One of the highlights of being the Station Manager of 98.5 KTIS is hearing stories of changed lives. Testimonies of how God uses this ministry to be a blessing to others. One such story came by email recently:

It’s graduation Open House season and things can get out of hand quickly. Our resident chef Rob Barrett had some tips to keep it stress free like make as much ahead of time AND share duties with another grad’s family so you can help at each other’s open house. Rob also shared this delicious easy do ahead recipe for Sesame Ginger Chicken, use for an entree or sammy!

God continues to show His truth, in what I believe is proof not only of His existence, but an opportunity for those who doubt, to see the evidence.  While God doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone, I believe, through physical evidence, He’s providing yet another opportunity to weigh the facts, and choose Him and His Son Jesus before it’s too late.  Yet another archaeological find provides clear evidence of King David’s life and reign, and that of his son, King Solomon.  See the amazing evidence here.

Recommended reading: A Tale of three Kings: A Study in Brokenness by Gene Edwards

This afternoon I’m asking you to honor the athlete in your family, even if he or she is an unsung hero.  Leave your comment here, or call the studio: 651-631-5050.  Helping to build strong families with you every afternoon on 98.5 KTIS!

I’ve heard it said that you can learn more as a teacher than you can as a student.

I wish that it was a thought like that that led me to pass on my leading of our family devotions last week, but it wasn’t.

The truth was… I just felt crummy.

We try to spend time each night reading the Bible with our kids. OK… maybe I am being a bit generous saying it is every night. We ASPIRE to read the Bible every night. We tend to ACTUALLY get it in a few times a week. I’m working on that.

Last week, the timing was right. The kids were in their jammies early, and we just had a natural pause in our evening. But I was losing my voice and my wife was away. So I gave the family Bible to our 12 year old and asked her to read the reading for the night*.

She did so, and then followed my lead by asking a few questions about the reading. It was really neat to hear the reading from her perspective. The way she asked questions after the reading was a really neat insight into how she really processed what she read.

As a dad, I view my daughters’ spiritual growth as one of my primary responsibilities. But perhaps that doesn’t always mean I need to do all the talking. I think I may be letting them take turns leading the discussion in the future.

*By the way… we use the Family Reading Bible in our home. It provides a number of really great reading plans, complete with discussion questions. It’s really helped.

Thanks for your kind birthday wishes!  Your Facebook posts, cards and emails were very much appreciated.  I appreciate you!  Sue & I and the boys went bowling, and I got a turkey for my birthday! BTW, thank you for an amazing first year at 98.5 KTIS.  Together, we’re building strong families in the Twin Cities.

On a lighter note, I found an old Coca Cola article.  It appears there are so many uses for this classic beverage, and so little time.  Drink up and read up!

Award winning Christian artist, Matt Maher, will be at the Maple Grove LifeWay Christian Store on Friday, June 8th at 6pm!!

Lisa Barry will be hosting the event and facilitating questions from the audience. Matt Maher will first have a question and answer session at 6pm, then he will perform a couple of songs and then sign autographs. A great way to spend a Friday!

Bring your friends, family, co-workers, youth group and anyone you know!!

Monday, May 14

Coach Wendie explains the importance of visualizing yourself in a positive light to help keep yourself moving in the right direction.

Download audio file (Coach-Wendie_051412.mp3)