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This past week, a hurricane-like wind storm wreaked havoc in parts of LA County resulting in  . . .   

> downed power lines and exposed live wires resulting in loss of electricity

> toppled and uprooted trees

> closed roads, schools and businesses

This past week, I was reminded about the priority of family . . . 

> no school meant children were unrepentantly home for the day . . . time for pickup basketball games, walks in the neighborhood

> no electricity meant video and electronic games weren't options but board games were

> without electricity, it was dinner by candlelight without TV while we shared about our day

In the fullness of ...

This week's testy trivia may have best been served in long lines on Black Friday.  Your assignment is to deliver not one but two words per each set of clues.  We've given you the forward/reverse of #1 to get you started!

1)  Meal's end / Anxious     DESSERT / STRESSED

2)  Usually in the back / Bellfry occupants

3)  Bambi / Marsh thriver

4)  Sports group / Red or white

5)  Clock's job / Send out

6)  Tiger's walk / Whack

7)  Humdrum / Shakespeare

8)  Disney transport / K

9)  Fly / Astronaut Juice

10) Halt / Crock or Flower

When you've had enough ...

Is it easier or harder to go "beyond the call" during the Christmas season?

Listeners of HCJB Global's 1:00 program, "Beyond the Call", will be hearing many inspirational stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  In each feature, the story focuses on an individual who recognizes their "beyond the call" moment.  It's exactly the kind of reminder we need during this season as we encourage a spirit of giving.

As you prepare to inspire others to embrace this season of giving, take note of one example I found from HCJB Global.  You'll find in this story ...

Almost everyone faces worries at Christmas.  Parents might worry that their kids are too materialistic.  Widows may be spending their first season alone.  Singles might long for the Christmas they once imagined.

Nancy Leigh DeMoss addresses these concerns on upcoming "Revive Our Hearts^™" programs along with encouraging your listeners to be intentional about enjoying Christmas rather than getting caught up in the busyness that comes with this season.

With practical help, Nancy will encourage listeners to approach the holidays purposefully, creating meaningful traditions.

Nancy also shares a special series on "The Heart of Hospitality" teaching us how to make hospitality ...

This past Thanksgiving, my husband and I drove to New England to be with his family.  It's our new tradition since our move to the East Coast four years ago.  Prior to that, we spent most of the holidays with my family in California.  Admittedly, having families on opposite coasts has created some challenges during our marriage--especially between Thanksgiving and New ...

Once a year, a grateful nation celebrates Thanksgiving. In addition to the turkey, ham and pumpkin pie that I'm sure we'll all enjoy this year, I wanted to share with you some things that I'm thankful for!

First (and foremost on my mind), I'm extremely grateful for the successful surgery on my heart this July. The procedure was foremost on my mind because it focused my attention on what I'm most thankful for-eternal life with Jesus.  Because of Him I went into that surgery at total peace, knowing if things took a turn for the ...