A Different Perspective with Berni Dymet

Christmas is ? well it’s so big. Big cathedrals. Big shopping malls. Big ? everything. And you and I ? we’re so little. Just you. Just me. So how do we get a handle on this Christmas juggernaut thing? Join Berni, as he asks 'Why Christmas?' ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another year’s almost over. And we’re hurtling towards Christmas. Christmas. You know what the problem is with Christmas. Whose got time for it? I mean really. We’re all busy people. Join Berni, as he asks 'Why Christmas?' ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know ? I think I could put up with going to church ? if it wasn’t for the other people. I mean truly, some of them can be a real pain. Hypocrites. That’s what goes through a lot of people’s minds and that’s why so many don’t go to church. But what if God always new that this thing called 'church' would be like that? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isn’t it interesting how often we end up comparing ourselves with everyone else? And so often we come up with the conclusion that we’re the ugly duckling. So is it true, or are we missing something? Join Berni, as he takes a look at some of the things that shake our confidence ? from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love means different things to different people ? mostly we think of it as that feeling of affection that we have towards someone. But that definition is a mile wide, but only an inch deep. One thing that love is ? perhaps the most important thing ? is radical sacrifice. Hmm. We don’t like to talk about THAT too much! Join Berni, 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.

Most of us hope that when our life here on this earth draws to a close, that we’ll have touched other people’s lives in the sort of way that leaves behind a real legacy of love. And yet ? so many of us are drowning in a sea of negative emotions ? the sort of emotions that could rob us of that objective. Join Berni, 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.

I wish I could tell you that I had an answer for making everything in your life better. But faith in God it doesn’t work like that. What I can share with you though is a secret that brings you peace and comfort and courage in the middle of the trials of life. And it’s a secret worth knowing. Join Berni, 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.

Some people look at themselves in the mirror and think ? what a wreck? What could God ever do with me? But what if He doesn’t see us the way we do? What if??He has a plan? Join Berni, 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.

I don’t think that there’s a one of us who hasn’t needed healing at some time in our lives. Physical, emotional, spiritual ? healing. So ? does God still heal people today? Does He? What if God is a God who heals? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at God, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loneliness is such a dreadful thing. It’s a hunger ? a need to be loved and accepted and connected ? that goes unmet. When we travel through those lonely places ... where’s God exactly? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at suffering, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Whole Point of Gods KindnessSupport the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s face it, people can be a pain in the neck can’t they? And so what many of us do is we isolate ourselves. Oh, we might be surrounded by lots of people, but we isolate ourselves emotionally. And yet the truth is that none of us is an island. None of us can do it on our own. And when we try living that way, it saps our strength. What if ? what if friends can make us stronger? Join Berni, as he takes a look at friendship ? from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One day, we’ll be at the end of our days here on this earth. When we are, when there’s just a handful of tomorrows left on planet Earth and we look back at the race we’ve run over a life time. What will we see? What will we feel? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at life - from a Different PerspectiveSupport the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all heard someone say, 'I feel like a dog with two masters.' And we know exactly what they mean. Turns out that we’re made to have just one master. Not two. Not three. One. The question is ? which one. 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.

Living life’s a bit like running a race. We start with the best intentions, but all of a sudden, the cares of this world take over. It’s like - well, like we run into an impenetrable wall of thorns. And all of a sudden, we can’t move. 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.

Living life is a bit like running a race. But what if an athlete is running the race of his or her life, and they just wander off the track. You know they’re distracted. So off they go. Surely, they can’t still expect to win, can they? 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.

