Smile FM DJ Buzz

Was Jesus a funny guy?

2012-01-26T15:37:00.001-05:00

This guy thinks so. He says many of the things that Jesus said would have been considered hilarious in his day.
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/25/my-take-reclaiming-jesus-sense-of-humor/?hpt=hp_c3>http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/25/my-take-reclaiming-jesus-sense-of-humor/?hpt=hp_c3

He would have been considered witty, and funny, and a wise-cracker! What do you think? Have we all made Jesus seem too serious?

Smile Street Stop - 1/27 - Cadillac

2012-01-23T18:32:00.002-05:00

Sara from Smile FM will be in Cadillac on Friday Night

Tom Coverly - The Illusionist

Friday 1/27/2012 7:00:00 PM - 2 Hours

His magic is illusion, his message is reality. Teens, you do not want

to miss this show with opening artist The Jason Eaton Band and All The

Above @ Cadillac High School Auditorium. Tom Coverly is known as the

Christian "Chris Angel" and "David Blain" of magic. Please join us for

an amazing night that you will not forget!

400 Linden St. Cadillac, MI 49601 (Map)

http://www.getreslife.org | markv@getreslife.org | 231-876-1885

Pure Freedom

2012-01-23T18:25:00.002-05:00

Become part of the Pure Freedom team by becoming a PR Ambassador. We're asking Mom's & Teen Girls to help us spread the message about the 3 Pure Freedom events coming to Cadillac, Brighton and Lansing. By joining our PR team, not only will you help us help teen girls make important life long decisions for purity before and during marriage, you'll get yourself in the running to win the grand prize, a Pure Freedom Pizza Party for 10!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The Diceman is getting rid of his headphones

2012-01-20T14:53:00.001-05:00

Here is a picture. You’ll notice that they have been taped a few times. One ear doesn’t work. However, he still didn’t want to get rid of them because he really liked how they sound. I guess this means that the Diceman is a hoarder. What about you? Are you willing to throw something away this weekend? What about that old ratty shirt you like to wear every weekend?

Looking for the Opening Act - Rock and Worship Road Show - Yspilanti

2012-01-19T11:11:00.000-05:00

We're looking for a new Opening Act to perform at the Rock and Worship Road Show in Ypsilanti. If you are a Michigan based solo artist or band, click here to be considered!

Smile Street Stop - Snowfest - Frankenmuth

2012-01-19T10:56:00.002-05:00

Catch up with Smile FM at Snowfest in Frankenmuth on Thursday night, January 26th starting at 6:30 PM. Winter Wonder Worship night is happening with praise bands from Central Church of the Naz in Flint, Messiah Lutheran Church in Clio, Frankenmuth Bible Church and Trinity Church of Mt. Morris. You can browse the Ice Sculpture competition and then come inside the warming tent and warm up with great worship music and best of all, it's just a free will offering to attend. Located in downtown Frankenmuth, just outside Zehnders.

Ronald McDonald Tebows

2012-01-18T15:47:00.001-05:00

Can you believe it? Even the beloved Ronald McDonald “Tebows”?

Win Passes to See Beauty & the Beast 3D

2012-01-14T14:42:00.001-05:00

This weekend, Smile FM is your way to score Family 4 Packs of tickets to see Beauty & the Beast 3D at any Celebration Cinemas Location. Register to win by Sunday night, Jan 15th. Winners will be posted on Monday, 1/16 and tickets sent via first class mail.

Rock and Worship Roadshow Giveaway

2012-01-10T15:25:00.003-05:00

a Rafflecopter giveaway

An open letter to Tim Tebow

2012-01-10T14:56:00.000-05:00

This was written by a Christian radio station DJ in Florida, but we thought it was well-written and challenging.

http://www.jeffandjoyonline.com/2012/01/an-open-letter-to-tim-tebow.html

22 Questions to ask yourself each day

2012-01-06T15:17:00.001-05:00

Here is the link for the 22 Questions to ask yourself each day. http://jcsm.org/biblelessons/WesleyQs.htm These were created by John Wesley’s Holy Club, over 100 years ago.

Pure Freedom - Special Offer til Jan 15

2011-12-30T12:31:00.002-05:00

Smile FM is excited to welcome Dannah Gresh and the Pure Freedom tour to Michigan for 3 dates this spring. Pure Freedom is for Teen Girls and their Moms. Coming March 15 to Cadillac, March 16 to Brighton and March 17th to Lansing. Buy your tickets by January 15th and we'll throw in a copy of Dannah's latest book (One per order), "What are you waiting for?" It will be a great study as you and your daughter prepare for the Pure Freedom event this March. Use coupon code "Freedom" when you order your tickets today at Smile dot fm.

12 Hours of Christmas Giveaway - Wednesday 12/21

2011-12-20T00:48:00.001-05:00

Sign up to win some awesome music from Smile FM. Each hour we add a new CD to the collection. Just 1 CD will be given away starting at 6 AM, but as the day goes on, we'll be giving away a stack of 12 CD's. You just need to enter once and you're in the running for all the great prizes throughout the day!a Rafflecopter giveaway

The Diceman "Tebows"

2011-12-16T14:52:00.001-05:00

I can't help myself... I'm going to Tebow between every song!

Christmas Gift Complaint Form

2011-12-09T13:17:00.000-05:00

I dare you to download this and hand it out! (From the Diceman!)

Turn Back - A Poem

2011-12-08T12:10:00.001-05:00

This poem impacted me (Diceman) today. It might be something

to print out and put on your refrigerator?

Turn back to where you left Him, and you will find Him there,

He is waiting by the bedside where you used to kneel in prayer.

He is standing in the chapel by that long abandoned pew,

And he stands by your forsaken swath where laborers are few.

You are older, sorer,broken. You are tired of self, tis true.

But return to where you left Him. He is waiting there for you!

By Raymond C Hoag

Smile FM Birthday Winners

2011-12-05T16:49:00.001-05:00

Congrats to our Birthday Winners! As you can see we gave away TONS of prizes and had over 14,000 entries.

Grand Prize     JULIA FULTS        Lake City            Reset Presets

Big Ticket Family Pack. Includes four 3-Day passes and a primitive campsite. - Danielle Pearch -     Carleton - Changed Profile Pic

