Making Your Life Count

Mark Gauthier says spring is a reminder that God is always at work bringing renewal. What looks empty can come alive again, often in quiet and unseen ways. Jesus said He is the resurrection and the life. That truth is not just for Easter. It is for today. Discover how God is growing new life in you on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

M ark Gauthier says spring is a reminder that God is always at work bringing renewal. What looks empty can come alive again, often in quiet and unseen ways. Jesus said He is the resurrection and the life. That truth is not just for Easter. It is for today. Discover how God is growing new life in you on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Shane and Shane share the importance of training children to know and follow God. Building a strong foundation of faith early in life can shape their identity, choices, and relationship with Him for years to come. Hear how intentional discipleship at home can make a lasting impact on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Kim Gentry Meyer reminds us that God never asked us to be the best, only to be faithful with what He’s given us. Comparison and self-doubt can keep us holding back, but true worship is offering our honest, wholehearted effort to Him. When we stop measuring ourselves against others and simply use our gifts with confidence, we discover that obedience, authenticity, and trust are enough. Hear Kim’s e...

Sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone is something you need to do, even if it might seem difficult. Today on Making Your Life Count , Billie Jauss says stepping up and stepping out are great ways you can make a positive difference in people's lives Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Shannon Compere never imagined how one simple “yes” to discipleship and a summer mission would shape her future. What began as a step of obedience grew into a deeper faith, a global vision, and a willingness to trust God far beyond her comfort zone. Hear how God used those early steps to expand her view of Him and the world on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Glenna Marshall says many struggle to believe God loves them individually, not just in general, because He knows their flaws. Scripture shows a God who delights in His children with intentional, loving care. Even when our human experiences make it hard to grasp His love, Glenna reminds us that God’s affection isn’t limited by our failures. Hear how His patient, personal love can transform your per...

Mark Gauthier says spring reminds us of a powerful truth. Just when everything looks lifeless, new growth begins to appear. In the same way, God often brings renewal when we least expect it. Scripture says that anyone in Christ is a new creation. The old is gone and the new has come. Discover how God can bring fresh hope and new beginnings on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many hel...

Mark Gauthier says spring reminds us of a powerful truth. Just when everything looks lifeless, new growth begins to appear. In the same way, God often brings renewal when we least expect it. Scripture says that anyone in Christ is a new creation. The old is gone and the new has come. Discover how God can bring fresh hope and new beginnings on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many hel...

Francesca Battistelli says music has always been part of her story. From ballet and theater to writing songs in high school, her love for performing eventually grew into a calling to share her faith through music. Because her faith shapes every part of her life, it naturally flows into the songs she writes. Hear how God has guided her journey on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many...

Francesca Battistelli says music has always been part of her story. From ballet and theater to writing songs in high school, her love for performing eventually grew into a calling to share her faith through music. Because her faith shapes every part of her life, it naturally flows into the songs she writes. Hear how God has guided her journey on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many...

Dr. Carl Joseph says prayer is not passive. Throughout Scripture, God invites His people to pray, intercede, and stand in the gap for others. He reminds us that our prayers matter and that God calls us to take spiritual responsibility for the people and situations around us. Hear why prayer is such a powerful part of faith on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Dr. Carl Joseph says prayer is not passive. Throughout Scripture, God invites His people to pray, intercede, and stand in the gap for others. He reminds us that our prayers matter and that God calls us to take spiritual responsibility for the people and situations around us. Hear why prayer is such a powerful part of faith on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Pete Youlden says our hearts are always drifting, which is why following Jesus takes intentional focus. He points to Hebrews 2:1, reminding believers to pay the most careful attention to Christ so we do not slowly drift away. Discipleship often begins with simply being present, listening well, and pointing people to Jesus. Sometimes that even leads to unexpected conversations with people searching...

Pete Youlden says our hearts are always drifting, which is why following Jesus takes intentional focus. He points to Hebrews 2:1, reminding believers to pay the most careful attention to Christ so we do not slowly drift away. Discipleship often begins with simply being present, listening well, and pointing people to Jesus. Sometimes that even leads to unexpected conversations with people searching...

Jenn Chenoweth says God has placed gifts and potential in each of us, often far more than we realize. When we faithfully steward those gifts, stay humble, and surrender them to Him, God can do incredible things through our lives. Jenn also reminds us that God is not out to get us, but to set us free. Hear how trusting Him with your gifts can shape your journey on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru....

Jenn Chenoweth says God has placed gifts and potential in each of us, often far more than we realize. When we faithfully steward those gifts, stay humble, and surrender them to Him, God can do incredible things through our lives. Jenn also reminds us that God is not out to get us, but to set us free. Hear how trusting Him with your gifts can shape your journey on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru....

Louie Giglio says our search for meaning points to something deeper. It points to someone. God has revealed Himself through history and most clearly through Jesus Christ. When we read the Gospels, we discover a God we can actually know. At the cross we see our true worth and purpose. God is not distant. He is a loving Father who meets our questions and invites us into relationship with Him. Hear m...

Derwin Gray says Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross makes forgiveness and new life possible for everyone. It is more than just a message; it is a transformation that reshapes hearts and lives. Through His sacrifice, we are given purpose and hope. Hear how the gift of Jesus’ life and death changes everything on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Derwin Gray says Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross makes forgiveness and new life possible for everyone. It is more than just a message; it is a transformation that reshapes hearts and lives. Through His sacrifice, we are given purpose and hope. Hear how the gift of Jesus’ life and death changes everything on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Trip Lee says singing together is not just a warm up before the sermon. It is one of the ways God shapes His people. From the song of Moses after the Red Sea to the church today, God’s people have always lifted their voices in worship. When believers sing together, they are not celebrating themselves but boasting in the Lord who brought them together. Hear why worship matters on Making Your Life C...

Trip Lee says singing together is not just a warm up before the sermon. It is one of the ways God shapes His people. From the song of Moses after the Red Sea to the church today, God’s people have always lifted their voices in worship. When believers sing together, they are not celebrating themselves but boasting in the Lord who brought them together. Hear why worship matters on Making Your Life C...

Annie McCune says hospitality is more than being friendly. It reflects the heart of Jesus. After watching believers joyfully welcome thousands of guests, she sensed God asking a personal question: will you welcome Me like that each day? When we begin our mornings aware of His presence, He can love others through us. Hear how simple hospitality can become a daily act of faith on Making Your Life Co...

Annie McCune says hospitality is more than being friendly. It reflects the heart of Jesus. After watching believers joyfully welcome thousands of guests, she sensed God asking a personal question: will you welcome Me like that each day? When we begin our mornings aware of His presence, He can love others through us. Hear how simple hospitality can become a daily act of faith on Making Your Life Co...

Born without arms, Daniel Ritchie has certainly known his share of struggles. On today’s Making Your Life Count , Daniel shares some of the lessons God has taught him through the years. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!