Walk Together

Good Morning Friends!! Hope the middle of this week and the last day of September finds you blessed and determined as we continue to move forward, pursuing a life that matters for Eternity!! For me it's the importance of staying in the "here and now," making today's choices count! :) In the ongoing fullness of life, it's easy to get swept up into the plans and commitments of our tomorrows or pulled back by past successes and failures. . . but, I encourage you and challenge you today, as I am, to focus on this day and the sweetness of this moment - whether in a time of peace or turmoil, joy or pain, health or illness - if you are in it, God has a purpose for you right here! I am continually encouraged by the truth that God is never taken by surprise, and, if I AM? He's already there to meet me with a provision to walk it out!! So let's continue to WALK TOGETHER for the sake of the Kingdom of God! :) HE IS WORTHY!! Stay Blessed!! :) Jenny S. Remsberg

Diva for a day!

Friday was a special day for my youngest daughter! You see, she got to play dress up; she was asked to come to school as the person that she wanted to be when she grows up...good news! After a bit of a peer pressure delimma, she finally admitted that more than anything she wanted to be a fashion model. This was nothing new to us...this has been her dream for as long as I can remember as she rummages through my closet and my shoes daily to find the perfect outfit!

We had a blast the night before, picking out her clothes, her accessories, her shoes (my 3 inch heels!), and a hairstyle. She was a doll, complete with makeup and a shopping bag from the Fendi store on Rodeo Drive...her diva-ness was complete!

Everyone noticed and commented how confident she was, how she smiled everytime they saw her, how she believed that she was indeed a fashion model! She walked a little taller - of course the 3 inch heels didn't hurt. She was confident and assertive, kind and compassionate, strong and beautiful...a princess, really. She continued her dream until she changed into her pajamas, and collapsed in her bed late that night.

Earlier that night when I asked her, "Lily, did you have fun today?" I could have captured the light that filled her face and provided electricity for ten small villages! She absolutely glowed and said, "It was the best day of my life!" And I believe it was...it was an awesome day for all of us...to see her so happy...it was a blessing!

Do you ever get the feeling that life is like a treadmill or is it? As you persevere on the treadmill of life, you can count on God's grace empowering those tired muscles. And remember that if you are following the Lord your walk IS really taking you somewhere. You're not just a sweating sufferer on a treadmill; you're a pilgrim on a journey. And you have the promise of God: " BLESSED is the man (or woman) who perseveres under trail; because when he (or she) has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life." (James 1:12) Now that's an encouraging word!

It's the middle of the week already, so that means it's time for me to blog again!! :) Hope you guys are having a blessed week! I've been a little bit more active than my already full schedule keeps me - - Monday I was hired to cast a commercial . . . that is actually being shot today . . . while I'm on the air here . . . and blogging!! :0 AGHHH! So I've had a couple of busy days rounding up 14 people, clothes and times and . . . well . . . the clock keeps ticking!! Between The Cross, Voice lessons, three kids' school and basketball schedules, church activities, friends and family . . . we are BLESSED . . . and FOREVER THANKFUL to our God and Father, Who orders our steps, leads and provides, keep and protects and continually lavishes His love on us extravagantly!! As our Pastor often says, "We have every reason to be glad, and no reason for which to be sad, . . . even if we do!" The Lord bless you and keep you . . . (Num 6:24-26). Until next week!!! ;) Jenny S. Remsberg

Making it count

I think it's kind of wierd that we pray, "Use me, God!" and then complain when he does! It's hard to remember sometimes, but it 's true: God's path for us isn't always comfortable; it isn't always fun. Sometimes he's busy shaping us for things to come.

How do you tell the difference between the times that He's stretching you and times that are just tough? You can't! At least not while you're going through them. Our job is to walk faithfully, and put ourselves in a place where we can hear his voice. (Hint: the closer you are, the easier it is to hear Him!)

Striving to walk closer to Him today!

Concerts and You!

It's not always easy for us to choose which concerts to bring to Northeast Louisiana, or even - at times - which concert promoters to work with in bringing you the shows you want to see. There's more than you would think, and we try to make sure as many shows come to this area as we can.

