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These videos are engaging and informative vignettes by Chuck Swindoll and Insight for Living. Chuck's Video Insights are bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and humor ranging from doctrinal issues to relationship tips to ways to improve your own attitude and outlook on life. Conversations with Chuck address probing questions related directly to one of his recent radio series. Our Monthly Resources videos feature past Insight for Living offers that are still available. Enjoy these . . . and more!
Video Insights
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Faith in the Fast Lane
March 1, 2014
How do you measure your spiritual activity? By how full your calendar is? Chuck Swindoll says that sometimes true growth comes only from clearing your schedule.
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Learn from Your Experiences
February 1, 2014
What keeps you from trying something new and different? Afraid you’ll blow it and have to start over? Chuck Swindoll thinks that may not be the worst outcome after all.
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Daring to Dream
January 1, 2014
Do you dream while you’re awake? Chuck Swindoll thinks those are the most important kinds of dreams and can even result in some beautiful changes in your life.
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Attitude of Gratitude
December 1, 2013
Do you believe God is at work in your current situation? Chuck Swindoll explains how faith is strongly related to the attitude we have as we begin each day.
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Conversations with Chuck
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Build Your Foundation Now
November 20, 2013
Because none of us knows what trials are ahead for us to face someday, what's the most important thing we can do right now to prepare ourselves? How do we build our trust in God?
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Does God Ever Change?
November 19, 2013
When facing the greatest trial of his life, Johnny Koons had to draw a line and then determine to stay on the right side of it. Find out what he means by that and how God sustained him.
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It Comes Down to This
November 18, 2013
After venting about the disappointments of life, Solomon summed up Ecclesiastes with some life lessons he learned from it all. Johnny Koons gives his top two lessons that life has taught him.
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The Ultimate Joy Stealer
November 15, 2013
Struggling to forgive someone? Chuck Swindoll likens the bitterness of unforgiveness to a ship trying to sail while dragging an anchor. What is our basis for forgiving others?
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Special Needs Interviews
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Barbara Dittrich
February 1, 2014
Barbara shares about her marriage, raising a child with a life-threatening disease, her struggles with depression, interacting with others, and how she helps other families through her ministry, Snappin’ Ministries.
Questions Asked in This Interview
You had a very successful career before becoming a stay-at-home mom. How did you come to the decision to be at home?
Did you expect any complications before you had your son?
You were told there was something wrong right after his birth and had to wait for test results. What was the waiting period like?
Your son was diagnosed with severe hemophilia. What is hemophilia, and how did you and your husband respond?
How has your son's condition changed you?
Your marriage has remained very strong. What advice can you offer couples who may be struggling?
How have you learned to respond to those who say or do hurtful things in regard to your son's condition?
When did you begin your ministry, and how did it come together? Was your church supportive?
How did you narrow down your ministry's purpose and begin to reach other families?
Have you had days when you felt like giving up?
What are some Scripture passages you have relied upon?
About Snappin' Ministries
A nonprofit Christian ministry located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Snappin' Ministries purposes to support special needs families through a parent-mentoring program, a compassion program and network, special events, and a network of resource referrals. The ministry seeks to connect with other parents who are facing the trials of raising a child with special needs but who long for help from faith-based organizations.
Connect with Us
Join the conversation on our blog at www.specialneedsblog.org
Recommended Resources
Connect with Barbara Dittrich
You can connect with Barbara on her Web site at www.snappin.org, Facebook, Twitter or her book Web site at www.comfortinthechaos.com.
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Stephen Grcevich
December 1, 2013
While serving on his church’s elder board in the late 90s, Dr. Grcevich, a child psychiatrist, observed several families who were excluded from church activities because of the hidden disabilities of a child and/or parent. He now has a passion to apply Jesus’s Great Commission to outreach to and inclusion of these families, and he trains and helps churches serve special needs families.
Questions Asked in This Interview
What is the definition of mental and emotional health disorder; what are the criteria for these disorders?
What are some examples of the struggles those with mental or invisible disabilities may have?
Why are we hearing so much more about kids being diagnosed with disorders such as ADHD or autism spectrum disorder?
Why is there a wall in our churches that hinders our accepting of mental health issues and our reaching out differently to these families?
You mentioned MOST families feel “JUDGED” in the local church. What stories have you heard that explain what feeling judged looks like?
How can the church better serve adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other challenges often judged by church members as a “lack of faith”?
How can the church better serve kids with invisible disabilities?
