Become New with John Ortberg 2. Why you need two conversions
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Aug 10, 2021 A reflection on where God actually shows up in everyday life. A portrait of gritty, honest faith found outside expected spiritual places. The idea of two conversions: turning to Christ and being sent back into the world. Stories of finding divine presence in work, beauty, relationships, and small, ordinary moments.
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Finding God In English Composition 101
- Lou Smeeds found God in English Composition 101 rather than prayer meetings or piety.
- Jacob Vandenbosch taught that a God who loves elegant sentences points to a Creator who delights in beauty and redeemed culture.
You Need Two Conversions
- Sinners need two conversions: from the world to Christ and from Christ back to the world.
- The second conversion reframes Christ as the world's friend who calls believers to participate in redeeming culture and society.
Heavens Open Means Seeing Spiritual Reality
- 'Heavens open' means spiritual reality becomes visible, not a literal hole in the sky.
- Jacob's dream (Bethel) models noticing God's presence in ordinary places so we can live as if each place is the house of God.
