Insight for Living Canada - LifeTrac Podcast

What Would You Do for $10 Million? admin Mon, 09/21/2026 - 12:00am No really, what would you do for 10 million dollars? Although it's easier for us to trust in money than in God, much of the time it can bring no lasting satisfaction, only a desire for more.

Vertical Perspective admin Fri, 09/18/2026 - 12:00am Seeing the hand of God in your situation may seem impossible when the bottom drops out from your life, but viewing life from a vertical perspective gives you hope and helps you stand firm. No matter what the crisis.

The Rewards of a Life Well-Lived admin Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:00am If someone went over your life with a fine-tooth comb, what would he find? As Chuck says, the rewards of a life well-lived never end. They continue from generation to generation.

Prophets and Politicians admin Wed, 09/16/2026 - 12:00am There is a big difference between prophets and politicians. Politicians act in a way to please their constituents. Prophets act in a way to please God. In the Bible, prophets often stood alone. They spoke God's truth and risked losing their lives for it.

Principles for Marriage admin Tue, 09/15/2026 - 12:00am Two principles for a happy marriage: severance and permanence. You must leave your old family for your new one, and you must stick with it.

Pride admin Mon, 09/14/2026 - 12:00am Pride wants the best of everything, and insists on recognition. Humility, on the other hand, is the most Christlike attitude you can demonstrate. It means being content when others receive the recognition.

Missing the Obvious admin Fri, 09/11/2026 - 12:00am It's so easy to focus on the non-essentials. We can become so preoccupied with the details we completely miss the big picture. Relationships become fractured when we only focus on the small stuff.

Integrity admin Thu, 09/10/2026 - 12:00am In Hebrew, the word “integrity” means an unimpaired condition. Another word is “solid.” A person with integrity is not divided or devious.

God is Still in Control admin Wed, 09/09/2026 - 12:00am Our default is to embrace a horizontal perspective of life, but once we embrace a vertical perspective we acknowledge God's hand on our lives. God is sovereign, no matter what happens.

Chasing Kindness admin Tue, 09/08/2026 - 12:00am When your life is free of bitterness you have lots of room for kindness. Which would you rather have in your life?

Unwholesome Words and Rotten Shrimp admin Mon, 09/07/2026 - 12:00am Every time you speak you either build up or tear down. So be careful with your words. Let your speech be the light of Christ.

Unity admin Fri, 09/04/2026 - 12:00am A marriage is sick if there's a lack of unity. Allow your partner the freedom to be, and to cultivate the gifts and strengths and abilities God has given him or her.

This is Your Chance admin Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:00am Parents, your children need to know they're loved unconditionally and that you won't condemn them when they mess up. Talk straight, get close, and let grace overflow in your home.

Putting Off the Lie admin Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:00am Marriage is built on trust and trust is built on truth. Being completely honest is difficult and risky, but it's critical to a strong and healthy relationship.

Love's Language admin Tue, 09/01/2026 - 12:00am Love has a language all its own. When love is on display, no words can adequately define or describe it.

Gush Moments admin Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:00am Every marriage needs those gush moments, those moments when you affirm your spouse. Acts of kindness and showing affection are vital to a vibrant marriage.

Expressing Anger admin Fri, 08/28/2026 - 12:00am All anger is not bad...and all conflicts are not wrong. But disagreements need to be expressed appropriately and at the right time.

Erosion admin Thu, 08/27/2026 - 12:00am Erosion is dangerous because you don't see it happening when all the while it's eating away, disintegrating, destroying...slowly, silently, and subtly.

Eight Characteristics About Family admin Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:00am You can't choose your family, but you can choose how you relate to them. It's never too late to start extending grace.

Define Family admin Tue, 08/25/2026 - 12:00am One definition for family is “a museum of memories.” As you think of your family, what pictures hang in the gallery of your mental images? What kind of memories are you creating for your family now?

Unveiling Marriage admin Mon, 08/24/2026 - 12:00am Applying these five principles to your marriage will breathe new life into it. It's not too late to have a marriage that thrives.

Three Statements About Love admin Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:00am We don't hear the words, “I love you” enough. And we certainly don't say it often enough. If you can think of someone who needs to hear this from you, don't wait.

Stretch Your Mind admin Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:00am The secret of staying young is within you. It has nothing to do with where you live, how much money you make, who you're married to, or how your kids turn out. It has everything to do with your attitude.

Singing Praises admin Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:00am Proverbs 27:2 says “Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.” You do good work and others will find you. They will sing your praises.

Marriage and Hardship admin Tue, 08/18/2026 - 12:00am As important as love is to a marriage, grace is even more so. Grace can transform your marriage and turn your home into a place of security, acceptance, and encouragement.

