LifePoint
By Chuck Swindoll & IFL Australia
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Podcast Description
LifePoint - Helping you apply the bible to your life
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The Marvel of a Child | Have you ever been told you’re a marvel? Do you feel genuinely unique, and capable of whatever you dream of? You will never know how empowering your children with confidence and security will help them know and accept and be who they are. | 23 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Child Rearing Expert | There’s nothing like a hot blast of reality to blow us off the end of a limb of theory. We think we have it all put together and then we discover how much we still have to learn. | 22 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rescuing our Spouse | One of the benefits of having a married partner in life is you have someone who will rescue you. Not to enable one another, but a genuine and wise rescue, where if you didn’t have your partner to take you in another direction, you would deeply regret your actions. | 21 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Realities of Childhood | No one’s upbringing was perfect, least of all Chuck Swindoll’s. His childhood reminiscing has some good lessons for parents. | 20 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Parenting | Do your words and actions meet up? Your kids may not hear what you’re saying but they definitely notice what you do. | 19 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Act Like an Adult | As an adult you impact others’ lives. Don’t forget that. Your life is on display whether you like it or not, and most of us don’t like it. | 16 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Mother’s Tears | Children need the tenderness and compassion only a mother can give. The warmth and security of a mother’s love keeps kids balanced, healthy, and confident. | 15 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Mother’s Real Love | Each day you can make a difference in someone's life. The people you come into contact with give you opportunities to extending kindness, courtesy, and compassion. | 14 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What is Success? | The world’s idea of success is fortune, fame, and power. But the forgotten side of success is lasting satisfaction, contentment, and peace that’s found through helping others. People remain the essential ingredient in life. | 13 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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We Don’t Get Grace | Grace is a foreign concept to us because the world doesn’t operate based on grace. It trends towards criticism and judgment. Grace says, “I forgive you... I accept you as you are... I value you.” | 12 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Uniquely Shaped | Everyone is formed and uniquely woven by God Himself. You can’t get better than the hand of God shaping your life. | 9 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trials and Fiery Ordeals | There are some trials in life you just can’t find reasons for. They hit you hard and you’re left wondering. But it’s often during these times of testing that God deposits some of His best lessons into your life. | 8 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Four Signs of Success | We live in a success-obsessed society. The traits of fortune, fame, power, and pleasure are vaulted as the signs of success but none of this will give you satisfaction. | 7 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Five Stages of Anger | There are five stages of anger: mild irritation, indignation, wrath, fury, and rage. While anger itself isn’t wrong, uncontrolled anger never results in anything good. | 6 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Same Song, Different Verse | Maturity is a life-long process, and it’s often through times of testing we mature the most. Some people never get it. | 5 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Loving With All Your Heart | God wants you to love Him with all your heart, not just a part of it. He's looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His, and who are willing to make a difference. | 2 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Back to the Basics | In our fast-paced world it's easy to lose touch with the basics of life. Basics like integrity, decency, honesty, and commitment. These are not character flaws! | 1 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the End of my Leash | Have you ever seen a dog reach the end of his leash? Once he does he comes straight to a halt. We all reach the end of our own figurative leashes with each other and with God at one point or another. The good news is God will always forgive us and always extend His grace to us, no matter what. We just need to accept it. Now shouldn’t we do the same with others? | 31 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Letting Others Be Themselves | Do you give a person the freedom to be completely different from you? Or must we all sound, look, and respond alike? | 30 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Insurmountable Opportunities | We are surrounded by insurmountable opportunities. The problem is, they're often disguised as impossible situations. | 29 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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You Can' Please Everybody | When is the last time someone should have looked you in the eye and said, “Mind your own business?” If you spend your time worrying about how others live, you’re idle. You have too much time on your hands. | 26 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Transparent Tenderness | Tears have a language all their own. In some mysterious way, our bodies know their verbal limitations and then the tears come. One of the most significant contributions the legacy of a woman leaves upon the world is an unguarded tenderness. This softens our spirits and our souls. Don’t stop. The world is hard—don’t pick up on that. Stay tender. | 25 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Three Cheers for Fathers who Care | If you had a father who listened to you and gave you room to wrestle and grow and fail and learn you love him. And if you saw in him with a deeper respect for his God, you have an investment made in your life that has made you rich. Dads, what will your legacy be? It’s never too late to make positive changes. Your godly influence will impact your family for generations to come. | 24 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Releasing Your Children | There are teachable moments in