A Different Perspective with Berni Dymet

It’s one thing to have a big dream for our lives. It’s quite another to make it happen. In this program Berni’s joined by a special guest ?' Peter Irvine the former Managing Director of Gloria Jeans Coffees. Join Berni as he looks at dreams and hard work from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone who sets out to follow a dream, soon discovers that they need a miracle or two along the way. In this program Berni's joined by a special guest ?' Peter Irvine the former Managing Director of Gloria Jeans Coffees. Join Berni as he looks at miracles from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each one of us has a dream for our lives. The trick is making sure that the dream matches our God given abilities. In this program Berni's joined by a special guest ?' Peter Irvine the former Managing Director of Gloria Jeans Coffees. Join them as they look at our gifts and abilities from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each of us has a big dream for our lives. In this program Berni is joined by a special guest ?' Peter Irvine who is the former Managing Director of Gloria Jeans Coffees. Join them as they look at Peter’s big dream from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last ten programs we've been looking at what it means to live out our big dreams in life. But what about your dream? The one that God's created just for you. What does that look like? Join Berni as he looks at your dreams from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each one of us has a big dream for our lives ?' woven into our DNA by God. But sometimes ?' we feel so inadequate. And that dream ?' well it looks so big! Join Berni as he looks at our dreams from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each one of us has a big dream for our lives ?' woven into our DNA by God. But how do we know if we're living it. I mean, how do we know when we've arrived? Join Berni as he looks at our dreams from a Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each one of us has a dream for our lives. Maybe you've stepped out to follow that dream ?' but then all these obstacles come out of nowhere. What's God up to? Join Berni as he looks at frustrating obstacles - from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each of us has a big dream for our lives. The thing that we really want to do or be. But how do we know whether God's in that dream? Good Question. Join Berni as he looks at our big dreams from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Berni was asked recently by a woman ?' if I have a big dream for my life, how do I know it's from God. How do I know if it's real. Isn't this whole living your dream thing just a bit dangerous? Now ?' they are very, very good questions. So join Berni as he looks at living out your dream from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each one of us has a big dream for our lives ?' woven into our DNA by God. Some of us actually step out of our comfort zones to live the dream. But inevitably when we do, the hard times come. We find ourselves in a wasteland. Join Berni as he looks at that wasteland from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each one of us has a big dream for our lives ?' woven into our DNA by God. But sometimes, when we expect those closest to us to be excited and supportive, they're anything but! Why is that? Join Berni as he looks at that opposition from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each one of us has a big dream for our lives ?' woven into our DNA by God. But most people realise that to live out that dream they’re going to have to leave their comfort zone. And that’s scary. Join Berni as he looks at the fear of failure - from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each of us has a big dream for our lives. Sometimes it's forgotten. Sometimes we're afraid of it. And sometimes we're just too busy for it. But it's woven into our DNA. Join Berni?' as he looks at our big dreams from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the greatest things in life is when we sow a good seed and one day reap a good harvest. That's probably why so many cultures have harvest festivals. But ?' what do we do with that harvest?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pretty much know that to reap a good harvest, we have to sow a good seed ?' but I'll tell you sometimes it's a long way between sowing and reaping ?' waiting, waiting, waiting...Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever noticed ?' when we take a good decision to plant a good seed ?' all of a sudden a dirty great storm whips up. I'm trying to do the right thing ?' God what's going on?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, we go through a rough patch and instead of running away we make a good choice and plant a good seed in that place. But then for a while, it feels like nothing's happening.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes when we're going through a bad patch ?' all we want is for it to get better. But actually what we need to do is plant a good seed.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the things that nobody ever really tells you when you're a teenager, is that the tough lessons you learn now are going to be so important later on in life. Is that really true?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the things I did when I was a teenager is that I wanted to act like a child and yet, to be treated like an adult. So what are parents looking for in their teenagers as key indicators that they're actually growing up?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an amazing thing ?' but God places a very high premium on children honouring their parents. And that's not always easy. I mean for starters ?' what does ???honour??? actually mean here in the 21st century, mm?