MAY
05/01 Prayer
Musician Brandon Heath really has come to understand the importance of prayer in his daily life. Listen as Brandon shares what he’s learned today on Making Your Life Count. 
05/02 Peace
In the pain and turmoil of life, you can always rely on God, through prayer. And Dave Butts says prayer is the first place he likes to turn when he faces uncertainty and doubt. 
05/03 Strength
Just how do you determine your strengths in life? And Orlando Magic senior vice president, Pat Williams has a lot to say about that. Listen as he gives us his perspective today on Making Your Life Count. 
05/04 Focus
Marcia Ramsland says focusing on a verse of the Bible everyday has really helped her in her relationship with God. Today on Making Your Life Count, Marcia shares how she does this. 
05/07 Opportunities
Musician Hannah Kerr is amazed at the many opportunities God provides for her to encourage people in their faith. And Hannah is amazed at the young people that seek her out. 
05/08 Doubts
You know, we all experience “doubts” along the way in life. But Skip Heitzig says you don't have to be afraid of your doubts. Skip says on the other side of doubt awaits an even stronger faith. 
05/09 Gifting
What do you enjoy doing? Well Tim Lovelace says it’s never too late to develop and enjoy the gifts that God has given you. Listen as he shares his thoughts today on Making Your Life Count. 
05/10 Ambassador
Jonathan Cain is well-known for his time with the band Journey, and especially writing the song Don’t Stop Believing. But what about his own personal journey? And Jonathan likes to think of himself as an ambassador for Christ, especially in the secular entertainment world. 
05/11 Messy
You might feel like you’ve made a mess of your life. But no matter what your past might be, God can redeem your story and use your experience to help others. And Liz Curtis Higgs is a perfect example. 
05/14 Uncertain Future
When people around you experience uncertainty and loss, it can be hard to know just what to say and do to help. Kari Jobe has been down this road before. And she has some insights to help. 
05/15 Direction
Gaining an understanding of God’s will and direction for your life can take some time, can’t it? Today on Making Your Life Count, Louie Giglio gives us a simple shortcut in discovering God’s plan for our lives. 
05/16 Trials
Michele Cushatt knows very well the trials life can hold. But even in the middle of seemingly unanswered prayers, God is there. Michele shares her experience with an unexpected bout with cancer. 
05/17 Creative Evangelism
Skillet’s John Cooper knows that God can use “the arts” to draw people to Himself. John sees music as a tool for evangelism. 
05/18 Fear
Do you have certain fears in your life? We all do sometimes, but John Morgan has learned that love is a great way to combat fear. Today on Making Your Life Count, John gives us his perspective on that. 
05/21 Prayer Example
Most of us are familiar with the Lord's prayer. But how can Jesus’ example of prayer help you better understand prayer in your own life? Listen as Champ Thornton discusses this from a simple perspective today on Making Your Life Count. 
05/22 Continual Prayer
Just what does Paul mean when he tells believers to “pray without ceasing?” Today on Making Your Life Count, Dr. Deb Waterbury talks about living life in a constant “attitude” of prayer. 
05/23 God’s Best for You
You know, sometimes our own plans can get in the way of discovering God’s best plan and direction for our lives. Jeremy Story seemed to be living “the good life”, but then he learned that God had even better things in mind for him. He talks about that today on Making Your Life Count. 
05/24 Faith and Films
Film-maker Rik Swartzwelder has seen God work in people’s lives many times on set. And during the filming of a recent movie, Rik saw God work in one man’s life in a powerful way. Listen as Rik explains on today's Making Your Life Count. 
05/25 Answered Prayer
After years of praying, God finally answered singer Brandon Heath… by bringing a wife into the picture. On today's Making Your Life Count, Brandon shares how God answered his prayers. 
05/28 Distant
Do you ever feel distant from God? Well Shannon Popkin can relate. Today on Making Your Life Count, Shannon shares the Biblical story of Leah and how she struggled with that very thing. 
05/29 Comfort Zone
Many-times, stepping outside of your “comfort zone” opens the door to great opportunities to shine your Light for Christ. On today's Making Your Life Count, Chris Cowell shares one such experience. 
05/30 Busy Burdens
It’s easy to feel “burned out” in the busyness of life sometimes, isn’t it? Well today on Making Your Life Count, Tanika Fitzgerald shares how taking time to daily meditate on God’s Word has lessened the burden of busyness. 
