How to Live Each Day as If It’s Our Last

Words of Life: Weekly Christian Podcast with Testimonies & Teachings from the Salvation Army

In this episode of Words of Life, two powerful testimonies highlight what it really means to show up for others — in both everyday moments and life-and-death situations. Captain Kathy Michaels reflects on how a spiritual mother figure changed the trajectory of her life through consistent love and mentorship. Later, Major Gary Sturdivant shares his miraculous recovery from a near-fatal COVID diagnosis and how it radically changed his perspective on time, forgiveness, and what truly matters.

Whether you’re mentoring someone, questioning your own calling, or wrestling with what to do with your “bonus” days, this episode is a heartfelt reminder of God’s personal, life-altering love.

Key Takeaways for Listeners:

• Mentorship is about presence, not perfection.
  Kathy’s testimony shows how someone simply being there with love and consistency can lead others to faith, healing, and eventually ministry.
  
• Your calling doesn’t depend on credentials — it depends on your obedience.
  Kathy’s journey from stay-at-home mom to officer reveals how God equips the willing, not just the “qualified.”
  
• Surviving something life-threatening shifts your entire framework.
  Major Gary’s story challenges us to forgive quickly, love intentionally, and make each day count like it’s a gift — because it is.
  

Even mentors need to be mentored.
Burnout is real, and this episode opens up honest space to acknowledge the need for ongoing support, even when you're the one others look to for strength.
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