With each generation comes a new set of sayings, slang terms and words, and now in this tech world we live in, a new set of text acronyms. Some of them, not so bad, but others do hold caution behind them (and maybe a firm talking to). Here are some of the new, more common, […]
“My hands are too full of the past to have what the future holds”
I was talking with a friend of mine today as she was thinking about her past. She talked about a job where she did everything she could to hang on to that job even though it was not a good place to work. It wasn’t healthy emotionally or spiritually for her, but she hung on with all […]
Listener Shares Her 30-Day Challenge Story AUDIO
Listening to Christ-centered music can make an eternal difference! Listen to this mother’s story:
Be a Mentor – Audio
Mentoring Alliance Audio – Promo 1 Mentoring Alliance Audio – Promo 2
New Music This Week (and some VIDEOS)!!
It’s a New Year which means…NEW MUSIC!! And these new tracks are pretty powerful I’ll say –Nikki Casting Crowns, “Just Be Held” Even though their CD, “Thrive,” was released almost 2 years ago, there are still great songs coming from it, including this one. The members of Casting Crowns are still busy as always, with […]
Oops! Missed it by THAT much!
Sometimes missing a point by a tiny bit can make all of the difference in life. On a break this week I set up my sound effects to use a rim shot on the punch line. However, accidently, as I fired the mouse to play that effect I moved the arrow less than a 1/4 […]
VIDEO: Homes for the Homeless
Talked about this great project earlier on the show! One man, Elvis, began such a kind-hearted project and it’s now evolving into a great Non-Profit in LA! If you want to find out more about Starting Human, click HERE and enjoy the video below –Nikki
VIDEO: It’s MORE Than A Coat
If you went to college, you probably have some memories and moments you’d like to forget, and others that you treasure. But how many can say they still are expanding on something they did in college? Veronika can very much say that, showing that every idea starts with a simple seed! For more information […]
Mike and Carrie interview Bob Waliszewski on “Star Wars The Force Awakens,” now in theatres. Bob Waliszewski is director of Focus on the Family’s Plugged In department, which features the Plugged In Online website, PluggedIn.com
A Christmas Note
Even though you and I may have Christmas Day off, it’s easy to forget sometimes that it’s not the case for everyone. That’s why this note left for the crew of a flight is such a great reminder for you and I to pause for a moment this coming Christmas –Nikki
Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers
You might be wondering what exactly is the perfect gift to give a teacher. Because we want to save your child’s teacher from drowning in well-intended, apple-themed gifts, imom.com has put together 10 Teacher Gift Ideas to help you give a gift she’ll adore. And if you’re low on cash, there’s even an idea that won’t cost you […]
VIDEO: No Longer Alone
Think about the family that’s around you, that you have in your life. Now imagine them no longer there. Well, there are tons of orphans in this country who understand that emptiness, and this time of the year is probably the hardest for them. There is HOPE though, and this video circulating the internet show […]
The Disappearing Baby Jesus
I have a friend who loves Nativity scenes. They are all over her house, big ones, small ones, glass ones and wooden ones. But she’d noticed that the Nativity scene in the living room was always missing baby Jesus. But, later she would find him back where he belonged…only to have him disappear the next […]
1 Corinthians 13 – A Christmas Version
If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love, I’m just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned mealtime, but do not show love, I’m just another cook. […]
VIDEO: Bella & Aerie Camp…yep, THAT Camp
As we get Christmas music together before Thanksgiving, there are always new ones we listen to and decide if they’ll make the cut for this year. Well, one of those that did and maybe you’ve heard already is called “Behold,” by Bella & Aerie Camp. If you’re not familiar with that last name, their father […]
Cell Phone Addiction
No one likes to see others on their cell phones. But the truth is, we’re ALL on our devices! None of us thinks we have a problem with it. No, that’s the OTHER people! Despite its downfalls, let’s remember there are a lot of good things we can do with our phones! We’re not all […]
Who Will Take the Son
A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous, and died in battle while […]
A Prayer Answered
It’s always interesting to see what becomes viral on the internet…and no, I’m not talking about the Red Cup Scandal of 2015! Let’s delve into the life of Joey & Rory Feek, a Country Music couple who’ve been married for a few years, and just last year had a little girl, Indiana, who was born […]
Fun Facts
In his free time, Mike is a crime fighting super hero.
NEW MUSIC: Toby, Carrollton, Jordan and Lauren
Maybe you’ve been listening this week and finding yourself ask the question “Who and what was that?” Well, here’s the lowdown on New Music that’s been added this week! –Nikki TobyMac (featuring Mr. Talkbox), “Feel It” After putting out a new CD just a few months ago, “This is Not a Test,” Toby is […]
A NEW Father’s Grace
“Last night my 4-yo son got in trouble so I put him in his ‘time-out’ chair. A few minutes later, I went in to tell him why he was in trouble. As I approached him and towered over him, he started screaming, shaking and withering in his chair as if I were about to beat […]