This morning the staff here at the station got into a talk about denominations, and I went on the internet to search for a quiz that once answered would tell you where your beliefs would fit in best… Guess what? I found one!

Click here to take the quiz, then please take a moment to post your results in a comment (below)!

Here are my results:

(100%) 1: Presbyterian/Reformed

(84%) 2: Congregational/United Church of Christ

(76%) 3: Anglican/Episcopal/Church of England

(72%) 4: Baptist (Reformed/Particular/Calvinistic)

(66%) 5: Lutheran

(64%) 6: Eastern Orthodox

(46%) 7: Roman Catholic

(45%) 8: Church of Christ/Campbellite

(38%) 9: Baptist (non-Calvinistic)/Plymouth Brethren/Fundamentalist

(37%) 10: Seventh-Day Adventist

(34%) 11: Methodist/Wesleyan/Nazarene

(18%) 12: Pentecostal/Charismatic/Assemblies of God

(6%) 13: Anabaptist (Mennonite/Quaker etc.)

- Jon Williams

Hey everybody,

As you probably know, we fell about $15,000 short of our Share-a-thon
goal here at AFR in Waco. To help make up some of the difference, we have
been given hundreds of tickets to the Gaither Homecoming Concerts taking
place in Fort Worth on February 15th and 16th.

We are selling tickets for $25 each through the station, and 100% of the
purchase price goes to support Christian radio here in Central Texas -
the tickets were completely donated.

Besides! These tickets make great Christmas gifts! (As of this morning,
they are selling on the Gaither and Ticketmaster websites for $36.50).
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0C003F41BB0773A0?artistid=829142&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=50

So, buy a great Christmas gift, save money, and support Christian radio
all at the same time!

To buy the Gaither Homecoming tickets, please call toll-free
1-866-228-1900 today. We don’t expect them to be around long. Currently
we have tickets available for all three shows. (Please pass this along to
all your friends as well).

That’s toll-free 1-866-228-1900. Gaither Homecoming Tickets – $25 each.
Not a better price anywhere! (And keep Christian Radio going strong!)

Jon Williams

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THE BELL
I KNOW WHO I AM
I am God’s child (John 1:12)
I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15)
I am united with the Lord(1 Cor. 6:17)
I am bought with a price(1 Cor. 6:19-20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt.5:13-14)
I am a member of the body of Christ(1 Cor 12:27)
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom.8: 1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil.3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31-34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God(2 Cor.5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God(Rom.8:35-39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor.1:21-22)
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8: 28)
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16)
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)
I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)
I am God’s temple (1 Cor. 3: 16). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God’s co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God’s workmanship(Eph. 2:10)
I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected (Phil. 1: 5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col. 1:14). I have been adopted as God’s child(Eph 1:5)
I belong to God
Do you know
who you are!?



‘The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make His face shine up on you
and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn His face toward you
and give you peace.’

Numbers 6:24-26

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Too Much Tradition?

Sandy Coughlin

Crosswalk.com Contributer

I’ve been reading articles and stories about how other women minimize the stress of the holidays. Even television shows hit on this, sharing simple timesaving tips and ideas. Wrapped up in all of the hub-bub of the holidays, yet trying to keep things simple, I’ve find one hitch as to why we women get hung up: Too much tradition.

 

Tradition is a beautiful thing if it doesn’t overwhelm you. But with traditions come a lot of expectations. And with failed expectations come a lot of stress and guilt. In the Bible we see two ways traditions can play into our lives – they can be beneficial (2 Th 3:6), but sometimes they lose their original purpose and only serve to distract from what is most important (Col 2:8).

 

Whenever you feel the “We have to do it this way because we always have” syndrome, stop and re-evaluate and ask yourself this question: “When is it okay for me to change the course of this tradition, or even stop it?”

Knowing that I no longer want to be rigid and make my family suffer during the holidays for traditions that are only important to me but not really valued by them, I’ve come up with these simple guidelines that work for our family:

Think of a new “twist” that you can put on your tradition. If the old way is not working, but it’s important to you to not lose it, be open to change! Be flexible and even ask your family for their ideas. As your kids grow and change, so will the needs of the family. When I found a great deal on a “fake” Christmas tree, I made sure the whole family was okay with the notion of giving up our traditional “going to the lot in the rain” experience, and dragging a soggy tree into the house. We all agreed it was a “go” as long as the tree looked real!

How does the tradition affect my whole family? I’ve always loved to Christmas carol, but with the ages of my kids right now, they do not value it as I do. We’ve always tried to cram it in, a few days before Christmas, when everyone is stressed and tired. It seemed to be a “flop” the last few years, so I’ve given up on that tradition, at least for now. We can always resume in the future if we want to.

“We have to do it because it’s what I did as a kid!” I’ve told my kids that over and over when it comes to making rolled-out frosted cookies. But come to find out, those sugary cookies make my family feel sick! The last 2 years I did very little holiday baking. It was good to let the “idea” of “having to do it” go, and actually live a little healthier! We did make our yummy Toffee Candy though.

How can you simplify the tradition? From the beginning of our marriage, one of our Coughlin traditions has been my husband’s “famous Christmas letter.” Paul’s gift of sarcasm, along with his sense of humor, has had people waiting all year long for this letter. Last year after the whole family worked together to get almost 300 letters/photos in the mail – we were pooped! This year we plan to simplify the process by sending it out through the cyber-world. We’re a little behind times with this idea, but at least we’ve come up with a new plan that will be easier on the family.

