Insight for Living Canada - LifeTrac Podcast

Psalms 103:19-21 We are incurably curious about the spiritual realm. Although our imaginations tend to overrun truth don’t ever doubt the presence of angels, for they are about us and above us. And, who knows, maybe even within one or two of us.

1 John 3:7 Expecting others to live according to your list will make you miserable. And if you live according to their list, you’ll be even more miserable.

1 John 3:18 It’s easy to go along with the crowd. It takes courage to stand alone. When you take a stand for what you believe is right you influence those around you.

Philippians 2:3 When you care about others you discover it doesn’t matter who gets the credit. What matters is you help others reach their highest good.

Proverbs 4:25 Many of us prefer the security of our past over facing the uncertainty of our future. But living in the past only saps our energy and makes it difficult to face the demands of today.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 I accept you, I believe you’re valuable, I care when you hurt, I desire what’s best for you, and I erase all offences. Chuck Swindoll calls this the A-B-Cs of love.

Proverbs 12:1 We all face temptation to do things we shouldn’t—even pastors! That’s why accountability is so important. Friends help us live wisely before God.

Galatians 6:10 Even if we see the same people every day of the year we do not automatically relate to one another. It takes work and effort. It takes really seeing other people, not just looking at them.

John 13:34 A family is a place that relates to one another, it’s a place where one member feels pain and is supported by others who encourage him or her in the hurt. A family is a place that listens when others speak. It’s a place that cares.

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 When we treat others with indifference we are making an announcement to them, declaring, “I don’t love you.” Towards whom are you apathetic?

Proverbs 3:5 Walking by faith is risky, and the greater the risk the greater our need to trust God. When we trust the Lord we discover how reliable and trustworthy He is.

Lamentations 3:21-23 Walking by faith is never boring; in fact we can become kind of infectious. Each day we have an opportunity to draw others closer to Christ by living out the Gospel.

Joshua 1:9 When we face “impossible tasks” we can choose to give up or become inspired by the challenge.

Proverbs 13:12 We can live a few weeks without food, a few days without water, but we can’t live long without hope.

Galatians 5:13 Our world has become impersonal—and we’ve become uninvolved and reluctant to serve others. And yet, it’s in helping others we find the key to a fulfilled life.