Insight for Living Canada - LifeTrac Podcast

Apr 4, 2013 Proverbs 17:6 There are teachable moments in life where we suddenly realize we're adults (or, we're quickly on our way). One of the heaviest things you will carry is the difficult task of letting your children go. Have you released yours? Will you release them? LifeTrac

Apr 1, 2013 Genesis 2:23-24 How old is your child going to have to be before you think you can let him or her go out into the world? Here are some rules for letting your children go. LifeTrac

Mar 29, 2013 Romans 5:8 The cross is where we gain our spiritual freedom. But we don't honour the cross…we honour the One who hung on it. Christ is the object of our adoration. LifeTrac

Mar 27, 2013 Psalm 8:9 We live in a day marked by shallow concepts of God. We've lost our sense of reverence…God has become our “pal,” our understanding buddy. But God is holy. He's our Creator. He is our sovereign and glorious Lord, worthy of all our praise and worship. LifeTrac

Mar 25, 2013 Revelation 5:11-13 According to the dictionary the word “glory” is a synonym for splendour or magnificence. So how do we give God glory? LifeTrac

Mar 21, 2013 Lamentations 3:31-33 When your life goes sideways and bad things happen, it's easy to question God's love. But it doesn't make it less true. God loves us, even when life doesn't make sense. LifeTrac

Mar 18, 2013 1 Timothy 1:15 No matter what you've done God loves you. The Apostle Paul, who wrote much of the New Testament, calls himself the worst of sinners. Before he met Christ he killed Christians and yet he was rescued by God's grace. And you can be too. LifeTrac

Mar 15, 2013 Matthew 19:26 When times are tough what matters is your focus. If you focus on your problems they'll seem insurmountable. If you focus on God you're trusting Him for the outcome. And nothing is impossible for God. LifeTrac

Mar 13, 2013 Jeremiah 29:11 Just because you can't see God doesn't mean He isn't there, continually at work in your life. You may not understand what He's doing but never doubt it—you are the object of God's concern. And you can trust that His plan for you is perfect. LifeTrac

Mar 11, 2013 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 A new possession may give us fleeting pleasure but not lasting joy. Joy is a choice. It is a decision we make to be happy regardless of external circumstances. LifeTrac

Mar 7, 2013 Revelation 20:7-10 Satan's aim is to destroy God's creation. But his strength is limited and his days are numbered. He's the ultimate loser. And he's a defeated foe. Just read the book of Revelation. LifeTrac

Mar 4, 2013 1 Samuel 16:14-23 Music is medicinal. It calms, soothes, and lifts our weariness. It also delights and entertains, and helps us to forget our problems. Like the English poet William Congreve said—music has charms to sooth the savage breast, to soften rocks, to bend a knotted oak. LifeTrac

Feb 28, 2013 Romans 12:1-2 We're all tempted to get even when we've been wronged; our natural reaction is to retaliate. However, a better response extends grace. It not only demonstrates self-control but it shows you don't take your cues from how the world would respond—but rather from what God wants you to do. LifeTrac

Feb 25, 2013 Mark 16:15-18 Someone did the math and figured there are 7,474 promises in the Bible. Are they all for you and me to claim? Chuck Swindoll says there are two kinds of promises in the Bible: personal and universal. Learning to discern between the two is the challenge. LifeTrac

Feb 22, 2013 1 John 3:18-20 If you'd like freedom from stress and anxiety, learn how to rest. Take time to slow down. You can find peace in spite of panic. LifeTrac