Living a Legacy

Jack Canfield is most known for his international best selling series "Chicken Soup for the Soul" with over 500 MILLION copies in print! He's back today with fellow author, Miriam Laundry to discuss their new and powerful book "I CAN Believe in Myself" a children's book close to both their hearts about self esteem. Miriam is a Guinness Book Record holder as a children's author who has been mentored by Jack. Their friendship lead to the co-writing of this book. In this episode... - Jack, tell us some of the best stories! - How did you come up with the variations for Chicken Soup series? - What are some stories of how your books have impacted people? - Let's talk about self esteem! - How do you keep from having "what if" moments? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingalegacy/message

Series: "His Church" - Colossians 1:24-25 / When it comes to the cause of Christ, are we passionately “all in” for Him? Committed to the multiplication of disciples? Well, that can be a convicting thought for us, but it doesn't have to be just that. It can be a challenge or springboard to refocus and adjust our perspective about the importance of the great commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "His Church" - Colossians 1:24-25 / Often in life, we're drawn to a movement or a cause that seems to resonate with us. We get on board to support this cause or movement with full effort. But do we have that same drive for the cause of Christ? To propagate the Gospel so that it can change someone's life from the inside out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "His Church" - Colossians 1:15-23 / Jesus Christ is incomparable. When we examine all that He is and all He provides, no one compares to Him.  So, are we fully committed followers of Christ?      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "His Church" - Colossians 1:15-23 / Jesus cannot be compared to anyone else. He is far above others in his character and perfection. He is “Other.”  He is the knowable, eternal, infinite God. Crawford is sharing some great insights from the Apostle Paul on how we as the Church should relate to our Heavenly Father and to each other.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "His Church" - Colossians 1:9-14 / As you look over your life, what matters most to you? What's the most important thing right now?  It might be a good time for all of us to make that assessment. Let's see what light Colossians 1:9-14 shines on this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "His Church" -Colossians 1:9-14 / Crawford Loritts begins a new series titled, “His Church.” This is the first part of his message, “What Matters Most.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dog the Bounty Hunter is one of the most recognized names in the nation. He's captured and been involved in the capture of some of the largest criminals in our country all while entertaining the nation with his personality and looks. Today he shares some of his favorite stories including how he met the new love of his life Francie. Dog and Francie talk about the pain of each being widowed and the incredible story of how they met. Today's episode is not to be missed if YOU... - a fan of Dog the Bounty Hunter - wondered how there could be life after Beth - curious about the case of Brian Laundrie - Dog's past and his story of prison, gangs & faith --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingalegacy/message

Series: "Supernatural" - Acts 1:6-8 / As believers we sometimes default toward self-reliance. We think we can do everything, but that's not true. We need to depend on the power of the Holy Spirit. When we do, we can experience real change, real power, and purposeful direction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Supernatural" - Acts 1:6-8 / Every follower of Jesus Christ exists to advance the Gospel. The reason the Holy Spirit of God has come into our lives is to lead us in helping to fulfill the greatest thing on the heart of God – to get the Gospel to every person.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Supernatural" - Romans 8:14 / So much of our day is dedicated to completing tasks related to work or family life. And those tasks can eat up a lot of time. But are we allowing room for the leading of the Holy Spirit each day? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dog the Bounty Hunter is one of the most recognized names in the nation. He's captured and been involved in the capture of some of the largest criminals in our country all while entertaining the nation with his personality and looks. Today he shares some of his favorite stories including how he met the new love of his life Francie. Dog and Francie talk about the pain of each being widowed and the incredible story of how they met. Today's episode is not to be missed if YOU... - a fan of Dog the Bounty Hunter - wondered how there could be life after Beth - curious about the case of Brian Laundrie - Dog's past and his story of prison, gangs & faith --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingalegacy/message

Series: "Supernatural" - Romans 8:14 / In Part 1 of “The Leading of the Holy Spirit,” Crawford Loritts answers the question – “What does it mean to be led by the Spirit of God?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Supernatural" - Eph 5:18 / Crawford Loritts talks about how to tell if someone is filled with the Holy Spirit. A Spirit-filled Christian: Has a vertical mindset. Has a Christ-like character being produced in their life. Experiences liberty and freedom. Displays worship and praise. Witnesses and serves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No better time than 4/20 to chat with Chong! In this episode, we dive into the world of Legendary actor, comedian, activist, musician, writer and great granddad Tommy Chong. Hear the story of his time behind bars over his fight for legalized marijuana. Laugh as he relives stories of his time with Cheech during their years of stand up comedy and movies! Chong's additional roles include: Zootopia, That 70's Show, Up in Smoke, Born in East LA and more! This is an --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingalegacy/message

