Insight for Living Canada - LifeTrac Podcast

2 Chronicles 7:14A repentant spirit is rarely found in our litigious society. How seldom we say or hear the words, “I'm wrong. I am sorry.”

Proverbs 3:11-14When attitudes need to be put in check, tough love is required. Parenting is challenging, but it's also the most rewarding and gratifying job you'll ever have.

Psalms 28:4Parents, you're only human. Everyone makes mistakes. But stay at it. Your family needs you!

Hebrews 13:4Infidelity destroys everything in its path—marriages, families, and the future. One of the greatest gifts you can give to your spouse and your family is your fidelity.

Ephesians 4:11-14The road to maturity is often long and difficult, but the rewards are well worth the journey, as you become a person who has a heart for both God and mankind.

1 Peter 5:8-10Bravery is not just limited to war—daily life can be a battlefield. If you're facing a tough situation requiring great courage don't compromise on what you believe. The world needs people who are committed to standing alone for the truth.

Mark 10:42-44We meet the same people every day but we often don't even know their names. Today, take time to greet the grocery store cashier or bank teller by name. A few words of kindness go a long way.

Joshua 1:9Resolutions 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.

Galatians 6:9Think for a moment about the people you've known that have made a positive difference in your life. Leaving a legacy of helping others and making a difference is something we can all do.

Romans 14:11-13Everyone make mistakes. But there's a difference between making a mistake and living an irresponsible life. We're accountable for the lives we live and one day each one of us will give an account of our life to God.

2 Corinthians 9:2-3Are you acting your age? Just because you're getting older doesn't mean you can't stay young. Adding enthusiasm will make a world of difference. None are so old as the one who has outlived enthusiasm.

John 15:13When you accept Christ as your Saviour you have someone who is always your advocate; always in your corner. And when you forgive those who hurt you, you model Christ. And you become a little more like Him.

1 John 1:3-4In Greek the word is “koinonia,” and means a deep level of sharing life in harmony and unity. Fellowship is fulfilling and satisfying.

1 John 2:1-6It's easy to become entangled in bad stuff. Instead of running from temptation, we often run right into it. Living life well requires making the choice to do what's right—regardless of what everyone else is doing.

1 Corinthians 15:34When you do something wrong, it is no one's fault but yours. You can't blame your parents, your friends, your co-workers, or anyone else. You are ultimately responsible for your actions.

Matthew 18:2-4Kids get enjoyment from the simple things in life. It's when we start taking life too seriously we become not so easy to live with. Why not try thinking like children?

Deuteronomy 4:39-40We all have a desire to be important. But life isn't about satisfying our desires. It's about leaving a legacy of a well-lived life. And God has made it plain how to do that.

1 Timothy 3:2-4Chuck's grandfather modelled grace during a disastrous driving lesson. His words made a lasting impression on Chuck who has taught about God's grace for almost 50 years. It's a good reminder that our words matter.

Proverbs 22:3We don't have to go very far to find danger. The Bible warns about danger and teaches us how to avoid it. When we listen to these warnings we don't become victims who end up paying the consequences.

Genesis 1:27Outward appearance isn't always a true reflection of who a person really is. Each of us is unique and complex—and created in God's image.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7The words, “I love you” make an incredible impact, especially when they're authentic. There's nothing shallow about authentic love. Real love has staying power. It always opts for working through. It's resilient.

1 John 1:9Isn't it great when someone says, “I forgive you”…just like that? Without pleading or begging for mercy, we're simply forgiven. That's probably one of the best feelings in the world.

Ephesians 4:32If you have thick skin, you're quick to forgive. If you're thin skinned, you're more likely to hang on to grudges and hurts. The perfect combination? A Soft heart and thick skin.

2 Corinthians 12:10Strength in weakness—sounds like an oxymoron. However, when you are weak it is possible to be strong, just as Paul says in 2 Corinthians.

Isaiah 50:10Sometimes we'd like to know the future, but God created us to live one moment at a time. And He gives us the light we need for each step we take—it's when we go ahead of God we flounder.

Isaiah 1:18God's Word says that there will be a day of judgement. But as Christians that's not something that we need to fear. When we placed out trust in Christ our guilt was removed, now and for eternity.

Psalms 144:12Nurturing a marriage takes time. And it takes work. When you're committed to your marriage you leave a legacy of faithfulness, honour, and integrity.

