Insight for Living Canada - LifeTrac Podcast

Jan 2, 2013 Ecclesiastes 8:7 None of us know the future. It is beyond our control. But what we can control is how we will be remembered. What will your legacy be? Will people say you lived your life as God intended it? LifeTrac

Dec 31, 2012 Joshua 1:9 Resolutions are what we determine will happen, based on convictions, personal disciplines, strong purpose, clear vision, or a sense of mission. Predictions are things we anticipate might happen. These are based on assumptions, opinions, trends, or feelings. When you think about it, predictions and worry have a lot in common…they both forecast the future based on assumptions or feelings. They waste your energy and rob you of the joy of living today. LifeTrac

Dec 27, 2012 Psalm 85:13 The one constant in life is change—and most of it is unexpected. Flexibility is the key to handling change. That way you can be open to it and live courageously and victoriously. LifeTrac

Dec 24, 2012 John 3:16 This is the Good News—“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life,” (Jn 3:16 NIV). The price for our sins is paid in full. It's a free gift for you, for me, for everyone who believes. LifeTrac

Dec 21, 2012 Hebrews 12:1-3 In your efforts to create a “Martha Stewart Christmas,” are you missing the season's true meaning? Let this humorous message help you focus on Christ—the gift that still saves lives. LifeTrac

Dec 19, 2012 Colossians 3:16 Whether it's your family, friends, job, or home, everything you have is from God. Look within—are you more enamoured with the gifts God gives you than with God Himself? LifeTrac

Dec 17, 2012 2 Corinthians 9:15 The Christmas story is all about redemption. Just like the life-saving gift in this story, God's gift of salvation saves us from death and gives us a fresh start. LifeTrac

Dec 13, 2012 Ephesians 2:8 Not nostalgia, not tradition, not trees. Grace is what continually draws us into celebrating Christmas, year after year. Giving is what makes Christmas great. It's a wonderful feeling to give a gift without expecting anything in return. This is a good way for us to understand God's grace—His gifts come with no strings attached. LifeTrac

Dec 10, 2012 Isaiah 9:6 You won't get bad advice from God. When He reveals His plan, it will never backfire on you. Isaiah 9:6 says God is a Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. LifeTrac

Dec 6, 2012 Hebrews 12:5 What do you do when you lose heart? We've all been there. You're so discouraged you just want to give up. One of the best cures for discouragement is a good laugh. LifeTrac

Dec 3, 2012 Romans 10:9-10 Despite the hymns we sing, many people think they can earn their way into heaven if their good deeds outweigh their bad deeds. Replace your good deeds with the Good News—your salvation was accomplished on the cross. It's simply a gift. All you have to do is accept it. LifeTrac

Nov 30, 2012 Matthew 11:28 You know what causes stress? Anxiety. Do you know how to rid your life of anxiety? Rest. Resting in Christ is the quickest way to rid your life of harmful stress. “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” LifeTrac

Nov 28, 2012 Isaiah 25:1 What do you do when a situation goes from bad to worse? You have two options: Focus on yourself and your problems or focus on God. Focusing on God helps you trust He's working out His perfect plan, no matter the circumstances. LifeTrac

Nov 26, 2012 James 1:19 Perspective is a wonderful thing. It helps us when we look at the familiar and with fresh perspective see something we've never noticed before. It changes our thoughts and our behaviour. LifeTrac

Nov 22, 2012 Romans 14:20-22 Allowing grace to flow freely means we let others be. You look different? We let you look different. You don't dress like others? That's fine, dress like you want to. That's what grace is all about. Here are some traps we can fall into if we're not careful. LifeTrac