The Starting LineSupport the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grace RaceSupport the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Apparent ContradictionSupport the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Number OneSupport the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delusion and DelaySupport the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So Many Races.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are plenty of people who set out following Jesus, who set out to get out there and build the kingdom of God, and then they realise ? hang on a minute this is a whole lot harder than I expected. Most of them fall by the wayside. So ? are you one of those people? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all met people who are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They appear to be godly, they say the right things, they even seem to do the right things, but one day you realise that really, they’re far more interested in building their empires, than God’s kingdom. So ? which one are you? An empire builder, or a kingdom builder?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus talked a lot about the Kingdom of Heaven. But talk is cheap. It’s what He did that tells us how important God’s Kingdom really is. It’s what He gave, so that you and I could enter the Kingdom of God that totally, totally blows me away... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kingdom of Heaven; The Kingdom of God ? two terms that roll oh so easily off the tongues of many a Christian. Jesus came to usher His Kingdom into this world. And it cost Him ? everything... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here’s a question to kick the week off for you: What are you on this earth for? I mean ? what purpose, what plan do you think God has for your life? What does He want you to accomplish? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have enemies ? that’s just the way it is in this imperfect world of ours, filled with sinners like you and me. But the difference between someone who’s a Kingdom builder or an empire builder is how that person treats their enemies. How do you treat your enemies? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone is treating us unfairly, what we really want to do is to take them down. But that’s not always God’s plan. Sometimes, He’s put us there for a reason ? and that reason, believe it or not, is building the Kingdom of Heaven... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was something incredibly special about the Old King David ? he was a man after God’s own heart. And that’s why ? imperfect though He was ? He was able to do what God called Him to do. So ? what was it that was so special about David’s heart?... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us programmed to be empire builders rather than kingdom builders. In other words, we’re more interested in furthering our own interests than God’s. Try as we may, we fall back into the same old selfish patterns of behaviour. Turns out that what we need before we can change our actions, is a change of heart... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us are programmed to look after our own self?interest. Generally, it’s something we’re each pretty good at. In fact some people turn it into an art form. Those people are intent on building their own, personal little empires. But God’s call on our live is to be Kingdom builders. So, what’s the difference between a kingdom and an empire... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, we get the feeling that we don’t belong in this place anymore. It’s true of our job, where we live ? and the church that you might be attending. What Church should you belong to? Answer ? the one that God wants you at. But how do you figure out where He wants you? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In any community ? any church for that matter ? there are going to be some people that we get on with and others who are more at a distance. That’s pretty natural really. Question is ? whether we have that handful of close friends, loving relationships ? people we can trust and rely on? That’s the question. .. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the easiest things in the world is for a church, to become a club. For this God-ordained lifesaving station to turn into an exclusive club for the members. We get so comfortable, we stop seeing the hurts and the needs of the people just outside the front door. Our neighbours. Our work colleagues. Easiest thing in the world actually... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where so many people are so busy ? they feel almost like, like battery hens. Trudging off to the same job, day after day. Pressures. Deadlines. Performance targets. And what they’re looking for ? more than anything else often ? is a genuine sense of community. Question is ? where do you find that these days? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Different churches different styles of worship service. Some really contemporary. Some more traditional. But irrespective of the style, there something else. Irrespective of the style, people can tell the difference between a worship service that’s inspiring and one that’s not. Sometimes, there’s something missing... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many an organisation has been consumed by its own bureaucracy. It grows and then there are committees and dysfunctional management structures and before you know it, it topples over. Well ? churches are no different. Unless we manage growth and structures ? we end up nowhere. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I remember being part of a football team once ? and we didn’t win a game all season. Can I tell you ? morale at training and on the weekend was really low. We were ? well, losers. And you know sadly ? I’ve walked into many a church that’s flat, lifeless. Dead. There’s no spark, no fire. Why is that? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s nothing worse than being a square peg in a round hole. And in this thing called church ? that should never, ever be the case. God’s made us a certain way, to do certain things. And in a church those gifts should be put to use for God and for others. Simple really. So ? how come it doesn’t always work like that? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all seen different styles of leadership in our day. Some good. Some not so good. And some ? downright awful. We see it in the workplace. We see it in community groups. And we see it in churches. So ? what sort of leadership should we be finding in our local church? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Different churches have all sorts of different focuses. Some focus more on social justice things. Others on developing those in the church. Others on evangelism. And all that’s great. But unless there’s a sense of the lordship of Christ amongst the people ? then the church isn’t even a church. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus once told His disciples that His plan for them was to become fishers of men ? of people. And then, then He proceeded to turn their worlds upside down ? in showing them how. I wonder how welcome that kind of radical Jesus would be, in the odd church around the place today. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In that wonderful British comedy 'Yes Prime Minister' a wise old civil servant said to a junior own ? 'Remember, politicians love activity ? it’s their substitute for achievement.' You know ? I wonder, I wonder if that doesn’t apply to a few churches around the place. We busy ourselves with activity ? but does it have any real impact? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By and large the only real problem I’ve ever found with church ? is the other people. If it weren’t for them, church would be a delight. Really. No arguments. No different opinions. No different theologies. Yep ? pretty much ? I’ve come to the conclusion that church would be just fantastic, without all those other people! Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The easiest thing to do is to snipe at this thing they call church from the outside. And, if the truth be known, a whole bunch of people are prone to sniping at it from the inside too. They’re the ones, who, instead of putting their roots down into the fertile soil of community ? well, they’re like 'pot bound' Christians. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This thing called church is a strange sort of an animal. What it is ? or at least the way we see it ? has changed a bit over the years. And whilst sometimes we might think of it as a building or an institution ? it’s really neither of those things. It’s a community. And community requires commitment. .. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don’t have to look too far back to see how over the years, authority in the church has been abused. And so many people today ? well, we’re a tad suspicious about authority. And so we toddle along to church ? as semi-interested volunteers. But that doesn’t seem to be the answer either ...Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all too ready to judge a book by its cover. It’s true of people ? and it’s true of churches. And whilst there are many different styles and approaches to church ? we fit into some better than others ? it’s not just the cover that matters. It’s the book, the substance ? what lies beneath the surface that matters most... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is such an incredibly rich diversity across this thing called 'church'. So many different approaches and styles. That’s OK. But some churches ? they’re comfortable places to be but they don’t achieve much. Others, they get a lot done, but they’re so demanding. Why is that? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.