DECEMBER
12/1 Anchor
Do you ever feel alone or forgotten? Well Skillet’s John Cooper says it’s easy to feel that way sometimes. Today on Making Your Life Count, John shares some encouragement about his song “Anchor” as we find ourselves in the middle of life’s storms. 
12/2 Into the Unknown
Sometimes it’s difficult to know the path God wants you to take. But through prayer and following the Holy Spirit’s leading, you can have peace in the process of searching. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Paula Faris shares some of her journey. 
12/3 Union in Christ
Just what does it mean to walk closely with God? Today on Making Your Life Count, Pete Scazzero points out how your relationship with God reflects a loving union. 
12/4 Worthy Enough
Grace… have you ever realized how life-transforming that word can be? Laine Craft, explains how hearing that word for the first time led her into a real relationship with Christ. 
12/7 Praying for People
When Larry DeWitt moved to a new neighborhood, he immediately began praying for opportunities to share Jesus Christ with people. Listen as Larry describes how praying for them really made a positive difference. 
12/8 No Pressure
Do you ever feel pressure to share your faith? Well, Lisa Brockman says once she understood that God promises to be with her, sharing became much easier. Today on Making Your Life Count, Lisa shares what she has discovered. 
12/9 Sharing Christ
It’s the Christmas season and there is never a better time to share the Love of Christ to people around us. Jonathan Morrow talks about a time when someone reached out to him and he became acquainted personally with that love. 
12/10 Relationship with Him
Understanding our relationship with the Creator is so important as we grow in our walk with Him. Today on Making Your Life Count, Cru staff member Marc Rutter explores God’s design for that relationship. 
12/11 Unconditional Love
God loves us and cares for us, no matter what! For Maralee McKee that was a hard truth to grasp because of experiences in her childhood. On today’s Making Your Life Count, she explains. 
12/14 Season to Care
Christmas is a season of caring. So why not add one more person to your Christmas list? Today on Making Your Life Count, Marcia Ramsland did just that - with surprising results. 
12/15 Joy of Giving
Giving to those in need has brought great joy to the family of Melissa Spoelstra. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Melissa tells one of her favorite stories of Christmas giving. 
12/16 Praising God
Do you ever feel alone? Well, you don’t have to. In fact, Kathy R. Green says praising God has helped her draw close to Him and fight loneliness. Kathy explains what she means by this. 
12/17 Making Room for Him
You know, many times, actions speak louder than words. Today on Making Your Life Count, Beth Guckenberger shares a powerful example of this truth in her own life and neighborhood. 
12/18 Prayer and Care for Others
Facing cancer is difficult. But for Ginny Dent Brant, she chose to use her illness as an opportunity to connect with and to pray for people. Today on Making Your Life Count, Ginny shares the amazing details. 
12/21 Possible With God
You know, raising kids in this day and age can seem impossible. But with the right perspective, and with faith in God, all things are possible. Crawford Loritts joins us today on Making Your Life Count. 
12/22 God’s Grace
For Dayton Hartman, God’s grace has been a life-changing concept. Today on Making Your Life Count, Dayton discusses just what God’s grace truly means to him. 
12/23 Broken Prayers
For singer Riley Clemmons, journaling is a big part of her music. Today on Making Your Life Count, Riley says writing can be a great means to communicate God’s love. 
12/24 Powerful Prayer
Sometimes, traveling at the holidays can be “iffy.” Well Nancy Wilson says when weather threatened her Christmas travel plans, she prayed … and people took notice. 
12/25 A Christmas Card
The Christmas card that Laura keeps on her desk all year long is a reminder that Jesus Christ truly does transform lives. Host Steve Douglass gives the details on today's Making your Life Count. 
12/28 Doubts
We all face doubt and uncertainty sometimes, don’t we? Today on Making Your Life Count, musician Jason Roy says if you have doubts, you are not alone. Others struggle through those moments too. 
12/29 Caring for People
You know, influencing people around you simply starts with having a caring attitude. Well, my wife Judy can remember many of those instances where she reached out and cared for people around her. 
12/30 Relationship Building
Building relationships with people is so important. And Kristen Hatton says it’s a great way to point people to God. Today on Making Your Life Count, Kristen gives an example. 
