Lecrae says the best way to stay centered at Christmas is to remember the bigger story behind it. Each year, he walks his family through Advent by starting all the way back in Genesis. God created a beautiful world, it was broken, and people longed for the One who would restore it. That is why Christmas matters. It marks the beginning of God’s restoration through Jesus. Hear Lecrae share how remembering that story shapes the way his family celebrates on Making Your Life Count.

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Tricia Thornton reminds us that we don’t have the power to disappoint God. Many of us carry pressure to be perfect, but real freedom comes when we release that lie and allow ourselves to be vulnerable before Him. Hear Tricia’s story of letting go of perfection and embracing God’s unconditional love on Making Your Life Count.

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Donna VanLiere reminds us that Christmas is for everyone, not just the polished or perfect, but the hurting, overlooked and broken. She points us back to the Nativity story, where God chose ordinary outsiders like shepherds to hear the good news first. Hear Donna’s reminder of the Savior who came for all of us on Making Your Life Count.

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Perry LaHaie knows following Jesus isn’t about having it all together. It is about grace. He says Christ met him at his lowest, loved him there, and began reshaping his life from the inside out. Discover how God’s grace can meet you in your weakness and lead you forward on Making Your Life Count.

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Many people in the church carry hidden shame or lingering questions about their past. On today’s Making Your Life Count, Dr. Juli Slattery says healing begins when we bring those struggles into the light and walk with others who point us back to God’s truth. Honest community helps move forgiveness from an idea to a lived reality and reminds us of our identity in Christ.

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Filmmaker Colby Barrett shares how God used unexpected skills from earlier chapters of his life to help bring a powerful story of faith to the screen. His time in Ukraine opened his eyes to believers whose faith is vibrant, costly, and fully alive. Hear Colby’s story of courage and wholehearted trust on Making Your Life Count.

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David Decker says nothing compares to introducing someone to Jesus. It’s a joy beyond anything this world can offer. And that kind of life begins with a simple order: God first, others second, yourself last. When you live that way, people notice. Genuine compassion stands out in a self-focused world, opening doors for meaningful relationships and conversations about faith. Discover how God can use your everyday interactions to point others to Him today on Making Your Life Count.

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Success and recognition may impress the world, but God looks for something different. Author Glenna Marshall reminds us that when we stand before Him, the words we long to hear are well done, my good and faithful servant. No platform, no spotlight, just steady trust and daily obedience. Even when life feels small or unnoticed, God equips us to be faithful right where we are. Hear how faithfulness shapes a life that honors Him on today’s Making Your Life Count.

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