life where we suddenly realize we’re adults (or, we’re quickly on our way). One of the heaviest things you will carry is the difficult task of letting your children go. Have you released yours? Will you release them? | 23 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Notes of Encouragement | You never really know who is in need of encouragement. Encouragement spurs us on; affirms us. A word of kindness, an arm around the shoulder, a note, a phone call, a random comment said in passing... genuine encouragement never fails to help. | 22 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Living by Faith | Think of all the ways you act in faith every day: you trust pharmacists to fill your prescription correctly, you trust pilots to get you safely to your destination, and you trust contractors to build properly. The funny thing is, when it comes to having faith in the Creator, people are often amazed at the thought of believing in a God we can’t see. | 19 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lincoln's Mother | Abraham Lincoln’s childhood is legendary. Born into poverty with a travelling father and a simple mother who taught him to read and died when Lincoln was 10. Take a moment to ponder the question: where would Lincoln be without his mother? We have an incredible opportunity to shape our children no matter our situation. | 18 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hope | Ever been hailed one day and then nailed the next? Ever spent all night struggling with a decision? Ever felt so alone that you could just die? Who hasn’t? You’re not very far along in life before you struggle with one or more of those questions. It’s at times like this we really need hope. | 17 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Growing up Swindoll | Chuck Swindoll did not discover from his parents who he is. Knowing who you are as a child, through your parent’s eyes, gives you security and confidence. | 16 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Getting Connected | Are you caught in a life filled with insecurity, inner struggle, and confusion? Perhaps it’s because you’re disconnected. Disconnections lead to disqualification and dysfunction. Connections lead to victory. Get connected to Christ. | 15 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Will Tomorrow Bring? | No one knows what tomorrow will bring. But take the uncertainty of tomorrow as an opportunity to strengthen your faith—realize your future isn’t in your hands; it’s in God’s. He is with you always. | 12 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What is Grace? | Grace is undeserved. You can’t earn it, it’s free, and you can never pay God back. All you have to do is admit your need and receive God’s grace. That’s how a gift works—you simply accept it. | 11 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Preparing to Live | Are you someone who’s waiting for “some day” to accomplish your goals? It’s time to stop preparing and start living! As long as God gives us breath there is a life we need to realize here on earth. And we need to live it. | 10 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Passive Aggression | When people treat us unfairly, we want to get back at them in some way. But when we take the high road and don’t give in to our desire for revenge, the blessings are immeasurable. | 9 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Living Every Day | Don’t wait until you reach some magical age to start enjoying life—start now! Don’t take a single day for granted. | 8 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How to Have a Miserable Year | If you want to have a great year, focus on these five things: contentment, trust in God, self-acceptance, forgiveness, and setting realistic goals. | 5 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Grace-Giving | Not nostalgia, not tradition, not trees. Grace is what continually draws us into celebrating Christmas, year after year. Giving is what makes Christmas great. It’s a wonderful feeling to give a gift without expecting anything in return. This is a good way for us to understand God’s grace—His gifts come with no strings attached. | 4 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Basic Needs of Husbands and Wives | Do you know what the basic needs of your spouse are? When needs aren't met it's easy for a relationship to find itself in a state of disrepair. Here are the five major needs of husbands and wives. | 3 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gifts We Need | Have you ever been given a gift you needed but didn’t want? We’ve all received disappointing gifts. But there are gifts, which never disappoint. They’re often unseen gifts like forgiveness, compassion, grace, understanding, and kindness. And they’re priceless. | 2 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Matter of Perspective | Sometimes when things don’t go our way we get upset. Changing our perspective on the situation may be all we need to calm down. | 1 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Equipped to Defend Ourselves | God’s Word equips us to handle the stuff that comes our way in life. And when we let His Word penetrate our hearts, it changes us and we become more like Christ. | 29 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Don't Trust Date-Setters! | We all want to know where we’re going and we’ve wanted to know since Jesus walked the earth. But the exact date of Christ’s return is not information that we’ve been given. However, the Bible says that we’re living in the last days. So while we don’t know when Christ will return, we are to be ready. | 28 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Importance of Sound Theology | When the bottom drops out from under you, sound theology gives you confidence and strength. Sound theology comes from understanding God’s Word. | 27 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Anticipating Change | The one constant in life is change - and most of it is unexpected. Flexibility is the key to handling change. That way you can be open to it and live courageously and victoriously. | 26 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Anxieties of Life | You can’t escape anxiety or the trails of life, but you can choose how you react to it. When you choose to give your worries to God, you stop allowing life to intimidate you. | 25 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pleasures and Responsibilities of Motherhood | With every pleasure are hidden responsibilities. And sometimes with great pleasures, like being a mother, the responsibilities are also greater. | 22 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Giving