Pair Of Tickets to see The Muppets - Patricia Dancz - Ludington - Changed Profile Pic
Pair of tix to Newsboys- Jan 11th in Holland - Jill Hanna - Traverse City - Liked Our FB Page
Pair of Tix to Newsboys- Jan 11th in Holland - DuWayne Hannah - Holt - Contest Form
Pair of tix to see the Muppets - Rebecca Zuzula - Perry -Liked Our FB Page
Smile Swag Bag: T-Shirt, CD, Drink Tumbler - Vanessa Sykes - Livonia - Contest Registration
Smile Swag Bag: T-Shirt, CD, Smile Glow Stick - Carmen Schantz - Ubly - Contest Registration
Smile Swag Bag: T-Shirt, CD, Drink Tumbler - Cheryl Gibbs - Lansing - Changed Profile Pic
15 CD Brick #1 - Jamie Zuke - Leslie - Liked Our FB Page
15 CD Brick #2 - Leah Mills - Imlay City - Contest Registration
15 CD brick #3: - Julie Neph - Cheboygan - Contest Registration
15 CD Brick #4: - Dale Jones - Amherstburg, Ont - Changed Profile Pic
15 CD Brick #5: - Steve Berg - Williamston - Contest Registration
15 CD Brick #6: - Tami Brown - Leslie - Changed Profile Pic
15 CD Brick #7: - Laura Hasen - Holt - Changed Profile Pic
Smile Swag Bag: T-Shirt, CD, Drink Tumbler - Chris Dilloway - Saginaw - Liked Our FB Page
CD Brick # 10   - Valerie Hunger - Almont - Changed Profile Picture
CD Brick # 11 - Chrissy Goodman - Durand - Changed Profile Picture
CD Brick # 12 - Jill Hanna - Traverse City - Reset Presets
CD Brick # 13 -Cheryl Loubert - Gladwin - Liked Our FB Page
CD Brick # 14 - David Battley - Merrill - Changed Profile Picture
CD Brick # 15 - JOHN HALSEY - MACOMB, MI - Contest Registration
CD Brick # 9   - Tiffany Vallo - Lansing - Contest Registration
CD Brick #8: - Keith Sherwood - Charlevoix - Txt2Win Happy B-day
Muppets Tickets - 3   Laurie Schoolz - Sanford - Txt2Win
Muppets Tickets - 4 Karen Hossink - Lapeer - Txt2Win
Muppets Tickets - 5 Joyce Armentrout - Manchester - Changed Profile Picture
Muppets Tickets - 6 Erika Wahonya - Lansing - Liked our FB page
Muppets Tickets - 7    Lisa Craven - Lansing - Changed Profile Picture
Newsboys Tickets - 10 Chelsea Townsend - Twin Lake - Contest Registration
Newsboys Tickets - 11 Raymond P Krawczyk Jr - Lansing - Contest Registration
Newsboys Tickets - 12   Jan King - Lansing - Follow Smile On Twitter
Newsboys Tickets - 13   Traci Stein - Lansing - Liked Our FB Page
Newsboys Tickets - 14    Michael Moore - Lansing -Txt2Win
Newsboys Tickets - 15   Shannon Spainhower - Lansing - Contest Registration
Newsboys Tickets - 3     Kylie Dunn - Lake Odessa - Contest Registration
Newsboys Tickets - 4    Mike Jagger - Montague - Changed Profile Picture
Newsboys Tickets - 5    Julie Sprunger - Lansing - Liked Our FB Page
Newsboys Tickets - 6    Ken Dail - Grand Ledge - Liked Our FB Page
Newsboys Tickets - 7    Kathy Tahtinen - Traverse City - Changed Profile Picture
Newsboys Tickets - 8    Bryanna Romel - Bath - Changed Profile Picture
Newsboys Tickets - 9    Stacy Sibanda - Lansing - Reset Presets
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 1 Michael Palermo - Contest Registration
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 10    Mary Hulinek
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 11    nora weismiller
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 12    Randy Thomas
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 2    Matthew McMichael - Twitter
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 3    Amy Oxendale
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 4    Kara Hanlon
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 5    Dawn Lemon
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 6    Tammi Smith-Boult
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 7    Nancy LeGreve
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 8    Elizabeth Goble
Paramont Coffee Certificate - 9    Marti Boesen
Smile Swag Bag - 10   Sarah Bulgrien - Lapeer - Changed Profile Pic
Smile Swag Bag - 11   Adrienne Jahnke-Smith - Buckley - Liked FB Page
Smile Swag Bag - 12    Shane Kelley -Flint - Reset Presets
Smile Swag Bag - 13    Haley Bellamy - Durand - Contest Registration
Smile Swag Bag - 14    Jim Stalker - Jackson - Liked FB Page
Smile Swag Bag - 15    Jennifer Steckly - Saginaw - Reset Presets
Smile Swag Bag - 5    Katelynn Wolf - Roscommon - Changed Profile Pic
Smile Swag Bag - 6    Lei Nahinu - Boyne City - Contest Registration
Smile Swag Bag - 7    Cindy Asher -Traunik - Contest Registration
Smile Swag Bag - 8     Bonnie Bindig - Lapeer - Changed Profile Pic
Smile Swag Bag - 9    Jenny Hoaglund - Cadillac - Liked FB Page

Please allow a week to 10 days for your prize to arrive in the mail. Subject to contest rules and further verification.

Thanks for the Birthday Cards!

2011-12-05T15:54:00.001-05:00

We were so excited to see these amazing cards made by some our Smile FM Fans!

Thanks so much and be watching for more cards coming soon. Also if you sent a card, be watching for a special surprise in the mail from us!

More Tickets - A Little Boy's Prayer

2011-12-04T16:01:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to our final ticket winners for A Little Boy's Prayer at Mount Hope Church in Lansing.

Tickets are still available for purchase at www.alittleboysprayer.com

Ticket Winners:

Dan    Mc Taggart , Owosso
Steve    Lockwood, Owosso
Tawnee    Tillotson, Saint Johns
Audrey    Sovis, Ovid
Holly    Comstock, Okemos
Melissa    Peters, Holt
Cindy    Matheny, Dewitt
Debbie    Cuthbertson, Midland
Susan    Lewis, Lansing
Whitney    Craig, Lansing
Cindy    Johansen , East Lansing
Renee'    Banks, Lansing
Bernie    Waterfield, Lansing
Angela    Keehn, Ionia
FRANCES    HASSELL , Paw Paw

Tickets were mailed on 12/5/11 - be watching for an envelope from Smile FM.

Smile FM's 15 Birthday - December 2nd

2011-11-24T21:22:00.000-05:00

Smile FM is turning 15, we're having a party and your invited!

But YOU don't have to bring a gift, we'll give out the gifts to reward you for listening to Smile FM and telling your friends about us!

On Friday, December 2nd we'll be giving away:

15 - 15 CD Bricks featuring all of your favorite Smile FM artists

15 - Smile FM gift packs including t-shirts, tumblers & other Smile goodies.

The Grand Prize: Trip for 2 to Sunny Orlando, Florida in January 7 to 14, 2012. A stay at a Gold Crown Resort in Kissimee, 2 Bedrooms, full kitchen, heated pools. Plus we'll treat you to VIP passes to Winter Jam in Orlando or Jacksonville and a Day at Disneyworld (courtesy of Z 88.3 in Orlando).

Congrats to Julia Fults our Grand Prize Winner.
Complete winners list coming shortly!

Plus kids 15 and under can send us a special handmade birthday card and we will send them a special Smile gift back in the mail. Send your card to Smile FM, PO Box 388, Williamston, MI 48895 and have it postmarked by December 2nd. Parents please make sure it clearly includes your child's name, age and return address and your e-mail address. We may also feature it on our website!

Thanksgiving Guest Liability and Indemnification Agreement

2011-11-22T11:33:00.001-05:00

What do you think? Something to print out and post on your refrigerator, or table?

____________________ (hereinafter referred to as .Guest.) has been given permission to eat at the table of

_____________________ (hereinafter referred to as .Host.).

Guest acknowledges and understands that no warranty, either expressed or implied, is made by Host as to the

nutritional content of the meal. This document is offered in order to duly warn Guest that dangerous conditions,

risks, and hazards may lurk in the turkey, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, fixings, drinks, desserts, appetizers,

and any or all other comestibles that may be served.

Guest is hereby informed that Host.s food may contain any of the following: calories, carbohydrates, sodium (salt),

fat, saturated fat, trans fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, peanuts, sugar, alcohol, tryptophan, caffeine,

and good cheer.

Guest acknowledges that eating may incur risks including, but not limited to, satiation, indigestion, heart burn,

dizziness, laziness, heart disease, holiday spirit, .food coma,. and .that bloated feeling.. Host.s meal includes any

and all items served, including those brought by other Guests (including .Grandma.).

If Guest has brought minors to Host.s Thanksgiving table, Guest assumes responsibility for monitoring said

minors. eating habits and guarding against any and all attendant hazards at all times.

