Insight for Living Canada - LifeTrac Podcast

Deuteronomy 31:6 What makes someone a hero? Often they’re ordinary people who are able to rise above their circumstances.

Romans 3:22-24 If salvation was based on works we’d never know when our good works outweighed our bad works. And we’d never know when we were good enough. We’re saved by grace, and there’s nothing we can do to earn God’s favour. That’s why it’s a gift.

Ephesians 4:32 Chuck Swindoll has four suggestions to help us avoid feeling offended and they’re all rooted in the same concept. By shifting our perspective from horizontal (focusing on ourselves) to the vertical (focusing on God) we also avoid bitterness.

Psalms 32:5 God doesn’t expect us to live perfect lives, but He does expect obedience. This means when wrong comes our way we deal with it.

Galatians 5:13 Life is all about relating to others in love, forgiveness, and grace. We need each other.

Job 4:3-4 Men are especially vulnerable to temptation in times of stress. A wife’s emotional support is critical and these times. Husbands need the wisdom, perspective, and spiritual strength of their spouses.

Acts 8:26-35 We may not be able to reach millions of people, but we can impact our neighbour... our co-worker... our friend. Reaching the world starts with just one person.

Romans 1:11-12 The church is a place like no other. You’ll rarely find such a supportive community elsewhere in life. When you hurt there are people who will stay with you and suffer with you.

Matthew 28:1-10 Aron Lee Ralston’s story of being trapped under a boulder is just as unbelievable as Jesus’ resurrection. But that doesn’t make it any less true.

Psalms 9:10 Although difficult, we need to learn to wait for God’s timing with patience and contentment. Worry is worthless. God knows our needs, and He can handle them.