Arena 22

A simple test from NASA about seeing the usefulness of common things; a forty year study across 25 countries to ask and answer the question, "Are people getting happier?" The answers, and what to do about it, are very profound (the results are not the same for men and women). Plus, W. Clement Stone on limiting your time with negative people (even family members); a woman shares the pain of never getting the approval of his parents; Gene Scott on taking "God’s book and finding a promise that fits your need and make it yours", Bill Bright on the love of God; statistics on Muslims becoming Christians; Ambrose (337-397 AD) and his poem to Jesus; Holman Hunt's famous "Shadow of Death" painting; Jesus leading a man away from the critics and into faith; and a husband's note to his wife after a car accident.

How many people will cry at your funeral? When you learn the truth, you can let go of the fear of other peoples' opinions. Plus, the most updated research on persecution around the world; Rick Gillespie on making today the day; Bertoldode Giovanni's advice to Michelangelo and how it can move you to the next level; John Ramirez on moving from Satanism to faith; Kaitlyn Pinkleton on ultimate lessons learned after moving from abuse and addiction to healing and love; the controversial Frankfurt list on how to destroy a nation; Robin from Brooklyn Tabernacle on what a doctor told her about miracles; a personal story on why "hurt people hurt people"; Niccolo Paganini's violin; and the fascinating, healing and hilarious story of Jia Jing living out "rejection therapy".

Philip Harrelson on how wounds can become strength; how the show "Survivor" challenged one woman's faith in herself; lessons from the obedience of Joseph; Gene Scott on God's investment in people; why passion is necessary fuel for reaching any goal; the compelling story of Ignaz Semmelweiss who was considered insane for believing in germs and sanitation (in a hospital no less!); Zappos on leadership; which door would you choose; and how Mother Teresa found her calling.

When Apple released the Ipod, it didn't just change the way we listen to music, it changed the entire music industry. Similarly, there is power in making one shift that creates a ripple effect on our entire life. As Sauer notes, "We are afraid of what other human beings (who are no better than we are) think of us. We are afraid of what other human beings (who are no better than we are) can do to us. We live in fear rather than in confidence and love." Uncover powerful secrets to life in a short passage in Isaiah that defines what grace really looks like. Plus, a revealing look at Rembrandt's "Prodigal Son"; what babies learn before they are able to talk, and an unforgettable story of a father and son on the brink of faith during a disastrous fishing trip.

It is one of the most compelling and moving stories you will ever hear, the story of a child being saved by lions. It has rightly caused a sensation around the world, being called a modern day miracle. Plus, the powerful parable of moving the unmovable rock; finding God's peace underneath the deepest valley; Wayne Sears on two spiritual questions for gaining clarity; facing rejection from your past; finding faith in times of need; Napoleon on identity; and Gene Scott sharing, “Faith grabs hold of God’s word and hangs on until His word already settled in heaven becomes an experiential fact down here on earth. Faith is the title deed that shows the right of ownership.”

After 10 years only 4% of business are still in existence, the ones who succeed have a valuable lesson for us all. Plus, John Templeton on overcoming adversity; Tony Robbins on the power of the right questions; John Gottman on the four most destructive pieces of a marriage; four forces that shape our destiny; three simple distinctions in a crazy, mixed up world; Billy Sunday on the reality of evil; and one word from the Parable of the Prodigal Son to bring massive clarity about what matters most. 

Why do advertising companies spend so much time coming up with a name for a car? They understand the power of identity and the meaning behind a name. Tucked away in the small book of Ezra are some of the most meaningful names put there to inspire your life. When you understand them, you will know more about the need to live with a new standard, demanding more from yourself than anyone else ever will. Plus, Mel Trotter's astounding conversion from a life of cruelty and addiction; Joshua Bell on learning to see; and Cloe Madanes on three questions to bring in the ultimate focus on what matters most. 

Before making it big, Sylvester Stallone was rejected by hundreds upon hundreds of directors and producers. His success happened because he didn't let other people's limiting beliefs stop him. When you hear the "rest of the story" about how he literally lost it all before he had an epiphany one night watching a boxing match, you will be ready to move any mountain in your way! Plus, the incredible story of Ezra, three life changing questions from Jack Canfield; the two men who were fired by Warner Brothers and then went on to become their biggest competitors; why so many of our psychological responses are automatic (and how to change that); why its not what others say about you but what you say about yourself that matters; and the power of "time somebody told me". 

The real difference between a wish and a goal (and how to truly reach the latter); the true meaning behind Stephen Covey's "rock, pebble, sand" demonstration; the 12 worst places on earth for Christian persecution; King David on two requirements for a happy life; the surprising results of a psychology test about Jesus; and how a line from the movie The Edge can be a powerful personal motto for crushing life. 

Dean Graziosi on the number one thing that stops people from achieving their dreams; how Jack Ma used untold obstacles to launch the largest company in China; Brene Brown on learning to see the forgotten people; famous doubters who were very wrong; what happens to companies that fail to anticipate; John Gottman's legendary study on the four things that will kill your marriage; and Dr. Bill Thomas' "Eden Alternative" that took a radical approach to bringing life and joy to dying people in a nursing home.