List of Life Principles Cut 1: (Nicki's #1) Start every day with daily prayer and Bible reading. Nicki - explain how that works for you. Cut 2: (Nicki's #2) Stay in a right relationship with God no matter the cost (peace of mind). Nicki - why is this important? Cut 3: (Nicki's #3) Know who you are in Christ - my life has a purpose! Nicki - what does it mean to know who you are in Christ? Cut 4: (Nicki's #4) Invest in family relationships. The only thing you can take into eternity with you is your family. Nicki - how do people that have very little or no family deal with this? Cut 5: (Nicki's #5) Walk in truth (no deception or lying). Nicki - why is this important? Cut 6: (Nicki's #6) Work hard and keep improving. Nicki - what would this look like? Cut 7: (Nicki's #7) Think and pray before you speak or act. Words and actions have long term affects. Nicki - how has this impacted you over the course of your life. Cut 8: (Nicki's #8) Tithe with the spiritual impact in mind. Nicki - what kind of spiritual impact should we be looking for? Cut 9: (Nicki's #9) Control my anger - don't let it control me? Nicki - what do you see as the biggest reasons for this? Cut 10: ((Nicki's #10) Make it a priority to laugh every day. Nicki - why should laughing be a priority. Cut 11: (Steve's #1) Make sure God is first and foremost in your life. Steve - why is this a priority for you? Cut 12: (Steves #2) Be a truth teller - not a liar. Steve - what do you see as some of the biggest hurdles to doing this? Cut 13: (Steve's #3) Treat folks like you would like to be treated. Steve - How has this impacted you personally? Cut 14: (Steve's #4) Learn a trade or get an education and work for a living. Steve - how important are trades to our society right now? Cut 15: (Steve's #5) Treat your parents with respect. Steve - tell us a little bit about your parents. Cut 16: (Steve's #6) Don't expect respect. Respect is earned, not given. Steve - what are some ways that respect can be earned? Cut 17: (Steve's #7) Learn to shoot a gun. Steve - why is this important? Cut 18: (Steve's #8) Learn to camp, fish, hunt, and farm. Cut 19: (Steve's #9) If you're married, love your wife and stay married. Steve - why is this such a challenge for people today? Cut 20: (Steve's #10) Learn to become a good father and grandfather (or mother and grandmother). Steve - what are some of the most valuable results for being a good parent and grandparent? Cut 21: (Charlie's #1) Love God and make Him known. Cut 22: (Charlie's #2) Truth is the greatest asset you will ever possess. Always run toward truth. Cut 23: (Charlie's #3) If you don't have peace, then don't do it. Cut 24: (Charlie's #4) If you don't want to fall into the Grand Canyon then stay away from the edge! Cut 25: (Charlie's #5) Help and serve others. Cut 26: (Charlie's #6) Try to always think with the end in mind. Cut 27: (Charlie's #7) You only get one life. Know your purpose in what you're doing. Cut 28: (Charlie's #8) Failure is a great teacher. Never be afraid to go to school. Cut 29: (Charlie's #9) Forgiveness is the great vaccine of anger and resentment. Cut 30: (Charlie's #10) On time is late. Never be late. Nicki Knows Facts: Cuts Bucket List Items: Cut : Would love to purchase a large piece of land (good for camping, fishing, hunting, and farming) and have my kids and grandkids move there. Cut : Take an Alaskan cruise with my wonderful wife. Cut : Take a Hawaiian cruise with my wonderful wife. Cut : Do a 7 - 10 day mountain hike. Cut : Purchase an old school bus and convert it into an RV. The Book Corner (NEXT WEEK): The Great Divorce, Chapters 5-6 Cuts