Scary Stuff

What are you afraid of? How do you handle it? These are the two questions that I have been asking people this week. If you are afraid of something, you are not alone. No one I asked said “nothing.” The honest answers I got were heart rending. God asks us to walk with him from faith to faith, not from faith, to doubt, to unbelief, and then back to faith. We will spare ourselves much discomfort in the way of fear if we simply embrace his reassuring promises. God is in charge!

Music for today's show:
Unafraid by Joy Williams
I Will Not Be Afraid by Alvin Slaughter

Links from today's show:
Pluggedinonline.com

Communicating to be Heard

When we really communicate, two (or more) people are involved. The other person must really hear and understand what we say in order for there to be true communication. Although we can’t control another’s response, we can do things to optimize the chances of getting a good one. A little self-control and forethought can go a long way toward producing a successful “meeting of the minds.” Even if we don’t get the response we are hoping for, we can sleep well knowing that we have done what we can, and done it well!

Music for today's show:
Talking in your sleep by The Romantics
Honesty by Billy Joel

Lisa and Chris' dogs

Every time I look into the eyes of my little dogs, I think that I can see a little of God’s loving nature. The love in their eyes is so sweet. When we walk out into the world, is that same sweetness showing in our own eyes? We may not be fuzzy or quite as cute as little pups, but we are more precious to our Father. Let’s fill up on His love so we can light up our corner of the world. Thanks God for all the reminders of your presence, and especially little puppies!

Resisting Temptation

What is so bad about being tempted? Well, temptation can lead to sin, or missing the mark. That doesn’t sound too bad so far, but sometimes we pay a very high price for failing to carefully assess our trajectory. Listen in today for motivation to nip in the bud our human tendency to court temptation. God has an offer for you and it’s one with strings. Maintaining a life line to our Creator is not only the source of ultimate peace, but supplies the wisdom and power we need to resist temptation!

Music for today's show:
Lyin' Eyes By the Eagles,
Shackles By Mary Mary

Mission to India

My daughter, Marina, is in Chennai, India this week. She is with a missions team from Kansas helping to relieve the many needs in this area. If you go to this link, you will see this team and can read about all they are doing for the many homeless and rejected people.

Streams of Mercy

In their culture, if you even have a family member with leprosy or contract AIDS, you are considered “less” than the “untouchables.” Small children are put out of their homes because they are HIV+. These children long for human touch and love. This team has been able to give just that, plus food, fun activities, and most importantly the message of God’s love to these poverty stricken, yet joyful people!

Thank you for caring team!

Lisa Ryan

Flirting with Temptation!

There are lots of tempting things in this world: money, food, gossip, sex, power… What tempts you? None of us has a perfect record. Even Jesus, himself, was tempted. If we know that we have a weak area, what do we do to change that? Do we guard ourselves by protecting our hearts? Flirting with temptation is like standing with our toes over the edge of a cliff. If we fall, the price may be very high.

Music for today's show:
Careless Whisper By George Michael
Criminal By Fiona Apple

Please help us search for Kimberly on Sunday October 12

MISSING

Missing Person: JACOBS, Kimberly Day
Age: 47
Height: 5'04"
Weight: 130 lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Race: Caucasian
Clothing: Unknown
Distinguishing Characteristics: She walks with a limp w/ her foot bent in.

The missing person, who may be emotionally distraught, was last seen at her Apartment at the 2900 Block of Kalakaua Avenue, near Diamond Head, on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at about 7:45 p.m. Her family and friends are very concerned and have not seen or heard from her since.

Please help us search for Kimberly on Sunday October 12.

Meet at 5pm at St. Andrews parking Lot
Corner of Beretania & Alakea

If you have any information, please contact:
HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT
MISSING PERSONS DETAIL @ ph# 529-3115

CRIMESTOPPERS @ 955-8300

Inspiration

When was the last time you felt truly inspired? Hopefully, the answer is today, or better yet, right now! If not, what will you do about it? There are many ways to stir the embers of our hearts. It is from an inspired heart and mind that beauty flows. I always think of artists such as Michelangelo when I think of inspiration.

Michelangelo said: “Many believe, and I believe, that I have been designated for this work by God.”

Have you found your place in this world? A little inspiration can help!

Music for today's show:
The Prayer, Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli
Dream a Dream Charlotte Church & Billy Gilman