Making Your Life Count

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!

Elizabeth McKinney grew up around faith but was not sure it was truly her own. In college, feeling unsure and adrift, everything changed when one woman reached out, invited her to coffee, and began walking with her. Through simple, intentional discipleship, Elizabeth discovered her identity in Christ and a calling to help others do the same. Hear how one relationship can change the direction of a...

Elizabeth McKinney grew up around faith but was not sure it was truly her own. In college, feeling unsure and adrift, everything changed when one woman reached out, invited her to coffee, and began walking with her. Through simple, intentional discipleship, Elizabeth discovered her identity in Christ and a calling to help others do the same. Hear how one relationship can change the direction of a...

Stepping outside your comfort zone is a challenge as you attempt to share God's love, there are certain risks you take when you do that.  Alton Lee Webb likes to call that “going outside with Jesus” Listen as he explains on today’s Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Stepping outside your comfort zone is a challenge as you attempt to share God's love, there are certain risks you take when you do that.  Alton Lee Webb likes to call that “going outside with Jesus” Listen as he explains on today’s Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Pastor Charles Stone reminds us that gratitude grows best in a well rested soul. One of the most overlooked steps toward peace is simple but powerful: healthy sleep. When we care for our bodies and get the rest we need, we manage stress better and create space for gratitude to flourish. Hear how practical rhythms can strengthen your faith on today’s  Making Your Life Count Go to cru.org/life for m...

Pastor Charles Stone reminds us that gratitude grows best in a well rested soul. One of the most overlooked steps toward peace is simple but powerful: healthy sleep. When we care for our bodies and get the rest we need, we manage stress better and create space for gratitude to flourish. Hear how practical rhythms can strengthen your faith on today’s Making Your Life Count Go to cru.org/life for ma...

Glenn Packiam says the goal of faith is not just believing facts about God, but truly knowing Him and becoming like Him. Faith is relational. It draws us close and transforms us over time. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, this daily surrender shapes who we are. Hear how living faith can change your life on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Dean Sikes shares a simple but powerful truth: you matter. No matter what you have done, what you have faced, or how much pain has marked your story, you matter because the breath of God is in you. For Dean, that truth is anchored in prayer. Through ministry, family life, and even frightening moments, prayer has been his foundation. Hear why remembering your worth and staying connected to God can...

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...

David Decker admits prayer is not easy. Minds wander and distractions come, but he has found a simple daily rhythm that keeps him connected to God. Each morning on his exercise bike, he prays for his wife, his children, his work, and the concerns of the day ahead. It may not be perfect or quiet, but it is consistent. Hear how showing up each day in prayer can shape your walk with God on Making You...

Dr. Kathy Koch encourages parents to raise the children they were given, not the ones they wish they had. She helps families discover how each child is uniquely designed by God, with strengths meant to be celebrated. When children are truly known, they are free to become all their Creator intended. Hear how recognizing and nurturing a child’s God given design can shape their future on Making Your...

Boyd Bailey says a deep gratitude for his salvation in Jesus changed everything. Reflecting on John 3:16, he realized that generosity flows from a thankful heart. What began as simple gratitude soon shaped his calling, redirected his future into ministry, and even helped restore his relationship with his father. Hear how gratitude can transform a life on Making Your Life Count . Go to cru.org/life...

Myshel Wilkins reminds us that when life feels uncertain or painful, that’s exactly when we need to hold tight to God. Even when our plans don’t go as we hope, clinging to His promises shapes our faith, our purpose, and our perspective. Hear how staying close to God can guide you through any season on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

This past year alone, Erik Butz has seen more than a thousand people put their trust in Christ at his church; including 144 baptized in a single weekend. He says it all started with something simple: consistently inviting people to respond to the hope of Jesus. When we step out in faith and extend that invitation, hearts are ready in ways we may not expect. Hear how God is moving as believers bold...

Donna VanLiere reminds us that from the very start, Jesus’ mission was to seek and save the lost. From the manger to the temple at age twelve, His life showed God’s work and love for everyone. Donna encourages us to keep looking up, keep seeking God’s face, and trust that He is working on our behalf. Hear how His love reaches everyone on Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful...

He didn’t have much money; but he did have time. And that led Pete Youlden to ask a life-shaping question: What am I really investing in? After reading Philippians 3:8, he began to see that knowing Christ outweighed everything else. People and eternity became his focus, and he chose to invest his greatest resource: his time; accordingly. Hear how one Scripture passage reshaped his calling on Makin...

Laurie Short knows that God’s Word has been the key ingredient that helped her grow deeper in faith and closer to God. Today on Making Your Life Count. She shares ways scripture has been meaningful to her. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

For Andrew Holt , prayer is more than just a way to start the day. It is an ongoing conversation throughout the day.  Today on Making Your Life Count, Andrew says he is learning to listen to God. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

When Carlos Evans lost both legs and a hand after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan, he questioned what God’s purpose was for Him in his life. Today on Making your Life Count, Carlos shares how God has brought him and his family through this life-changing experience. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Kandi Gallaty says sharing your life and experiences with people is really worthwhile. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Kandi says transparency can lead to those powerful faith-sharing opportunities. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

A star athlete, movie producer and philanthropist who loves to encourage people in their faith, Tim Tebow says that you can make a positive difference in people’s lives every single day. Listen as he explains on today’s Making Your Life Count. Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Pastor Mike Novotny reminds us that when depression hits, God is not handing you a checklist. He is sending His love, His help, and His presence. Drawing from the Psalms, Mike shares how Scripture offers both truth and compassion in the darkest moments. Hear how God meets you with grace and hope on Making Your Life Count . Go to cru.org/life for many helpful resources!

Music artist Matt Papa has often looked to God's Word for encouragement.  Matt says that what the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians can really strike a chord with all of us. 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...