>>Fun stuff from Smile FM "personalities"
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.
One special couple will be attending the Celebrate Your Marriage Retreat on Mackinaw Island courtesy of you and Smile FM.
Congrats to our Tenth Ave North winners!
Hello world, from Daisy Blue Thorne! (Diceman’s Granddaughter) born this past Saturday. 5 pounds and 11 ounces.
She’s waving at you!
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.
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.
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 :
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.
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
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!
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
Casting Crowns is making 2 stops in Michigan this August. RSVP to either show, invite your friends and get a chance to win tickets.
Hillsong United coming to the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on Monday, August 15th.
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!
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.
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."
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
Have a prayer request?
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
Monroe Radio Station 88.1 FM switches call signs to honor Rev. Dr. Mikal Featchurs
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.
