The new year just started and it's possible you've already broken your resolutions. Dennis Rainey, Sam Allberry, Tony Evans, Jen Wilkin, and Gary Thomas outline some life habits with eternal significance.Show Notes and ResourcesDennis Rainey's 7 Nonnegotiables of LifeWhen Pastor Sam Allberry accepted Christ in his twenties, he assumed God would remove his same-sex desires through prayer. But Allberry knows that God is committed to his good, even if the struggle remains.

An idol is anything that takes the place of God in your heart. How do you spend your money and invest your time? Paul David Tripp, Kyle Idleman, Elyse Fitzpatrick, and Gloria Furman unearth some common, well concealed idols in our lives.Show Notes and ResourcesHuman beings are hardwired for seeking awe, says author and pastor Paul David Tripp, so the awe of God should be our central motivation in all we do. However, we easily forget God and let other things, like money or self, take His place.

Does your knowledge of the Christmas story come from traditional Christmas songs or Scripture? Paul Maier gives us the historical background for the Christmas story, dispelling some popular myths perpetuated by artistic license. We'll also hear some Christmas hymns, and the biblical account from the Gospel of Luke.

There is great blessing in both serving and being served. As Tracy Lane and J.T. Olson tell their stories, listen for the posture of humility as others served them during their hour of great need. Being the recipient of generosity increased their desire to help others.Show Notes and ResourcesJ.T. Olson knows what it’s like to be an orphan, having lost both his parents in a tragic automobile accident.Tracy Lane shares her experience regarding her daughter’s heart surgeries.Ann Voskamp also talks about the thrill of 'giving it forward.' Whether it's through a smile, a financial blessing, or a cup of cold water to someone who's thirsty, we can always find ways to be the hands and feet of Jesus.'Giving It Forward' printables from Ann Voskamp

Do you live and serve God in the city, or in the country? Most of us live somewhere in between. Discover the incredible variety of both environments, as Hannah Anderson describes her life and church ministry in a rural setting, and David Robbins describes family life and ministry in the heart of New York City.