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Berni Dymet
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FRESH is a Daily Devotional taking you deeper into God's Word + closer to Jesus. Each devotion will have a powerful Scripture verse, together with some words of inspiration, hope and encouragement. It's all about helping you hear from God so that you can live in a rich, dynamic, powerful relationship with Jesus. God's Word. Fresh, for you, each day.

  1. 22h ago

    When Discipline Becomes Grace

    Love and discipline – two words that we rarely, if ever, put together. We crave love's warmth but flinch from discipline's sting. Yet real love isn't soft – it's strong enough to confront that which harms us. A parent who never corrects isn't loving; they're neglectful. In the same way, God's discipline isn't rejection – it's restoration. The book of Revelation in the New Testament feels somewhat strange. Its visions of thrones, beasts, trumpets, and stars seem like scenes from another universe. It's dazzling, mysterious, almost alien. Yet behind all that otherworldliness lies something profoundly human – Jesus speaking to His people. Not from a distance, but right at our front door. Revelation 3:19 – 20 I correct and punish the people I love. So show that nothing is more important to you than living right. Change your hearts and lives. Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and eat with you, and you will eat with me. In a book full of cosmic imagery, this moment is startlingly intimate. The Almighty knocks – quietly, personally – on the door of our hearts. He's not shouting from the heavens; He's waiting in love, asking us to let Him in. Discipline feels painful at the time, and yet it clears away the clutter that keeps us from fellowship with Him. It opens space for the presence that satisfies every longing. And when we open the door, the outcome isn't condemnation – it's communion. Imagine: the King of all creation sitting across the table from you, breaking bread, sharing laughter, whispering peace. That's what His correction leads to – not distance, but closeness. From now until eternity, the One who disciplines in love also delights to dine with us. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  2. 1d ago

    Clean House, Clear Heart

    There's nothing quite like walking into a freshly cleaned house – the floors gleaming, the air crisp, everything in its place. You can breathe again. The chaos is gone. It feels good, doesn't it? Although a clean home isn't just about tidiness … it shows love for those who live there, and honour to anyone who walks through the door. Now imagine your heart as that house. Life's clutter builds up – resentment in one corner, compromise in another. The grime of old habits settles everywhere. Then one day, God hands you the broom and says, "Let's make this place new again." 2 Corinthians 7:1 Dear friends, we have these promises from God, so we should make ourselves pure – free from anything that makes our body or our soul unclean. Our respect for God should make us try to be completely holy in the way we live. What promises? Paul's talking about what he wrote just before this – God's promise to live among us, to be our Father, to call us His sons and daughters. And that's the point. If the Creator of the universe chooses to dwell in us, then our lives – our "house" – should reflect His presence. Purifying ourselves isn't about guilt or legalism; it's about freedom. It's sweeping out the lies, scrubbing off the pride, throwing out the bitterness that clutters the soul, so that peace can move in and joy can breathe again. When we let God help us clean house, we find not condemnation but calm. Not pressure but presence. It's the sweetest kind of holiness – one that smells like grace and shines with the quiet honour of a life made ready for Him. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  3. 2d ago

    Lost But Not Forgotten

    Have you ever felt as though you've been dropped into unfamiliar territory with no map, no compass, and no idea how to get home? You've been navigating life just fine – but suddenly, nothing looks familiar anymore. That's how it feels when plans fall apart, when relationships shift, when the future seems foggy. Imagine a migrating bird caught in a storm. The winds blow it far off course – miles from its flock, surrounded by strange trees, strange skies, strange sounds. But even in that confusion, deep within, there's an instinct – a pull – to keep on flying. Because somehow, the One who created it also built into it the ability to find its way home. That's very much the story of God's people in exile. Jeremiah 29:11 'I say this because I know the plans that I have for you.' This message is from the Lord. 'I have good plans for you. I don't plan to hurt you. I plan to give you hope and a good future.' That's an often-quoted verse – but rarely is it remembered that God said it to Israel while they were still in exile in Babylon. Captive. Displaced. Lost. He didn't promise an instant rescue. He told them to build homes, plant gardens, raise families – to live right where they were, trusting that His plan was still unfolding even there, in exile. Maybe your life feels a bit like Babylon right now – disoriented, delayed, off track. But friend, even there, God hasn't lost you. His plans aren't on hold. His compass hasn't slipped. So keep flying. Keep trusting. The same God who led Israel home is guiding you too – and His plans, even in the storm, are still good plans. That's His Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  4. 3d ago

    How the Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary

    Have you ever had that feeling that somehow you're different? Everyone else seems to be normal, except me, except my family, except my circumstances. Well … you're not alone! There's something breathtaking about a pearl. Born from irritation, it's formed when a tiny grain of sand lodges inside an oyster. Most oysters just filter water and remain unremarkable, but the one that suffers intrusion responds differently. It slowly coats the intruder until what once was an annoyance becomes a thing of luminous beauty. Over years, it's transformed – distinct from every other shell on the ocean floor. In much the same way, God calls us to stand apart from the world around us. Not to blend in, not to imitate its values, but to let Him transform the grit in our lives into something radiant. Romans 12:2 Don't change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but let God change you inside with a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to understand and accept what God wants for you. You will be able to know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect. It's tempting simply to conform – to think, speak, and act like everyone else just to make life easier. But transformation doesn't come through comfort. It comes through surrender. It's in letting God reshape your thoughts, priorities, and responses that your true beauty emerges. Being different will sometimes make you feel like the odd one out, even the grain of sand. Yet, in that difference lies power – the power to know His will, to walk in His purpose, to shine in a way that reflects His glory. Let God do His slow, holy work in you. Because in His hands, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  5. 4d ago

