In 2021, Maverick City Music released the song, I Thank God. It has become a standard worship song in many churches. Today we look at I Thank God as part of our Music Monday episode because the message of this song is so strong and important for us. The sample link for today is for a version of the song from Housefires. You will enjoy it. https://youtu.be/VcmA1QYqubg?si=P-23Ngzgzn-LNBF8 We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Jan 22, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 981
Welcome to the Friday Roundup. Today's episode is a review of our episodes from this week. We hope they encourage you. Have a great weekend everyone. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show
Jan 19, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 980
In the Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis has created a wonderful world of adventure filled with great danger, and great victories. There are villains and heroes who battle throughout. One of the heroes is named Reepicheep, who is a mighty warrior in this world. He is also a mouse. Today we take a look at what made this rodent hero so successful. You might be surprised at how much it relates to our lives We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Jan 18, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 979
Today we continue our discussion about some of the things that we need to let go of so that we can move forward more effectively in our walk with God. If you missed yesterday's episode check it out with the first 5 ingredients for our best life with Christ. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show
Jan 17, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 978
I have been doing my New Year review of what I learned last year and what I hope to do this year. That review made me realize how glad I am that God knows everything about me and still loves me. He loves all his children despite our imperfections. I also know that God still has many plans for our lives, yet there are some traits and fears that most of us have that will hinder our ability to see those plans fulfilled. Today and tomorrow we will be talking about some things that we need to let go ...
Jan 16, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 977
As we begin a new week many of us are looking ahead and sorting out what we will have to do and face. It is not always something that we look forward to. Today's Music Monday song is from Shane and Shane and it reminds us not to be afraid of what the week may bring because you've already won. Listen today and be encouraged by the song and what God has told us. Here is the YouTube link to You've Already Won https://youtu.be/sM0ovt_nbd4?si=gYFJJoR9eDdMswKE We would love to hear your comments. Send...
Jan 15, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 976
Welcome to the Friday Roundup. Today we present a summary of our episodes from this week and hope they will encourage you and make you smile as you go into your weekend. Have some fun and enjoy your family. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show
Jan 12, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 975
When the Bible says we must be patient, I am often of two minds. One part of me fully agrees that we should be patient. The other part of me says, I agree but can we hurry up because I have much to do today? Today we take a different look at patience and how the original words put a slightly different emphasis on what it says. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Jan 11, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 974
A couple were vacationing in Mexico when they visited a small market where local artisans offered their wares for sale. The couple came across a pottery studio with some of the most beautiful creations they had come across. They decided to purchase one piece. What happened next you will have to listen to find out. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Jan 10, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 973
It is said that to have one of your children die before you is one of the crushing hurts in life. Today we look at a letter from a dad to his daughter who had passed away and how he was dealing with his loss. It will bless and encourage you. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show
Jan 09, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 972
Our Music Monday episode today looks at a unique song. Sometimes we need to be reminded of what is really important. 'Not Worship You,' by Mercy Me, forces us to remember who we are and who He is. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show
Jan 08, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 971
Welcome to the Friday Roundup where we present a summary of each of our episodes from this week. We hope you enjoy them and have a great weekend We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show
Jan 05, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 970
Over the years, we have spent several episodes talking about anger and the increase of anger in our world. Not only do we see it in places far away from us, but in our provinces, states, towns, and even churches. Today we present a response to the anger and give some practical actions to help push back the tide of negative and destructive emotions around us. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Jan 04, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 969
Violet Jessop was nicknamed Miss Unsinkable because over 6 years she survived a mid-ocean collision of two large ships as well as the sinking of two ocean liners where she was a stewardess. An amazing story of survival and there are some lessons we can find encouragement from as we hear her story. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Jan 03, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 968
As we begin 2024 many of us are looking back at the last year at what happened in our lives and what we might do differently this year. That is where I found myself this past weekend and I found a song that I want to remind me of who God is and how I need to rely on him. So today, I share with you my theme song for 2024. Enjoy. Here is the link to our music today. A special Tuesday edition of our music episode. https://youtu.be/iJCV_2H9xD0?si=3dcbtohczATQZSht We would love to hear your comments....
