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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. 10h ago

    When Glory Fills the Ordinary

    When was the last time you were truly lost for words – that kind of awe that stops you mid-sentence? Maybe a sunset that lit up the sky, a newborn's cry, a piece of music that somehow reached right inside your soul. We all have those moments when beauty breaks through the noise – when you sense, even if just for a heartbeat, that there's something more. In 1968, astronaut William Anders joined the Apollo 8 mission to orbit the moon. When the spacecraft swung around the lunar surface, he looked out and saw the Earth rising above the horizon – a tiny, fragile blue marble against a vast black sky. He lifted his camera and captured the now-famous photo known as Earthrise. Later, he said, "We came all this way to explore the moon, and the most important thing we discovered was the Earth." That sense of wonder is a window into God's glory – His beauty shining through creation. The prophet Isaiah once saw a vision of heaven and cried out: Isaiah 6:3 Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!  ESV That word "glory" means weight – the tangible presence of God pressing into ordinary things. So if perhaps you've lost your wonder, slow down. Look for His fingerprints on the world around you – in colour, laughter, kindness, forgiveness. Because the glory of God isn't just up there in heaven. It's right here – woven through every ordinary moment, waiting for you to notice. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  2. 1d ago

    Learning to Enjoy God Again

    We tend to spend our lives chasing happiness. You know the sort of thing: holidays, success, approval, possessions. And look, there's nothing inherently wrong with any of those things. The problem is that they're never enough to fill that God-shaped hole that we all have deep inside.   In 1965, psychologist Viktor Frankl, a survivor of Nazi concentration camps, wrote that happiness cannot be pursued – it must ensue as the result of meaning. He discovered that even in suffering, those who found purpose could still experience peace. Think about that in the context of your own life. You chase all those things you think will make you happy, but they never seem … enough. That's because Frankl's insight echoes the very heart of Scripture. Joy isn't a feeling you manufacture – it's the overflow of being close to God. King David, who knew both palace and cave, once wrote: Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (ESV) Fact (whether you like it or not, whether you agree with it or not): you were made to enjoy God – not merely to believe in Him, but to delight in Him. When you stop rushing through life long enough to experience His presence, joy quietly returns – not because life's perfect, but because He is. So why not pause today? Step outside. Breathe. Whisper, "Lord, You're here." Because in the presence of God, joy isn't something you chase. It's something that finds you. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  3. 2d ago

    Fear Obeys. Love Follows.

    Fear's a powerful motivator. It keeps you in line, makes you comply, and even drives you to perform. But it never changes your heart. Because while fear may force compliance, only love inspires devotion  Have you ever worked in a place where the boss is a tyrant? Sure, things get done – but there's no joy, no loyalty, no life. Contrast that with a healthy workplace, where people give more on the job because they feel valued, respected. The same outcome, but a completely different spirit. That's the difference between religion and relationship. Religion says, Do this or else. Jesus says, Follow Me – because I love you. In fact, He told His disciples: John 14:15-17 If you love me, you will do what I command. I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper to be with you forever. The Helper is the Spirit of truth. The people of the world cannot accept him, because they don't see him or know him. But you know him. He lives with you, and he will be in you. That wasn't a threat. It was a statement of fact.  Fear obeys, but love follows. Jesus' obedience to His Father wasn't driven by fear of rejection, but by love overflowing from intimacy. Even at the cross, love compelled Him to keep saying "yes." So, ask yourself – why do you obey God? Out of fear that He'll punish you, or out of love that He's already forgiven you? Because while fear may produce obedience for a while, only love can sustain it for a lifetime. And when your obedience flows from love, it stops being duty. It becomes delight. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  4. 3d ago

    Obedience or Illusion?

    Every day we're told to "follow your heart." It sounds freeing, fantastic – until your heart leads you into something dangerous. Deep down, even the most independent soul still obeys something: desire, fear, money, approval. The question isn't whether we obey, but who or what we obey. Just imagine a pilot ignoring the control tower. He believes the instructions are good – he just doesn't follow them. No matter how sincere he feels, the outcome's the same: disaster. Belief without obedience still crashes the plane. And hey, we want to do that with God all the time. We say, "Lord, I trust You," but we keep flying by instinct – holding onto our grudges, our comfort, our control, our right to do it our way. Then we wonder why the faith we talk about crashes in a heap. Jesus said: Luke 6:46 Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' but you don't do what I say? That wasn't meant as a rebuke – it was an invitation. Real faith listens and follows. Real love says, "Yes, Lord," even when obedience costs. Obedience isn't about earning God's approval. It's the evidence that we already have it. It's how love breathes. So when God prompts you – to forgive the person who wronged you, to give what feels way too much, to walk away from the thing that's slowly crushing your soul – don't hesitate, don't delay, don't waver. You don't need to understand the whole plan. You just need to trust the One giving the instruction. Because the faith that obeys may well tremble, but it'll never crash and burn. And know this: every act of obedience moves you from an empty belief … into a living, breathing faith. Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' but you don't do what I say? That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  5. 4d ago

    Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

    When our lives fall apart, hope is usually the first casualty. The dream dies, the light fades, the silence feels final. But in God's story, even the grave isn't the end – it's merely the turning of a page. In 2010, Chilean miner Luis Urzúa and 32 of his colleagues were trapped underground for 69 days after a mine collapse. For weeks, no one knew if they were alive. Temperatures soared, food ran low, and darkness swallowed every hour. Yet Urzúa rallied the men, rationed supplies, led daily prayers. When rescuers finally reached them, the first note they sent up read: "We are well in the shelter, all 33." Hope – buried alive – had survived. And an even greater hope beats at the heart of the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. After He was crucified, His followers thought it was all over. Their dreams died with Him on that cross. But three days later, the impossible happened. 1 Corinthians 15:20 … Christ really has been raised from death – the first one of all those who will be raised. The resurrection means that pain isn't permanent, loss isn't final, death doesn't have the final word. So when your world collapses and everything goes dark, remember: the stone rolled away once, and it still rolls today. Hold on to the hope of the resurrection. Let it shape how you face tomorrow, how you forgive, how you endure. Because glory always follows the cross – and the same power that raised Jesus is already at work raising you. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  6. 5d ago

    When You Can't See the Why

    When life hurts, our first question is almost always why. Why this sickness, this loss, this setback? But what if the greater question isn't why, but who – who's with me in this, and what might He be doing through it? In 1951, Japanese sculptor Chiharu Matsunaga lost both hands in an industrial explosion. His career – his very identity – seemed lost. During recovery, he began experimenting with clay, pressing and shaping it using only his forearms. It took years of trial and error and an inordinate amount of patience, but eventually he developed a new technique that revolutionised modern sculpture in Japan. He later said, "My wounds taught me how to see beauty that my eyes once ignored." That's what only suffering can do – it refines that which success cannot. Romans 8:28 We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan. Now, that doesn't mean everything's going to be a bed of roses – far from it. But what it does mean is that God can bring good out of anything. The same God who brought resurrection from crucifixion can bring a beautiful new purpose from your pain. So when you're hurting, hold onto Jesus, His character, His example. Pray not for relief, but for revelation. Ask Him, "Lord, what are You showing me through this? What am I meant to be learning? Where are you leading?" Because suffering isn't the absence of God – it's often the workshop of His greatest works. The Father who didn't waste the cross will never waste your tears. That's His Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  7. 6d ago

    The Garden and the Hill

    Obedience sounds easy until it costs something. It's one thing to say "yes" to God when life feels safe – but another thing entirely when His call leads you straight into surrender. In 1519, Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico with eleven ships and hundreds of men. Facing fear and potential mutiny, he did something shocking – he burned his own ships. There would be no retreat. His men had to move forward. Now, Cortés wasn't following God, but his ruthless resolve paints a picture of what surrender looks like: obedience with no way back. Obedience in God's kingdom always involves that kind of courage – the willingness to trust Him even when every comfort screams, "Turn around." In the Garden of Gethsemane, the night before His crucifixion, Jesus prayed in anguish: Luke 22:42-44 "Father, if you are willing, please don't make me drink from this cup. But do what you want, not what I want." Then an angel from heaven came to help him. Jesus was full of pain; he struggled hard in prayer. Sweat dripped from his face like drops of blood falling to the ground. That prayer changed history. From the garden of surrender came the hill of sacrifice – and through it, our salvation. Obedience always costs something: time, pride, comfort, control. But what you surrender never outweighs what God gives in return. So if He's asking you to let go, to forgive, to give generously, to take some step of faith – don't hesitate. Burn the ships. Because obedience is the gateway to joy, and surrender the soil where blessing grows. When you say yes to God, you never lose – you only discover what was always worth keeping. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  8. Oct 24

    Servanthood Over Self-Interest

    If you're ever going to be successful at what you do, you need to embrace efficiency – keep moving, stay focused, don't get sidetracked. But love is rarely efficient. It often arrives disguised as an interruption. In 1996, Tokyo train commuter Shizuo Tsuji, was running late for work when he noticed an elderly woman collapse at a busy intersection. Dozens of people had hurried past. But Tsuji stopped, called for help, and waited beside her until an ambulance came. He arrived at work two hours late – and was fired. Months later, the woman's family tracked him down and offered him a position in their restaurant. That small, inconvenient act became the start of his life's calling to train young chefs in service and honour. That's what servanthood looks like – love expressed through inconvenience. Speaking about prideful leadership, Jesus said this: Mark 10:43-45 But it should not be that way with you. Whoever wants to be your leader must be your servant. Whoever wants to be first must serve the rest of you like a slave. Follow my example: Even the Son of Man did not come for people to serve him. He came to serve others and to give his life to save many people. Servanthood doesn't seek a return. It gives time, energy, and compassion to those who can't repay. It chooses people over plans. So tomorrow, when your schedule's choc-a-block full and someone needs your time – stop. Allow compassion to interrupt you. It may seem small, but heaven takes note. Because greatness in God's kingdom isn't measured by what you achieve, but by whom you serve. And when you bend low to lift another up, you'll find yourself standing exactly where Jesus stood. That's God's 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

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