In consideration of being allowed by host to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, Guest hereby indemnifies Host from all

liability for personal injury suffered by Guest . which may be directly or proximately caused, in whole or in part,

by any element of Host.s meal. Guest agrees that neither he/she, nor his/her assigns, agents, or personal representatives

in law or in fact will sue Host or his/her associates for any injury that Guest suffers, in whole or in part, from

consuming food on Host.s premises. This indemnification includes an agreement not to haul Host into court on the

basis of:

1. Failure to provide nutritional information;

2. Failure to warn of potential for overeating because food tastes too good and is provided at no cost;

3. Failure to offer .healthier alternatives. or vegetarian .tofurkey.;

4. Failure to provide information about other venues serving alternative, .healthier. Thanksgiving meals;

5. Failure to warn that dark meat contains more fat than white meat; and

6. Failure to warn that eating may lead to obesity.

GUEST INDEMNIFIES AND RELEASES OWNER FROM ANYAND ALL LIABILITY.

GUEST HAS READ THIS DOCUMENT AND UNDERSTANDS IT. HE/SHE IS SIGNING IT FREELYAND

VOLUNTARILYAND WITHOUT DURESS, AND AGREES NOT TO APPEAR AS A WITNESS IN SUPPORT

OF JOHN .SUE THE BASTARDS. BANZHAF, ESQ., OR ANY OTHER PERSONS WITH LAWDEGREES

WHO CANNOT OTHERWISE FIND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, ATANY TIME IN THE FUTURE.

PThanksgiving Guest Liability and Indemnification Agreement

Agreed to by ________________________________________________________ Signature Date ___________

Funniest pick-up lines ever for Christian singles!

2011-11-21T14:55:00.000-05:00

I’ve seen a few lists of these in the past, that are lame, but these are really funny! What do you think? Single guys/ girls? The top pick-up lines for Christian singles….

1. I would part the Red Sea for you.”.

2. “What’re you doing for the rest of your afterlife?” .

3. “Did you say your name was Esther? Oh, I guess I just think you were chosen for such a time as this.”

4. “Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?”

5. “10% of me is 100% certain that I can give you 10% of my heart forever.” (This is to be used only during tithe and offering time and is so confusing it just may work.)

6. “Let’s be like Noah and do this as a pair.”

7. “You must be Egyptian because I’m a slave for you.”

8. “You and me, we’re like loaves and fishes…we just might be a miracle.”

9. “Do you want to be accountability partners?”

10. “On first dates, I always take girls to get BBQ ribs. It feels the most biblical considering they came from one.”

11. “I know you’ve already said no once, but call me Joshua because I’m going to break down your walls.”

12. “I’m no Joseph, but I’m having trouble interpreting the dreams I’ve been having about you.”

13. “I don’t know if you noticed but, when you walked into the room, that was me giving up a clap offering.”

14. “I may not have a job right now, and I may live in my parent’s basement, but I swear to you I’m storing up treasure in heaven and my mansion is gonna rock.”

Street Stops Weekend of 11/18

2011-11-16T23:20:00.000-05:00

You can catch the smile bug on Saturday!

The Midland Santa Holiday Parade is gearing up the the 2011 parade! Parade begins from Midland High School:November 19, 10:00 a.m
(folks can get a jump on their holiday shopping by stopping by the Smile table and purchasing some Smile Swag :) too)

Then catch us at:
Comedy Night with Jeff Allen
Saturday 11/19/2011 7 PM
Christian comedian, Jeff Allen will be performing at Brighton Nazarene Church. This is a family friendly event and all seats are general admission so arrive early. Doors open at 6pm. Advance tickets are now on sale for $18. There is also a $1.50 convenience fee for each advance ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the LCS office or online through our web link below.
Location:
7669 Brighton Rd., Brighton, MI 48116 (Map)
Website:
http://www.denbeconsulting.com/LCS_Nov2011Concert.htm
Email:
laurie@livingstonchristianschools.org

Honoring our Veterans this Friday

2011-11-09T17:52:00.000-05:00

Do you have a veteran or service person you'd like to honor on Friday? Give us a call at 888.887.7139 ext 4 and leave a message and we'll share them on the air on Friday.

You can also post your comments or shout-outs on the Smile FM Radio Network facebook page.

Let's show our troops and veterans some love this Veteran's Day!

Street Stops Weekend of 11/10 - 12

2011-11-09T17:30:00.000-05:00

Here's where folks can catch the Smile Team this weekend:

Thursday night at 7 PM
TIM HAWKINS - LIVE IN CONCERT
Stewart Road Church of God
Location: 1199 Stewart Road, Monroe, MI (Map)
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Friday Night @ Ford Field in Downtown Detroit (the event is 24 hours, Sara will just be there on Friday night)
THE CALL 11/11/11 - Prayer Rally
Friday 11/11/2011 5 PM Length: 24 Hours
On November 11–12, 2011, thousands from across America will gather to Detroit to fast, pray and cry out to God. We will gather to this city that has become a microcosm of our national crisis—economic collapse, racial tension, and the shedding of innocent blood of our children in the streets and of our unborn. But the place where they say there is no hope, God has chosen as His staging ground for a great communal healing and His house of prayer for all nations. Therefore, we are calling the nation to a 24-hour solemn assembly, daring to believe that Detroit’s desperation can produce a prayer that can change a nation. Come and take your place on the wall in Detroit, where we will ask God to send fire on our hearts, to forgive our national guilt and establish justice in our land
Location:
Ford Field, DETROIT, MI (Map)
Website:
http://www.thecall.com/

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Saturday Night - 7 PM
TIM HAWKINS - LIVE IN CONCERT
Mt. Zion Church. 4900 Maybee Road, Clarkston, MI

Be sure to stop by the Smile FM table and say "HI" if you're coming to one of the events this weekend!

Tim Hawkins Ticket Trivia (Nov 4 to 6)

2011-11-04T15:32:00.001-04:00

Congratulations to our winners, they have all been notified via e-mail.

Tickets are still available for purchase.

Be listening this Friday, Saturday & Sunday for your chance to score tickets to see Tim Hawkins in Monroe on November 10th or Clarkston on November 12th.

Watch Tim's video and tell us the punch lines of his stories for your chance to score tickets to his shows.

RWRS - Finalists

2011-10-28T07:25:00.002-04:00

Smile FM congratulates our Opening Act Winner

Kelsey Rottiers and The Rising Tide

They will be opening up for the Rock and Worship Road Show in Saginaw this Thursday night!

And congratulations to our finalists...

The Michael Maher Band from Fenton

Only 9AM from Gaylord, MI

Honorable Mention -Luke Cyrus from Bath, MI

Luke Cyrus “Teach Me To Breathe” *Official Music Video* from Luke Cyrus on Vimeo.

Congratulations to our 3 finalists. We will announce the winner as soon as we hear back.

Thanks to everyone who applied, we were blown away by the amazing talent we have here in Michigan.

The Rock & Worship Roadshow is Back!

2011-10-13T21:08:00.000-04:00

Thursday, Nov. 3rd - Dow Event Center - Saginaw

Friday, Nov. 4th - Van Andel Arena - Grand Rapids

Just $10 at the door

Mercy Me, Jars of Clay, Matt Maher, Hawk Nelson, Rush of Fools, Group1Crew and more! Find out more & RSVP for the show.

(Please note Disciple is not at these shows, Rush of Fools filling in.)

Comparison chart: Smile FM artists that sound like Secular artists

2011-10-10T14:47:00.001-04:00

If you are a new listener to Smile FM, you may want to know more about this amazing positive hit music. It may be a good time to ditch all of your old music and so you never have to worry about what is playing in the car or at home? Did you know that there is a Christian band that sounds like Queen, and another band that sounds like Coldplay. Here is a list of positive hit artists that pretty much cover every style of music. http://www.otterbeinchurch.org/documents/MusicComparisonDoc.PDf

Take the Courageous Challenge

2011-10-04T00:38:00.000-04:00

A picture that will rock you today!

