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Go to Church. Go Directly to Church

Go to Church. Go Directly to Church

Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings Any church! Keep going. Somewhere. Okay, make sure it’s a Bible-teaching church. We can scrutinize that until Jesus comes back. From what I understand, that’s pretty soon, so you better get going. There are so many to choose from and you’ve got a finite amount of Sundays. You may even […]

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Grandfathering Isn’t for Wimps

Grandfathering Isn’t for Wimps

Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings I’m nowhere near an expert…yet. But after five years of being “Pops,” I’ve learned enough to offer a few tips on what it takes to be “Grandpa,” “PawPaw, or whatever moniker you’ve chosen as family patriarch. If you’re going to be a grandfather one day, you’ll want to stay in […]

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I’m a Very Good Driver

I’m a Very Good Driver

Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings We’re pretty good drivers. Better than most. Just ask us. It’s easy to see the flaws in others’ road skills. They’re so lacking. And we all have our pet peeves. Too slow in the fast lane No signal. Waving everyone on in a four way stop Cutting me off Texting […]

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Batter-Fried Chicken

Batter-Fried Chicken

Nikki Martinez 89.5 KVNE Middays Because if you’ve lived in the South for even a small amount of time, you know the blessings of some good fried chicken…and sides of course! (Thanks to the group Branded for this little ditty) Batter-Fried Chicken Ear Candy [x_button shape=”rounded” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://kvne.com/category/kvne-blogs/as-heard-on-89-5-kvne/” title=”READ ALL HEARD ON AIR BLOGS […]

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Focus on the Good Things in Life

Focus on the Good Things in Life

Carrie Parsons 89.5 KVNE Mornings Have you ever noticed that when we focus on the negative, it can put us in a bad mood? Often when my husband and I are in the car together, we get home and he gets out of the car and goes straight inside without waiting for me. I started […]

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10 Things to do with Kids on Summer Nights

10 Things to do with Kids on Summer Nights

Carrie Parsons 89.5 KVNE Mornings My husband is a great story teller. Our family loves to hear his stories about growing up and all the fun things he did with his mom, dad and sister. Whether it was Friday nights at the drive-in, weekend camping trips, or full blown vacations in the summer, he has […]

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Bring It on Home!

Bring It on Home!

Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings The weekdays are long. The weekends are short. But you persevere. You do the right thing, show up every day, and you do your best. There are many reasons to be thankful, not the least of which is a healthy family and a good job. I love my family. I […]

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Keeping it Cool…With New Music

Keeping it Cool…With New Music

Nikki Martinez 89.5 KVNE Middays   Only a few more weeks for families and teachers to enjoy the summer sun and some type of body of water (even in the form of a kiddie-pool). And I know it’s been HOT in East TX, with temperatures reaching the triple-digits, but hopefully you’ve found ways to escape […]

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Self-Righteous or Self-Lefteous

Self-Righteous or Self-Lefteous

Most of us think of ourselves as morally okay. Not bad ethically, maybe even better than most in terms of character. Even if we suffer with occasional self-esteem issues, if asked, we would say we’re basically good. I believe this is partially due to a self-preservation gene that kicks in. We don’t want others to […]

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Why You Should Take the Challenge!

Why You Should Take the Challenge!

Carrie Parsons 89.5 KVNE Mornings Just before I left on our KVNE/KGLY mission trip to Guatemala, a sweet friend stopped by and left me a card. The card was so pretty, with a beautiful flower on the front and words that read “Friend, you are a blessing.” Inside, the handwritten note said “As you prepare […]

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New MercyMe and Natalie – Yes Yes!

New MercyMe and Natalie – Yes Yes!

Nikki Martinez 89.5 KVNE Middays We’re powering through the summer here in East TX, which can sometimes feel like the days drag on. But you hopefully are getting a little pick me up with the latest songs added to our rotation! And don’t forget, to let us know what you think about new music coming […]

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Top 5 Church Catch Phrases

Top 5 Church Catch Phrases

Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings I really wanted the title to be “Top 5 Church Catch Phrases that Sounds Funny When Taken Literally,” but apparently that was too long! It’s not easy being a literal guy. It can drive friends and loved ones crazy, especially in the church world. Taking things literally can be exhausting, […]

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