Be open to changing your tradition of giving at Christmas time. We all know that giving is more important than receiving. Getting our minds off of ourselves is the key. Every year is different with our finances and what we can give, but our family still talks about the one year we decided to anonymously bless a needy family instead of giving to an organization. The father of this family was blind, so that was very impacting to our children at the time. The gift of time is also precious! One year we delivered gifts to “Project Angel Tree” families. We have to be open to where the Spirit leads us and open to new ideas.

What tradition is honing in on your life, weighing you down, and stealing your joy?

Should traditions be a burden or a pure joy? Is it something we have to do, or want to do? Is it something that adds to our faith and family life or destracts from it? Maybe it’s time to re-evaluate.

I’m open to change this year. How about you?

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Sandy Coughlin is a wife and mother of 3. She loves her family and loves blessing other people’s lives by entertaining in her home. Sandy’s husband, Paul, (who used to be the reluctant entertainer) has come on board, and they often offer hospitality together. Sandy and Paul co-authored a book called Married but Not Engaged (Bethany House, Aug. 2006). It’s written to women who are married to “checked out” or emotionally absent men and who want to create a more satisfying, intimate relationship. This article was adapted from Sandy’s regularly updated blog “4 Reluctant Entertainers,” which you can visit at www.reluctantentertainer.com. Get more information on Married but Not Engaged by clicking here.

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Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are enjoying preparations for Christmas!

Take a little time to listen to our Sharathon Wednesday through Friday this week and call in whatever amount the Lord prompts you to give.

The toll-free number is 866-228-1900.

 

 

Thank you for listening throughout the year. We always love to hear from you!

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Thanksgiving is part of a wonderful holiday season, and I love to gather with family and enjoy great food every year! Whether you have had the same traditions year after year, or have new or evolving celebrations due to marriage, the birth of children, a move, etc., if you need some help getting rid of some of the stress involved in planning a great get-together, glance over the following tips I’ve gathered from the pros:

1. Plan and shop ahead of time. Beat the crowds. Make sure you gather all the dishes, serving bowls and utensils you’ll need so you won’t be scrambling on the big day. Decide if you’re going to make all the food or if you want to delegate some dishes to others.

2. Make side dishes and desserts ahead of time if possible. This will free up time and counter space later. If you do have to cook a lot of food on Thanksgiving Day, try to divide up your dishes between the oven, microwave, and the stovetop.

3. Let everybody get involved. Kids can decorate cookies or set the table. Set up a flag football course in your yard or have a set of kid-friendly dvds available for down time.

4. Don’t forget how long it can take to defrost your turkey! The refrigerator is the best method, although it takes awhile. You can also submerge the turkey in cold water to speed thawing. Keep the bird basted while it cooks and let it stand for at least 30 minutes when it comes out of the oven to keep it moist.

5. Purchasing store bought desserts and adding your own flair is a great timesaver. For example, you can defrost a frozen pumpkin pie, top with streusel, and bake.

6. Play beautiful music in the background to lift everyone’s spirits.

7. Don’t sweat it! If something burns, throw it out and enjoy the rest of your feast! Laugh it off, and you and your guests will have a great day.

8. Have everyone share with the rest of the group (maybe even write on notecards) what they are thankful for.

9. After dinner, take a walk with your guests- if they can still move!

10. If you are alone or even as a family, volunteer! It can be a blessing to others and help you enjoy your day even more.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

-Christine

Enjoy a refreshing ham soda 

SEATTLE, Washington (AP) — Coming soon next to the Coke and Pepsi in a store near you: ham-and latke-flavored soda to make your holiday feast complete.

 

 

Jones Soda’s Christmas Pack flavors are Sugar Plum, Egg Nog, Christmas Tree and Christmas Ham.

It even will be kosher, the company making it says — including the ham.

Jones Soda Co., the Seattle-based purveyor of offbeat fizzy water, is selling holiday-themed limited-edition packs of flavored sodas.

The Christmas pack will feature such flavors as Sugar Plum, Christmas Tree, Egg Nog and Christmas Ham. The Hanukkah pack will have Jelly Doughnut, Apple Sauce, Chocolate Coins and Latkes sodas.

“As always, both packs are kosher and contain zero caffeine,” Jones said in a statement.

The packs will go on sale Sunday, with a portion of the proceeds to be given to charity, the company said.

Jones’ products feature original label art and frequently odd flavors. Last year’s seasonal pack was Thanksgiving-themed, with Green Pea, Sweet Potato, Dinner Roll, Turkey and Gravy, and Antacid sodas.

For its contract to supply soda to Qwest Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks, Jones came up with Perspiration, Dirt, Sports Cream and Natural Field Turf. The company — fortunately or unfortunately — prides itself on the accuracy of the taste.

Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

 

The NASA Hubble telescope captured the following image. Some have called it the "Eye of God." I love to look at creation and see God's glory so evident. Creation really does declare the glory of God.

 

 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;

a good understanding have all those who do His commandments.

His praise endures forever.

Psalm 111:10

 

 

Want a kitty??

A cat that adopted our station and decided to live on our porch several months ago recently had a litter of kittens. These little guys are soft, cuddly, and sweet! And they all need good homes to go to – even the mommy!

If you’d like a kitten, please call us here at the station (254-772-1900) and we’ll arrange a time for you to come by and select one. Currently they are staying at Jon Williams’ house, and need to have homes before Friday, when Jon is going out of town.

 

Veterans Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is celebrated on the same day as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.)

Veterans Day is largely intended to thank veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to United States national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served – not only those who died – have sacrificed and done their duty.

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