October
10/3 Reaching Out
Thinking back, Jean Watson never expected that one day, she would be ministering in prisons, through her music. But, God sure knew it. Today on Making Your Life Count, Jean talks about the difference reaching out to people can make. 10/4 Faith Journey
Seeing their daughter through years of depression and substance abuse was one of the hardest things Tom and Dena Yohe ever experienced. Dena describes their long and sometimes lonely journey on today's Making Your Life Count. 10/5 Unfounded Fear
Have you ever let unfounded fears keep you from following God? Jason Gray understands those feelings firsthand. Listen as he explains on today's Making Your Life Count. 10/6 Caring for People
Do you know any war Veterans in your community? Maybe you’re wondering how you can care for and encourage them. Well, Dr. Robert Hicks speaks from his own experience on today’s Making Your Life Count. 10/7 Faithful Prayer
When Ginger Sanders’ mom faithfully prayed for her police officer husband, she had no idea that her daughter would also one day marry a police officer. Listen as Ginger tells us what she learned on today's Making Your Life Count. 10/10 Tell Your Story
You know, God has given each of us a story to tell. Today, Ben Connelly describes the impact that sharing your story with people can really have in Making Your Life Count. 10/11 Making a Difference
Helen Hobson knows very well the challenges and the joys that life can present. And as a foster parent, she’s been amazed at the way God has used her to make a loving difference. And Helen says her confidence is in the Lord. 10/12 Difficult Times
How can you comfort people who are going through difficult times? Well, Max Lucado give us a great place to begin on today's Making Your Life Count. 10/13 Overcoming Difficulty
Are you experiencing a dark or difficult place in your life? Well, Sarah Parshall Parry knows exactly what that feels like. And she wants you to know that you’re not alone on today's Making Your Life Count. 10/14 Set an Example
Spirit-filled parenting sure is a tall order. Well, on today’s Making Your Life Count, our guest is David Thomas. 10/17 Relying on God
In constant pain, and confined to a wheelchair, Bernadette Todd knows very well the power of prayer. So when Jeff, her husband and sole caretaker was diagnosed with cancer, prayer became even more vital to her. Listen as she explains on today’s Making Your Life Count. 10/18 Spiritual Conversations
You know, sometimes sharing our faith is more of a process than an event. On today's Making Your Life Count, Tim Casteel tells us about a student who had a series of spiritual conversations with a friend of hers. 10/19 Encouragement
As a pastor, Randy Frazee has encouraged many people through life’s difficulties. But thinking back on his own experience, he is reminded where his strength truly lies. And Randy shares a very personal example regarding his son today on Making Your Life Count. 10/20 Language of Love
Learning to love people in their own language? For one couple, it changed their life! On today’s Making Your Life Count, Dr. Gary Chapman shares that couple’s story. 10/21 Ambassadors for Christ
What does it look like to be an ambassador for Jesus Christ? Well today on Making Your Life Count, Nancy Wilson describes what she’s learned in her everyday encounters with people. 10/24 Our Own Experiences
Oftentimes, our own experiences help us relate to people in very needed ways. Derrick Whitmore has been able to make a positive difference in the lives of young people simply by sharing his story. He discusses that today on Making Your Life Count. 10/25 Prayer Conversations
Dan Allender describes prayer as an intimate heart-to-heart conversation with God. Well, today on Making Your Life Count, Dan shares what he’s learned regarding prayer. 10/26 Serving Others
Bringing glory to God by serving others -- what are some ways we can do that? Well, Kimeche Carmichael tells us how some young people have found a way to do just that. 10/27 Humor in Sharing
Sharing your personal experiences is a great way to connect with and encourage people. On today's Making Your Life Count, Chonda Pierce says adding humor into the equation can help too. 10/28 Unknown Future
When Jeff was faced head on by a cancer diagnosis and impending surgery, it was hard to know just what to do. Well, today on Making Your Life Count, Jeff shares the journey God brought him and his wife, Bernadette through as a result of trusting in Him. 10/31 Game Plan
Did you have a “Game Plan” for your life? Have things not turned out exactly like you’d planned? Today on Making Your Life Count, our guest is former NFL cornerback Charles Emanuel. He shares his own difficult transition. |
10/3 A New Direction
Drumming for the popular band, Hootie and the Blowfish, Jim Sonefeld lived life in the fast lane, but ultimately he realized that change was needed. Today on Making Your Life Count, Jim shares just how that change occurred. 10/4 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. 10/5 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. 10/6 Community
Do you ever feel isolated and alone? Well, going though life in community is important. Ann White speaks from her experience on today’s Making Your Life Count. 10/7 Caring for Neighbors
Ever wonder how to show God’s love to your neighbors. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Cru’s Mike Adamson offers his personal experience. 10/10 Searching
Searching for God’s will can sometimes be a challenge, can’t it? Well, today on Making your Life Count, Larry DeWitt recalls a time of deep searching in his life. 10/11 God's Love
What does it mean to “love” people? Actually, demonstrating Christ’s love is a great place to start. Today on Making Your Life Count, Dwight Bain is our guest. 10/12 Trusting Relationships
Building trust and relationships with people... Abigail has seen God work in people’s lives on a college campus by taking these simple steps. She explains on today’s Making Your Life Count. 10/13 Changed Life
There is nothing like a changed life through Jesus Christ! On today’s Making Your Life Count, rock musician John Schlitt shares his amazing story. 10/14 Encouragement
When Lauren Chandler’s husband, Matt, was diagnosed with a brain tumor, their lives and their faith were tested. Lauren says a passage in the Bible has been a great encouragement to her. 10/17 Opportunities
Are you alert to the opportunities God places in your path to be a Light for people? Recording artist Mike Weaver (of Big Daddy Weave) talks about what he has seen on today’s Making Your Life Count. 10/18 Be a Light
Prayer- Care- Share... It’s a common subject here on Making Your Life Count. Well, today, Lynn Cory gives his personal perspective. 10/19 Direction
Gaining an understanding of God’s will and direction for your life can take some time, can’t it? Louie Giglio gives us a simple shortcut in discovering God’s plan for our lives. 10/20 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. 10/21 Prayer Change
A disturbing situation prompted Ronnie Peirce to set aside her plans and pray. Today on Making Your Life Count, Ronnie describes how God worked through that simple prayer. 10/24 Opportunities to Share
Opportunities to share Christ… If we’re not alert, we might miss them. Cru’s Nancy Wilson shares an amazing story on today’s Making Your Life Count. 10/25 Reset
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. 10/26 Online Sharing
Sharing Jesus Christ via social media? On today’s Making Your Life Count, Aaron Marshall shares the unique story of how his brother-in-law was able to do just that. 10/27 God's Presence
Even in life's most difficult situations, God is there. Today on Making Your Life Count, musician Jason Bare gives his thoughts. 10/28 Love Languages
Loving one another is one of God’s greatest commandments. But how we communicate that love is where the big challenge can be. Today on Making Your Life Count, marriage expert Dr. Gary Chapman discusses love languages. 10/31 Social Sharing
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. |