Jan 02, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 967
This Christmas carol was originally written in French in the mid-1800s and has undergone several alterations in the English translation. However, it has become and maintained a favored position as one of the most popular carols. Today we look at its history and a few reasons why it is such a favorite. Here is the youtube link to Angels We Have Heard on High by For King and Country. https://youtu.be/8V7sLV2uqIs We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Dec 29, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 965
As part of our Christmas week celebration, we will feature some of our previous episodes which presented the stories and circumstances behind the writing of some of the most famous Christmas Carols. Today we look at one of the most well known Christmas Carols of all time. Written as a poem in 1865 and added to the tune of Greensleeves written in 1580 this carol asks the question and answers it beautifully at the same time, what child is this? Enjoy. Here is the link to What Child is This by Chri...
Dec 28, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 964
As part of our Christmas week celebration, we will feature some of our previous episodes which presented the stories and circumstances behind the writing of some of the most famous Christmas Carols. Today we look at the story behind, O Holy Night. Enjoy We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show
Dec 27, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 963
In 2011, Mathew West released the song, 'Day After Christmas.' The first two lines are, 'Here comes the letdown, Christmas is over, Here comes the meltdown, there goes the cheer." Many feel less than satisfied after all the anticipation of Christmas. Today we talk about that letdown. Here is the YouTube link to Day After Christmas. https://youtu.be/ineozb6gvGM We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Dec 26, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 962
Joseph doesn't often get the credit that he deserves. He has a powerful story of faith and integrity that marks him as one of the great men of the Bible. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show
Dec 22, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 960
Back in 1984, Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene collaborated to write "Mary Did You Know?" It has since become a modern classic, recorded by a myriad of artists from a variety of genres. Today we talk about the questions posed in the song and how the answers impact our lives. First broadcast back in 2020, this episode has become one of our most downloaded and requested. Here is the YouTube link to Pentatonix's version of Mary Did You Know https://youtu.be/ifCWN5pJGIE?si=U25DCGgJ8rxArL3g We would love ...
Dec 21, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 959
Christmas is just 5 days away. If you weren't stressed before you read that, you might be now. It seems there are many things to distract us and worry about. But Christmas was never meant to bring stress it was about bringing just the opposite. Join us today as we look at that first Christmas. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Dec 20, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 958
Christmas is not only a celebration of the birth of Christ, it is also a time when families traditionally gather together. Over the years the dynamics of those gatherings change and today we look at a a family who was having a difficult time adjusting to those changes. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show
Dec 19, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 957
O Come All Ye Faithful is one of Christmas's oldest and most popular carols. Today we take a brief look at its history and its message. Here is the YouTube link to Danny Gokey's version of the song https://youtu.be/lLf6QvlE4Ak?si=JTAFN6lsvj9l3Q36 We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Dec 18, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 956
Welcome to our Friday Roundup where we present a synopsis of our episodes from the past week. We hope you have a wonderful weekend. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show
Dec 15, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 955
The mighty American Buffalo is one of the greatest and most powerful of the North American animals. Though their numbers today are only a fraction of what they once were they still create a sense of awe when they are seen. Today we look at a unique feature of these magnificent animals and learn a lesson that will encourage all of us. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Dec 14, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 954
Checking and digging into one's ancestry has become very popular. Several apps and websites are dedicated to helping you find your connections to your ancestors. Checking and discovering your family tree is not new. The Bible records the lineage of several people, including Jesus. Today we look at that list and there is someone there who may surprise you. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Dec 13, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 953
A Charlie Brown Christmas has been a Christmas staple since 1965. It is a wonderful story that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. Today we talk about some of the reasons why this Christmas classic continues to be so popular. There may be a couple of surprises for you so be sure to check it out. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Dec 12, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 952
This week's Music Monday episode features one of the most beautiful and well-known Christmas carols, O Little Town of Bethlehem. You will hear the story of how the song came to be and a short clip of what I believe to be the best version of it. Enjoy Here is the youtube link for today https://youtu.be/EHKORmpW4Cg?si=i2dfIXcMWXnCSbOw We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show...
Dec 11, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 951
Welcome to the Friday Roundup. Today we give you a summary of each of our episodes from this week. We hop you enjoy them. Have a great weekend. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show
Dec 08, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 950
