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Life 101.9 brings hope and encouragement to those who suffer. Andrew: Thank you for providing encouragement through your station. My daughter is currently at the Children’s Hospital in Iowa City recovering from open heart surgery at just three weeks old. My wife and I have had a roller coaster of a ride since May 11th. When we were…
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It started with my Dad and me over a half a century ago. He was my first and primary baseball coach when I was still knee high to a grasshopper. It impacted me so much that I coached my kids and today, my kids are teaching their kids. Three generations of Calcara baseball/softball, and counting… My brothers and I spent countless…
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Ten years ago, the flood of ’08 wrecked havoc upon the city of Cedar Rapids. As bad as it was, it could have been worse. It’s important to remember the heroes of that hour that helped keep our friends and neighbors out of harm’s way. Because of Serve the City, a coalition of evangelical leaders in Linn County, not…
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It’s hard to beat summertime for the proverbial Kodak moment. Just ask Dax. Flanked by his dad (my son, Brett) and bestie Rubble, Dax was soaking it all in. This is what I love about this time of year. Capturing memories of the fam is nearly a daily experience because there’s so much going on. How did we ever survive before…
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We were so giddy when we took this pic, we could have belted out a few lines of that old familiar tune. “Hail! Hail! The gang’s all here! Never mind the weather, long as we’re together!’ I guess working with those you enjoy being with does have it’s benefits. (Did I mention that I love my job?) I’m…
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A wise sage commenting on what it means to be human said this: “When you laugh and cry in the same day, that’s a good day!” The first ever Girls Day Out at Shores Event Center was indeed, a good day. It was kind of like Girls Night Out, only bigger. Ladies from all over Eastern Iowa connected for a time of fellowship with…
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I have forgotten what silence sounds like. Apparently, it’s quite rare today. A few days ago, I spent the entire day in the Dallas airport. No, there was no weather issue. It was beautiful in Dallas that day. Mine was a simple problem. I accidentally bought the wrong return flight back to Iowa when scheduling my return from a…
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Expectations are a funny thing. When the weather doesn’t cooperate with our plans, it can be really frustrating. I am seeing a lot of weather-induced frustration this Spring. People are frustrated that frosty temperatures and snow are keeping us indoors for a few more weekends than usual. So we “plow through”…
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Though spring is slow in coming, these stories of changed lives are sure to warm your heart. It’s the real testimonies of real people that remind us why we do, what we do. Enjoy! Christian: After a really disappointing turn with a prospective job, songs on Life 101.9 shed some light amid my bitterness and helped me to more quickly…
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This week we celebrate an event of monumental importance. Hint: It’s not the Final Four nor does it have anything to do with marshmallow chicks and chocolate bunnies. Of course. This weekend we celebrate Easter – the real one – that happened over 2000 years ago. But as I think about it, I’m starting to wonder…
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There are 3 perspectives that give the enemy permission to stir up your fears to the point where they can eclipse faith.
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How have you grasped God's deep and infinite love for you?
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