- John 21 / Jesus' disciples felt fear and dismay after his crucifixion. But the resurrection revealed that Jesus was the author of new beginnings. The Living Christ brought hope, assurance, and renewed relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Supernatural" - Eph 5:18 / Ephesians Chapter 5 says that true followers of Jesus Christ are to be filled with the Holy Spirit. How is this different from having the Holy Spirit indwell a believer? Crawford Loritts examines this in the first part of his message, “The Filling of the Holy Spirit.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Supernatural" - John 16:4-11 / In Part 2 of “The Holy Spirit and Salvation,” Crawford Loritts explains the role of the Holy Spirit in drawing us, convicting us, and indwelling us.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Supernatural" - John 16:4-11 / It's very important to understand the full role of the Holy Spirit. In this program, Crawford begins to explain how the Holy Spirit interacted with us at our time of salvation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Supernatural" - Titus 3:3-6 / The Holy Spirit has been and is responsible for many aspects of our Christian lives. Crawford continues to identify 5 works of the Holy Spirit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Supernatural" - Titus 3:3-6 / In Part 1 of “The Works of the Holy Spirit, Crawford identifies five primary works of the 3rd Person of the Trinity. Understanding these works will help us live Biblically and experience supernatural power to have victory over sin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Supernatural" - Eph 4:30 / It's Part 2 of Crawford Loritts' message, “Who is the Holy Spirit?” Crawford continues to look at the 3 big expressions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is Power, He is Partner, and He is a Person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Supernatural" - Eph 4:30 / If you've been a Christian for any length of time, you undoubtedly know about the Holy Spirit. But how does He impact your life on a daily basis? How often do you call upon His help and power? Join us as we take a fresh look at the role of the Holy Spirit.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Awestruck" - Psalm 34:8-18 / In Part 2 of, “Making Fear Your Friend” Crawford Loritts completes his list of 5 ways in which fearing God can be our friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Awestruck" - Psalm 34:8-18 / In Part 1 of, “Making Fear Your Friend” Crawford Loritts begins to examine five ways in which the fear of God can become our friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Awestruck" - Psalm 25:12-14 / In Part 2 of, “The Blessing of Fear,” Crawford shares the remaining 3 of 5 blessings that come from fearing God. The first two were “Wisdom” and “Goodness.”            See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Awestruck" - Psalm 25:12-14 / Do we as believers fear God enough?  Do we often fall into a very simple view of God? We'll examine that in Crawford's message, “The Blessing of Fear.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Awestruck" - Isaiah 6:1-8 / In Part 2 of “Awestruck: The Fear of God,” Crawford Loritts highlights what the prophet Isaiah saw when he caught a vision of God. What he saw should inform our view of God.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Awestruck" - Isaiah 6:1-8 / Crawford begins a new series titled, “Awestruck.” In this first half of the message, “Awestruck: The Fear of God,” Crawford lays the foundation for what it means to fear God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Heb 5:11-14 / In Part 2 of “Which Way Are You Growing,” Crawford encourages us to leave the regressively immature spiritual life and pursue the progressively mature direction. Determine to love God's Word more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Heb 5:11-14 / Crawford Loritts says our spiritual condition is determined by our relationship to the Word of God. The anchor of our spiritual maturity, what determines whether or not we're mature, is revealed in how we are related to the Word of God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Our King" - 1 Corinthians 15 / Jesus was on a mission when He came to this earth to be born in a manger. He entered the realm of humanity, not to become just an admired teacher or worker of good. He came to redeem us. And by His death on the cross, He conquered sin, Satan, hell, and death. In short, Jesus was and is our Conquering King.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Our King" - Luke 2:11 / It's message two in Crawford's Christmas series, “Our King.” He'll offer four primary ways in which the term “Savior” is defined. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Our King" - Hebrews 1:1-4 / What was Jesus' ultimate accomplishment?  To die on the cross for our sins.  But Jesus was also our Creator and Sustainer. What is the relationship between them all? Crawford Loritts look at that in his message, “Our Creator.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Better Together, The One Another's of the New Testament"  1 Thessalonians 5:11 / We wrap up our series, “Better Together, The One Another's of the New Testament.”  “One Another” implies caring involvement within the Body of Christ. It's a very important aspect of the Christian life. So far in our series we've looked at loving one another, forgiving one another, clothing ourselves in humility toward one another, bearing one another's burdens, and in this program, why we're to encourage and build up one another. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Better Together, The One Another's of the New Testament - Galatians 6:2 / In Part 2 of Crawford's message, “Bearing One Another's Burdens,” we'll look at the second and third ways to help a brother or sister in Christ deal with difficult moments in life. Not only can we help share the load, but we can seek to identify with their hearts and bring them to Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Better Together, The One Another's of the New Testament" - Galatians 6:2 / In Part 1 of Crawford's message, “Bearing One Another's Burdens,” we'll look at the first of three ways to help a brother or sister in Christ who may be undergoing a tough time. We can help share the load. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Better Together, The One Another's of the New Testament"  -1 Peter 5:5 / In Part 2 of “Clothe Yourselves in Humility Toward One Another,” CrawfordLoritts continues to look at the dangers of pride. He offers 5 guiderails for serving with humility.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Better Together, The One Another's of the New Testament" -1 Peter 5:5 / To serve humbly... it's a challenge for every believer. What could be accomplished for the Kingdom if we were to “put on” humility every day?  We'll learn more about this important part of our spiritual wardrobe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Better Together" - Ephesians 4:32 - / In Part 2 of “Forgive One Another,” Crawford Loritts offers four suggestions in becoming a forgiving person.  They are:           - Decide to Forgive,           - Express Your Forgiveness           - Do Whatever it Takes to Deal with The Pain           - Don't Rehearse or Empower the Offense.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Better Together" - Ephesians 4:32 / As Believers, we're instructed by God to forgive one another. This is not a neutral thing. We can't choose who we will forgive. This can be very difficult to do in some cases, but God gives us the strength to do it. Forgiveness is part of God's nature. As children of God, it should be part of ours as well.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Better Together" - 1 John 3 / As believers, isolating ourselves from the Body of Christ contributes to what Crawford Loritts says is "an abnormal walk with God." How do we avoid this?  Crawford begins a new series that will cause us to appreciate the oneness we all share as members of the Body of Christ - a oneness that functions best when we're together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Choose Joy" - Philippians 4:4-9 / Crawford Loritts wraps up his series, “Choose Joy” with some final thoughts from the Apostle Paul. Crawford shares three main habits we must choose if we're to “Choose Joy in Our Outlook on Life.”  These habits are to rejoice constantly, pray expectantly and live confidently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Choose Joy" - Philippians 4:4-9 / Crawford Loritts is leading us through a series titled, Choose Joy. So far, we've looked at Choosing Joy in our Circumstances, Choosing Joy in our Relationships, Choosing Joy in Our Pursuit of Christ and today, the first half of the message, Choosing Joy in Our Outlook on Life.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Choose Joy" - Philippians 3 / Do you choose to be joyful in your pursuit of Christ? Crawford Loritts shares 4 important steps to take in accomplishing that goal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Choose Joy" - Philippians 3 / Crawford Loritts moves on to the next message in his series, “Choose Joy.”  We'll be looking at Choosing Joy in our Pursuit of Christ. Crawford begins to share four important steps in this process.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Choose Joy" Philippians 2 / In Part 2 of “Choose Joy in Our Relationships,” Crawford Loritts describes the remaining two of four characteristics people reflect when they choose joy in their relationships. - They Look to God to Validate Them - They Realize there is A Lot at Stake.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Choose Joy" Philippians 2 If you know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, you have the capacity to have wonderful, rich, wholesome relationships, at least from your perspective. You can think like Jesus and act like Jesus. God gives you the power to do it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Choosing Joy" Philippians 1:3-30 I In Part 2 of Choose Joy in Our Circumstances, Crawford continues to highlight the Apostle Paul's example.  Although imprisoned, Paul is concerned about the Philippian believers and wants them to experience the joy of Christ.            See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Choosing Joy" Philippians 1:3-30 I In Part 1 of Choose Joy in Our Circumstances, Crawford Loritts takes us to the book of Philippians.  In this passage, the apostle Paul, although in prison, encourages the Philippians to find joy in all situations.  We can choose to experience joy in the power of the Holy Spirit. We can choose to be joyful or choose to waste opportunities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Unmasking Satan" 1 John 4:4 / In Part 2 of “Winning the Battle,” Crawford Loritts encourages us to stand strong when Satan attacks. We win the battle in our minds, with our wills, and with the armor of God. And in it all, we stand behind the authority of the Victor, the Lord Jesus Christ.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.