2011-09-30T11:45:00.001-04:00

From the Diceman! This picture rocked my world today!

Faron's African Drum and Tambourine

2011-09-29T14:02:00.000-04:00

That’s right. These are an authentic African drum and tambourine given to Faron this week by his missionary in-laws. They were hand-made in Kenya. Now, the Diceman thinks he can play along with every song on the radio!

Get ready to win Sweet Eats, Greets & Seats

2011-09-27T15:24:00.003-04:00

Congratulations to our Sweet Eats, Greets & Seats winners with the Rock and Worship Road Show and dinner with Matt Maher. The Rock and Worship Road Show is coming to Saginaw on November 3 and Grand Rapids on November 4th featuring MercyMe, Jars of Clay, Matt Maher, Hawk Nelson and more.

Saginaw Show Winner - Pati Issac from Flint

Grand Rapids Winner - Ann Herrygers from Shelby

Smile FM encourages you to get Courageous!

2011-09-26T15:25:00.001-04:00

Smile FM encourages you to get Courageous! Coming to theaters this Friday, September 30th.

Who's with us? Let's go this opening weekend and get Courageous!

Remember 9/11

2011-09-07T12:52:00.002-04:00

We'd love to have your thoughts on September 11th.

Give us a call at 888.887.7139 ext 4

Let us know....

What were your thoughts when you heard about the attacks?

How do you think our country has changed in the past 10 years?

How have you seen God get the glory since 9/11?

Feel free to leave a pray for our country, servicemen and women, the families affected and our leaders.

We will be sharing comments back on Sunday - 9/11

Awesome cheeseburger!

2011-09-05T10:43:00.001-04:00

How's this for a labor day idea? This burger is being sold at the
Florida state fair. (Love the scoop of ice cream on top!)

Smile FM sends YOU to Pointfest

2011-08-30T12:45:00.000-04:00

Be listening for the Pointfest Phrase of the Day, when you hear it, text us at 909.2Smile4 that's 909.276.4534 with the Phrase of the Day and your chance to win a pair of tickets to Pointfest at Cedar Point on Saturday, Sept 17th. You can enter once a day. Each day we'll give away a pair of tickets, plus on Friday - 9/9 we will announce the grand prize winner who gets a pair of tickets and gets to ride the Magnum with Brian Dumont & John from Skillet.

Friday - 9/8 - Grand Prize winner announced @ 7:20 AM

Please text us with your name, city and keyword to 909.2Smile4. Must be 18 years or older to win.

Smile FM & Facebook

2011-08-24T23:39:00.002-04:00

Be sure to "like" the Smile FM Radio Network on facebook. We've maxed out the number of friends we're allowed on our first facebook page, so now we've got an offical Fan page. Be sure to "like" us and tell your friends about us. Once we get to 5,000 likes on our Smile FM Radio Network page, we've got some cool prizes will be tossing out there! Including some Pointfest Tickets. Click to "Like" us.

Making your kids Money Savvy

2011-08-24T23:17:00.003-04:00

Jenn & Brian shared some tips about how to help your kids manage money.

See all 23 tips!

Join the Smile crew at Pointfest - Sept 17th

2011-08-24T23:01:00.001-04:00

Pointfest featuring Toby Mac, Skillet, Disciple and Manic Drive is coming to Cedar Point on Saturday, September 17th. Get a full day of fun at CedarPoint, then a full evening of music and ministry. It's a rocking way to start your fall, usher in the cooler weather and make the most of your time and money. You get all the fun that CedarPoint has to offer, over-the-top live performances and a dynamic speaker - all in one fun place! Be listening soon for your chance to ride the roller coasters with Brian from the Morning Espresso and John from Skillet! Link to Pointfest from Smile dot FM.

Smile Store

2011-08-22T14:36:00.001-04:00

Don't forget you can find about a dozen Smile FM items in our Smile Store at our website.

Everything from our hand-crafted t-shirts to beach balls, glow sticks and Smile Drink tumblers. Each available with free shipping.

All proceeds for Smile Merch goes to help keep our events department on the road and our Smile stations on the air.

Check out the Smile Store!

Send a special couple to Celebrate Your Marriage Retreat

2011-08-21T16:48:00.001-04:00

One special couple will be attending the Celebrate Your Marriage Retreat on Mackinaw Island courtesy of you and Smile FM.

Congratulations to our winners for the retreat, Gary & Gloria Knapp of Montague.

Also a special congratulations to our finalists. You'll each be receiving a special prize pack in the mail shortly.

Josh and Beth Bently- Monroe

Diana and Jon Priebe- Holt

Cliff and Carla Corrette- Mason

Pastor Lisa Saliga & Joe Saliga- Lapeer

Dennis and Jennifer Bierbusse- Lapeer

Ken and Tina Day- Lake City

Laura and Phillip Balk- Holt

Antonio & Cristine Perez- Ludington

Jaime and Sidney Ibarra- Shelby

Mary and Robert Reames- Southgate

Phillip & Debra Webb- Benton Harbor

James and Renee Kuhn

Dominic and Amanda Moes- East Jorden

Celebrate Your Marriage is coming up on Mackinaw Island on Sun/Mon - October 9 & 10 and Mon/Tue October 10 & 11th. Find out more http://www.jayandlaura.com/

Tenth Avenue North Ticket Giveaway

2011-08-19T17:26:00.001-04:00

Congrats to our Tenth Ave North winners!

VIP Winners
Sandy Willoughby
Peter Jewell
Jennifer Gaydos
Michael Mckee
Robbi Schmenk

General Ticket Winners
Stephanie Kuczynski
Anita Young
Theresa Fehse
Brianna Currin
Summer Foster-

Find out more about the show.

SKG Volunteers - Lansing ONLY

2011-08-16T14:48:00.002-04:00

We need about 30+ adults to help us with Secret Keeper Girl coming in Lansing on Saturday, Sept 17th in Lansing, MI. Everything from security, ushers, merch helpers and general volunteers. Please sign up today. At this time volunteers are only needed for the Lansing show.

Secret Keeper Girl Trivia - your chance to win tickets

2011-08-16T11:31:00.001-04:00

Check out our weekly Secret Keeper Girl Moments and answer our Trivia question with your daughter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Secret Keeper Girl show closest to you.

Secret Keeper Girl is a fun, fast paced night for Mom's & tween girls to connect together and talk about things like purity, modesty and our value in Christ. It's designed for tween girls from 8 to 12, but all girls and their moms are welcome. See the tour schedule.

The Diceman's new Granddaughter

2011-08-15T14:07:00.000-04:00

Hello world, from Daisy Blue Thorne! (Diceman’s Granddaughter) born this past Saturday. 5 pounds and 11 ounces.

She’s waving at you!

10 Signs Your Christianity Has Become Too Comfortable

2011-08-10T15:56:00.000-04:00

by Bryan Dodd (Read the whole blog here http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-blogs/152439-brian_dodd_10_signs_your_christianity_has_become_too_comfortable.html#.Tj39dmL4YQ0.facebook )

1. You are not attending church with a high level of expectancy.

2. You no longer seem to be concerned about the spiritual condition of neighbors, family members, or your co-workers.

3. You haven’t had a spiritual conversation with a non-Christian in a long time.

4. The Bible seems like a history book. It’s lifeless to you.

5. Your happiness on Sunday mornings is more important than what it takes to reach the unchurched. As long as you get your parking spot, your seat, and hear the music you like, everything’s fine.