Romans 10:9-10It's hard to imagine what heaven will be like. But the Bible does say it's a real place and there's nothing you can do to earn your place there. You just need to accept God's free gift of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

Philippians 3:12-14Even when it appears someone has achieved success overnight, it's usually the result of persistence and perseverance. Whatever the task is, stay at it!

Colossians 3:13-15Forgiveness doesn't come easily and often has conditions. But truly forgiving someone, with no strings attached, is one of the most liberating things you can do.

1 Peter 4:1If you've ever been in that muddy hole called the Slough of Despond, you can relate to Christian in The Pilgrim's Progress. Despondency, or the pits, is really pessimism. It's a gloomy, negative attitude, which often comes when we rely on ourselves instead of God. Whenever negative thoughts come knocking, don't open the door. Instead, turn your thoughts to God.

Matthew 6:30-34Life is not static; things are constantly changing. Have you ever stopped to thank God for not telling you the future? He dispenses life one day at a time and that's how He wants us to live—trusting Him for each moment of every day.

2 Corinthians 1:12Grace is a difficult concept, but when we do finally understand it, grace changes our lives and our relationships. Instead of trying to control and manipulate others, we begin to see things from the other person's perspective.

Psalms 144:11-12There is no pursuit more important than the cultivation of your family. That's the one eternal thing you leave behind. While you can't undo the past, you can work intentionally to reconcile and restore your relationships.

Proverbs 12:26There are four types of friends: acquaintances, casual friends, close friends, and intimate friends. While we may only have one or two intimate friends, they're the people who help to make the journey a little easier.

Acts 7:59-60When we've been wronged, it's tough to see things from the other person's perspective. But when we do that, it's grace in action. Grace lived out in our everyday lives revolutionizes our relationships.

Psalms 96:3To face the world with confidence, children need security, faith, and courage. Security comes from knowing the truth. Faith is strengthened when we believe the truth. And courage is the result of acting on the truth.

James 4:13-14Don't neglect the here and now while waiting for the hereafter. Today is part of eternity. And it matters how we live.

Isaiah 50:4Strong Leadership is essential. If you're in a position of influence, consider the example of Christ. He came not to be served but to serve. Strong leadership is servant leadership.

1 Samuel 16:14-23Music is medicinal. It calms, soothes, and lifts our weariness. It also delights and entertains, and helps us to forget our problems. Like the English poet William Congreve said—music has charms to sooth the savage breast, to soften rocks, to bend a knotted oak.

Romans 8:28Never discount anything of your past. God can pick it up and use it in the most incredible ways. If you have skills or talents you've put on the back burner, don't be surprised if one day you find yourself in a position where God gives you an opportunity to use them again. He draws from your life experiences at just the right time and in just the right place.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17Being left behind is a bad feeling. No one likes being out in the cold. But there will come a day when many people will know that awful feeling. It's the day of the Second Coming when those without Christ will be left behind. This is a lighthearted look at Christ's return.

2 Corinthians 12:8-10Tragic situations are transformed when God steps in. And He takes the most (seemingly) insignificant things to transform. Underdogs become overcomers, weaknesses turn into strengths, and obstacles are nothing but opportunities that launch significant events.

John 3:16Nothing on this earth is anything even like heaven. Nothing. We could spend the next decade only thinking about heaven and still come up so short we'd have wasted our time. Because when you move from the realm of the seen to the unseen it becomes incomprehensible.

Matthew 14:23It's important to set time aside to put your priorities together and focus on the essentials of life. Essentials like family. It's never too late to mend relationships with your parents or siblings or children. Don't die with broken relationships.

Ephesians 3:2-5The Bible contains the secrets our Heavenly Father knows and little by little as you read His book, the more the secrets are revealed.

Matthew 25:37-42God's judgment isn't something we like to think about—it's much easier to focus on His other attributes like love, compassion, and grace. But the Bible has a lot to say about God's judgment. From the Old Testament to the New, God has never winked at sin.

Romans 8:35God takes full responsibility for you. He loves you and there's nothing He wouldn't do for you—He proved that by sending His Son.

Hebrews 4:12These contradicting terms are often humorous—like “pretty ugly” and “lightweight tank.” However, there is nothing funny about a dead church. Is your faith alive and passionate or is it lifeless and dull?

Romans 8:28We are surrounded by insurmountable opportunities. The problem is, they're often disguised as impossible situations.

Psalms 119:105God's Word equips us to handle the stuff that comes our way in life. And when we let His Word penetrate our hearts, it changes us and we become more like Christ.