Ministry Updates

As I hang up a new calendar for 2011, look at a fresh "to do" list, and grab my "One-Year Bible" off the shelf, a feeling of refreshment washes over me.  It's a new year that brings about a fresh start and time to make some new commitments.

I wonder, though, how will I feel in a few weeks when the pressures of life have set in and I've grown tired of reading through Leviticus, yet again!

Perhaps you struggle as I do in keeping up with a demanding schedule and still finding time to meet with God ...

Chuck and Patty Colson have made a decision this year to help keep the Christmas season all that it's suppose to be: A celebration of God's invasion of planet earth!

Thank you so much for your partnership in 2010--we're looking forward to another incredible year for the Kingdom in 2011.

By the way, if you haven't RSVP'd yet for the BreakPoint^® Partner Exclusive event during NRB--just drop me a note. It's going to be on Monday, February 28 at 7:45 A.M. We hope to see you there!

Merry Christmas and Happy ...

I admit it.  I wrote letters to Santa Claus.  My sister and I made sure we listed each and every present we wanted and then gave the letters to our parents to mail off to the North Pole. We were duped, but we didn't know (or care)!

Christmas morning, however, was a mixed bag.  We loved getting the presents (from Santa, of course!), but going to church and singing all four stanzas for each and every Christmas hymn seemed to last forever. 

Now that I am 'older and wiser', I realize that I had my priorities mixed up.  The ...

According to John MacArthur, those keys are outlined in Luke's account of the Sermon on the Mount (Luke 6:20-49).  It's a message "Grace to You^®" wants to share with your audience as it kicks off a new year of broadcasts beginning January 3rd.  Here's a quick look at what John teaches listeners this month ... 

• why it's good to be broken over sin
• the real meaning of Kingdom love
• inherent dangers of following false teachers
• the significance of building a house on rock

Of course, there's always opportunity to learn so much more about God ...

Is there anything good happening in Haiti?

Compassion International is ready to help stations answer this question for listeners through a number of new resources available for "Remember Haiti with Compassion" day on January 12.  

Wess Stafford has said, "Haiti was home to one of the worst disasters of our time. Then the earthquake hit."  As the anniversary of the devastating earthquake approaches, many will be wondering -- Is it even possible to rebuild a country so ravaged by disaster and poverty?

Plan now to be a part of a special day when Christian broadcasting pauses to share hope and encouragement ...

We rang the sweet silver bells Wednesday as Joni and her team joined us at Ambassador for a day of yuletide jolly, merry recording, lunching and Christmas caroling!

It's always such a joy when Joni and Ken come to visit and this time was no exception. You may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but around here, we're shouting out with glee when Joni is able to come and deck our halls with her amazing spirit, beautiful voice and fast friendship.

Through the years, we all will be together, if the Lord allows...

From all of us at ...