6. The plight of the poor doesn’t concern you.

7. Pictures of overseas suffering do not move you to action.

8. You do not give your financial resources sacrificially.

9. Your prayers don’t seem to be making it past the ceiling.

10. It doesn’t even dawn on you that God could do something incredibly radical in your life at any moment today. It’s not even on your radar.

Scary Monkey at the Diceman's house

2011-08-08T16:31:00.000-04:00

Is this monkey scary top you? At the Diceman's house, we have been placing this toy monkey on the stairs and it keeps our 18 month old, Truly Rose, from going up the stairs. Is this horrible parenting/ grandparenting?

Smile FM - Making A Difference Tour

2011-08-05T12:00:00.000-04:00

Sponsored By

For more information on the Making a Difference tour with Jenn and Brian from the Morning Espresso got to

http://makingadifferencetour.blogspot.com/

OMG Burger!

2011-08-04T15:06:00.001-04:00

WOW! The OMG Double Double burger contains two meat patties, two slices of cheese, bacon and lettuce sandwiched between two Krispy Kreme doughnuts. The OMG Double Double burger is being sold at fast-food outlet Chompers

Michigan Post Offices facing closure

2011-07-26T22:20:00.002-04:00

Jenn & Brian talked about which post offices may close in Michigan. Plus a good article about what criteria they are considering when closing post offices.

Casting Crowns of Love Award

2011-07-25T07:20:00.002-04:00

Do you know someone is always serving and always loving others in their community the way Jesus did? You can honor them by telling us their story. We'll share some of the great examples on the radio, plus we will select 4 nominees to each Casting Crowns show in Lansing and Saginaw with 4 tickets plus a Meet n Greet with the band. Casting Crowns will be in Saginaw on Tue, 8/2 and in Lansing on Thursday, 8/4. Buy Tickets.

Congratulations to our winners!

Saginaw Show:
Don Acres- Lake City
Pastor Tim Martin - Attica
Laura Frawly - Harrisville
Bobby Jackson - Flint

Lansing Show:

Sean McCormack - Allendale
Jennifer Woodruff - Ortonville
Johnathan McMahon - Cadillac
Linda Hughson - Mason

Morning Espresso - Making a Difference Tour

2011-07-18T07:20:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to partner with the following non-profit organizations on the Making a Difference Tour sponsored by Great Lakes Christian College of Lansing.

Week of 8/8:

Monday: * YMCA - Southgate, MI

Tuesday: Lapeer County Young Life - Event at the Eastern MI Fair, Imlay City, MI

Wednesday: Royal Family Camp - Bay City, MI

Thursday: Care Net of Cadillac - Cadillac, MI

Friday: *Christian Freedom International - Sault Ste Marie, MI

Saturday: Remeberance Ranch - Allendale, MI

Sunday: CHUM Theraputic Riding Stables - Event at Cooley Law School Park, Lansing, MI

*Tenative

Each day the Morning Crew will be broadcasting from that community, working along side the selecting organization in the afternoon and hosting a benefit concert featuring Jeremy Horn that afternoon or evening. Stay posted for more details and your chance to attend the show.

Casting Crowns - 2 dates this summer

2011-07-11T00:39:00.000-04:00

Casting Crowns is coming for 2 amazing events this summer.

August 2nd to the Heritage Theater in Saginaw

August 4th to Mount Hope Church in Lansing

Please note that each event is priced separately.

Secret Keeper Girl is coming back Sep. 15-18!

2011-07-10T14:06:00.000-04:00

We're super excited that Secret Keeper Girl is coming back to Michigan for 4 dates September 15th to 18th! Tickets go on sale on Monday June 13th with a special deal where you can get any number of ticket for the group rate of just $12, it's happening on Monday using promo code "Pajama Party" Find out more at :

http://www.secretkeepergirltour.blogspot.com/

Making a Difference Morning Show Tour

2011-06-27T16:18:00.002-04:00

This August Jenn & Brian will be taking the Morning Espresso show on the road with the Making a Difference Tour. They will be visiting 7 different ministries that are truly Making a Difference in Michigan. Each day the Morning Espresso tour will broadcast from their community, serve along side that ministry throughout the day and then provide a benefit concert that evening with Smile FM artist Jeremy Horn. Nominations have been completed and the tour schedule will be announced on Monday, July 18th at 7:20 AM on the Morning Espresso.

The Making a Difference tour is sponsored by Great Lakes Christian College of Lansing.

How to avoid moral failure

2011-06-27T13:55:00.001-04:00

Wow! This is refrigerator material. 5 easy things to do, to avoid moral failure by Pastor Shawn King/Atlanta.

1.. Multiple people have access to every account I own and check them often: Twitter (public and private tweets), Facebook, Email, etc.

Secrecy and privacy are the breeding ground for moral failure. When we are confident that nobody will see our ugly side, it is much more tempting to dibble dabble in craziness. If (former) Congressman Anthony Weiner knew that several aides were checking his Direct Messages, his inbox, etc. it would have been far less likely that his current scandal would have happened.

2. My wife is busy, but I regularly leave my cell phone with her when I’m not around. She looks at it. She’s not obsessed with it, but I think she checks it out with a healthy level of skepticism. Her skepticism does not irritate me. She and I have seen friends and mentors and leaders walk right into the worst types of moral failure. This level of transparency builds trust.

3. I generally don’t meet with any single person (male or female) privately anymore. I will meet with couples or small groups in my office, but now hold more meetings in restaurants, coffee shops, etc.

4. I stay with my family. We travel together as much as possible. We run errands together. We eat out together. We go shopping together. We stay home together. Very rarely am I alone without one of the kids or my wife. This keeps my mind centered, but also prevents me from having idle time that leads many folk to an unhealthy place.

5. I keep pictures of my wife and kids everywhere (particularly my son EZ) on the wallpaper of my cell phone, in my office, on the walls, on my desks, etc. They serve as a constant reminder for me why I should have a good work ethic and fight to make healthy moral decisions. I didn’t grow up with a dad that set a good example and I so badly want to be that guy for my son that his pictures always keep me focused and centered

Read the rest of the blog here. http://www.shauninthecity.com/2011/06/drastic-measures-to-avoid-moral-failure-the-weiner-edition.html

Best Diets

2011-06-27T11:06:00.000-04:00

Jenn & Brian talked about the best diets for different health aspects such as losing weight, healthier hearts, diabeties and blood pressure. See all the ratings here!

2011-06-26T23:47:00.000-04:00

Get Your SMILE GEAR on this Summer!

Smile Fans: check out our new Smile Gear that will be premiering at the Big Ticket Festival and other great Smile events all summer long. Proceeds from the sale of these items go to helping us continue to Build Families, Touch Hearts, & Change Lives.

The purple shirt's design GLOWS in the dark. The black shirt features a silvery ink. The purple glowsticks turn on & off and have pen-style clip & laynard so you don't loose it. Watch this blog for more items in the upcoming days!

Sarah Palin’s email to her family from God…

2011-06-16T13:03:00.001-04:00

You've probably heard in the news that they are going through all of Sarah Palin's emails and letting the world see them. You might not have heard about this one. A few years ago Sarah found out from her doctor that her unborn baby was going to have "downs syndrome" she wrote this email to her family and friends. It is powerful as she writes it from God's point of view.

To the Sisters, Brother, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends of Trig Paxson Van Palin (or whatever you end up naming him!)

I am blessing you with this surprise baby because I only want the best for you. I've heard your prayers that this baby will be happy and

healthy, and I've answered them because I only want the best for you!

I heard your heart when you hinted that another boy would fit best in the Palin family, to round it out and complete that starting five

line-up. Though another girl would be so nice, you didn't think you could ask for what you REALLY wanted, but I knew, so I gave you a boy because I only want the best for you!

Then, I put the idea in your hearts that his name should be "Trig", because it's so fitting, with two Norse meanings: "True" and "Brave

Victory".