05/31 God’s Love
Rosa Marti and her husband are very passionate about loving and caring for kids in their local community. Today on Making Your Life Count, Rosa shares the story of one young man, and the drastic difference that showing God’s unconditional love made in his life! |
05/01 Community
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. 
05/02 Unexpected Influence
Have you ever wondered how to Make Your Life Count? Well, as Nick Hall has discovered, when you look to God for direction, He can work in some pretty unexpected ways. Listen as Nick shares his story. 
05/03 Life-Change
Hearing a story from the Bible can be life changing. Author Sally Lloyd Jones is our guest today on Making Your Life Count. 
05/04 Faith Living
You know, we all need encouragement from time to time. And when it comes to living out your everyday faith, it is especially important. On today’s Making Your Life Count, listen as Molly Reed gives some insight into how you can get started. 
05/07 Closer to God
For Alan Nagel, cultivating his relationship with the Holy Spirit has made all the difference in his life. Today on Making Your Life Count, Alan describes this growing relationship with the Lord. 
05/08 Online Light
In our eagerness to defend our faith in Christ, we can find ourselves becoming upset with people instead of loving them. Matt Jackson found himself in that position when he got into a discussion on Facebook. 
05/09 God’s Grace
For Lee Strobel, A near death experience really changed his perspective on God’s grace. Today on Making Your Life Count, Lee shares what he’s learned. 
05/10 Consistent Prayer
Prayer … anytime, anywhere and for anything God can work through it. And maintaining that conversation with God is important. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Adam Stadtmiller talks about constantly dialoging with God. 
05/11 Caring Difference
Caring for people… it’s an easy thing to say… but just what does it mean? Well, today on Making Your Life Count, Dallas Anderson explains what he’s learned. 
05/14 Connection
Connecting in relationship with people in your community. Just what does that mean? Today on Making Your Life Count, Pastor Paul David Tripp speaks from personal experience. 
05/15 Confined
Bernadette Todd has been confined to a wheelchair for much of her life … but she’s not going to let that define her. She’s our guest on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
05/16 Forgiveness
God’s forgiveness frees us to love people with unrestricted grace. For Darryl Smith, living in light of his own forgiveness and redemption puts things into perspective. He is today's guest on Making Your Life Count. 
05/17 Stories
Stories … singer Matthew West has seen how God uses stories in powerful ways. He’s our guest on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
05/18 Story Sharing
You know, struggles can occur in any relationship, can’t they? Expert, Dr. Gary Chapman shares how he’s been able to help people find hope and healing in Jesus Christ 
05/21 Brokenness You know, God can use our brokenness for His glory. Today on Making Your Life Count, Sharon Jaynes explains how she came to realize God’s plan for her life. 
05/22 Neighborhood Prayer
When Debbie Barron and a friend decided to pray for their neighbors, they began to see God work in some wonderful ways. On today's Making Your Life Count, Debbie describes how prayer makes a lasting difference. 
05/23 Concerted Prayer
The Bible says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” On today’s Making Your Life Count, Jan Schuler has an amazing story of how “concerted” prayer had a powerful outcome. 
05/24 Reaching Neighbors
Reaching out and building relationships takes effort. But it’s worth it! Mission America Coalition’s, Paul Cedar, tells why on today’s Making Your Life Count. 
05/25 Neighbors
Neighbors… We all have them! And they are the topic on today’s Making Your Life Count with Steve Douglass. 
05/28 Eternal Investments
Do you make it a point to pray for your neighbors and care for those in need? By taking planned actions like these, you can be used by God to point people to Him. Today on Making Your Life Count, Dick Eastman explains. 
05/29 Comedic Learning
Comedian Chonda Pierce makes people laugh for a living… but she also shares some deep lessons learned in life following some crushing losses. Today on Making Your Life Count, Chonda shares her experience. 
05/30 Who’s in Control
Have you ever found yourself knowing that God is in control, but then living as if you are? Today on Making Your Life Count, Shannon Popkin shares what she’s learned from her own struggle. . 
05/31 Love and Marriage
Marriage…. there is no promise that it will be easy. And oftentimes, our past experiences can influence our expectations in relationships. Today on Making Your Life Count, Matt Chandler shares his own personal experience. . |
