AUGUST
08/2 Following God
As followers of Christ, we often talk about God’s strength in our weakness. But what about our God-given strengths? Willow Sprague wants God to use the abilities He’s given her to make a difference in people’s lives. 
08/3 Praying for People
Praying for people is one way that Lauren Chandler makes her life count. Listen as she explains what she’s learned from interceding on the behalf of others on today's Making Your Life Count. 
08/4 Talking to God
What does praying without ceasing look like? Today on Making Your Life Count, Vicki Courtney describes this important aspect of her life. 
08/5 Family Prayer
Prayer … as a parent, it should be a top priority for your kids and for your entire family. David Thomas explains more on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
08/6 Light
In your neighborhood, at your workplace and in your community God can use you to be a light for Him. Well, Shannon Perry says living consistently is key to shining Christ’s light. 
08/9 Worry/Walk With God
Do you ever struggle with worry? Well, you really don’t have to. Steve Douglass discusses how you can truly overcome worry and experience peace. 
08/10 Overcoming
We all have certain weaknesses, don’t we? But through them, we can grow stronger. Recording artist Jason Gray, who has a speech challenge, explains how God can use our handicaps for His glory. 
08/11 Make a Difference
When Jennifer Rothschild was 15 years old, she was diagnosed with an incurable eye disease that led to her blindness. But even so, God has used Jennifer to make a difference in countless people’s lives. 
08/12 Online Faith Sharing
Have you ever thought of social media as a resource for sharing your faith? Well, Erick Sorensen has connected with people from widely diverse backgrounds through social media. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Erick tells how he befriended one particular individual. 
08/13 God’s Will
Do you ever wonder what God’s will is for your life? Now that can be a deep subject. Today on Making Your Life Count, Champ Thornton sheds some light on this topic. 
08/16 Christ in You
Just how can you share your faith in the midst of your everyday life? Today on Making Your Life Count, David Goetsch says it’s easy to become discouraged in doing that. But God can use you to be a light everywhere you go. 
08/17 Deep Peace
God created us to experience an intimacy that satisfies the deepest part of our soul. On today’s Making Your Life Count, worship leader Hannah Kerr says having a close relationship with God is something we all should be experiencing. 
08/18 Growing in God’s Word
Just how can you grow closer in your relationship to God? Well, Tim Winn says responding to God and His Word has been the key for him to grow in His faith. Today on Making Your Life Count, Tim shares his experience. 
08/19 Finding Joy
Just how can you find happiness and joy in your life? On today’s Making Your Life Count, Derwin Gray talks about happiness and what Jesus has to say about that. 
08/20 Prayer
One exciting part of our walks with God is learning how to talk with Him. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Jonathan Parnell says that prayer is important on many levels. 
08/23 Ups and Downs
Even though life has major “ups” and “downs,” God has promised to be there to see you through. On today’s Making Your Life Count, former American Idol contestant, Dave Pittman, has some advice. 
08/24 Crisis of Faith
Keeping the faith isn’t always easy, but no matter what, God is there when you need Him the most. Today on Making Your Life Count, Erica Willis describes her crisis of faith, and God’s goodness though it all. 
08/25 Discouragement
Although we all face discouragement in life sometimes, God is there to give strength and hope when you need it the most. Listen as Tanika Fitzgerald speaks from her own experience on today's Making Your Life Count. 
08/26 Bible Study
Studying God’s Word is a vital component of walking closely with Him. Today on Making Your Life Count, Skip Heitzig shares the importance of Bible study. 
08/27 Focusing on Scripture
For Wendy Alsup, meditating on Scripture has been so uplifting. Today on Making Your Life Count, Wendy says that when she was struggling, little reminders from friends helped keep her feeling loved and supported. 
08/30 Satisfied
Can you be “satisfied” in your walk with God, even when you’re facing difficult circumstances? Listen as musician Jordan Feliz shares the story behind his song “Satisfied” on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
08/31 Struggles
You know, we all face struggles in our faith, but how can you prevail? On today’s Making Your Life Count, Nikki Leonti Edgar says gaining a fresh perspective of who God really is changed everything. |
08/2 Prayer
Have you discovered the difference prayer can have in your neighborhood? Today on Making Your Life Count, Debbie McGoldrick says caring enough to pray for your neighbors is where it all begins. 
