Life Encouraged

In the midst of this Coronavirus battle we must come together, work together and be united. America has always done this during times of depression, tragedy and darkness. During a time when it seems like we only hear the worst of what's happening, be encouraged as you hear some stories about the best of America in the middle of a pandemic.

Our conversation with parents who lost  their 17 year old son to bone cancer continues. How do you deal with the challenges of raising your other children through the tragedy of losing a child?  What do you say or how do you react to parents who have lost a child?  We answer these questions in this episode.

The loss of a child is traumatic and life-altering.  You don't get over it... you just get through it.  No parent is wired to bury their child.  Listen to Tim & Tammy's story of heartbreak, loss, and ultimately hope as they share about their 17 year old son's battle with cancer.

Due to the Coronavirus we are familiar with the term Social Distancing.  But how many of us have already been Socially Distant in relationships that really matter? It's time to flip the script and invest in the people closest to us.

Have you ever made poor decisions? Dumb mistakes? Did you go through a rebellious phase in your life? Or maybe you have a teenager in your home who is? Let Todd's story encourage you. Rebellion led him to a very dark place, but on the other side he found Truth.  

Can you really have too much of a good thing? I believe you can, if you allow something good to choke the life out of something better. We discuss four steps to finding balance in three major areas of our life: Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually.  1. Eat Right.  2. Exercise.  3. Rest.  4. Repeat.

It's time to bring work home.  America has a civility problem.  And yet, 92% of employed Americans say civility is not an issue at work. Where is the breakdown?  We discuss how to bring back civility, and with it, civil discourse.

Join our conversation with Mark, a true Freshman at the University of South Florida in Tampa.  Suffering a horrific broken leg and the ensuing doubt about his future, Mark was able to garner a walk-on spot on the NCAA Division 1 Bulls basketball team.  Don't allow injuries or obstacles to keep you from reaching your dreams and aspirations! 

In this Encouraging Minute we talk about how a fruit that is healthy for one person may be fatal for another. You may be eating fatal fruit and not even know it. There are several types of fruit, that while beneficial for some people, are fatal for others.  The Star Fruit and Elderberry are two such examples.  This is also true of the fruit that we produce as people. Our behavior, attitudes, and actions are evidence of either positive or negative fruit in our lives. You can carry anger, bitterness or resentment toward someone who has hurt you, but you are only hurting yourself and your relationships. Instead, choose the fruit of kindness and walk in freedom.

In this Encouraging Minute we discuss the value of a human life. It's worth a lot more than a Babe Ruth baseball card someone found... or the Nolan Ryan rookie card that you lost.  Everyone has their own idea of what a life is worth. Of what the value of a human life should be. The government uses their own benchmarks and statistics, the law uses a person's position or net worth. But what is the correct answer? You are priceless. You are a masterpiece with a purpose that only you can fulfill. If you find your worth in Jesus Christ, you will find your true value.

Doctors told him he was a dead man.  So he did the logical thing and and made funeral plans with the family. Seven weeks later, he's better than ever and having a conversation with us. He is living every day with new purpose. Listen to his story and be encouraged.  Don't quit. Don't give up. Never stop fighting.

"Failure is not an option" is an incomplete statement. Failure is inevitable. Everyone will experience failure in life; the question is, "How will they respond to it?"  Embrace failures as stepping stones on the path to reach your goals. Don't quit. Don't give up. Never stop fighting.

You get 24 hours a day.  What are you going to do with them? You can't save time, but you can invest it and spend it wisely. No matter what season you are in, live every day with purpose!

Do you find yourself breaking resolutions & quitting on your goals? Or do you know someone who has already given up on reaching theirs? Today we'll give you three simple steps to move from having good intentions to being intentional. Reach your goals in 2019, with no regrets and no if only's!