the Gift of Love | How often do you give the gift of love to others? If it’s in words then use the word “I” and include the word “love” and end with the word “you.” Real love is resilient. It never gives up. It stands firm. | 21 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Handling the Storms of Life | Calm evenings can turn quickly into stormy nights. What starts calmly as the beginning of a new school year can lead into storms of struggling to continue. What begins as a calm evening of marriage can lead into the stormy nights through the passing years. No one is immune to these life surprises so make sure you’re anchored to the One who can calm the storm. | 20 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Growing in Grace and Responsibility | Do you remember a great teacher you had? When people are given the space to make mistakes and grow at their own pace, it makes a lasting impact. | 19 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Others see You Differently | Do you make yourself out to be someone different than who you really are? That’s a nice way of asking if you’re a hypocrite. Others may see you as someone you’re not but God is never fooled. He notices everything and knows if you’re a fake. When you stop trying to be someone else, you free yourself up to be who you are. | 18 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Choosing Your Attitudes | Your attitude is the most important thing about you. More than your past, your success, your fame, your position, your income, your mate, or your reputation, attitude is above all of that. How much time do we waste losing our tempers on things we can’t change? | 15 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bad Attitudes | Do you have an unpleasant outlook on life? If so, are you aware it’s defiling the air around you? If you’re living like this, you’re hard to live with. It’s never too late to change your ways—to be sweet instead of sour. | 14 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Zest for life | What’s holding you back from living your life to the fullest? Feelings of uselessness? Self-pity? Fear? Guilt? It’s never too late - or too early - to make positive changes. | 13 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Young or Old it Doesn't Matter | Whatever your age, you need to keep learning, trying new things, and setting new goals. As someone has said, “Age is a matter of mind over matter—if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” | 12 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Worth the Wait | Some things are worth waiting for. Do you struggle with God’s timing? Think of Ecclesiastes 3:11, “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” Trust that God knows what He’s doing and wait patiently for Him to act. | 11 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Who Said You Can't Fly? | According to the theory of aerodynamics the bumblebee cannot fly. However, the bee doesn’t know that. The same can be true for us—who told you your best years have passed? Who said you’re too young to achieve your dreams? Stay open to what the Lord has in store for you. You never know what’s just around the corner! | 8 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Moments of Reflection | Taking God seriously is not only having a sensitive heart towards Him. It’s an inner craving to know Him more. Do you hunger and thirst after God? | 7 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Map of God's World | At times we all find the route God has chosen for us doesn’t make a lot of sense. Especially when life takes a turn we don’t expect. But as Chuck Swindoll says, “Welcome to God’s World.” | 6 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Handling Change | Change isn’t easy, but it can be an opportunity for personal growth. As you learn to bend and adapt to change you become flexible. And when you’re flexible, you’re open to what God has in store for you. | 5 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Enthusiasm for Life | Are you acting your age? Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you can’t stay young. Adding enthusiasm will make a world of difference. None are so old as the one who has outlived enthusiasm. | 4 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Complaining's Three-Dimensional Effect | Complaining never happens solo. When you complain, you not only discourage yourself but those around you. Listen to yourself today. Are you impacting those around you with complaints or with encouragement? | 1 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chuck's First Car | Chuck Swindoll didn’t own his first car. He spent so much time polishing it the car actually owned him! So often we get caught up in appearances and forget to enjoy ourselves. | 30 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do You Have a Yes Face? | Negativity is all around us, but it is possible to rise above it. The key? Grace. Grace changes our attitudes, and makes an incredible difference in our relationships. Grace will give you a "yes face." | 29 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Yakety Yak | Sometimes the lyrics of a song express accurately the attitudes of the heart better than anything else. | 28 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Father's Teaching | Remember the first time you lived alone? What did you draw on in your mind first thing in the morning? It was probably some instruction or encouragement you remembered from your parents. You learn your first lessons from your family-they see through the fog. | 27 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How to Become an Encourager | When was the last time you directly gave a word of encouragement to someone else? Form a new habit: think of a way to encourage one person every day. It will change your life. | 24 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unrealistic Expectations | Unrealistic expectations are nothing more than the temptation to be perfect and to expect it from others. Rather than looking at what isn't done perfectly, focus instead on what has been accomplished. | 23 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cultivating a Humble Heart | A repentant spirit is rarely found in our litigious society. How seldom we say or hear the words, “I’m wrong. I am sorry.” | 22 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family as a Priority | Today's workplace demands much from us: creativity, leadership, ideas, and enthusiasm. Oftentimes we're tempted to give our workplace the best of us. If you are drowning in a lack of energy at home, you are doing too much outside to stay