10/1 *MAJOR DECISION
LAUREN DAIGLE struggled to make a major life decision. She wanted one way, but God's way seemed totally different. She 'll never regret the choice she finally made. 
10/2 FACING DOUBTS
We all face doubts from time to time. BARNABAS PIPER compares and contrasts belief and doubt, and what that means to followers of Christ. 
10/5 HOMELESS
Can people struggling with addictions find a way out? Sometimes hope shows up in the form of a person who's been there, but has been transformed by Christ. Pastor BRUCE WILLIAMS explains how she's seen the power of shared stories. 
10/6 BOLDLY SHARING
Are you bold when you share Jesus Christ with others? That can be tough. CRAWFORD LORITTS says that "boldness comes once the step of faith is taken." 
10/7 UNUSABLE?
Sometimes you might feel broken and unusable by God. DEBBIE WALSH felt like that after her husband left her. Then God sent some encouragement her way. 
10/8 LIFE'S UPS & DOWNS
JIM KELLY spent a decade as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. He led his team to four straight Super Bowls without ever tasting victory. Being a resilient leader is a quality that has always marked Jim’s life. 
10/9 PRAYER TALK
JOE BONSALL shares how prayer is an instrumental part of his life and faith. But what can you do in a noisy world where everything vies for your attention!? 
10/12 ARMED FORCES
Military men and women believers may be armed for battle, but not ready for spiritual warfare. Depression and discouragement are the everyday attacks of the devil.So... how can you encourage them? MIKE CHAPMAN explains. 
10/13 GOD'S WORKS
So, what has God done in your life? Perhaps what you're thinking about right now is what God would have you share with the people you meet. MICHAEL MILTON elaborates. 
10/14 EMPTY HEART
SCOTT COREN was an atheist most of his life. But when his daughter was born with a debilitating heart condition, Scott's belief system went from "no god" to "a god of the fox hole" to a relationship experience. 
10/15 RELATABLE
It’s amazing to see how God can use your own story in amazing ways. JOE KISSACK describes how people often can relate to his experiences. 
10/16 BE A LIGHT
The relationships God has given to SHAUNA NIEQUIST have often provided opportunities for her to be a light. She says that our culture is crying out to be seen and connected with. 
10/19 RESET
Ever wish life had a reset button? Kind of like an undo button on your computer... Push it and you can start all over again. NICK HALL says that it's only through Christ's love and forgiveness that you can have a second chance. 
10/20 BAD DECISIONS
Your friends can draw you to God or away from Him. ANDY STANLEY explains how 90% of bad decisions are relational ones... ouch! 
10/21 EVEN YOU
The phrase "Even me" from the song "Jesus Loves Me" captured ADAM PALMER's (I Am They) attention. He describes the significance of those words. Yes... Jesus loves... even you. 
10/22 NEIGHBORLY
Just being neighborly... Singer JIMMY NEEDHAM tells of a recent opportunity he had to share Christ with a man who attended church much of his life. 
10/23 NO EXEMPTIONS
CHRYS HOWARD admits that bad days are part of life... tough times, storms... and you won't be exempt from that. But you also can begin the day with a new heart and mind. How does Chrys do it? She'll tell you. 
10/26 BELIEVE IT?
DAVID PLATT was surrounded on campus by atheists, agnostics, and other nonbelievers. He tells of a time in college where he began to question his faith. Are Christ's claims really true? 
10/27 SUDDEN DEATH
JAN HARRISON's son suddenly lost his life and she was devastated. But God uses her willingness to share her story to bring healing and comfort to herself and others. 
10/28 TURNING BACK TO GOD
Straying from her faith roots, KRISTINE MCGUIRE found herself dabbling in some pretty dark things (even witchcraft). She tells how God brought her full-circle. 
10/29 GOD'S ORCHESTRATION
BLANCA (Blanca Calahan) saw God orchestrate her life to love her family. It wasn't easy. Her dad was addicted to alcohol and drugs, and left his family when she was young. Could God change their lives? 
