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The Power of Prayer

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Did you know there is great power in prayer? That might be something you've heard of, but knowing this is not enough...we actually have to experience it! The power of prayer is that our strong and loving Heavenly Father listens to us and responds! It is so vital in our relationship with Him to actually communicate. Jesus knew the importance found in seeking the Father. In Luke 5:16, the Bible says that "Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." Christ Himself needed a break from the demands of His busy life to recharge and spend time with His Father. When we follow Jesus' example and do the same, we’ll receive peace, power, and purpose that comes from God alone. You know it has never been more important for God's people to be on their knees. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.sharelife.today for more resources on prayer.

Live The Word

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
George Mueller was a great man of faith. He lived in such a way that the Word of God directed his life, including his incredible work of taking care of thousands of orphans by faith. He actually wrote down in his diary every occurrence that happened as God supernaturally answered his prayers. He received over a million pounds sterling for the support of his orphanages without ever once telling a single person outside the institutions of their needs. He believed that God still provides for those who trust Him and obey Him—and guess what? God did. And this is how we live by faith and see the Scriptures come alive in our life—by placing our trust in God that He will provide and answer our prayers. And when we hide God's Word in our heart, we can pray those Scriptures and deepen our faith daily. And when we do, God becomes the center of our whole life. For more on growing through reading the Bible, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Reading For Guidance

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path." When we apply this powerful verse to the area of reading our Bibles—we see that we do so not only to acquire knowledge of God and His ways but also to be guided in our lives by His will and His mind. We must come to the Bible in a prayerful spirit. We’re reading it with the intention of having God address us. We can pray along with the Psalmist, “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law” and also plead the promise of Ezekiel 36:27 that He will cause us to walk in His statutes. We are seeking to learn His will and then do it. To learn more about how you can grow in your faith through reading God's Word, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Have A Plan

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Isn't that the truth? And as we seek to grow in the area of Bible reading, it's important to have a good plan. The reason we plan is because it's important as children of God to, over time, gain a thorough knowledge of the contents of all of Scripture. The more familiar you are with its contents; the more able you are to appreciate what God is doing and what He’s saying to us. You can find published plans on many Bible apps, or even online, that will take you through the whole Bible in a year or more. Whatever your plan, make sure to stick to it. If for some reason, your reading lapses for a while, don’t give up—find where you left off and start again. Start creating this important habit in your life and watch your faith grow! For more resources on creating the important habit of reading God's Word, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Kingdom Students

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
We are learners from the moment we’re born until the day we die. We are instructed, shaped, and conditioned by processes that we may hardly notice. We learn attitudes, outlooks, values, and understandings of our world, of ourselves, and of others from a myriad of sources—such as parents, peers, friends, significant others, communities, and culture. They all have a part in shaping us. Now, not all that we learn from these sources will bear the stamp of the Kingdom of God. And that’s why God’s Word is so important to us as new creations in Christ. The Word of God is about life in another Kingdom. And learning to live as people who belong to the Kingdom of God in a broken world is a constant challenge. We need the God’s Word to "be transformed by the renewing of [our] mind[s]," as Paul tells us in Romans. For more resources to help you grow in reading God's Word, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s sharelife.today.

God Speaks

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
The Bible is the most widely distributed book—and also the least read. There are millions of professing believers who have not yet discovered the joy and spiritual benefits of digging deeply into the Word of God. It is an inexhaustible treasure trove of wisdom. From the opening chapters of Genesis to the last chapter of Revelation, the God of the Bible is the God who speaks. And He uses His Word as a primary means to do so in our lives. So, if we are not seeking to hear God's voice through reading the Bible, we are missing out on some major growth in our Christian walk. Today is the day to begin growing in this area! Let's open God's Word and listen to what He has to say. And as we grow, let's always be mindful to share with others what God is doing in our lives. This can open the door to spiritual conversations where we can share the Good News of the Gospel. For more resources, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

A New Purpose

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
This New Year’s Eve, we will all wait with bated breath to welcome in the new year at midnight. And for most people, this is a special time… a restart, a refresh, a reset. And it's a time when we can think deeply of our purpose for the next year. So let me ask you one of the most important questions that I’ve ever heard...What is the purpose of your life? Did you know that God calls us to examine ourselves; and then, He gives us specific things in His Word that we’re created us for! The last commandment that Christ gave was that we were to go and make disciples to all nations. He also challenges us to be salt and light—salt in that we keep the culture from utterly corrupting; light in that we bring into the darkness of men’s mind the light of the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ. If these are areas you want to grow in this next year, we'd love to help. Visit us at sharelife.today.

To The Next Level

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Whether you are a seasoned Christian or you’ve just begun your life with Christ, the decision to grow in Jesus lies in your hands. Well, you may be asking the question, "How can I take my faith to the next level?" As we are making our goals for the next year, I'd like to encourage you today to pick a resolution that joins in on what Christ is already doing in the world aroundyou. 1 Corinthians 15:58 says, "Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." Find opportunities to reach out into your community. If you are not confident in how to share your faith, learn more on how you can be ready and confident to share. Be praying and looking for opportunities to tell others about what Jesus has done in your life. And then share His love for them! If you would like to learn more about how to boldly share your faith in love, we’re here to help, visit our website at sharelife.today. That’s sharelife.today.

God’s Guidance

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
“Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah, Pilgrim through a barren land.” The late Dr. D. James Kennedy would say these very words every morning before his feet hit the ground. In this season where we're making resolutions and goals for the next year, we need to ask ourselves...are we relying on the guidance of God?
There are many snares, temptations, and difficulties out there. We desperately need Him and His direction! The Bible says in Proverbs, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path." God keeps His promises! All He asks from us is that we trust Him. So before you write down your newest resolution, let me encourage you—pray for God's leading in your life. He will begin to give you opportunities to serve and love Him like never before—and through those, you can have opportunities to trust Him andshare the Gospel with others. For more information, visit sharelife.today.

New Year’s Goal

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
What's your goal this coming new year? The number one New Year’s resolution people typically make is focused on physical health. But how is your spiritual health? Just like exercise helps your overall health as we become more fit, we need discipline in our walk with God to become spiritually healthy. God doesn't want us to remain stagnant in our relationship with Him. He wants us to grow! And one of the ways we can do this is by centering our lives around Him. Just like we make time for people who are most important to us—to talk with them, hear their hearts, encourage them and share our thoughts with them—God wants the same. To deepen our connection and relationship with Him, we need to speak to Him! And we can do this through prayer. Let me encourage you today to set aside time to pray, and then begin to share your heart with your Creator and Friend. He is listening and will respond—through His Word orother means! For more on growing, visit sharelife.today.