afloat. Learn to say "no." | 21 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Need for Character | It’s never too late to start doing what’s right! Hard times call for two things: Friends and character. If you have gone through hard times in recent days, you know the value of both. Character rests on truth, reinforces a life, and resists the temptation to compromise. Those who’ve impacted our lives the most have been people of character. | 20 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Basketball Vs A Cemetery | Basketball is a lot easier to follow than life. You never leave a basketball game wondering what happened, but life is a lot more ambiguous. You had no control over when you were born and you do not know how long you have left on earth. | 17 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Caring Enough to Confront | One of the best ministries a parent can sustain is confrontation. If you do not get the attention of your child, you are rearing a monster. You confront your children not because you want them to fail, but because you want them to succeed. | 16 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Advice to Husbands About Wives | Men, accept your wife completely; love her unconditionally. A wife thrives in that kind of context. What it leads to, in the long haul, is commitment. | 15 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Practicing Tough Love | When attitudes need to be put in check, tough love is required. Parenting is challenging, but it’s also the most rewarding and gratifying job you’ll ever have. | 14 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unconfessed Sin | Intimacy is rooted in honesty. Acknowledging wrongdoing is the first step towards recovering intimacy because you’ve been honest. Is there someone you need to make things right with? | 13 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Twelve Words to Make a Marriage Sing | I’m wrong. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. These 12 simple words can add a whole new dimension to your marriage. Humility is an attitude—of the heart and of the mind. It puts the other person first. | 10 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Three Troubling Changes | We live in a world where the line between right and wrong, truth and error is blurred. Add to that biblical illiteracy and an embrace of postmodernism and you have a culture based on secular thinking where self is exalted above all else. | 9 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ten Rules for Postmodern Living | We live in a world that says there is neither right nor wrong, and only relative truth. To avoid being swept along by postmodernism you’ll need the discernment and direction found in the Bible. | 8 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Someone's Always in Your Corner | When you accept Christ as your Saviour you have someone who is always your advocate; always in your corner. And when you forgive those who hurt you, you model Christ. And you become a little more like Him. | 7 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Shades of Grey | Loving the world means getting caught up in the attitudes and values that characterize our world... things that can lead to addictions and destroy you spiritually, physically, and emotionally. But that doesn’t mean you’re supposed to live in isolation and live a plain, drab life. | 6 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love with a Limp | A cross around a neck, an “ichthus” fish on the back of a car, a well-crafted sermon. None of these is the mark of a Christian—it is love. Like the old song says, “They will know we are Christians by our love.” Honest, transparent love. | 3 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guard Against Extremes | You may be tempted to isolate yourself from the world but we’re meant to live in it. People need to see the reality of Christ in you. The answer’s not isolation, it’s insulation. | 2 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fellowship | In Greek the word is “koinonia,” and means a deep level of sharing life in harmony and unity. Fellowship is fulfilling and satisfying. | 1 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Darkness and Light | Darkness is just the absence of light. But isn’t it amazing that no matter how dark darkness may get... it can never extinguish the light? God is light, and no amount of darkness can obliterate that light. | 31 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Things Aren't Always as They Appear | Many who’ve accepted Christ are still enslaved to their former lives—they haven’t allowed Christ to release them from their old habits and destructive lifestyles. But He’s waiting to unlock the chains and grant a life of freedom. | 30 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ways to Encourage Others | Make a positive difference in someone’s life simply by giving a word of encouragement. Never underestimate the impact of affirming and uplifting words. | 27 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Valuing One Another | Honouring one another is essential for healthy relationships. Take time to show your loved ones how much you value and cherish them. You’ll never regret the time you spend nurturing these relationships. | 26 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Treasuring Moments | Start today to have more fun with your family. Treasure the moments you spend with them. Take time to laugh. Your kids will love you for it! | 25 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Parenting Guilt | Parents, you’re only human. Everyone makes mistakes. But stay at it. Your family needs you! | 24 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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On Affairs and Marriage | Infidelity destroys everything in its path—marriages, families, and the future. One of the greatest gifts you can give to your spouse and your family is your fidelity. | 23 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Motherhood | The housework will always be there, but the kids won’t. Give them all the attention you can. The sacrifices you’re making right now are worth the effort. | 20 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Investing in Eternity | Are you looking for something worthwhile to invest in? When you make sacrifices for others and go the second mile you’re investing in people and eternity. | 19 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Honouring Your Wife | Men, take time each day to affirm and encourage your wife. Honouring her is a role that only a husband can fill. | 18 