How does serving this population differ from other forms of disabilities?
Tell us about your ministry, Key Ministry, and how it has helped promote and provide change?
About Stephen Grcevich
Stephen is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and serves as board chairman of Key Ministry following ten years of service as the ministry’s founding president. Dr. Grcevich is the principal author of Church4EveryChild, recognized among the Top 100 children’s ministry blogs by Ministry-To-Children.com, and serves as the program committee chairman for Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry’s Disability Ministry Web Summit. In 2013, he was recognized by Sharecare as one of the top ten online influencers in children’s mental health.
Connect with Us
This may be the first time you have felt accepted and understood; perhaps you have been suffering with depression, bi-polar disorder, or other mental health or behavioral challenges that have caused rejection or pain in your own life. Maybe you have never suffered with this form of disability but you are wondering how you can be an agent of change.
Questions:
For us all, how can we begin to bless those who are in need? Remember, it was Christ who called the weak most blessed in the Sermon on the Mount.
How can your church reach those next door?
If you have suffered pain in this area of life, we offer healing and hope here.
Join the conversation on our blog at www.specialneedsblog.org
Recommended Resources
Connect with Stephen Grcevich
Connect with Dr. Stephen Grcevich on his blog at drgrcevich.wordpress.com or at Key Ministry’s Web site at www.keyministry.org.
Recommended Organizations
The Inclusive Church is one of the very best Web sites with a comprehensive understanding of helping families touched by special needs. Their extensive research and resource support is an absolute must for any church seeking to reach out to and help change the lives of those who are different. Visit their blog at theinclusivechurch.wordpress.com.
Around the world, Orange is changing the way churches minister to families; this includes families touched by disability. You don’t have to invent something new to be effective; check out Orange and begin to reach those near you in a new and life changing way. Visit their Web site at www.whatisorange.org.
Paws & Tales is a radio program for children, created by Insight for Living Ministries. Find helpful resources for pastors who may want to use these creative, entertaining audio and video resources for kids in their Sunday school ministry. Learn more in our online store.
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Upcoming Conferences & Tours
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2014 Norwegian Fjords Cruise
August 15, 2013
Not many people can say they have observed God’s wonderful handiwork while sailing through the Norwegian fjords! The Swindolls will cover ground they have never seen before, and they invite you to come along. Besides the adventure of seeing beautiful scenes for the first time, you will spend time worshiping with other believers, hearing Chuck teach the Bible, enjoying quiet walks with God along the ship’s deck, and sampling sumptuous foods. This cruise promises to be one of your family’s most memorable vacations ever.
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2014 Israel Tour
February 1, 2013
We invite you to experience God’s land of promise with us in 2014. Almost every day, we’ll stop to hear Chuck Swindoll speak at amazing locations—forever bonding these significant sites with lessons from God’s Word. Local tour guides and Dallas Theological Seminary professors on every bus work together to provide a culturally rich experience, complete with biblical context and instruction. No travel book or video can compare to experiencing the Holy Land for yourself. We would be honored to save a seat for you on our next trip.
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Recent Monthly Resources
Available when you make your donation today:
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Prayer: An Invitation to Meet with God
March 1, 2014
Is prayer a discipline to learn or a privilege to embrace? Of course it’s both, and this book helps you make prayer a more integral, consistent part of your everyday life.
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Shaping the Modern Disciple
February 1, 2014
Will your weaknesses keep you from being used mightily by God? These stories of Jesus’s disciples show you how God uses flawed, fearful people to transform the world!
Additional Monthly Resources
Watch product overviews of previous monthly resources still available in our store.
More Monthly ResourcesVideo Blogs
Enjoy these updates from travelers attending one of our past tour conferences.
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A Desert Oasis
March 14, 2012
The same waters that refreshed David as he ran from Saul delight Gold Bus 3 at the desert oasis of En Gedi.
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Worship on the Banks
March 13, 2012
Buddy Greene and Jeff Taylor lead us in a soulful rendition of "Shall we Gather" on the banks of the Jordan River.
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Podcast Extras
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Follow Along During the 2014 Israel Tour
March 3, 2014
You don't need to board an airplane in order to see the sights of Israel or hear from those who are moved closer to God by what they've seen. Keep up with the daily updates from the 2014 Israel Tour to hear from tour members as well as from Bible teachers.
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What Is Grace?
December 19, 2012
How does your definition of grace compare to others'? Find out in this raw and revealing "person on the street" video. Some responses may surprise you!
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