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12/1   Struggles
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Born without arms, Daniel Ritchie has certainly known his share of struggles. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Daniel shares some of the lessons God has taught him through the years.
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12/2   Chosen Christmas

It’s the Christmas season, and what better time than now to reflect on the earthly life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Today on Making Your Life Count, Darrel Eves, Executive Producer of the popular TV series The Chosen, gives us his thoughts. ​



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12/3   Purpose in Life
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When it comes to life and faith, sometimes we have questions, don’t we? Today on Making Your Life Count, Spencer Demetros shares what he has discovered through the years.


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12/6   Life’s Disappointments
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Major transitions in life can bring new challenges, but also some disappointments. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Sally Cleek says when she graduated from college and moved back to her hometown, she left behind friends and began her work as a nurse on the night shift. 



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12/7   Caring for Others

For Mark Stewart, the fear and uncertainty he experienced with cancer made him more in-tune with the needs of other people. Today on Making Your Life Count, Mark shares what he has learned about that.


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12/8   Listening to God
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Paula Faris says slowing down and listening to God has opened her eyes to a number of things. Today on Making Your Life Count, Paula describes what she’s discovered through this process.



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12/9    Family Prayers
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Prayer is so very valuable to Nancy LaSourd. And praying for her children is paramount. Today on Making Your Life Count, Nancy says she began praying for her kids, before they were even born.

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12/10   Journaling
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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.




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12/13   Resting in Him
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How can you find peace and rest in a hurried world? Today on Making Your Life Count, Terry Morgan says she saw that her hurried soul not only negatively impacted her family, but also her relationship with God.



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12/14   God’s Plans

When Lauren Daigle thought of her future, music was a big question mark. But after a stint on American Idol, God made His plans known to her. Today on Making Your Life Count, Lauren shares her journey.



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12/15   Showing Grace 
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Showing kindness, care and compassion to people is life-changing and life-giving. Today on Making Your Life Count,  Shawn Sullivan says making a deliberate effort to care for others makes a powerful difference.




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12/16   Positive Influence

Crystal Bowman
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12/17    Sharing Your Faith
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Kristin Nave says, spending time with God in prayer and in His Word have really helped her relate to people better. Today on Making Your Life Count, Kristin shares what she has learned through her growing walk with God.


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12/20   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.  
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12/21   Walking in Him
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How do you cope with crushing losses, especially when you don’t feel God’s presence? Today on Making Your Life Count, Becky Nordquist says despite how she feels, she knows God is there.

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12/22   Big Picture

You know, in the busyness of life, sometimes it’s hard to see the “big picture.” So, how can you stay focused on what’s most important?  Casey Sollock explains on today's Making Your Life Count.


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12/23   God Calls You By Name
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Understanding you belong to God, and that He has called you by name is so very powerful. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Esther Fleece Allen describes what she has come to realize about her true value in Jesus Christ.



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12/24    Living Intentionally

Sometimes we think we know how God wants us to serve Him, but our plans don’t always work out quite as we thought they would. Today on Making Your Life Count, Brett Boncore says living intentionally can be a good place to begin in serving God.

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12/27   God’s Validation
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Just where do you look for validation? Who holds the stamp that declares you a person of worth? Today on Making Your Life Count, Alex Seeley says she finally found that Jesus is the only One whose approval really matters.

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12/28   Moving Forward

Hettie Brittz 
and her husband have experienced many difficult things in their lives, one of which was a home invasion and robbery a few years ago. But even so, they have been able to move forward with God’s help. Hettie says for her, forgiveness is key. She explains today on Making Your Life Count.
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12/29   Coaching Your Children
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Trusting God is crucial in every aspect of life, and especially when it comes to relating with your children. Today on Making Your Life Count, Lisa Robertson shares what she has discovered about that.


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12/30   Prayer Clarity
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Are you searching for clarity in your life and faith? Today on Making Your Life Count, Rod Hairston talks about how prayer is vital in seeking clarity from God. 