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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About Temptation | Temptation is subtle, inviting, and treacherous. If you’re being tempted by something the very best thing you can do is run from it. | 17 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Spiritual Legacy | Kids watch parents and learn by their example. Parenting is an awesome responsibility and a tremendous privilege. | 16 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Wrong Neighborhood, Wrong Crowd | It's easy to become entangled in bad stuff. Instead of running from temptation, we often run right into it. Living life well requires making the choice to do what's right—regardless of what everyone else is doing. | 13 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Became of Sin? | When you do something wrong, it is no one’s fault but yours. You can’t blame your parents, your friends, your co-workers, or anyone else. You are ultimately responsible for your actions. | 12 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Thinking Like Kids | Kids get enjoyment from the simple things in life. It’s when we start taking life too seriously we become not so easy to live with. Why not try thinking like children? | 11 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Desire to be Important | We all have a desire to be important. But life isn’t about satisfying our desires. It’s about leaving a legacy of a well-lived life. And God has made it plain how to do that. | 10 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Benefits of Truth | Truth gives stability to your faith, strengthens you when you’re tested, enables you to handle the Bible accurately, equips you to detect and confront error, allows you to live with confidence, and releases you from all fears and superstitions. Truth sets you free. | 9 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Respect and Obedience | Chuck’s grandfather modelled grace during a disastrous driving lesson. His words made a lasting impression on Chuck who has taught about God’s grace for almost 50 years. It’s a good reminder that our words matter. | 6 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Paying Attention to Warnings | We don’t have to go very far to find danger. The Bible warns about danger and teaches us how to avoid it. When we listen to these warnings we don’t become victims who end up paying the consequences. | 5 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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More Than Meets the Eye | Outward appearance isn’t always a true reflection of who a person really is. Each of us is unique and complex—and created in God’s image. | 4 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Learn to say, "I Love You" | The words, “I love you” make an incredible impact, especially when they’re authentic. There’s nothing shallow about authentic love. Real love has staying power. It always opts for working through. It’s resilient. | 3 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Age is Just a Number | The road to maturity is often long and difficult, but the rewards are well worth the journey, as you become a person who has a heart for both God and mankind. | 2 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Letter from Camp | For all you parents worrying about your kids at summer camp, take heart—this letter is fictitious. But sometimes we’re not unlike Scoutmaster Walt—when we don’t follow God’s instruction manual we lose our way. | 29 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Our Times Aren't In Our Hands | Have you ever had an experience when circumstances were completely out of your control and there was nothing you could do…except trust God? When that happens it's a good reminder that God is the potter and we are the clay. | 28 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Things to Worry About | You can worry about everything. But the problem with worry is that it keeps you from enjoying what you have. You can never fully enjoy all the good things in your life when you’re preoccupied with gloom and doom. | 27 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Overcoming a Negative Mindset | You can’t always control your circumstances, but you can control your reaction to them. If you continually focus on the negative, find something positive and dwell on that. Make a positive perspective your life’s message. | 26 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Murphy's Laws of Life | We look at problems from a human point of view and leave God out until we’re desperate. But when we include Him at the outset, He helps us to look at things from His perspective. | 25 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Losing Focus | It’s easy to lose focus and get sidetracked by distractions. But when you stay committed to the task at hand—raising a family, strengthening your marriage, living a life of integrity— the rewards are immeasurable. | 22 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hearing Important Things | Take time for a comical but real reflection on the evolving nature of marriage. The challenge, in our fast-paced lives, is to take the time to fan the flame that once burned so brightly. | 21 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Having a Positive Outlook | Inventor Thomas Edison refused to be bitter, even when fire destroyed his life’s work. His response to disaster boils down to one word— attitude. Having the right attitude makes all the difference in the world. | 20 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Growing in Life | Life is all about growing and learning. And it’s in the day-to-day living that we learn how to forgive, how to handle disappointment, and admit failure. It’s in the day-to-day struggles that we mature. | 19 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Displaying Character at Work | If you have a mindset of service, it will reflect in your work and in your relationships. No matter what you do for a living, your job can be an opportunity for you to enrich the lives of others. | 18 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Pattern for Living | There are billions of people on this earth, but there’s only one you. You’re the only one with your skills, your appearance, your touch, your voice, your style— you’re the only one. | 15 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Parent's Vision | Do you have vision for your kids? It requires knowing them and influencing them in the way they should go. It takes time, patience, and understanding but the rewards of raising a secure and confident child are rich. | 14 