Today John Morgan was on the show on his way to the South Florida Promise Keeper’s event. What a nice man, but it was more than a little humbling when he mentioned that although his resemblance to George W. is uncanny, its his daily becoming more and more like Christ that really brings him joy.
Here’s a brief video that he very graciously agreed to shoot for us…Enjoy!
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Two simple words but I learned today on Forgiveness Friday that a lot can stand between me and saying them. During this morning’s show, Pastor Jim Coy reminded me that there are many times when I need to bite my tongue on all the excuses, circumstances and justifications that rise in my heart when confronted by my mistakes and just say- I’m sorry.
So here goes- I’m sorry. Here is the audio of the interview with Trevor McNevan from Thousand Foot Krutch that I have been promising you. Thank you for your patience and I think the chance to hear Trevor share his heart will more than make up for me withholding it from you for so long but…I’m sorry!
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Have I mentioned that you guys are the best?
One of the most amazing things about being plucked from my somewhat normal life as a writer for the church where I attend and plunked behind a microphone to be the co-host of a morning show is how incredibly interactive radio can be.
I was joking with Bob, my co-host and the purveyor of sanity for the show, that my only previous experience with radio was with the show WKRP in Cincinnati. Of course I get to be Loni Anderson (although there has been a groundswell of votes that I am more like a Bailey Quarters) and Bob vacillates between Dr. Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap.  The listeners were rarely mentioned and never seen. Over the past year, I have come to love the fact that this is not accurate at all.
You guys provide homemade remedies when you hear that I have a cold. You set me straight when you think that I’ve been too hard on Bob and you pray for us (alot!). You’re quick to call in and tell us how God is using Reach FM to encourage you throughout your day. You even help me with this blog. If you were annoyed that all the links led you on a rabbit trail and that it was a struggle to get back to the post from all the places I sent you, you’ll notice that it’s easier now. We need to all breathe a collective sigh of thankfulness to Janet who was kind enough to e-mail me.Â
If you see something or read anything that gets you going, please comment. I’d love to meet you from the other side of the radio.
THIRD DAY VS. SWITCHFOOT
So Ruthie J. “lost” the Battle of the Bands between Third Day (championed by Anitra) and Switchfoot (Ruthie’s Choice).
As you can see in the next photo, she was not at all upset by the results since the guys from Switchfoot came by to tilt the balloting in her favor!
The guys from Switchfoot were nice enough to come by and encourage Ruthie J. before she ventured out into the park with her new hairstyle!
Does this qualify as a “bad hair” day for Jon Foreman from Switchfoot or is it just the effects of the East Coast waters after surfing?
What did Paul say about identifying with people whether slave or free, Greek or Hebrew?
I became as a Simpson in order to reach the Simpsons….
…and my head is still pounding! Thanks to everyone who came up to us at Universal Studios during the live broadcast Friday. I promise photos to follow.
I’m still recovering from the realization that my job at various times on Friday was to chat with John Schlitt (former lead singer of Petra), John Cooper of Skillet, Adam from Stellar Kart (thanks again for posting the tie-ending vote and condemning Ruthie J. to an entire evening of being mistaken for Marge from the Simpsons) and the entire motley crew known as Switchfoot!
I think I was equally excited by the chance to meet so many of you. Until Rock the Universe you existed only in my mind as the people on the other side of the radio. Having you stand in front of me, 3-D (without the benefit of plastic glasses like so many of the rides require) and getting to hear about your family, your faith and how these artists had encouraged you in the journey was such an incredible blessing.
Before I collapse into a coma from the sheer joy of seeing 14 bands worshipping Christ in the middle of Universal Studios, I have to give you the answer to the question that everyone seemed to have- Was Third Day incredible? The answer is Yes but then again, so was Jeremy Camp, Skillet, Stellar Kart (without Miley Cyrus singing back-up), Switchfoot, Jars of Clay… I don’t think that I was disappointed in anyone’s live set. Even in the 125 degree heat, everyone rocked our faces off.
Were you at Rock the Universe? I would love to hear about your experiences. Was it everything you expected?
Russ Breimeier from Christianity Today can always be counted on for the latest news in Christian Music. In our conversation today, he mentioned the Hillsong scandal associated with their song Healer. Apparently the story of the worship leader being healed of cancer (including footage of him on stage with an oxygen tank) was a hoax. Many have asked whether the fact that the song was based on a lie in any way diminishes its effectiveness. What do you think? Would you still be able to worship God as the true Healer through the song? Leave a comment….I’d be interested to know what you thought.
Today we were talking about clutter as Kathy Peel promised us that we could make a major start on clearing our clutter in just a few parts of a weekend. I had made the mistake of watching one of those Learning Channel shows on people who hoard and I was none too amused to recognize several of the tendencies in myself. Kathy had some great tips including getting a friend to help (what are sisters for?), using a timer so that you don’t grow weary in doing good and so that you know that the end is in sight, and arranging to have the charity make a pick-up at the end of the weekend.
What’s your messiest room?
