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December 21, 2020 Merry Christmas! Dear Family Shield Friend, My husband, Tjaden (Chad), and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  Join us and others in praying for an end to the pandemic. Plans for 2021 include advertising and producing resources for a Family Prayer Walk and expanding the radio program to include: AM 850 ...

Have you ever noticed that angels often appear in the Christmas story? Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her to fear not. An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and the shepherds were taken by surprise that night that the Lord's Angel appeared to them in the field. Surrounded by the glory of the Lord, they too were filled ...

Why is prayer a critical part of the witnessing process? How can Christian congregations use prayer to build relationships with individuals and their families in the community? And how can congregations use prayer in their missionary efforts? Join us today as I interview Reverend James Buckman. We’ll learn how his ministry is helping congregations plant new churches and learn to ...

December 7, 2020 For a child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) And she will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for it is He ...

What challenges do blended families face? How do two separate families become one? And what does God have to do with it? Join us today as I interview the authors of we're not Blended - We're Puréed. You'll learn how one widowed Mom with two sons and one widowed dad with one son learn to be a family. The journey ...

November 27, 2020 Prepare for the Inevitable As they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus receive my spirit!" (Acts 7:59) "Students, your friend and classmate, who struggled with heart problems for years, died today," came the announcement over the school's public address system. The students, shocked and stunned into silence, could not comprehend how someone their age could die. ...

Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus, and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. We are thankful for you and ...

What happened to seven people that were in a small plane after an emergency landing in the Bering Sea? How did they stay afloat after their plane sank into the 36 degree water near Nome Alaska; and how were they rescued? Don Wharton, my guest today, is a Christian singer-songwriter, author, comedian, and plane crash survivor. Stay tuned - you ...

November 12, 2020 Be Thankful! Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.(1 Thess. 5:16-18) For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my ...

You’ve probably heard the problem yourself a time or two - there’s a young child in church, probably sitting right behind you who is not having a good morning at all, or perhaps it’s even your own child sitting right next to you. Midway through the sermon, the crying starts. Now which do you think is the better thing to ...