You can help us!

Our biggest concern is knowing (or finding out from you - the listener) who people WANT to see come. That's why we have polls and opinion segments on the air, asking you to call in and/or vote online.

More often than not, we need to sell tickets to the concerts. If we don't have the response, and not enough people come out to support LIVE Christian music, we stand to take a SERIOUS financial hit. Even when we partner with great Christian concert promoters, like Glory2Glory Productions, we still need your support.

To date, Northeast Louisiana and 887FM listeners have a pretty well-known reputation around the nation with Christian artists and their management companies! You've come through for us before, and we need you to keep it up! Tell your friends and family when we promote a concert or event.

Be encouraged, because you REALLY do make a difference. You make it possible.

Call in to the station...ANYTIME YOU WANT TO...and tell us who you'd like to see come. We love those calls! Or, you can email me at rob@887fm.org.

Got a great idea for a promotion? Let us know. We LOVE ideas here at The Cross.

So, worship loud...keep in touch...and let's praise God together!

//rt

Pyromania!

Tonight, our church did something that we have been working hard towards for the last 3 years, we burned our mortgage! You see, about three years ago we were in some serious debt, we had just lost our pastor, and really we felt we were gonna have to shut the doors of the church. Well, thankfully, God had other plans!

I cannot tell you what it has been like to see our church go from an open grave to a wedding feast! It was a road full of tears and pain, anxiety and passion, and finally reconcilliation and blessing, and setting fire to our mortgage was just one of the rewards.

As I stood there watching the fire and looking around at all the faces, one thought stole my heart, God alone did this! It was nothing that we could have done on our own, it was only through the wisdom, strength, and discernment of God. All of us felt that way, and it was evident on our faces whether we beamed, cried, or sang!

Then, another thought almost took my breath away. I felt God say to my soul..."Now go out and set the community on fire for me!" Another fire, a brighter fire, a consuming fire, that's what our community needs. A fire that brings hope and healing, forgiveness and love...the fire ignited by the love of Christ.

So, I am declaring this Pyromania! Get crazy! Light up your town, set hearts ablaze with the Spirit of Truth! Ignite hearts and burn into souls, the love and the mercy of Jesus Christ! And, then pray...pray that the fire never goes out. Pray that it doesn't stop with this community but spreads to the next. Pray that it takes over the world. And if anyone asks, "What are you doing?" You can say, "I'm a Pyromaniac for Jesus!" :)

AMAZING!

What an AMAZING God we serve! It is so freeing to truly understand the scripture when it says, "Be still and know that I am God." Wow! When we get still long enough and "wait for it" we really KNOW that He is God. Simple right...well actually it is simple...simple faith in an AWESOME GOD! Be blessed this Friday and ask God to prepare your hearts for when you meet together corporately on Sunday.

Hey, Friends!!

Hey, Friends!! How fun is this? We've had so much fun here getting to join forces with so many friends, volunteers and staff in this year's Fall Friendraiser!! I personally love having company alongside in the control room : Naomi Carroll, Rob Tucker, Michael Williams and Bob Beyer!! What a blessing!! So appreciate you guys who have jumped onboard . . . who desire to link up with us for the kingdom work going on here at 88.7 FM, The Cross and AM 1230, The Word!!

Tomorrow, we're back to life as usual, enriched and encouraged by our precious listeners, donors and volunteers!! Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!! The Lord Bless and keep you, in Jesus name!! :) For His glory!! Jenny

Wisdom or riches?

When we're making choices with how we spend our time, the stakes are often higher than we think. Are we choosing to do things that will get us more wisdom, or are we doing something allthetimeallthetime that will increase the bottom line of our finances?

I'm afraid that in my life, things often go better for me when I make the time to read my Bible, to pray. When my days are so overscheduled that I don't feel like I have time to read my Bible, it seems I'm learning that time with God can be even better than that extra 10 minutes of sleep! That little extra effort can pay off in big ways!

During our Fall Friendraiser, we're asking for you to make a little extra effort, to support something that can make a huge difference in people's lives. Please consider a gift to 88.7 -- and thank you!

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!