Merry Christmas

I got my first “Merry Christmas” today. A well wisher that I barely know seemed bent on getting a secret coded message to me when he spoke with a smile those famous words. The “coded message” felt like one that I often send to others when I say “Merry Christmas,” a greeting that used to be fashionable,…

Tim Calcara on December 5, 2014

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Conspire to change Christmas

Are you ready to break away from status quo spending and really celebrate “The best story in the world?”

Tim Calcara on December 2, 2014

Honest Abe got it right

Did you know that Thanksgiving has been celebrated as a federal holiday every year since 1863? This tradition, according to Wikipedia, began when president Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of “Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens”, to be celebrated on the last…

Tim Calcara on November 26, 2014

Manic Depression – A physicians perspective

A physicians perspective on bipolar disorder.

Tim Calcara on November 17, 2014

Where the streets have no name

Dedicated to all those who miss one “who has gone before us.” I’ve listened to this song a thousand times. It is truly one of my favorite anthems of all time. But, because of the context of the lyrics and the striking countenance of just one lady, the song has been forever changed for me. To say it took on on a deeper…

Tim Calcara on November 10, 2014

A vote of confidence

The election is over. The votes have been tabulated and here are the results. Just yesterday, our granddaughter Selah was trying to understand the democratic process that we in America have been blessed with. Here she is protecting the pumpkins. As it would be appropriate on election day, her mother thought it was a good time to explain…

Tim Calcara on November 5, 2014

April Prayer Requests

For the Radio Ministry: Station Praise and Prayer: Pray that listeners new in their faith will be hungry to find fellowship in a local church. Praise: Matt Deane, has accepted the position of Program Director for Life 101.9. Praise: The Deane’s house sold in Wisconsin, the first week on the market. Prayer: For Matt and his…

Tim Calcara on October 29, 2014

Thanksgiving for thanks living

Last week, I had to restore my I Phone to it’s “original factory settings.” I knew that this was going to extend my already busy week beyond what was doable and before you think that my first reaction was to just to go to my knees in thanks for this trial, I DID NOT.  This ordeal looked a lot like a two day journey to try…

Tim Calcara on October 28, 2014

$20 to remember Dad

My dad has been gone for about six months now. I think about him often. Especially these past few weeks with the Kansas City Royals making it to their first World Series since 1985. When my dad died, a good friend of mine and of Life 101.9, sent me a sympathy card and a $20 bill encouraging me to use it to “go buy something that reminds…

Tim Calcara on October 21, 2014

Jesus knew “when to hold ’em”

I am learning to try to be more observant when I read the Bible and take note of some of the little phrases in the scriptures that could be overlooked at first glance but clearly have meaning if we’re willing to be taught by them. Here’s an example. Check this out. While he was still talking to her, messengers arrived from…

Tim Calcara on October 14, 2014