A Different Perspective with Berni Dymet

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.

We were never made to be isolated individuals. We’re not hermit crabs ? and yet so many people withdraw into their shells and live their lives like that. What does it mean to be a community? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at community - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bringing up children is one of the toughest jobs on the planet. Any parent knows that. So ? what sort of impact are you having on your kids. A good one ? or, well, you know ? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at parenting - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re someone who’s married ? what sort of an impact are you having on your soul mate. A good impact or ? something else? Because your wife or husband should be the most important person on this planet to you. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at marriage - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you get to the end of your life and look back ? will yours be a life of impact? Will yours be a life that’s added something to other people’s lives ? or ? not so much. Well? Join Berni Dymet as he takes another look at your life - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At some point in life ? we all experience major disruptions. Everything’s going along fine and then ? BANG ? something happens and life will never be the same again. So, is that a threat, an opportunity, or both? Join Berni Dymet as he chats about the sharp changes in direction that can happen in life - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doesn’t matter how much we enjoy doing what we do, at some point, we all run out of steam. At some point we all want to turn back and head on home. But if you know in your heart of hearts that you’re living out God’s call on your life, what do you do at that point? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at some key decision points in your life - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all heard that saying ? if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Fair enough. But sometimes that’s a cop out. Sometimes we use that to dodge the fact that something is broken in our lives. That there’s something that does need fixing. 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.

Question ? what motivates you to get up out of bed every day and do the things you do? And secondly are those motivations resulting in the sense of contentment and fulfilment that you’re looking for? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at the things that are driving you - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Question ? would you let a lunatic into the driver’s seat of your car? Answer. Probably not. Driving’s a serious business. So ? can I ask you who’s in the driver’s seat of your life. Because living is a serious business, right? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at life - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are things in this life that we get a bit nervous and anxious about ? but every now and then we’re confronted by something that strikes fear into our hearts. Fear ? how do you handle it? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at fear - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a lot of things in this life that we can worry about. Our health, finances, relationships, family, work and quite a lot more. What are you worried about at the moment ? and what difference is your worrying actually making, hmm? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at worry in your life - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wanted to take revenge on someone for something they did? It’s a pretty common desire when people make us angry. But when you have taken that revenge ? how did it make you feel? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at revenge - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every now and then, something that someone says or does can make us angry. Really angry. It’s just a fact of life. But it’s what we do with that anger, how we handle it, that makes all the difference. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at anger - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are plenty of people and things in this world that want to rub us the wrong way ? things that annoy us and some days they just all seem to gang up on us at the same time. So ? then what? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at being annoyed - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people are pretty good at telling you what’s wrong with their life ? come on, we don’t mind having a bit of a whinge. But those same people, often, aren’t very good at doing anything about it. So ? what’s your objective for this year? What do you want to change? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at your life - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us have 3 or 4 key things in our lives that we’d like to change. A problem relationship. Perhaps something at work or our finances. And the mistake people often make is they try to change everything all at once. It’s a bit like .. juggling chainsaws. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at your life - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us get up every day and live out the same old, same old day after day. And whilst we might have a few niggles here and there, we really don’t think too much about it. And that’s why many a person’s life ? maybe your life ? is just drifting. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at your life - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On average, if you ask people ? on a scale of 0 to 10 ? how happy, how contented are you with your life, they’ll give you a six. Six out of ten! Is that any way to live the one life you’ve been given?! Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at your life - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we are at the beginning of a brand new year ? a year full of hopes and dreams and possibilities. But the truth is, we can’t lay enjoy the present or lay hold of the future, until we’ve dealt with the past. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at your past - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.