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Start Your Flooded Engine
My husband gave my daughter a lesson recently in starting the weed eater after it flooded. Apparently, when you flood the engine, there’s too much gas in the carburetor and it messes up the fuel/air mixture - so it won’t start. The remedy is to let it sit and drain...
Shopping Tip that Could Save
You’ve been pulling your hair out after every grocery shopping trip. Not because you don’t enjoy grabbing the groceries. It’s mainly because the bill is almost NEVER in your budget, which means trying to figure out what needs to be cut-back from the rest of the month....
You are Beautiful!
Did you take a wrong turn in life that took you far from God? Have your mistakes - even if they are momentary lapses in your Christian walk - made you feel ugly and unlovable to God? Well, don't believe that lie! A. W. Tozer said: “We please [God] most…by throwing...
Letting them Soar!
Did your child leave for college recently? Or just strike out on their own; get married? Well, for most of us, being a parent is our identity. So when your child leaves home, it can feel like a part of us has gone with them. I know that's how I'm feeling these days!...
Adventures Without a Cell Phone
It’s kind-of like camping without a sleeping bag. Since Sunday, I’ve been without my cell phone (I know, right now you’re probably going through an anxiety attack for me). Right when I was heading home from a major conference a few of the staff had gone to, my...
Gregg County Fair Wraps Up This Weekend
Saturday should be a good day for the fair! Cloudy skies but pleasant temperatures in the upper 70s! www.greggcountyfair.com
Shine on America!
TobyMac posted this picture of the new One World Trade Center rising above New York City. Encouragement for today and a great reminder that we won't be shaken! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDYWOH-q-RI "I may never know the answers that plagued me after 9/11. But I...
Trust in God's Plan
When you're not sure about where God is taking you, remember to trust His plan for your life! Jeremiah 29:11 is highlighted, triple underlined and the page is dog-eared and well-worn in my Bible! How about you? My work world was turned upside down in July 2013 when I...
Remembering 9/11/01
People across our country today remembering once again where they were and the terrible images they saw, and the people they lost on this day 13 years ago. For me, the day takes on even more significance as I remember my son telling me how his 5th grade teacher...
Teaching Kids Self-Discipline
As a mom with three kids, now grown and on their own, I've had to do a lot of nagging and reminding and fussing at my kids over the years for them to do what they needed to do...chores, homework, practice, college essays, getting up on time... For some reason, one...
The Giver
Did you catch the movie The Giver over Labor Day weekend? It's based on the beloved book. Well, then 50 cents of your ticket price went to the Ticket to a Better World initiative. They're trying to raise a quarter of a million dollars to buy books for kids in need....
Fun Fall Date Ideas
If you're ready for fall and you want to spark a little romance in your relationship, how about planning some fun fall dates? -Make S’mores by the fireplace or while you cozy up by a bonfire. -Have a Thermos Picnic with some steaming soup or cocoa for two on a chilly...
Do Something – Donate Sports Equipment
Did you know that some parents won't sign their kids up for youth sports leagues because they know they can't cover the cost of the equipment their kids will need to have in order to join the team? So, here's a "Do Something" idea: Next time you or your child outgrows...
Traditional Marriage Victory
A victory for traditional marriage in Louisiana. The state's ban on same gender marriage was upheld by a federal district court. The Baptist Press reporting that it's the first win for traditional marriage since the Supreme Court struck down key elements of the...
Samaritan’s Purse Ministering in Iraq
Samaritan's Purse is in Iraq ministering to families there and they shared an encouraging story on their Facebook page: A team member was talking to a displaced Muslim family and they asked why they are helping. The team member shared the story of the Good Samaritan...
7 Things Kids Need To Hear
Some great advice for parents of teens from teen expert Josh Shipp:
Echo Company 3rd Regiment – Thanks!
This letter came to KVNE in a package from SFC Brett Pierce, serving in Afghanistan today! "Thank you from the troops of Echo 3rd Aviation Regiment to the listeners of the KVNE Radio station. We appreciate your support and it's always heartwarming when you're so far...
Kevin Max Bids Adios to Audio A
If you hadn't heard, earlier this summer, Kevin Max officially stepped down as the lead singer of Audio Adrenaline (in June). He says it was a very amicable decision based on where he and the band wanted to take their music style. The band is moving in a more worship...
Worn
I was driving to work today and heard the song "Worn" by Tenth Avenue North in my car and I thought "Yeah, I am so wiped out." But, it's not just the physical weariness that we feel at times. It's the weariness of war, the weariness of the day-to-day struggle that we...