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12/31   Chasing After God

There are so many things to chase after in life, but only one thing truly matters, and that is, Jesus Christ. And once Ellie Holcomb discovered that important truth, her life drastically changed. Listen as she explains today on Making Your Life Count.
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12/1   Significance in Christ
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Do you ever feel insignificant, or “overlooked?” We all do sometimes, right? Well, Jennifer Rothschild, who’s blind, has felt this way many times. She shares how God sees her through on today’s Making Your Life Count.
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12/2   Chosen Christmas

It’s the Christmas season, and what better time than now to reflect on the earthly life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Today on Making Your Life Count, Darrel Eves, Executive Producer of the popular TV series The Chosen, gives us his thoughts. 


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12/3   Purpose in Life
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When it comes to life and faith, sometimes we have questions, don’t we? Today on Making Your Life Count, Spencer Demetros shares what he has discovered through the years.

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12/6   Life’s Disappointments
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Major transitions in life can bring new challenges, but also some disappointments. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Sally Cleek says when she graduated from college and moved back to her hometown, she left behind friends and began her work as a nurse on the night shift. 

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12/7   Caring for Others

For Mark Stewart, the fear and uncertainty he experienced with cancer made him more in-tune with the needs of other people. Today on Making Your Life Count, Mark shares what he has learned about that.

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12/8   Listening to God
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Paula Faris says slowing down and listening to God has opened her eyes to a number of things. Today on Making Your Life Count, Paula describes what she’s discovered through this process.


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12/9   Unending Love
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You know, understanding God’s never-ending love for you is life-changing. Today on Making Your Life Count, Katie Bennett talks about that very thing, and the difference God’s love makes on so many levels.
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12/10   Community
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It’s true… community really is so important in maintaining your spiritual life. And Bianca Olthoff knows how vital this really is. She talks about that today on Making Your Life Count.

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12/13   Resting in Him
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How can you find peace and rest in a hurried world? Today on Making Your Life Count, Terry Morgan says she saw that her hurried soul not only negatively impacted her family, but also her relationship with God.
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12/14   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. 
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12/15   Showing Grace 
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Showing kindness, care and compassion to people is life-changing and life-giving. Today on Making Your Life Count,  Shawn Sullivan says making a deliberate effort to care for others makes a powerful difference.




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12/16   Sharing 

Personal testimonies can be life-changing for the people who hear them. Matthew West gives his perspective  today on Making Your Life Count.


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12/17    Sharing Your Faith
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Kristin Nave says, spending time with God in prayer and in His Word have really helped her relate to people better. Today on Making Your Life Count, Kristin shares what she has learned through her growing walk with God.


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12/20    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. 


 


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12/21   Walking in Him
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How do you cope with crushing losses, especially when you don’t feel God’s presence? Today on Making Your Life Count, Becky Nordquist says despite how she feels, she knows God is there.

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12/22   Waiting On God

Waiting can be really hard, can’t it? Today on Making Your Life Count,  Marlo Schalesky talks about what it means to wait on the Lord, patiently … and, as it says in Lamentations, quietly. 
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12/23   God Calls You By Name
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Understanding you belong to God, and that He has called you by name is so very powerful. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Esther Fleece Allen describes what she has come to realize about her true value in Jesus Christ.

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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.


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12/27   God’s Validation
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Just where do you look for validation? Who holds the stamp that declares you a person of worth? Today on Making Your Life Count, Alex Seeley says she finally found that Jesus is the only One whose approval really matters.



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12/28   Questions

All of us are in the middle of one kind of a challenge or another right? And in the middle of those challenges, it is only natural to “question” God.  When Lacey Buchanan’s son was born blind, without eyes; she had many questions for God.



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12/29   Coaching Your Children
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Trusting God is crucial in every aspect of life, and especially when it comes to relating with your children. Today on Making Your Life Count, Lisa Robertson shares what she has discovered about that.


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12/30   Prayer Clarity
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Are you searching for clarity in your life and faith? Today on Making Your Life Count, Rod Hairston talks about how prayer is vital in seeking clarity from God. 

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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 for 2022 on this Making Your Life Count.

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