How to help Oklahoma tornado victims

There are a number or resources you can use to give toward those who have been affected by the disaster in Oklahoma. World Concern will be supporting World Renew in their response work for Moore and Oklahoma City. World Renew is sending Early Response Coordinators to Moore to help with Spiritual Care and Early Assessment, and to plan for clean-up and long term recovery efforts. World Renew also expect[s] to stand by disaster survivors for the long-term, repairing and rebuilding homes for the elderly, the disabled, and those who lack insurance or ability to do repairs on their own.You can ... Read More

Red Poppies on Memorial Day

By Martha Hadley

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer as friends and families gather together for picnics and fun. It’s a time to shake off the blahs of cooler weather and to enjoy the warm afternoons of late May as we anticipate a joyful summer with our loved ones. All of these are wonderful things to celebrate, but we should also take time to reflect on the real reason for Memorial Day – to remember and honor those who have sacrificially given their lives in service to our country.  I’ll admit, I get caught up in the joy of the ... Read More

Looking for a VBS near you?

Looking for a VBS? We’ve got all the upcoming dates and locations for VBS’s that are sure to be a blast! What is VBS?In short, VBS stands for Vacation Bible School. VBS’s typically last a week long and are during work hours in the summertime. These Vacation Bible Schools include educational teaching on biblical principles, entertaining stories, creative crafts, exciting games, cool prizes, and lots of fun! How will VBS benefit my child?Your child will not only make friends and have a great time, but they will also be learning about God and biblical principals in a comfortable ... Read More

Life Long Promise

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Easter Reflections

By Martha Hadley

With the arrival of spring and the new life we see in nature, also comes Good Friday and Easter. It’s such an important reminder to not forget what Jesus did for us and to give thanks for the new life we have in Him. Jesus is alive! The evidence is clearly seen by His hand of mercy and His loving care in our lives and in the lives of those around us.  During the Easter season, as we reflect on what Jesus did as he took the sin of all mankind on Himself and died on the cross, we’re humbled ... Read More

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Artist Showcase: Newsboys

An abbreviated history of the Newsboys

The band was formed in Mooloolaba, Queensland in 1985 by two young men: Peter Furler and his school mate George Perdikis. Two other teens were added soon after: Furler's best friend, John James, and bassist Sean Taylor. The band's original name was The News, but once in the U.S. they changed it to The Newsboys to avoid conflict with the U.S.-based band Huey Lewis and the News. The band came to the United States in late 1987 and released the album Read All About It in 1988 in the United States. It wasn't until their 1992 album, Not Ashamed, that ... Read More

Dad, It's Time for Recess

Had you peeked in my living room window on that super Sunday when the “Big Game” was about to start, you would have seen me blubbering away in my recliner as the Sandy Hook Elementary Chorus sang ‘America The Beautiful’ with Jennifer Hudson.  Twenty-six kids, beautifully representing their school and those we lost in that awful Newtown, CT tragedy last December.     I am hopeful that our national, state and local authorities will one day find a solution to end these kinds of senseless events.  I know that hind sight is 20/20, but I wonder if Sandy Hook Elementary had ... Read More

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There's Power in YOUR Story

Matt Stockman, SPIRIT 105.3 Program Director

If you and I are even a little alike, then you love a good story. The kind where you see a bit of yourself in the characters and good prevails over tremendous adversity. I can’t help but think back to the mid 70’s, sitting with my friends at the Arcada Theater in St Charles Il., watching Star Wars for the 1st time. Even though the special effects were amazing, the real power of that film was and still is in the story. Luke Skywalker and his comrades conquer evil and save the day. The lightsaber duels, X-Wing vs. TIE ... Read More

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Hope for the Future

By Martha Hadley

We're a month into 2013 and it's good to be reminded of the hopeful attitude we had as the calendar turned from 2012 to 2013 that the new year would be brimming with possibilities. Sometimes I think it would be helpful to know the details of what's ahead, but that is not what happens. Perhaps God doesn't reveal the future to us so that we'll trust Him. Since only He knows the future, we have to rely on Him. Thankfully, He encourages us in Jeremiah 29:11-14. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to ... Read More

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New and Improved

By Matt Stockman - SPIRIT 105.3 Program Director

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