Wednesday, December 26

Our verse of the week is John 1:1-2

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning."

Wednesday, December 19

For an entertaining gift idea (not endorsed by Faith Radio or the Morning Praise team!), check out http://www.lunarlandowner.com/. You can own an acre of land on the moon for $29.99!

You can find Pamela's "Top 10 Priceless Gifts Mom Wants" at www.holidays.about.com.

Monday, Decmeber 17

Our verse of the week is:

Luke 2:17 -

"When they had seen him,, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child."

Thursday, December 13

Our guest this morning was Pastor Ron Smith of Dexter Avenue United Methodist Church. These two Dexter Avenue events are free of charge and open to the public:

Saturday, December 15 - Christmas Carnival (for children 6th grade and under)
Tuesday, December 18 - 7:00 p.m. Sing-Along Messiah

Dexter Avenue United Methodist Church is located at 301 Dexter Ave., Montgomery.
For more information about these events, call 263-0549.

Tuesday, December 11

This morning we spoke to Alan Newman, the Music Director of Taylor Road Baptist Church in Montgomery. He welcomed all to the Taylor Roaad Christmas Concert:

Sunday, December 16
6:30 p.m.
Doors will open at 6:00, no ticket is required.

Monday, December 10

Our verse of the week comes from the words of the angel, Gabriel, as he was talking to Mary:
"For nothing is impossible with God." (Luke 1:37)


This morning we interviewed Debbie Taylor Williams, co-author with Blake Coffee of the book, Trusting God's People...Again. The book is published by VMI Publishers and is available in local Christian bookstores.

Friday, December 7

There are countless names of God in Scripture! (Okay, you can count them if you'd like....) The two that we presented as contest questions this morning are:

- Adonai, which means "Lord"
- Jehovah-Mekaddishkem, which means "The Lord our Sanctifier"


Focus on the Family's Citizen Link has produced some great videos pertaining to current issues of the church and our society. Check them out at www.citizenlink.org/stoplight.


Atlanta will be the answer to one of Wednesday's trivia questions.

Thursday, December 6

We discussed the movie, The Golden Compass this morning and gave warning of its very direct intent to contradict the truth of the Gospel. Before you head out to this or any other movie, check out http://www.pluggedinonline/ to fnd a dependable Christian review!


-Our trivia question for the day: How long did it take Handel to write "Messiah"?
-The answer: 24 days
During these 24 days, it is believed that Handel did not eat, sleep, or leave his room. He claimed that he was receiving the music directly from God, and he needed to write it down immediately!

Wednesday, December 5

Come see the Faith Radio van in the Montgomery Christmas Parade this Friday! At 5:15 p.m. we will celebrate with the lighting of the Christmas tree. The parade begins at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 4

Today we talked to Kenneth Brothers. He is the Prison Fellowship chairman of leadership and founder of New Beginnings Foundation.

There are still 200 prisoners' children who have no Angel Tree sponsorship. If you would like to buy a gift for one or several of these children, please contact Sharon Williams at 800-454-2564.

Monday, December 3

Our verse of the week is:

"Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love,
and break up the unplowed ground;
for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes
and showers righteousness on you." (Hosea 10:12)

Friday, November 30

You may obtain a beautifully built 7-foot cross absolutely free of charge! String it with Christmas lights, and it serves as a great witness to Christ's love this Christmas! Pick up your cross any time between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Clay Phillips Construction, 341 Mendel Pkwy. in Montgomery. For more information, call (334) 279-8753.

There is no charge for these crosses. If you would like to make a donation, Clay Phillips is encouraging you to give to 100X Missions. You can find out more at www.100xmissions.org.

Thursday, November 29

We spoke to Jeannette Bush today about the Festival of the Nativity. This is a ministry of the Dalraida Baptist Church and free of charge. The Festival hours are as follows:

November 30 ~ 4:00 - 8:00 pm
December 1 ~ 10:00 - 6:00 pm
December 2 ~ 12:15 - 5:00 pm

Dalraida Baptist Church is located at 3838 Wares Ferry Rd. in Montgomery. For more information, check out http://www.wowministries.org/ or call 272-2412.

