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Welcome to the Friday Roundup.  Today we present a summary of each of our episodes from the past week and hope that they encourage you once again.  Have a great weekend.  Talk with you all on Monday We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

We all know that we should forgive people.  It is one of the main tenets of our faith.  So then why is it so hard to forgive?  Especially if we need to forgive ourselves. Today we look at how a mother taught her son about forgiveness.  I think you will like it.  We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

I was late for an appointment with one of the Pastors at our church and so I was exceeding the posted speed limit when I passed a police car parked alongside the road.  His flashing lights came on and he pulled out behind me.  Yup, I was caught.    But that is not the important part of the story today.  Listen and find out the rest. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Suppo...

John Wooden was the most successful college basketball coach in history.  At one point his teams won 88 consecutive games and 10 straight NCAA championships in 12 years. His success in building great basketball teams was impressive, but what was more important to him was how he built young men's lives.  We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Good morning and welcome to Music Monday where today we feature Katy Nicole' s wonderful song, My God Can.  It is a reminder to us that while there are many things that we cannot change or control, God can.  Enjoy.  We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Welcome to Friday. Today our usual Friday Roundup is not available so in its stead we are presenting an episode called, The Plane Left Without HIm.  I hope you enjoy it. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Growth requires change and overcoming new and different challenges.  Today we look at a lesson from Pastor Mark Batterson and his book, Chasing the Lion. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Laughter is powerful.  It can change our mood.  It can release stress.  It releases chemicals in our bodies that will help heal us.  Today we look at some headlines from around the world that I hope will make you smile and laugh a little, helping you to start your day feeling good.  We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

This is one of my favourite episodes. It is from October 29, 2020, back when we lived near the ocean.  It is about the wild-eyed wonder of a child discovering the beauty and wonder of a treasure hunt along the beach.  Enjoy it. It is a good one. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Today's Music Monday episode is about the wonderful song, O How I Love Jesus.  Written 1n 1855 by Frederich Whitfield, this song features Whitfield's words with a tune and chorus from an unknown writer.  The result is one of the most beloved songs in our modern hymnals. Here is the youtube link to today's song.                    https://youtu.be/u8fKX3xZaMM?si=U4IX6bhBaFY84X6U   We...

Welcome to our Friday Roundup.  Today's episode is a summary of our episodes from this week.  We talked about some great music, our great God and some ways we can avoid being discouraged.  We hope that you will enjoy our Friday Roundup. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

A young man in the Bahamas was preparing to sail his homemade boat around the world.  A crowd had gathered to see him off.  The crowd was shouting to the man as he was about to leave... but what were they shouting?  Listen today and find out. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Keep Calm and Carry On.  The 'Keep Calm' signs are showing up in many places and forms.  We are encouraged to do everything from Keep Calm and Go Fishing,  to Keep Calm and Make a Quilt to an endless variety of Keep Calm messages.   The people of Israel had their own Keep Calm moment as they fled Egypt.  Today we will look at a  few lessons from their crossing of the Red Sea. We would lo...

Advertising companies spend millions of dollars a year on name recognition.  They want you to automatically associate their name with their product without having to think about it.   Today we look at the power of names and some of the most powerful names ever spoken. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Welcome to a new week everyone.  Today's Music Monday song reminds us that one of the essentials in our relationship with God is that we need to trust Him, and He is worthy of our trust.  Featuring the music of Elevation Worship and their song Trust in God, enjoy today's episode. Here is the YouTube link to the song https://youtu.be/QS04WbSnxok?si=M3deXxhMWr11R02D      We would love to h...

Welcome to our Friday Roundup.  Today we present a summary of each of our episodes from this week.  We hope you are encouraged and blessed.  Have a great weekend, we will be back on Monday. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Most of us read the story of the Good Samaritan and hope that we would be like him and not like the others who failed to show compassion.  But are we aware of what that would involve? We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Tests are something that we rarely enjoy. They create everything from apprehension and fear all the way to panic and everything in between.  Yet much of what we face every day is a test.  Join us today as we face our tests. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

In 1957 Billy Graham agreed to do a "Spiritual Advice Column"  for the Chicago Tribune.  This column was soon found in over 73 newspapers throughout the United States.  Today we look at a piece of advice that Rev. Graham wrote in response to her question about the music in her church.  You will find it interesting. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the s...

Welcome to Music Monday, where we will look at a new song, You Make Everything Beautiful, from For King and Country, with Rebecca St. James.  This song reminds us of God's promises when facing challenges and fear in our lives.   We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Welcome to the Friday roundup.  Today we present a summary of each episode from this last week.  We hope they encourage you and help you have a great weekend..    We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

The discovery of a certificate of mine shares became a reminder of what trusting God is all about. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

After 40 years on the mission field, a pastor was finally returning home to what felt like a hero's welcome.  It was not quite what he expected.  We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

This children's prayer was written almost 300 years ago, yet we still teach it to our children and grandchildren today.  Today's story is about a father who learned something new from his son as the boy prayed We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Today for Music Monday, we feature one of Chris Tomlin's most impactful worship songs, How Great is Our God.   Today's link will take you to a special presentation of the song as it was recorded at an international Passion Conference and features worship leaders from around the world singing the song in their own languages.  It is a wonderful version of this powerful song of worship. Her...