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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When You Need Forgiveness | Isn’t it great when someone says, “I forgive you”…just like that? Without pleading or begging for mercy, we’re simply forgiven. That’s probably one of the best feelings in the world. | 13 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Thick Skin, Soft Heart | If you have thick skin, you’re quick to forgive. If you’re thin skinned, you’re more likely to hang on to grudges and hurts. The perfect combination? A Soft heart and thick skin. | 12 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Supper's Ready | Washing up for dinner is something we all learn as children. But in spiritual terms, there’s a banquet you’re invited to, which requires more than just soap and water—it takes blood. | 11 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Strength in Weakness | Strength in weakness—sounds like an oxymoron. However, when you are weak it is possible to be strong, just as Paul says in 2 Corinthians. | 8 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Life By the Inch | Sometimes we’d like to know the future, but God created us to live one moment at a time. And He gives us the light we need for each step we take—it’s when we go ahead of God we flounder. | 7 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guilt | God’s Word says that there will be a day of judgement. But as Christians that’s not something that we need to fear. When we placed out trust in Christ our guilt was removed, now and for eternity. | 6 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Groundhog Day | Nurturing a marriage takes time. And it takes work. When you're committed to your marriage you leave a legacy of faithfulness, honour, and integrity. | 5 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Glory in Handel's Messiah | The glory of the Lord was revealed in the most humble way—in a way no one expected. One day we will really understand what the word “glory” means, but for now, all we know is it's one of the heaviest and weightiest words we can use to describe our Saviour. | 4 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Getting into Heaven | It’s hard to imagine what heaven will be like. But the Bible does say it’s a real place and there’s nothing you can do to earn your place there. You just need to accept God’s free gift of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. | 1 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bulldog Persistence | Even when it appears someone has achieved success overnight, it’s usually the result of persistence and perseverance. Whatever the task is, stay at it! | 31 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Never Too Old to Get at It | Often those getting a little older think it is too late to do something significant. But that isn't true. It is never too late. | 30 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How Laws Affect Us | Sometimes we seem inundated by laws and rules, but whether or not we like them they’re usually there for a reason. The same goes for God’s Word. He gives us laws for our protection and well-being. When we go against God’s laws we find ourselves living with regret, disappointment, and heartache. | 29 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Frog in the Beaker | Like the frog in the beaker, we don't realize our small compromises are destroying our lives until we're faced with the consequences of our wrong choices. | 28 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Importance of People | Even though relationships aren't easy, life would be pretty dull and lonely without them. In spite of our high-tech world, people remain an essential ingredient in life. | 25 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Blessing of Others in our Lives | Never underestimate the power of friendship. Friendships give us comfort. They strengthen, nourish, and encourage us. And they take the grind out of life. | 24 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rest Instead of Anxiety | If you'd like freedom from stress and anxiety, learn how to rest. Take time to slow down. You can find peace in spite of panic. | 23 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Older Women | You don't have to look very far to find someone who needs your encouragement and your friendship. Whatever time you invest in others is time well spent. | 22 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Miscommunication | Miscommunication can lead to misunderstanding. This is especially true when what is being communicated winds up in the hearing of the wrong person. | 21 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Maturity | Maturity is a choice. And it is also a lifelong pursuit that brings you closer to being the person God meant you to be. | 18 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hanging Tough | There's no quick trick to success. It's through day-to-day living and working that we achieve our dreams and goals. | 17 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Challenges of New Beginnings | Nothing new is ever like it was. If you’re going through some difficult changes, keeping your sense of humour is critical. | 16 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Being Open to New Ideas | How do you respond to change? Most circumstances are beyond your control. But what you can control is your response. Stay open to a new idea for at least five minutes. | 15 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Another Year to Live | None of us know the future. It is beyond our control. But what we can control is how we will be remembered. What will your legacy be? Will people say you lived your life as God intended it? | 14 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Tiger and Forgiveness | Forgiveness doesn’t come easily and often has conditions. But truly forgiving someone, with no strings attached, is one of the most liberating things you can do. | 11 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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St George and the Dragon | When you forgive someone, you free yourself. Forgiveness takes you out of the bondage of bitterness and you literally take out the trash that’s preventing you from enjoying all the blessings that God has in store for you. | 10 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pessimistic Thinking | If you’ve ever been in that muddy hole called the Slough of Despond, you can relate to Christian in The Pilgrim’s Progress. Despondency, or the pits, is really pessimism. It’s a gloomy, negative attitude, which often comes when we rely on ourselves instead of God. Whenever negative thoughts