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Welcome to the Friday Roundup.  Today we present a brief 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

A small church in Swan Quarter North Carolina, has one of the greatest stories of the miraculous hand of God that I have ever heard. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

In cooperation with insurance companies, a recent study conducted by a group of German physicians and psychologists concluded that if you want to be happy, healthy, and live longer, kiss your spouse before you go to work each day.  Not a bad idea, especially when you hear why this is so. Happy Valentines Day. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Waiting is hard.  No one likes to have to wait for what they want.  Waiting and not seeing anything happen is even worse.  Today we look at a story about waiting that an old farmer told an impatient man.  Well worth the listen.   Enjoy We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Today for our Music Monday episode we will be looking at a song from Paul and Hannah McClure called, I Belong to Jesus.  It has a wonderful message that will encourage you as you begin your week.  Take a listen and enjoy.  Here is the youtube link to "I belong to Jesus".                   https://youtu.be/hgRxjHLRfw0                        We would love to hear your comments. Send us a T...

Some days it can seem like everything is going wrong.  And eventually, there is one thing, one more frustration and we are completely overwhelmed. Dr. Richard Carlson has written a book called, 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and It's All Small Stuff.'  Today we look at one of his fundamental keys to help us through those times when we feel overwhelmed. We would love to hear you...

A young woman was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given 3 months to live.  As she was talking with her pastor about her funeral, she told him that she wanted to be buried with a fork in her hand.  The puzzled pastor was amazed by her reason. Originally Broadcast on June 14, 2021 We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Today we tell the true story of a young boy, who got caught up in a scheme by his brothers and the local Pastor's kids to get some free watermelon.  Have a listen. You will enjoy it.    We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Today for Music Monday we present a song and and artist that you probably haven't heard before.  He was new to me as well, until recently when I heard his song that we have today.  Cancel,  by Randy Houser, has a powerful message of truth in the midst of our culture wars.  Have a listen today. You will be encouraged. Here is the YouTube link to Cancel, by Randy Houser                         ...

Welcome to the Friday Roundup.  Today we present a summary of our episodes from this past week and hope that you will be encouraged.  Have a great weekend everyone.    We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

Jesus spoke the second shortest verse in the Bible, 'Remember Lot's wife.'  While the Bible names over 147 women, Lot's wife is the only one we are told to remember.  Today we look at why. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

A crowded bus, a tough day at work, and a dreary day.  What good could come from that?  Join us today and find out.   We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

One of the greatest mistakes we can make is to believe that because we are Christians, our lives should be perfect and trouble-free.  The Bible never says that. and we are told that we will face many trials and troubles. However, today, we look at a characteristic that we can develop which, when combined with faith, helps us get through those troubles and grow in our walk with God.   We would love...

Today's Music Monday episode features a look at Mercy Me's powerful song, I Can Only Imagine.  This song was written by Bart Millard and originally recorded in 1999.  It immediately became a huge success on Christian radio and in 2003 broke into the list of Billboard's Hot 100 on the secular charts.   In 2018 the story of the song was made into a movie of the same name.   I Can Only...

Welcome to the Friday Roundup.  Today we present a summary of all our episodes from this week, hoping that they will encourage you as you head into your weekend.  Enjoy.  We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

The National Football League will present the Super Bowl in just a couple of weeks. This game will determine the championship team and end the NFL season. While the excitement is mounting for this game, today we present a story about a greater prize and championship that some players and coaches are openly discussing.   Join us today and be inspired and encouraged whether you are a football fan or...

Jarryd Wallace was a standout runner and high school state champion.  He had dreams of running in the Olympics.  But over the next four years, a disease caused him to undergo eleven surgeries and eventually the amputation of his leg.  His hopes and dreams seemed to be gone. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

You may have heard about what happens when you place fleas in a jar with a lid.  An interesting event occurs.  Today we talk about what we can learn from those little insects that can help us in our journey with God. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text Message Support the show

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   ...

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

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...

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

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 se...

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 lin...

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