Arena 22

As has been wisely said, "You can't live out of last's weeks prayer." Understand the central and outstanding role of the Feast of Trumpets to daily faith; discover the import of the Days of Awe and learn to make the wrongs right again; find the answer in Jesus to all of life's needs; know that "We will never do what Jesus did until we believe what Jesus believed"; learn why the Amish don't drive cars; a simple game couples can play; and a simple prayer to end your day.

A famous study on self-control; the mystery of numbers in scripture; what Jesus really did that old testament priests were unable to do; the reality of the scapegoat; President Reagan on who he admired most; the "think-drink" effect in psychology and how it explains odd behavior; and four miracles only the awaited Messiah could perform. 

What is the most popular song in all of history, and how does that relate to people's deepest needs? Plus, lessons from Ecclesiastes, why people distrust the government, a simple statement to use when things go awry, lessons of love and grace from the genocide in Rwanda, the history of the fall of Jerusalem, why men don't learn from history, a father's regret (and how you can live without it), the failure of riches, and what Solomon really meant when he complained about life "under the sun".

Speechless moments and miracles that you have to hear to believe!

A couple finds healing after an altercation at a dog park; life lessons from an honest look at the power of communion in the gospels (whether you ever take the bread or cup or not); a coaching client finds healing in a broken relationship; the woman made clean by the One who is perfect; why sea captains in Greece gave everything for victory in battle and what we can learn about sacrifice and purpose; and embracing the promise that, "If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world ablaze."

In a culture where many are anxious about so many things, what percent of worry is founded? The scientific studies may surprise you. Plus, what are the top ten fears people list, why is the news so negative, lessons from W. Mitchell, why Jonah is studied on the Day of Atonement, understanding that "Monday is a thought", plus how to attain excellence, wisdom from Tae Kwon Do, and the woman who competed in marathons at 94. And finally, asking the question about our actions, "If someone else were doing this, would I admire them?" 

Moving from praying to yourself to praying to God; one man's conversion from selfishness to compassion and grace, all while hiding in a closet at work; what Paul says about wasted effort in life; how to not aimlessly run day to day accomplishing nothing; what people say about being invited to church; a man with cerebral palsy who changed lives around the world; Billy Graham's advice on prayer; and what a PTA member learned about vision and standards in a simple conversation and challenge after meeting with a billionaire.

As Tony Robbins shares, "Depression is to focus continually on yourself and what you are not getting and consider only your needs." What brings people true fulfillment? Who people really thank during Academy Award speeches; what Jesus really said about judgment in the next life; a 2nd Century letter describing true believers; a Native American struggling with hate and finding the power of redemption; holding on to your character even when you argue; and learning what to do with painful memories.

As Kris Vallotton shared, “There is no victory without a battle, no testimony without a test, and no miracle without an impossible circumstance.” Plus, flim-flam and faith;, how Orson Wells fooled the world; why Arthur Conan Doyle believed a scam; a WWII vet overcomes nightmares; the power of the Reformation; the message of the King's Boulder; a monk's mandala; and the greatest obstacle in life according to the Greeks (hint: it is not death or disease); and one woman's journey from addiction to liberating freedom.

The power and grace of the 11th hour; one warrior's encounter with a witch that transformed his life; why and how your thoughts make you; what's really in a name; a famous atheist gives false reasons for his lack of belief; and Max Lucado on Too Little, Too Late, Too Good To Be True.