come knocking, don’t open the door. Instead, turn your thoughts to God. | 9 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Life Changes | Life is not static; things are constantly changing. Have you ever stopped to thank God for not telling you the future? He dispenses life one day at a time and that’s how He wants us to live—trusting Him for each moment of every day. | 8 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is Grace a Blue-Eyed Blonde? | Grace is a difficult concept, but when we do finally understand it, grace changes our lives and our relationships. Instead of trying to control and manipulate others, we begin to see things from the other person’s perspective. | 7 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Important Words for Dads | There is no pursuit more important than the cultivation of your family. That’s the one eternal thing you leave behind. While you can’t undo the past, you can work intentionally to reconcile and restore your relationships. | 4 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Friendship in a Time of Crisis | Being a friend means being available, especially in times of crisis. You give the greatest comfort by simply being there and listening. Your caring presence can help start the healing process in a troubled person’s life. | 3 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Friends are Sheltering Trees | A sheltering tree is a great description of a friend. We all need friends who will stand by us, in good times and bad. Going it alone is not how we’re wired. | 2 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Four Types of Friends | There are four types of friends: acquaintances, casual friends, close friends, and intimate friends. While we may only have one or two intimate friends, they’re the people who help to make the journey a little easier. | 1 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Tip on Forgiving | When we’ve been wronged, it’s tough to see things from the other person’s perspective. But when we do that, it’s grace in action. Grace lived out in our everyday lives revolutionizes our relationships. | 31 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Basketball Globe | Often the best gifts in life are unexpected and better for us than we could imagine. | 28 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Happens When We Worry? | Do you focus on non-essentials, rather than essentials? If you're addicted to worry, the good news is that life-changing peace in every circumstance is possible. | 27 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Need for Joy | Every day we are bombarded with bad news and we miss the uplifting message of life. But it is possible to have a joyful and enthusiastic attitude in spite of circumstances. | 26 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Staying Young | Having an enthusiastic and joyful attitude is a great way to live and stay young. So whether you are 25 or 95 quit thinking about your age and start living life with enthusiasm. | 25 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pride, Self-Sufficiency | Pride makes us strive to meet all the demands of others. We want to show that we can “do it all” but in the end all we're doing is frantically sprinting through the day. | 24 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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People like Peter | Do you live life sensibly and carefully? Or are you someone who lives with great enjoyment, unafraid to take risks? It is never too late to live life to its fullest. | 21 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Joy Is a Choice | A new possession may give us fleeting pleasure but not lasting joy. Joy is a choice. It is a decision we make to be happy regardless of external circumstances. | 20 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Grumbling, Disputing and Bougainvillea | Far from being harmless, grumbling poisons not only our minds but influences those around us. And being a joy-stealer is something that none of us have a right to be. | 19 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doing What Is Right | What's your definition of truth? Is truth debatable or is it absolute? If you're struggling with knowing what’s true, you're not alone. | 18 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chuck's Birthday | Joy is a choice but it is also essential to your well-being. Joy doesn't depend upon circumstances, money, good looks, or a great job. It comes from deep within. | 17 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Abundant Living Is Risky | Walt Disney dreamed in risks. He thought about the impossible. What about you? Are you willing to take a risk and live the abundant life? | 14 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Children Have Lost | To face the world with confidence, children need security, faith, and courage. Security comes from knowing the truth. Faith is strengthened when we believe the truth. And courage is the result of acting on the truth. | 13 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Waiting for the Best to Come | While we’re waiting for the hereafter, let’s not neglect the here and now. Today is part of eternity. And it matters how we live. | 12 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Need for Leadership | Strong Leadership is essential. If you’re in a position of influence, consider the example of Christ. He came not to be served but to serve. Strong leadership is servant leadership. | 11 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Importance of Words | The Bible is not something we worship, but the words are important. They’re to be preserved, guarded, accepted, and, most importantly, obeyed. | 10 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The End of the Road | Eternity isn’t something that we like to think about, but it is certain that each one of us will enter it one day. The question is…where will we spend it? | 7 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Playing Favourites | Parents, teach your child of his significance regardless of looks, abilities, or intelligence. Every child is entitled to grow up confident and secure. | 6 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Music that Soothes | Music is medicinal. It calms, soothes, and lifts our weariness. It also delights and entertains, and helps us to forget our problems. | 5 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Goliath the Cardboard Cutout | Goliath was an enormous man. Measuring nine feet nine inches tall, he was, and still is, an intimidating presence. However, Goliath didn't intimidate David. The only giant he saw was