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Potty Talk – Take 2
Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings This is not what you’re thinking. This message has been screened, filtered, patted down, and passes muster for a Christian website. If you’d like to read the first edition of “Potty Talk,” simply click here! When you have young grandkids, the “potty” is major theme of conversation. It’s right up […]
Artists You Know, New Music You Don’t
Nikki Martinez 89.5 KVNE Middays Once again, we’ve added some new tracks that we’re hoping encourage, inspire, and maybe keep you grooving as the weather may make life feel like it’s slowing down. It’s always interesting to see what y’all vote up to the top, some fitting into more of the rock side of stuff […]
Surviving the Storm
Susan O’Donnell 89.5 KVNE Afternoons I have a house in Houston and yes, it got some damage in Harvey. However, that’s a “thing” and it can be easily restored. What I lost can eventually be replaced or repaired. In that I guess I’m a storm victim. But as a survivor of some much tougher storms […]
Talking to Kids about Natural Disasters
Carrie Parsons 89.5 KVNE Mornings We can help our kids by giving them a better understanding of natural disasters and how they affect our faith. Things like hurricanes and floods are scary. When our kids come to us with questions, how do we calm their fears? Focus on the Family touched on that in their […]
Hello? Echo? Hello? Echo?
Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings My Friend Fletch and I recently each won an Amazon “Echo” at a ping pong tournament. I know, it sounds like the first line of a joke, but it actually happened. The Echo is a smart speaker consisting of a 9-inch tall cylinder that connects to a voice-controlled intelligent personal […]
A Blessing You’ve Never Heard Of
Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings God blesses us in so many ways. It can be easy for us to take for granted the many gifts He gives us. Here’s one I’d never considered before, and it came from the mouth of a four-year-old. We take our grandson and his baby sister to church every week. […]
Social Media is Illegal
Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings For one day… Here’s a thought: Don’t get on social media today. One 24-hour period. Crazy, right? “Why?” you might ask. Why not? When was the last time you went one day without? “But I have to do it for work.” Chances are you can schedule posts days in advance […]
At the End of Your Rope?
Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings Are you bored, frustrated, even despondent in your job and/or situation? If you’ve ever uttered the words, “I’ve gotta get out of here,” you’re not alone. Take heart! There is a solution. Are you ready? Here it is: It’s you. If you just thought “Fine, here’s another self-help blog,” you’re […]
A Small Act of Kindness
Carrie Parsons 89.5 KVNE Mornings There’s never been a bigger giver than God, who sent His son into the world to save us. This is an expression of His incredible love for us. Giving to others, whether time, money or energy, is one of the most valuable traits of a child of God. It doesn’t […]
Deep in the Heart of Texans
Carrie Parsons 89.5 KVNE Mornings Our dear friend Becky Carpenter from One Day Closer Ministries shared a wonderful truth: God not only loves us, He loves through us. As the nation watches our neighbors in the Houston and surrounding areas hit by Hurricane Harvey, I pray they see more than rising waters. I pray they see […]
Don’t Take Your Blessings for Granted
Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings Have you ever had an ailment or physical issue for so long that you just got used to it? When my lovely wife and life partner Lois got her eyes fixed after 45 years of wearing glasses, it changed everything! She could actually see! My sister Linda endured years of […]
Are You Worried About Our Country?
Mike Harper 89.5 KVNE Mornings Are you worried about our country? It’s a popular sentiment of late. There are a number of reasons why we could say yes. I won’t bother to list them here. You know what I’m talking about. I know it would be easy to worry if you watched the news for […]