Then, finally, I let Trig's mom and dad find out before he was born that this little boy will truly be a GIFT. They were told in early

tests that Trig may provide more challenges, and more joy, than what they ever may have imagined or ever asked for. At first the news seemed unreal and sad and confusing. But I gave Trig's mom and dad lots of time to think about it because they needed lots of time to understand that everything will be OK, in fact, everything will be great, because I only want the best for you!

I've given Trig's mom and dad peace and joy as they wait to meet their new son. I gave them a happy anticipation because they asked me for that. I'll give all of you the same happy anticipation and strength to deal with Trig's challenges, but I won't impose on you...

This new person in your life can help everyone put things in perspective and bind us together and get everyone focused on what

really matters.

The baby will expand your world and let you see and feel things you haven't experienced yet. He'll show you what "true, brave victory" really means as those who love him will think less about self and focus less on what the world tells you is "normal" or "perfect". You will grow and be blessed with greater understanding that will be born along with Trig.

Every child is created special, with awesome purpose and amazing potential. Children are the most precious and promising ingredient in

this mixed up world you live in down there on earth. Trig is no different, except he has one extra chromosome. Doctors call it "Down's Syndrome", and Downs kids have challenges, but can bring you much delight and more love than you can ever imagine! Just wait and

see, let me prove this, because I only want the best for you!

Some of the rest of the world may not want him, but take comfort in that because the world will not compete for him. Take care of him and

he will always be yours!

Trig's mom and dad don't want people to focus on the baby's extra chromosome. They're human, so they haven't known how to explain this to people who are so caring and are interested in this new little Alaskan. Sarah and Todd want people to share in the joy of this gift I'm giving

to the Palin family, and the greater Alaska family. Many people won't understand... and I understand that. Some will think Trig should not be allowed to be born because they fear a Downs child won't be considered "perfect" in your world. (But tell me, what do you earthlings consider "perfect" or even "normal" anyway? Have you peeked down any grocery store isle, or school hallway, or into your office

lunchroom lately? Or considered the odd celebrities you celebrate as "perfect" on t.v.? Have you noticed I make 'em all shapes and sizes?

Believe me, there is no "perfect"!)

Many people will express sympathy, but you don't want or need that, because Trig will be a joy. You will have to trust me on this.

I know it will take time to grasp this and come to accept that I only want the best for you, and I only give my best. Remember though: "My

ways are not your ways, my thoughts are not your thoughts... for as the heavens are higher than the earth, my ways are higher than yours!"

I wrote that all down for you in the Good Book! Look it up! You claim that you believe me – now it's time to live out that belief!

Love,

Trig's Creator, Your Heavenly Father

Smile Street Stops - Weekend 6/17

2011-06-15T22:19:00.002-04:00

You can catch Sara on Mackinaw Island this Friday from 3 to 6 pm as part of the Lilac Festival. However, you'll have to pedal fast to catch her (no cars are allowed on the island so she's taking her bike w/ a bike trailer full of Smile goodies. We couldn't find her a green & purple horse to ride...LOL).

Sara will be hanging out at the Island Horse Stables for the annual blessing of the animals and the Jr. Horse people fundraiser.

4pm Feast of Epona Lemonade Sale & Stable Tour - Join the Mackinac’s youngest horsemen and women raise funds to benefit their equine programs. Mission Hill Stable

5pm Feast of Epona Blessing of the Animals - Join us as we bless the horses, dogs, turtles and more at this auspicious event. Mission Hill Stable. Presented by the Mackinac Island Horsemen’s Association and the Mackinac Island Dog & Pony Club.

Then Saturday Sara will be out at the Treetops for the Impact Music Festival fundraiser golf outing. We still have room for golfers!

RSVP to Casting Crowns & Win

2011-06-03T07:58:00.003-04:00

Casting Crowns is making 2 stops in Michigan this August. RSVP to either show, invite your friends and get a chance to win tickets.

Step 1. Become a fan of Smile FM Radio Network on Facebook.

Step 2. RSVP to either Casting Crowns show in Saginaw or Lansing.

Step 3. Invite Friends
Step 4. Check in on Monday to find out if you are one of winners! Tickets go on sale on Monday for Casting Crowns.

Tickets for the Lansing show will be onsale Monday June 6th

Tickets for the Saginaw show will be onsale Friday June 10th

Hillsong United Tickets - Presale available for Smile FM fans

2011-05-31T17:06:00.001-04:00

Hillsong United coming to the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on Monday, August 15th.

Smile FM listeners can purchase their tickets BEFORE everyone else using the Promo code: Aftermath

Presale: June 1 & 2nd - starts at 10 AM (on June 1)

Regular Sale starts: June 3rd

Get your Hillsong Tickets!

I Heart Hillsong WINNERS

2011-05-31T01:03:00.000-04:00

We want to know why YOU HEART HILLSONG? We've got them coming to Grand Rapids on Monday night, August 15th. All this week, we're giving out tickets before you can buy them for people who will tell us why they Heart Hillsong? Congrats to our I Heart Hillsong Winners!

Nathaniel Johnson, Sara Collins, Makenna McCroskey, Carol Brown, and Nichole Kelly Korson!

Thanks to everyone who entered, there were a lot of amazing stories!

Weekend Winning - Kung Fu Panda 2

2011-05-28T03:41:00.003-04:00

This weekend is your chance to score a pair of tickets to see Kung Fu Panda 2 at Celebration Cinemas. You can register to win this Friday through Monday and winners will be notified on Tuesday. Celebration Cinemas has locations in Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Grand Rapids, Benton Harbor and Muskegon.

Plugged in Movie Review says:

Po Panda is eminently likable here, just for the record—a more realistic hero for those of us who don't always look the greatest or have the correct words. He's a regular panda trying to do the right thing. Is he willing to die for the good cause in which he believes? Yes—but he'd prefer not to.

Congrats to our winners:

Joann MacCowen

Timmara Tanner

Willie Hayes

Nancy Caudle

Brijette Byrd

Jessica Werstein

John Mireles

Lori Curtis

Diane Mckay

Thursday Street Stop

2011-05-26T19:19:00.000-04:00

Sara will be out at the Michigan Special Olympics tail gate party & opening ceremony from 4-7 pm Thursday 6-2-11 at Central Michigan University's Kelly-Shorts stadium in Mt Pleasant. 5,500 atheletes, coaches and volunteers come together from nearly every county in Michigan for the opening ceremonies for the Michigan Special Olympics.

Spend Memorial Day with Smile FM

2011-05-26T15:26:00.002-04:00

This Monday you can see Jenn & Sara from Smile FM at the Michigan Christian Youth Camp in Attica, MI. They'll be there from 11 AM to 3 PM with lots of fun things for families! Stop by the Smile FM booth for face painting & Smile temp tattoos.

*FREE* Event Come on out to Michigan Christian Youth Camp for a day of fun and outdoor activities. Inflatables, Nature Walks, Face Painting, Swimming, Hayrides, Petting Farm, Horse Rides, and More!! Finish off your day with our Pig Roast BBQ served from 12-2 p.m. Includes Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and of course some really fresh pork BBQ with all the fixins!! Oh Yeah, did we mention FREE! Find out More.

Are you a work-a-holic?

2011-05-25T23:01:00.001-04:00

Jenn & Brian talked about the work-a-holic survey on the Morning Espresso. Jenn scored 67 and is considered Highly Work-a-holic. Brian (aka the slacker) score 54 and is a Non-Work-a-holic. Find out how you rate!

Smile Street Stops - Weekend 5/20

2011-05-19T23:23:00.000-04:00

The Smile Crew will be all over the place this weekend.