God—he knew God would help him. What about the giants in your life? How do you handle them? Straight on like David, or do you avoid them, in the hopes someone else will fight them? | 4 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Don’t Discount Your Past | Never discount anything of your past. God can pick it up and use it in the most incredible ways. If you have skills or talents you've put on the back burner, don't be surprised if one day you find yourself in a position where God gives you an opportunity to use them again. He draws from your life experiences at just the right time and in just the right place. | 3 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Are You a Nobody? | When everyone is busy following major world events, God is watching the hillside—looking for faithful followers to fulfill His purposes. When we’re faithful to the demanding tasks of life, the daily grind of life, that’s when God can use us. | 30 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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When the Lord (Almost) Returned | Being left behind is a bad feeling. None of us like being left out in the cold. But there will come a day when many people will know that awful feeling. That’s the day of the Second Coming when those without Christ will be left out of God’s presence. | 29 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Transforming Tragedy into Triumph | Tragic situations can be turned into triumphs when God steps in. Are you trusting God for the tough stuff you’re going through? Or are you trying to go it alone? | 28 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Thoughts of Heaven | Heaven seems an eternity away doesn’t it. But it is a reality. And if you’re wondering how to get there, the answer is found in John 3 verse 16. | 27 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Importance of Interludes | It’s important to set time aside to put your priorities together and focus on the essentials of life. Essentials like family. It’s never too late to mend relationships with your parents or siblings or children. Don’t die with broken relationships. | 26 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mozart and the Devil | Satan’s aim is to destroy God’s creation. But his strength is limited and his days are numbered. He’s the ultimate loser. And he’s a defeated foe. Just read the book of Revelation. | 23 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Last Words, Great Words | Which words would you like as your epitaph? The words on your tombstone are important because they’ll be your last. | 22 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Good Father’s Secrets | Have you ever wondered why the Bible is banned in many parts of the world? It’s because it is powerful, life-changing, and the very Word of God. | 21 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God’s Judgment | The Bible has a lot to say about God's judgment. From the Old Testament to the New, God has never winked at sin. | 20 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God Takes Full Responsibility | God loves you and there’s nothing He wouldn’t do for you. He proved that by sending His Son. Nothing can separate you from the love of God. | 19 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clear Communication on Heaven | Some subjects are so profound not only can we not comprehend it, but it becomes mind-boggling. It’s impossible for us to understand an existence beyond time and space. For us to comprehend the glories of heaven, God adjusts His truth to communicate with our simple, limited minds. | 16 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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White Gloves, Oreos and Chicken | Erosion is never fast. It’s a slow process. That’s why compromise is so effective. When the enemy wants to really get us on his side, he starts with something little which leads to something greater. | 15 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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When Apathy Rules | Sometimes the worst thing we can do to a person is to ignore them – to be apathetic toward them. That is especially true of our relationship with God. | 14 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Try to Stay Off the Grass! | What is it about human nature that just has to disobey the signs? Chuck shares his experience of trying to stay off the grass. | 13 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Pros and Cons of Compromise | There are times to compromise, and times to stand firm. Chuck shares when those times are. | 12 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Oxymoronic Terms | When contradicting terms are used in the same expression to describe something that is oxymoronic, like “jumbo shrimp” and “dead church.” | 9 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Letting Others Be Themselves | Do you give a person the freedom to be completely different from you? Or must we all sound alike and look alike and respond alike? | 8 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Insurmountable Opportunities | We are surrounded by insurmountable opportunities. The problem is, they're often disguised as impossible situations. | 7 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Equipped to Defend Ourselves | God’s Word equips us to handle the stuff that comes our way in life. And when we let His Word penetrate our hearts, it changes us and we become more like Christ. | 6 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Don’t Trust Date-Setters! | The exact date of Christ’s return is not information that we’ve been given. But the Bible says that we’re living in the last days. So while we don’t know when Christ will return, we are to be ready. | 5 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do You Have a Yes Face? | Negativity is all around us, but it is possible to rise above it. The key? Grace. Grace changes our attitudes, and makes an incredible difference in our relationships. Grace will give you a "yes face." | 2 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Basic Needs of Husbands and Wives | Do you know what the basic needs of your spouse are? When needs aren't met it's easy for a relationship to find itself in a state of disrepair. Here are the five major needs of husbands and wives. | 1 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Matter of Perspective | Sometimes when things don’t go our way we get upset. Changing our perspective on the situation may be all we need to calm down. | 31 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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