08/3 Caring
For John Bevere, showing care toward people makes all the difference. On Today’s Making Your Life Count, John describes what caring for people might look like. 
08/4 Uncertainty
Sometimes it is not until bitter disappointments enter our lives that we truly begin to rely on God’s strength. As Sara Hagarty and her husband looked at their struggles with infertility and other losses, they found that they needed God more than ever. 
08/5 Growth
Growing as a believer in Christ takes time. Today on Making Your Life Count, Andy Mineo talks about how friends helped in that process. 
08/6 Loss
When Angelia Waite lost her son, many friends seemed to disappear from her life, but God certainly didn’t. Today on Making Your Life Count, Angela tells us about the aftermath of that painful loss. 
08/9 Rejection
Rejection. Events in life can easily make us feel rejected, can’t they? Well, today, Cindi McMenamin shares how a girl named Tanya overcame life’s struggles, through Christ. 
08/10 Unexpected
Following God sometimes means going unexpected places. Just what might that mean? Well, musician David Crowder explains what he’s learned along the way. 
08/11 God's Plan
Sometimes we may know what God wants us to do, but we only see reasons why we can’t do things. And Jim Gash finally realized how his excuses had prevented him from taking part in God’s greater plan for his life. 
08/12 Words
You know, the words we speak really are powerful, aren’t they? On today’s Making Your Life Count, Christin Ditchfield shares how God can use our words and our actions to change people’s lives. 
08/13 Faith Walking
How is your relationship with God? Need some help walking by faith? Keith Davy shows us an easy way to answer both on today's Making Your Life Count. 
08/16 Christ in You
Just how can you share your faith in the midst of your everyday life? Today on Making Your Life Count, David Goetsch says it’s easy to become discouraged in doing that. But God can use you to be a light everywhere you go. 
08/17 Deep Peace
God created us to experience an intimacy that satisfies the deepest part of our soul. On today’s Making Your Life Count, worship leader Hannah Kerr says having a close relationship with God is something we all should be experiencing. 
08/18 Growing in God’s Word
Just how can you grow closer in your relationship to God? Well, Tim Winn says responding to God and His Word has been the key for him to grow in His faith. Today on Making Your Life Count, Tim shares his experience. 
08/19 Finding Joy
Just how can you find happiness and joy in your life? On today’s Making Your Life Count, Derwin Gray talks about happiness and what Jesus has to say about that. 
08/20 Available
Are you available to be used by God at the spur of the moment? Christian counselor Dwight Bain has experienced this before. He gives an example today on Making Your Life Count. 
08/23 Your Story
We all have a story to tell; don’t we? Well, today on Making Your Life Count, Mike Clowers explains the importance of sharing your story. 
08/24 Rejection
Rejection … events in life can easily make us feel rejected, can’t they? Well, today on Making Your Life Count, Cindi McMenamin shares how a girl named Tanya overcame life’s struggles, through Christ. 
08/25 Distant Faith
Keeping faith when God seems distant can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. And Chris Nye believes we all have opportunities to encourage people in their faith walk, especially when they might feel alone and afraid. He explains today on Making Your Life Count. 
08/26 Change Through Christ
Sometimes God gives us visual reminders of how the wounds of Jesus Christ bring life and healing. Ken Castor describes one life-giving conversation on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
08/27 Unexpected
Following God sometimes means going unexpected places. Just what might that mean? Well, musician David Crowder explains what he’s learned along the way. 
08/30 Hope in Him
What can you do when faced with daunting life circumstances or painful emotions? Well Steve Arterburn has experienced that. And he offers us his insights today on Making Your Life Count. 
08/31 Heart Change
You know, sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference. For Sheryl Geisbrecht, one gently-spoken Scripture verse softened her very angry heart. On today’s Making Your Life Count, she shares her story. |