Friday AM - 10 to 12 Noon - Sara will be Grand Opening of Healthsource chiropractic office in Saint Joseph, MI open house lasts from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Friday PM - Sara will be at the Addison Road concert in Burton at Holy Redeemer Football Field. Tickets to the show still available.

Friday PM - Brian will be at the Phil Keaggy Concert at The Stand in Oxford, MI. Tickets still available and they have another show on Saturday night.

See the Family Fun Calendar for info about any of these events.

Big Ticket Retro Weekend - starting 5/20

2011-05-18T04:45:00.005-04:00

This Friday, Sat & Sun be listening to Smile FM for a special Retro code : "smile" to get your Big Tickets at a Retro earlybird price saving you $10 per ticket, plus a chance to win some fun Big Ticket prizes. Plus remember kids 5 & under are always free at the Big Ticket Festival. Correctly answer the Big Ticket Retro Trivia for your chance to score some great prizes. We've got a new trivia question for you each day, so put on your thinking cap and get ready to win! Buy your Retro Priced Big Tickets today! Don't forget to use promo code "Smile."

Wait No More - Adoption Conference

2011-05-17T11:56:00.001-04:00

Jenn had a chance to talk to Katie Porter from Focus on the Family about the "Wait No More" adoption conference coming up this Saturday in Grandville, MI. It's a FREE conference designed to help Christian families adopt available children from the Michigan Foster Care System. Find out more or register for the conference: http://bit.ly/iPONom or listen to the interview from the Morning Espresso: http://bit.ly/msPU56

Win Tickets to see Addison Road in Burton

2011-05-13T18:23:00.002-04:00

Score a Family 4 Pack of tickets to see Addison Rd, Thicker than Water & More this coming Friday in Burton. You've got til Sunday at 11:59 PM to register! Find out more about the show.

Win Tickets to see Guitar Virtuoso Phil Keaggy

2011-05-13T18:15:00.001-04:00

Phil Keaggy and Doyle Dykes are coming to The Stand in Oxford, MI on Friday & Saturday, May 20 & 21st.

Smile FM's Wings of Prayer ministry is back

2011-05-05T07:10:00.006-04:00

Have a prayer request?

Love to pray?

Have an answered Prayer?

Check out Smile FM's online prayer ministry, Wings of Prayer.

Mom Knows Best on Smile FM

2011-04-28T13:57:00.002-04:00

What is the best advice your mom has ever given you?

Share it with us and over Mother's Day weekend, we'll be talking about how Mom really does know best.

You can call in your comment at 888.887.7139 ext 4 for the studio line or submit it on our website, even share your thoughts on our Facebook page as we honor our moms on Smile FM.

Jay & Laura Laffoon on Friday's Morning Espresso

2011-04-28T13:46:00.001-04:00

Find out more about the Celebrate your Marriage coming to Mackinaw Island this May. Jay & Laura will be on Friday's Morning Espresso (4/29) at 9 AM.

Nicole C Mullen - Wed Night in Flint - April 27th

2011-04-26T07:42:00.001-04:00

Nicole C Mullen will be at Perani arena in Flint this Wednesday night at 6:30 PM. Look for the Smile Van to find free tickets while supplies last on your way in the event. Jenn & Sara will be there, so look for us this Wednesday night in Flint. See our Family Fun Calendar or www.reviveflint.com

ONE GUY DIDN'T

2011-04-22T12:10:00.000-04:00

Three guys were tried for crimes against humanity.
Two guys committed crimes.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were given government trials.
Two guys had fair trials.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were whipped and beaten.
Two guys had it coming.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were given crosses to carry.
Two guys earned their crosses.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were mocked and spit at along the way.
Two guys cursed and spit back.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were nailed to crosses.
Two guys deserved it.
One guy didn't.

Three guys agonized over their abandonment.
Two guys had reason to be abandoned.
One guy didn't.

Three guys talked while hanging on their crosses.
Two guys argued.
One guy didn't.

Three guys knew death was coming.
Two guys resisted.
One guy didn't.

One.
Two.
Three guys died on three crosses.

Three days later.
Two guys remained in their graves.
One guy didn't.

-Unknown

Looking for a few volunteers

2011-04-20T18:23:00.001-04:00

Looking for a few volunteers to help us out in Imlay City or Williamston to take calls for the Smile FM Fun Drive coming up May 10 to 13th. Sign up and find out what times are available.

Be listening to win The Royal Treatment with Third Day

2011-04-20T12:00:00.005-04:00

So, you feeling a little sad that you didn't get your invite to the Royal Wedding? Don't worry, starting Friday be listening for the "Royal Sounder" as your cue to text us at 909.2Smile4 with a special keyword to be entered to win the "Royal Treatment with Third Day" in Saginaw.

The grand prize includes:

a Pampered Soul package at the Agape Salon and Day Spa in Eaton Rapids

Jewelry fit for a Princess courtesy of Gem & Diamond Specialists of Imlay City,

4 VIP passes to the show and to meet the guys + some other goodies.

Keep tuned to Smile FM for your chance to win the Royal Treatment with Third Day. Third Day comes to the Dow Event Center in Saginaw on Saturday, May 7th. Find tickets now.

Smile FM Honors Rev. Dr. Mikal Featchurs

2011-04-20T11:48:00.003-04:00

Monroe Radio Station 88.1 FM switches call signs to honor Rev. Dr. Mikal Featchurs

Monroe, Michigan (April 20, 2011) -- Smile FM has recently changed the call signs of their Monroe, MI. radio station 88.1 FM from WDTR to WSMF to honor the late Rev. Dr. Mikal Featchurs.

Featchurs served Smile FM as a Market Rep for the past five years and also led their Wings of Prayer ministry. "We couldn't have found a more positive person to represent Smile FM.
Mikal always had a smile on his face." said Jenn Czelada, General Manager.

In addition to serving at Smile FM, Featchurs worked tirelessly for his church and community organizing gospel concerts and events. He also functioned as a court appointed
special advocate and was a proud member of the Monroe Rotary.

Edward Czelada, CEO, Smile FM, "As we were thinking about how to honor his legacy, we wanted to do something that would be a great tribute to a great man.
The call letter change pays respect to his passion for radio, music and the community he loved so much."

Starting, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 and continuing through Mikal's 60th birthday, May 17, 2011, the legal ID on Smile FM will be dedicated to Featchurs.
After that, the call letters will continue to honor his legacy into perpetuity.

Jenn & Brian talked about 5 Tips to get Financially Fit

2011-04-08T07:20:00.000-04:00

On Friday's Morning Espresso, Jenn & Brian talked about 5 things you can change to put a lot more change in your pocket.

Drop your land line

Cut the cable

Grocery shop just 1x a month

Save on electricity

Save on heating & cooling

Read the full article and start saving!

Win passes to see "Born to Be Wild" I-Max 3D

2011-04-07T23:55:00.002-04:00

An inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them - saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX 3D. Rated G.

Birthday Blessings

2011-04-07T23:47:00.003-04:00

Someone you love having a Birthday?? Be sure to let us know about and we'll send them some "Birthday Blessings" on the Morning Espresso weekdays around 7:15 AM with Jenn & Brian.

Send in your Birthday.

Kroger Community Rewards - Support Smile FM

2011-04-07T11:23:00.002-04:00

It's time to RENEW your Community Rewards membership at Kroger. Memberships expire April 1st of each year.

Support Smile FM while you shop at Kroger! Please link Smile FM to your Kroger card at their website and they will make a donation to Smile FM each time you shop via their Community Rewards program. It won't cost you a dime! You have to register at their website, then select Smile FM under the community rewards section.