Love Doesn't Go There admin Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:00am We've all been wronged, but keeping a list of the wrongs only makes things worse. The best way to recover is to forgive.

Four Attitudes That Demoralize Us admin Fri, 08/14/2026 - 12:00am The four attitudes that demoralize us are uselessness, self-pity, fear, and guilt mixed with regret. These negative attitudes can prevent you from living life to the fullest.

Commitment is the Key admin Thu, 08/13/2026 - 12:00am Commitment is key to the survival of a marriage. And commitment begins with Christ. His grace can change your attitude.

Attitude Over Age admin Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:00am Your mind isn't old—keep stretching it. This is good advice for everyone, no matter what age.

A Word to Parents admin Tue, 08/11/2026 - 12:00am Even though kids act like they don't care they want the security of your attention, love, and even boundaries.

Where Do I Go With This Broken Heart? admin Mon, 08/10/2026 - 12:00am Pain in our lives is an opportunity to depend further on Christ. In the process, our faith is strengthened.

This Thing Called Prejudice admin Fri, 08/07/2026 - 12:00am Prejudice is a heart problem. We adopt sinful attitudes towards others and recognizing them is the first step towards removing the blinders and—with God's help—begin seeing the truth.

Saving Marriage admin Thu, 08/06/2026 - 12:00am Your commitment is what binds you and your spouse together for better or for worse...richer or poorer...in sickness and health.

Plight Your Troth admin Wed, 08/05/2026 - 12:00am “Troth” isn't a word we often use. It's a solemn pledge made at the altar between a bride and a groom, a pledge to remain faithful to one another. Maybe it's a word we should start using again.

Life is Like Hockey admin Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:00am Misunderstandings can easily lead to broken relationships. Before this happens do your best to come to a resolution. Then graciously forgive. And move on.

Hypocrites admin Mon, 08/03/2026 - 12:00am Our actions should match our words. It's only when we're honest with ourselves and with God can we begin to overcome hypocrisy.

Honouring Without Smothering admin Fri, 07/31/2026 - 12:00am If you're jealous or overprotective of your spouse you risk smothering. True honouring is the opposite—honouring allows your spouse to be free to be his or her own person.

Crossroads admin Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:00am Whether expected or not, crossroads are always life changing. In those uncertain times be sure of this: God is ultimately and uniquely trustworthy.

Colour-Blind admin Wed, 07/29/2026 - 12:00am Prejudice is a learned trait, but it can be unlearned. It takes a renewed mind to remove the blinders of prejudice and see people for who they are...instead of what they look like.

An Allegory About Marriage admin Tue, 07/28/2026 - 12:00am As time passes a marriage can easily become neglected. And neglect makes it susceptible to harmful influences. But a marriage that's given care and attention, thrives. The honeymoon doesn't have to end!

Wrestling With Providence admin Mon, 07/27/2026 - 12:00am Your response to hard times is an indication of where your trust lies—in yourself or in God.

When Catastrophe Strikes admin Fri, 07/24/2026 - 12:00am In the midst of catastrophe your priorities change. You find the things once important to you are now insignificant. And you become more sensitive to God—you learn to trust Him like never before.

We Need Encouragement admin Thu, 07/23/2026 - 12:00am We all need encouragement. Many people are worn down by worry and anxiety and those who seem like they have it all together are often the ones who need encouragement the most.

The Spark of Protest admin Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:00am We take for granted the freedom of reading the Bible in our own language. The Bible came to us at great cost. Men and women sacrificed their lives so God's Word could be in the hands of the common people.

The Complete Picture admin Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:00am God sees everything from the beginning to the end. But you have a limited view. Although in the moment you may be feeling defeated or forgotten, God sees the final scene. And from His perspective, it's beautiful.

Jeremiah 29:11We wrestle with God's sovereignty because we want to be in control of what happens to us. But God sees the whole picture of our lives from start to finish...and He says, “Trust Me. I know what's best for you.”

Selfish, Afraid, and Proud admin Mon, 07/20/2026 - 12:00am We wrestle with God's sovereignty because we want to be in control of what happens to us. But God sees the whole picture of our lives from start to finish...and He says, “Trust Me. I know what's best for you.”

Proverbs 10:25Even in the midst of a crisis, it is possible to find peace. When the bottom drops out Jesus Christ will give you the strength you need. Why not put your trust in Him today?

Hebrews 13:5Catastrophes don't usually give advanced warning. But you can be prepared—faith in Christ will help you weather the storms of life. He promises to always be with you and never leave you.

1 John 5:11Although it may feel like it, death is not an escape—it leads you into eternity. Ending your life is not your decision to make, it's God's. He is both the Giver and Taker of life.

Proverbs 14:27Death is inevitable, and once you're in its grip there is no escape. The good news is those in Christ don't need to fear death because it ushers us into the presence of God.