12/31 Reset
Do you ever wish you could hit the reset button on your life? Well, Nick Hall says that you can. This idea can also appeal to those who do not know Christ. He explains today on Making Your Life Count. |
12/1 Anchor
Do you ever feel alone or forgotten? Well Skillet’s John Cooper says it’s easy to feel that way sometimes. Today on Making Your Life Count, John shares some encouragement about his song “Anchor” as we find ourselves in the middle of life’s storms. 
12/2 Into the Unknown
Sometimes it’s difficult to know the path God wants you to take. But through prayer and following the Holy Spirit’s leading, you can have peace in the process of searching. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Paula Faris shares some of her journey. 
12/3 Union in Christ
Just what does it mean to walk closely with God? Today on Making Your Life Count, Pete Scazzero points out how your relationship with God reflects a loving union. 
12/4 True Friendship
What does it mean to be a true friend to people? How about following Jesus’ example? Today on Making Your Life Count, Lisa-Jo Baker shares about true friendship. 
12/7 Praying for People
When Larry DeWitt moved to a new neighborhood, he immediately began praying for opportunities to share Jesus Christ with people. Listen as Larry describes how praying for them really made a positive difference. 
12/8 No Pressure
Do you ever feel pressure to share your faith? Well, Lisa Brockman says once she understood that God promises to be with her, sharing became much easier. Today on Making Your Life Count, Lisa shares what she has discovered. 
12/9 Looking to God
Perhaps you have heard the phrase “Seek first the kingdom of God?” Ever wondered what that really means? Well, Curtis Zachery believes that means looking to God first. He explains today on Making Your Life Count. 
12/10 Relationship with Him
Understanding our relationship with the Creator is so important as we grow in our walk with Him. Today on Making Your Life Count, Cru staff member Marc Rutter explores God’s design for that relationship. 
12/11 Unconditional Love
God loves us and cares for us, no matter what! For Maralee McKee that was a hard truth to grasp because of experiences in her childhood. On today’s Making Your Life Count, she explains. 
12/14 Season to Care
Christmas is a season of caring. So why not add one more person to your Christmas list? Today on Making Your Life Count, Marcia Ramsland did just that - with surprising results. 
12/15 Joy of Giving
Giving to those in need has brought great joy to the family of Melissa Spoelstra. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Melissa tells one of her favorite stories of Christmas giving. 
12/16 Hope in Christ
For Jason Erickson, the book of John has really been a focal point in his faith journey. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Jason shares his thoughts about that. 
12/17 Satisfaction in Him
Where do you find value and satisfaction in life? Is it in Jesus Christ? Today on Making Your Life Count, Grace Valentine says realizing some important truths along the way has been particularly helpful to her. 
12/18 Prayer and Care for Others
Facing cancer is difficult. But for Ginny Dent Brant, she chose to use her illness as an opportunity to connect with and to pray for people. Today on Making Your Life Count, Ginny shares the amazing details. 
12/21 Story Sharing
Sharing your story is a great way to meet people, build relationships … and to share Christ. Craig Von Buseck is our guest on today's Making Your Life Count. 
12/22 Stepping Out
Sometimes circumstances can force us to step out in faith. Well, today on Making Your Life Count, Shane Stanford shares an historic example of that. 
12/23 Start with Prayer
How can we get to know God even better? Well, Mattie Montgomery has often wondered about this. And he has found that prayer is the perfect place to begin the process. 
12/24 Nothing is Impossible
You know, for God, nothing is impossible. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Steve Douglass gives some biblical examples and reminds us of how God can work in our life situations this Christmas. 
12/25 Forever Christmas
Praying, caring, and sharing Jesus Christ... those actions are the greatest gifts you can give to others. And on today's Making Your Life Count, Steve Douglass shares how we can make it forever Christmas when we do! 
12/28 Time and Place
We’re living in some pretty interesting times. But how can we show God’s love and be a Light to people in the process of everyday life? David Platt gives us his thoughts today on Making Your Life Count. 
12/29 Change Through Prayer
If you’re praying for a troubled family member, Daniel Darling can relate. An anguished prayer for his struggling brother was all he had left in him. He explains today on Making Your Life Count. 
12/30 Caring for People
You know, influencing people around you simply starts with having a caring attitude. Well, my wife Judy can remember many of those instances where she reached out and cared for people around her. 
12/31 Eternal Resolutions
Is Christ part of your New Year’s resolution list? A listener recognizes that they haven’t reached out to their neighbors very well. Steve Douglass helps us begin some spiritually healthy habits to make our lives count in 2021. |
