Positive & Uplifting
This week, a network sports reporter was suspended for a week because of what went viral online … a video of her verbally berating an employee of a towing company. I won’t dignify any of her comments by listing them here, and if you haven’t seen the transcript, it will make your stomach turn. First, let me say, I recognize we’re all human,…
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I was reminded of God's presence and love - as the training wheels came off of my daughter's bike.
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As a kid, I loved magic … the mystery, the surprise, the reveal. David Copperfield was my favorite. I remember some of his greatest illusions playing out before a television studio audience and me wishing I was there. How did he walk through the Great Wall of China, vanish the Statue of Liberty and survive a topple over Niagara…
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Being joyful is Biblical. Paul told the church in Philippi to “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4) and reminded the Galatians of the fruits of the spirit, which included joy, among others (Galatians 5:22). Solomon wrote in Proverbs 17:22, “A joyful heart is good medicine.” So, with all these…
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On this day in 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially made “The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem of the United States. Its lyrics originated as a poem written by the 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet Francis Scott Key. This morning, thanks to 15 brave Life 101.9 listeners, we created a unique compilation…
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It was a morning like any other – I woke up on time and was actually running ahead of schedule. As I walked to my car, I noticed it was especially cold, which served as an incentive to move a little faster. As I closed the car door to bar any more of the negative degree wind chill, I turned in the ignition … nothing. “No, not this…
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In case you missed it, this morning Bob Waliszewski from PluggedIn.com reviewed Focus on the Family’s upcoming documentary The Drop Box, which tells the story of South Korean pastor Lee Jong-rak and his heroic efforts to embrace and protect the most vulnerable members of society. Focus on the Family describes the movie…
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“Dad, can I help?” If you’re like me, you hear those four little words and you instantly tack on 10 minutes to whatever project your little one is offering help to accomplish. From making pancakes before school to washing the car. “It’d be so much quicker to do it myself,” we think. But, instead, we extend our bounty of grace and patience…
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This week, I met Ben Crandall, a typical 5th grader who just had a not-so typical birthday party. Recently, Ben saw a billboard that indicated 1 in 5 children can’t be guaranteed their next meal. “It hit me,” Ben said, “and I thought I could do something.” And he did. Instead of gathering at the pool or for laser tag, Ben had his birthday…
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1,796 miles away from eastern Iowa is an 8-year old boy named Bubby who is living with cytomegalovirus. Doctors tell his parents this will, most likely, take his life. So, they are making every moment count. Next week, Bubby will celebrate his 9th birthday and his wish list may surprise you. He isn’t asking for a trip to Disneyland,…
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US Navy Admiral, William H. McRaven, delivers a speech about the importance of doing the little things like making your bed, embracing the fears of life, and changing the world for generations to come.
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When you're feeling a case of the "what if" thoughts coming on. Remind yourself, "what if's" go both ways!
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As we contine to celebrate the Christmas season, I thought this video would be a blessing. Rich Mullins was an amazing artist. For those of us old enough to remember him, you know what I'm talking about.
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