Wednesday, November 28

This morning we spoke with Andrew Wingard, the local chapter director of Reformers Unanimous. This is a national Christ-center addictions program that is now meeting weekly in Montgomery.
-Meetings are be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 4601 Troy Highway, every Friday night from 7 pm to 9 pm.
-If you would like more information about Reformers Unanimous, please contact Andrew Winger at (334) 202-6449 or http://www.reformu.com/.

Tuesday, November 27

Today we talked with Tim Glenn of Compassional International. If you would like to sponsor a child or learn more about this exciting ministry, contact them at www.compassion.com.

Monday, November 26

Our verse of the week:

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance."
(James 1:2-3)

Wednesday, November 21

Amy Hufham of Pike Road, AL shared her testimony of God's faithfulness through the adoption of her Guatemalan daughter, Elsie. Amy and her husband adopted through All God's Children, found at www.allgodschildren.org. If you would like to contact Amy, please do so through Pamela Neu and she will connect you. Pamela@faithradio.org

Tuesday, November 20

Today we interviewed Debbie Dickson of The Shepherd's Staff ministry in Montgomery. This unique work facilitates foster care for those in need throughout the state of Alabama. For more information, please contact 334-281-0683 or www.shepherdsstaffministry.org.

Monday, November 19

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and co-worker, Gary Hundley. Gary is at peace with our Savior now, and we rejoice in his Homegoing. In this spirit, we will be celebrating his life Wednesday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Vaughn Road Baptist Church. Please join us!

In lieu of flowers, Gary's family has requested that donations be given to Faith Radio.

Friday, November 16

We hope you have put this week's verse to memory! It's found in I Kings 3:9 -
"So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong."

Tomorrow is National Family Voluteer Day. We mentioned these volunteer opportunities:

-Alabama Rural Ministry ministers to families through home repair and children's day camps. You can find out more at: www.arm-al.org or (334) 332-8878.

-We interviewed Joy Westenburg of Project Evergreen this morning. Project Evergreen serves to provide lawn and landscape care for those who have family members serving in overseas military duty. Families are encouraged to do this together; professional qualifications are not necessary. Find out more at: www.projectevergreen.org.

If you would like to volunteer in our community but aren't sure where, one of these agencies can find a place for you:

- The Volunteer & Information Center (334)264-4636 www.volunteer@volunteer-info.org
- www.volunteermatch.org

Thursday, November 15

Andrew's thought for the day came from the words of George Thomas:
"If this is God's world there are no unimportant people."

Pamela and Andrew's "prescriptions for thanks" came from Dr. Robert Emmons' book,
Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude can make you Happier.

Wednesday, November 14

The guest for our interview this morning was Jimmy Dobbs, director of AGAPE Ministries in Montgomery. AGAPE is a Christian organization devoted to the placement of children in to loving, Christian homes, through the process of adoption. To contact this ministry: 272-9466 (locally) 1-800-239-1020 (toll-free) http://www.agapeforchildren.org/

Tuesday, November 13

Here are some helpful websites we mentioned~

-For great tips on encouraging reading in your home, check out: http://www.bookitprogram.org/.

-To find out more about the persecuted around the world: http://www.persecution.org/.

- Today is World Kindness day! We offered celebration ideas from: http://www.actsofkindness.org/.

Monday, November 12

Happy Veteran's Day! If you or a loved one have served in our country's military, we genuinely thank you and trust you will be honored as you deserve.

- Today's ideas on "How to Teach Kids about Veterans Day" came from http://www.military.com/.

- Today's Veteran's Day quiz can be found at http://www.familyeducation.com/.

VERSE OF THE WEEK of November 12, 2007

I Kings 3:9 - "So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong." (the words of Solomon, NIV)

Friday, November 9, 2007

Verse of the Week:
Phil. 2:14 - "Do everything without complaining or arguing." (NIV)

Welcome!

Thanks for checking out the Morning Praise daily blog site. Pamela and I will try to keep this up to date with some of the various things that we talk about each morning on the air. If you'ld like to contact us, simply send us an email: morningpraise@faithradio.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Andrew