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems par for the course that at some point, teenagers want to rebel. I know I did. So, why is that? What's going on in their hearts when they get this urge to rebel?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up isn't easy. That whole journey from being a little baby to a well-adjusted young adult is tough. So ?' what's growing up all about? What happens along the way?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bringing up children can feel like such a thankless task some days. You invest, invest, sacrifice, invest some more ?' hoping that one day, it'll all have a positive impact on them. Well, I want to share something with you about this investment thing that'll just blow you away. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the greatest teachers of all is life itself. We learn so much just by living life. Now ?' here's a thought. What if, I mean what if we shared some of the challenges and trials that we face, with our children? What if they were able to benefit from the things we're learning?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many people want to build a godly family. To have a family that's not necessarily perfect, there ain't any of those, but one that's full of peace and joy. A safe place for children to grow. But if we want our kids to grow up to be godly ?' one of the things we have to do, is actually talk to them about Jesus. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We parents try to do all the things we can to help our children to grow up. We advise. We admonish. We even end up preaching at them sometimes. But it's not what we say, it's what we do, how we live ?' what they see our life to be, that has the greatest impact in shaping them as they grow up. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all the entertainment options and gizmos available to us these days, there are so many distractions. Things that stop us from interacting and doing the things that we need to do to build a godly family. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honour is not something that gets talked about a lot these days. But Commandment number 5 out of the top ten is to honour your father and mother. And it turns out that there's a very good reason why it's right up there at number 5Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say that what marriage is all about is two becoming one. It's a great theory but, well, as I heard someone say once, it's the ???becoming??? that's the problem. That's where the hard work really is.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We think of men being the stronger sex and the Bible even talks about women as being the weaker sex. But some of the strongest people I know are women ?' and you women, your particular brand of strength can be such an amazing blessing to your families. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We men are a funny breed ?' we have the whole provider and protector thing going on inside us. And you know something, if we know how to live that out in a godly way, we can be such a blessing to our families.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peace is one of those things ?' well, who doesn't want peace in their lives. Freedom from conflict. But imagine, imagine what a blessing it must be, to have peace at home. A family that thrives on peace instead of being lost in conflict. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on A Different Perspective, we've been chatting about building a godly family. Well, at some point ?' the talk has to turn into action, otherwise nothing's ever going to happen. The question is ?' are you ready? Well, are you?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first thing a doctor tends to ask us when we visit is about our family history. And just the way that physical things get handed down to us genetically, so do emotional, behavioural and spiritual things. Question is, what can we do about them?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let me ask you something ?' if you could set about building a Godly Family ?' what would that look like? I mean how would you know when you'd arrived? A Godly family. Man ?' wouldn't that be amazing. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's easy to look around at other people's families and think ???Boy ?' how come I didn't get a normal family like them.??? Truth is though, that no family's perfect. And no matter how dysfunctional your family might be, God has a plan.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know something ?' that old saying that blood is thicker than water, it’s true. There’s a special bond between members of a family. Our family really does matter. And that ?' that’s why it’s time to start looking at what it means to build a godly family.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music has this ability to ?' well, to lift our spirits. To move us on the inside. In a way that nothing else can. And so when we make music in our hearts ?' music for God ?' there’s a healing that comes out of that overflow. 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.

Have you ever been half hearted about something? We all have ?' and the thing is, when we're half hearted, there's on thing for certain, we're never going to succeed. Part of us puling this way, part of us pulling the other way. Tears us apart. But God, God is into healing our hearts. 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.

You know something ?' if I were God, there are a few people on this earth who would discover what wrath was all about. But fortunately for you, I'm not. And in fact, what really shocked me was to discover that God has this amazing heart ?' this amazing desire to heal those who once hated Him. 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.