that happens, what can we do? Join Berni Dymet - as he looks at life on death row - from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We race through Easter. A long weekend, chance for a break. Maybe a trip to church ??? but then again, perhaps not. And to do that, we have to shield our eyes. We have to avoid looking at the cross. Because when you do, when you turn your eyes to Calvary, let me tell you, it???s something you just can???t ignore. Why don???t you join Berni as he takes a look at Easter - from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judas Iscariot would have to be one of the most infamous men in all of history. The friend of Jesus who betrayed Him. The man who betrayed the Son of God. Have you ever wondered ??' what made him do it? What if I told you that the trigger, the straw that broke the camel???s back, was a love of money?! Why don???t you join Berni as he takes a look at Easter - from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You discover a lot about someone when you see how they behave and react under pressure. That???s when you see the real man or the real woman. And one of the things that Jesus does just before He???s to be crucified is that He prays. Question is ??' who or what does He pray for? Now that???s an interesting question, because the answer tells us an awful lot about Jesus. Why don???t you join Berni as he takes a look at Easter - from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in the days leading up to that very first Easter, the Disciples were afraid. Petrified. There was a plot afoot to assassinate Jesus. That was bad enough. But were they in the firing line too? Were they going to die too? And into that little mess, Jesus spoke to them about joy and peace. Why don???t you join Berni as he takes a look at Easter - from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just before He was betrayed, Jesus got down and washed the dirty, smelly feet of His disciples. Have you ever wondered how you???d react if He knocked on your front door tonight and offered to wash your feet? I???m not sure I???d be that keen to let Him do that ??? but as it turns out, that???s exactly what He came to do! Why don???t you join Berni as he takes a look at Easter - from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know how there are some people, when you hang around with them, they’re just such a joy to be with. Hmmm. Wonder if God’s like that? Join Berni Dymet as he looks at the joy of God’s Presence, from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some days, it feels as though everybody around is cruising, and somehow we’re down in the trenches. Wouldn’t it be great to soar like an eagle? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a fresh look at soaring up out of the trenches from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever noticed that people are busy racing around looking after Number One? Very few of them ever stop to give us a hand. In fact, when someone does, it can be so refreshing. Join Berni Dymet as he looks at how God does just that, from a Different Perspective .Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last thing that most of us suffer from is a lack of information ? the whole world is screaming for our attention. Sometimes, the quiet assurance that comes from a bit of peace and quiet just eludes us. Join Berni Dymet as he take a look at being still, from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting some balance back in our lives is a challenge for a lot of people. Either we’re doing too much, or not enough and somehow, life’s out of kilter. What we need is some refreshment for our souls. Join Berni Dymet as he looks at real refreshment from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we pray, we’re supposed to pray with faith. And the bigger the mountain we need to move, the more faith we need, right? So what happens, well what if we don’t have enough faith? Then what? Join Berni, and find out as he takes a look at the power of prayer ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we go and pray ? well, how does it work? Is it a one way thing? Or does God actually ? well, talk back. Am I just meant to speak and then hear nothing in return, or does He speak? And if so ? how does that work? Join Berni, and find out as he takes a look at the power of prayer ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes when we go to God in prayer and ask for something, well, He doesn’t give us an answer straight away. Sometimes, He can take a week, a month, a year, even a lifetime to answer. Why is that? Join Berni, and find out as he takes a look at the power of prayer ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let me ask you something ? when you pray, what can you ask God for? I mean ? anything and everything, or are there some limitations on what He wants us to come to Him for? Join Berni, and find out as he takes a look at the power of prayer ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many people believe in God and yet feel powerless in this world. So they go to Him and pray for power. But what if, well, what if instead of praying for power, He wants us to pray with power. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power of prayer ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It???s easy to think that admitting we need help in dealing with some of our bad habits is somehow a sign of weakness. But if we???re really honest with ourselves ??' there are things we???d like to change, but just can???t. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power of prayer - from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I truly believe there???s power in prayer. And one of the things that Jesus taught us to pray for was forgiveness - God???s forgiveness and our unforgiveness. It???s powerful stuff! Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power of prayer - from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For someone who can???t put food on the table for their children tonight - I???m sure that Jesus??? prayer ???give us this day our daily bread??? has a powerful meaning. What does it mean to you? Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power of prayer - from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent survey of young people showed that most of them saw God as someone who was there to help them when they needed something. So where does ???your Kingdom come, your will be done??? fit with that? Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power of prayer ??' from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It???s easy to think of prayer as telling God everything we need. A bit like a shopping list. But when Jesus taught us to pray ??' He taught us to put first things first. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power of prayer ??' from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People talk about praying ? but exactly how do we do that. I mean ? do you just sit down and talk to God. Do you ask Him for stuff? What is prayer and how do you do it? Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power of prayer ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes ? we take a look in the mirror and think ? God would never accept me. I mean ? I can’t just wander up and pray to Him?nah ? wouldn’t work. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power of prayer ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many people think that prayer is some kind of formula ? if I apply the formula then I’ll get what I want. But what if someone communicated with us like that ? wouldn’t we feel as though we’re being manipulated? Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power of prayer ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communication between people ? I mean real, meaningful communication is becoming harder to come by. Technology lets us be more connected ? but somehow, we communicate less. With people, and with God? Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power of prayer ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prayer’s a funny thing ? it’s talking to someone you can’t see or hear ? at least not in the same way as we can see or hear the people around us. So ? does it make sense? Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power of prayer ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s amazing how thoroughly we manage to delude ourselves about our own failings and weaknesses. But God is a skilful surgeon capable of performing radical surgery. Join Berni Dymet as he explores God’s amazing plan of Spirit and Word ? from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once people get over the fact that the Bible isn’t a bunch of do’s and don’ts, the biggest thing that stops them from reading it is that it doesn’t makes sense. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at four simple tips for reading God’s Word in the Power of God’s Spirit ? from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you think about it God’s gone to amazing lengths to preserve His love letter to us down through the centuries. You know the Bible. Yeah ? that’s it ? His love letter. Join Berni Dymet as he explores God’s amazing plan of Spirit and Word ? from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No matter how much we want to believe that God is a God of grace, we all at some point end up living life as though He’s a God of rules??the law of His Spirit and life can seem a long way off. Join Berni Dymet as he explores God’s amazing plan of Spirit and Word ? from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes we can look at God’s Word ? the Bible and think of it as a book of rules. But it turns out that this notion that God is all about the letter of the law is way off the mark. Join Berni Dymet as he explores God’s amazing plan of Spirit and Word ? from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chug, chug, chug through life ? and pretty soon, we’re running on empty. And then we try filling up with all sorts of different things. But running on the wrong fuel can have disastrous consequences. Join Berni, as he takes a look at God (the Holy Spirit) ? from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest thing that keeps us from drawing close to God is the fear of condemnation. He’s perfect and I’m not - so I’m in trouble. Makes sense. But fortunately, God’s grace isn’t logical. Join Berni, as he takes a look at God (the Holy Spirit) ? from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only way we really get to know someone is to live with them. Problem is that today, that can just mean shacking up. But God has a plan to make His home in us ? and it’s so much more than what the world has to offer. Join Berni, as he takes a look at God (the Holy Spirit) ? from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus said some funny things. Just before He was crucified He said to His disciples ? ’You know something it’s good for you that I’m going away.’ What was that all about? Join Berni, as he takes a look at God (the Holy Spirit) ? from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life can feel so parched and dry ? even when we’re doing all the right things. But God has a plan ? a plan for rivers to flow through the desert, a plan for abundant life, a plan to quench our thirst. Join Berni, as he takes a look at God (the Holy Spirit) ? from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most wonderful things about being filled with the Spirit of God, is the deep knowledge that we have that we are, in fact, children of God. Part of His family ? and in fact joint heirs with Christ. God is our ? Dad. That’s powerful stuff. It gives us a new here and now. It gives us a new eternity. Why don’t you join Berni Dymet, as he takes another look at life, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each person who believes in Jesus has a battle going on inside. Between the desires of the flesh, and the work of the Holy Spirit. Each one. Sometimes we feel as though it’s a battle we’re losing, even though we’ve already won. How can we actually win the battle? How can we walk in in the Spirit? Why don’t you join Berni Dymet, as he takes another look at life, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When God first poured His Holy Spirit out on the believers on that day of Pentecost, it was one spectacular outpouring. Question is ? does He still do that today? How do we know if we’re filled with the Spirit? There are so many different views ? question is 'What’s God’s plan?' Why don’t you join Berni Dymet, as he takes another look at life, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes what we need from God is some practical guidance. There’s a fork in the road ? do I go right, or do I go left. Of course the first place to look is in God’s Word. That’s the absolute authority. Absolutely. But you know God is a creative communicator. Sometimes he speaks to us in ways we don’t expect. Why don’t you join Berni Dymet, as he takes another look at life, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the things that I’ve noticed is that I don’t have the strength, or the power in my own right to live the life that God wants me to. Have you noticed that too? We try ? and we fail. What we need, is power. Power from high. Fortunately that’s exactly what Jesus has in mind. Why don’t you join Berni Dymet, as he takes another look at life, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the things God talks about in His Word is baptising us with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Wow ? hasn’t that caused some controversies across the church? But let’s forget the denominational baggage for a moment. Question is, if God wants to drench us in His Spirit, well, that’s a good thing, isn’t it? Why don’t you join Berni Dymet, as he takes another look at life, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the things that we’re promised about Jesus is that when we let Him into our lives ? He’ll sort the good from the bad ? the wheat from the chaff in each one of us ? and then burn the chaff with an unquenchable fire. At first that sounds a bit confronting. And yet when Jesus gets to work cleaning out the muck we have on the inside ? talk about setting the captives free! Why don’t you join Berni Dymet, as he takes another look at life, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funny thing with God. On the one hand, we want Him to help us through the difficult patches. But on the other, when things are going well, so often we want to go it alone. And then we wonder why we fall flat on our faces. But when with all that we are, we desire God’s ways ? well, that’s a whole new ball game. Why don’t you join Berni Dymet, as he takes another look at life, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the road that we call 'life' can be difficult ? rocky, steep, narrow ? uncertain. What we really need is someone to shine a lamp down at our feet so that we can see where to take the next step. What we really need, is someone to shine a light up ahead so that we can see where it’s heading. Turns out, that we can have both of those ? 24 x 7. Why don’t you join Berni Dymet, as he takes another look at life, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone hurts us, what we want is recompense. But often that’s not possible. And so the thing that we really need to do is to forgive. Often we don’t ? and that’s something that will sap the life out of us. Join Berni Dymet as he chats about forgiveness - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.