    The Reluctant Convert

    What does it take to change a life? For some, it's not clever arguments or long debates – it's an undeniable encounter with the living God. One of the most famous atheists of the 20th century, the author of the Narnia series C.S. Lewis, once called himself "the most reluctant convert in all England." He wasn't persuaded by sentiment, but by the relentless reality of God breaking through. As he wrestled with truth, he realised the God he'd denied wasn't just an idea but a Person. Encountering Christ changed everything – the sceptic became one of the greatest Christian writers of all time.  King David of Israel had the same revelation: 2 Samuel 7:22 Lord GOD, this is why you are so great! There is no one like you. There is no god except you! We know that because of what we ourselves have heard about what you did. The point is that David had seen God in action – and knew that there was no one like Him. That's the heart of what American theologian and preacher R.C. Sproul once said when asked the difference between the Christian God and the gods of other religions: "The main difference is this – the God of Christianity exists." The God who exists is the God who acts. And in Christ, He has acted once and for all to rescue you. Don't just know about Him. Experience Him. See Him at work in your life today. Because as you see Him in action, you too will be compelled to exclaim: There is no one like you. There is no god except you! That's His Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  6. 5d ago

    From Intimacy to Obedience

    Have you ever had your own words come back to haunt you? A careless remark. A sharp outburst. A lie that seemed small at the time but grew into something you couldn't control. We all know that sting. During America's Watergate scandal in the 1970s, powerful men in Washington discovered just how destructive hidden thoughts and words can be. Secret tapes from President Nixon's office revealed conversations that toppled his presidency. Words meant for the inner circle spilled into the open and brought down the most powerful man in the world.  You and I, we both face that same danger when our hidden thoughts and words are far from honourable, amen?! King David knew that same danger in his own life. That's why he prayed this prayer: Psalm 19:14 May my words and thoughts please you. LORD, you are my Rock–the one who rescues me. Do you know what that is? It's a cry for integrity. Yesterday we saw that those who revere God are invited into His inner circle, where He reveals His unbreakable promises and even plucks their feet from the net. Out of that intimacy flows this yearning: Lord, let every word and every thought line up with Your heart. And in Christ, that prayer is fulfilled. He redeems us. He is our Rock. By His Spirit, He reshapes our desires. The more we draw close to Him, the deeper our yearning grows to obey Him in every way. Don't just control your tongue on the surface. Press into God's presence. Yearn for His intimacy. And let Him so transform your heart that every word, every thought, brings Him joy. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  7. 6d ago

    God's Proactive Protection

    Do you ever feel trapped? Like no matter what you do, it's as though invisible nets are tightening around your feet? Fear. Temptation. Regret. It seems impossible to break free. Augustine of Hippo knew the transformative power of God's deep friendship. For years he chased after pleasure, ambition, philosophy, yet nothing satisfied. His life was marked by restlessness and despair. Then, through a deep encounter with Christ, his eyes were opened to the majesty of God's truth. He went from slavery to sin to one of the greatest theologians in church history. His Confessions are the raw story of a man utterly transformed by intimacy with God.  Psalm 25:14-15 The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them. My eyes are ever toward the LORD, for he will pluck my feet out of the net. (NRSV) Yesterday we saw how verse 14 speaks of God drawing those who revere Him into His inner circle, sharing the secrets of His unbreakable promises. That's why the writer continues on confidently with his eyes on the Lord, knowing that God Himself will carry him to safety through every snare and trial. And it's because God reveals His heart and His promises to those who honour Him that we can be certain that even when the nets of life tighten, God Himself will step in and set us free. What a promise! Friend, through Jesus, that's our reality. He's welcomed us into God's friendship, revealing the unshakable promise of His grace through the cross. So when we walk in reverence and obedience, our eyes fixed on Him, we can experience firsthand the freedom of God's proactive protection, one that only He can bring. That's His Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  8. Aug 13

    Let Me Tell You a Secret

    There's something incredibly juicy, deeply alluring about a secret. Waiting to be trusted with one can feel like standing on the edge of something powerful. To be invited into the inner circle – well, that changes everything. During World War II, only a handful of people at Bletchley Park in the United Kingdom were entrusted with the most guarded secret of the war – the breaking of Germany's Enigma code machine. They lived in secrecy, bound together in an inner circle that carried knowledge that shifted the course of history.  Secrets, good secrets, are like that. They carry immense power to change, but not everyone has access to them which, when you think about it, is the very definition of a secret. Psalm 25:14 The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them. (NRSV) That Hebrew word for friend means intimacy, close counsel – being welcomed into God's inner circle. To those who revere Him, He opens His heart, He shares His secrets, He reveals His unbreakable promises. And in Christ, that truth is fulfilled beyond imagination. Jesus said to His disciples (John 15:15), "I have called you friends, because I have told you everything my Father told me." Through our faith in Him, you and I are no longer outsiders. We're insiders – welcomed into the very counsel of God. Think about that. It blows the mind. So don't settle for a surface faith. Step closer today. Walk in reverence and obedience and discover the joy of being God's friend – His covenant partner – welcomed into His innermost circle. That's His Word. Fresh … for you … today.

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FRESH is a Daily Devotional taking you deeper into God's Word + closer to Jesus. Each devotion will have a powerful Scripture verse, together with some words of inspiration, hope and encouragement. It's all about helping you hear from God so that you can live in a rich, dynamic, powerful relationship with Jesus. God's Word. Fresh, for you, each day.

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  • Creator
    Berni Dymet
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christianityworks
  • Show Website
    FRESH Official Podcast