Catch a wave to Soul Surfer

2011-04-04T15:39:00.004-04:00

This week we're giving away tickets to see Soul Surfer at Celebration Cinemas. Soul Surfer is the true story about Bethany Hamiliton a champion surfer who at the age of 13 had her arm bit off by a tiger shark while surfing. She lost 60% of her blood and endured several surgeries, but as soon as she recovered, she got back on her board. Register to win a pair of tickets through Thursday at 11:59 PM.

Challenge Jenn & Brian at Words with Friends

2011-04-04T15:15:00.001-04:00

Jenn and Brian from the Morning Espresso are ready for a new challenge. If you play Words with Friends on your Droid, I-phone or computer, sign up to play a game with them. Each week, they'll pick a few contestants and play a game with them. If you beat them, you'll get a cool t-shirt. Sign up today and get ready for them to start a game with you!

Big Ticket Festival - Catch the Early Bird Discount

2011-03-29T00:06:00.003-04:00

The Big Ticket Festival Early Bird pricing wraps up on Thursday, March 31st. You've got til then to score the best prices in town, including the new all inclusive Family Ticket, which includes your entire immediate family for one price.

Plus "Find your Smile" at the Big Ticket website and get entered for a chance to win a Big Ticket 3 Day Family Pass. Search for the Smile FM "Smiley Guy" on their website and when you find it, click on it to register. We'll be giving away one pass Family Pass a day through Thursday.

Third Day - May 7th - Saginaw

2011-03-26T11:54:00.000-04:00

Join Smile FM for

Third Day & Tenth Avenue North is coming!

Dow Events Center in Saginaw

Saturday, May 7th @ 6 PM

Tickets on Sale - Friday, March 4th

(fanclub on sale now)

Girl Scout Cookie Gala in Detroit

2011-03-25T16:44:00.001-04:00

Jenn will be one of the guest judges on Wednesday, March 30th for the Cookie Gala fundraiser for the Girl Scouts of Southeastern MI. The event takes place at Athenum Hotel in Detroit from 6 to 8:30 PM with gourmet desserts all made with Girl Scout Cookie by many metro Detroit area restaurants. Find out more.

Winter Jam Radio Special

2011-03-25T09:42:00.002-04:00

Listen up for the most Winter Jam fun you can have on the radio. The Smile FM Winter Jam Radio Special can be heard at the following times:

Saturday - 3/26 - 9 PM
Sunday - 3/27 - 2 PM
Wednesday - 3/30 - 9 PM
Thursday - 3/31 - 2 PM

It will also be available online shortly! Hope you can join us at Winter Jam in Grand Rapids on Sunday (March 27th) and Ypsilanti on Thursday (March 31st)! Get there early as venues may fill up!

Ultimate Smile Fan to Winter Jam - Winner #1

2011-03-22T16:53:00.001-04:00

Smile FM congratulates our first Ultimate Smile Fan to Winter, Michelle Lambert is going to be eating dinner with the artists, heading backstage and even getting a tour of the Winter Jam tour bus. Next Monday we pick the winner for the Ypsilanti Ultimate Prize winner, so keep listening for the sounder and texting us!

Ultimate Smile Fan to Winter Jam

2011-03-16T22:55:00.004-04:00

Be listening starting Friday, March 18th for the Ultimate Fan Sounder and your chance to win the Ultimate Winter Jam Prizes. You can enter once a day!

Grand Prize - 2 Front Row tickets to the show with the Ultimate VIP experience including backstage tour, catered dinner with the bands and crew, tour of the WJ bus, some WJ Swag + more! One winner for Grand Rapids & Ypsilanti

Plus lots of prizes along the way including general tickets, VIP ticket, Winter Jam Cd's + some great Smile Swag.

Listen everyday for the Ultimate Winter Jam song snippets and text us the names of the Winter Jam artists in order and if you're text is correct, you're in the running for the great prizes. Save the Smile FM Text 2 Win number and get ready to text us at 909.2Smile4 that's 909.276-4534.

Grand Prize winners announced on 3/22 for Grand Rapids & 3/ 28 for Ypsilanti.

In addition to the Grand Prize, we have daily prizes as well. Those include:

Sunday (3/20) - 2 Family 4 Packs (either show) + a WJ Cd
Monday - 2 Pair of VIP for GR + WJ CD
Tuesday - Grand Rapids Grand Prize winner announced + giving away 4 Pairs of Reg Tickets (either show) plus WJ CD
Wednesday - 5 Pair VIP Tix for GR + WJ CD
Thursday - 5 Regular Pairs of Tix (either show) + CD
Friday - 4 Family 4 Packs (either show) + CD
Saturday - 2 Family 4 Packs (either show) + 3 CD's each

Common Overlooked Tax Deductions

2011-03-16T08:18:00.003-04:00

Jenn & Brian talked about the top tax deductions that people are missing when they file their returns. Check out the list.

Also don't forget about the Michigan Tax Credit for supporting public radio stations like Smile FM. If you are married and give Smile FM $400, you'll likely get up to $356 of that back when you file your taxes thanks to the Michigan Tax Credit.

WJ Interview - KJ-52

2011-03-16T08:11:00.002-04:00

Jenn & Brian talked with KJ-52 on the Morning Espresso. If you missed it, check out the interview here!

Michigan Tax Credit - Tax Time

2011-03-08T15:11:00.001-05:00

With Tax refunds arriving for many people, please consider supporting Smile FM with a special one time gift. When you and your family give $400 to Smile FM, you'll get up to $356 of that back in next years tax return thanks to the Michigan tax Credit and Federal tax benefits. See Smile dot FM and click on the donate for details! Plus if you make a donation of $1000 or more, we can designate to our "Challenge Fund" and use your donation to challenge others in your area to support Smile FM during our upcoming Spring Fun Drive. Thank you for helping Smile FM build families, touch hearts & change lives throughout Michigan!

Smile FM brings you 2 Winter Jam dates

2011-03-07T09:21:00.011-05:00

Join Smile FM for our 2 Winter Jam shows coming to:

Grand Rapids - Van Andel Arena - Sunday, March 27th @ 6 PM

Ypsilanti - EMU Convocation Center - Thursday, March 31st @ 7 pm

Featuring: Newsboys * Newsong * Francesca Battastelli * Red * KJ-52 * Kutless * Sidewalk Prophets * Chris August * and speaker - Tony Nolan

Just $10 at the door (no advance tickets).

To RSVP, select Grand Rapids or Ypsilanti then click "I'm Attending" to let us know you're planning to come, plus it will share the events with your Facebook friends (so they can meet you there).

Look for the button like this one:

(Note: RSVP'ing won't guarantee you a spot or get you in for free, but it will help us spread the word about Winter Jam and let your friends know!)

Be sure to come to one of Smile FM's 2 Winter Jam shows in either Grand Rapids or Ypsilanti to see your friends at Smile FM. Be sure to come early and dress warmly as it is first come, first served and some events do sell out. If you want to be guaranteed a spot and want to skip the line, consider one of their VIP packages.

Weekend Happenings

2011-03-01T18:17:00.000-05:00

This weekend you can catch Sara at the Sanctus Real show Saturday night at Midland E-Free Church. Then Sunday night, Jenn will be at the Sanctus Real show in Monroe. Be sure to say "Hi" to the Smile Crew if you're going to either event and find out more about them at our Family Fun Calendar.

Sanctus Real - Sun March 20th - Monroe

2011-02-27T12:09:00.001-05:00

Join Smile FM for Sanctus Real

Sunday - March 20th @ 6 PM

Stewart Rd Church of God

Monroe, MI

Tickets available now!

cheap cruises to the Caribbean are available

2011-02-26T23:27:00.001-05:00

Jenn talked about how to find some good deals on last minute cruises to the Caribbean. The only catch is if you go, you gotta take her with you :-p