10/30 GOD'S GOODNESS
God is good. But even so, sometimes it’s hard to understand certain situations in life. JUDY SALISBURY discusses God’s goodness, even in light of suffering. |
10/1 *PRAYER ANYWHERE
How can parents help their children see God as part of their daily lives? JAN FOREMAN shares what that looked like in her family. 
10/2 GAME PLAN
Did you have a “Game Plan” for your life? Have things not turned out exactly like you’d planned? Former NFL cornerback CHARLES EMANUEL shares his own difficult transition. 
10/5 CONVERSATIONS
It’s amazing, isn’t it, how a broken down car can lead to a life-changing, spiritual conversation. FRANK SAMUELSON shares his unique story. 
10/6 CONNECTING
As a writer, EVA MARIE EVERSON knows how to connect with people in a non-threatening way. 
10/7 CHANGE
God’s Word changes lives. For comedian JIM LABRIOLA, Scripture is where his journey all began. 
10/8 GRACE
We all do things we’re not proud of sometimes, but God’s grace is a refreshing reminder that He cares for us, no matter what. DEVI TITUS gives her thoughts 
10/9 HOPE
Hope... it’s a message we all need, right? You can always find hope in the story God has for you. BILL MUIR shares his story. 
10/12 LANGUAGE OF LOVE
Learning to love people in their own language... For one couple, it changed their life! Dr. GARY CHAPMAN shares that couple’s story. 
10/13 YOUR STORY
Do you make it a point to pray for your neighbors and care for those in need? Its actions like these that can enable you to be a Light for Jesus Christ. DICK EASTMAN explains. 
10/14 NEIGHBORHOOD REACH
Every neighborhood has someone like Dotty whom God is trying to reach. DEBBIE McGOLDRICK talks about one of those people in her neighborhood. 
10/15 PARENTAL INSIGHT
Becoming a parent has given CANDIS AVALOS a better insight into God’s relationship with His children. 
10/16 DIFFERENCE MAKERS
It’s amazing, isn’t it, how God can bring people into our lives to encourage us, right when we need it the most. JON STEINGUARD (Hawk Nelson) says Kim and Kerry were once such couple in his life. 
10/19 MORE EFFECTIVE
So you'd like to be more effective in leading people to Christ? Well... make the truth of scripture understandable! MATT McPHERSON uses a simple illustration to make receiving Christ easier to understand. 
10/20 PRAYER
A devastating divorce and then a remarkable remarriage to the same woman! DALE and JENA FOREHAND now know the power of prayer. We find out how prayer brought them back together. 
10/21 'NET SHARING
We don’t have to have all the answers to share Jesus Christ with people, we just have to be willing and available. Lord ROBERT EDMISTON of Christian Vision says the internet is a wonderful way to share the Good News! 
10/22 ON THE FLY
Faith conversations … they can happen anywhere, can’t they? Rev. DWIGHT BAIN knows that being willing and available to speak with people really opens doors. 
10/23 MAKE AN IMPACT
How are you making an impact in your world? STEVE DOUGLASS shares some examples of how each of us can make a difference. 
10/26 CROCKPOT EVANGELISM
Crockpot evangelism? As a musician ANDY MINEO found that his faith is caught more than taught. 
10/27 SUCCESS
Addicted to success… that was PAT MORLEY. But, the more he achieved, the worse he felt. 
10/28 ZANY WITNESS
God made each of us to reflect Him in unique ways. LAINE CRAFT shares how her laughter and zaniness can attract others. 
10/29 PRAYER/CARE/SHARE
Living a prayer – care – share lifestyle? It’s easy to say, but sometimes difficult to do. Mission America’s PAUL CEDAR gives us some encouragement. 
10/30 FAITHFULNESS
Can you think of people who’ve had an impact on your faith. Well DAVE SHORT can! He recalls one of them and the influence she had on his life. |
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