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• Why A Charlie Brown Christmas Still Matters

  A single moment—Linus saying “fear not” and letting his blanket fall—can change how we carry the season. We dive into why A Charlie Brown Christmas still resonates: the tender Vince Guaraldi score, Charles Schulz’s bold insistence on the Nativity, and the surprising power of small, loving choices. This isn’t nostalgia for its own sake; it’s a guide to re-centering our hearts when the holidays amplify both joy and anxiety.We share the backstory of Schulz negotiating with network executives to include the birth of Jesus, and why that choice gave the special its staying power. You’ll hear practical ways to live “fear not” in a loud season: honest inventory of your modern blankets, small daily rhythms that return you to peace, and simple acts of service that turn comfort outward. Along the way, we embrace the lasting themes that make the special a classic—hope for all people, courage born from presence, and the reminder that real security won’t come from shiny things. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to perform a perfect holiday, this conversation offers a gentler way through: trust more, cling less, and let love do its steadying work.We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text MessageSupport the show

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• Small Town, Vast Hope: Why Bethlehem Still Matters

  A quiet town, a long-echoed promise, and a melody that almost missed its moment—this five-minute journey explores how O Little Town of Bethlehem came to life and why it still carries weight today. We share the scene that shaped Philip Brooks’s words: a Christmas Eve ride to Bethlehem, a five-hour service in the Church of the Nativity, and the sound of hymns rolling like tides through the night. Then we follow the poem into music, as organist Lewis Redner wrestled with writer’s block until a sudden midnight melody unlocked a carol sung first by a small choir of teachers and children.Along the way, we open the rarely printed stanza that places joy beside sorrow and invites charity and faith to hold the door wide. That small addition reframes the carol, moving it beyond nostalgia into a lived invitation to hope. We also trace the thread back to Micah 5:2, the ancient prophecy that points to Bethlehem and anchors the story of Jesus in a specific place and promise. Whether you come with faith or curiosity, the arc is compelling: a small village chosen for a large purpose, a song shaped by memory, and a message that meets real need.Here is the youtube link for todayhttps://youtu.be/EHKORmpW4Cg?si=i2dfIXcMWXnCSbOw  We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text MessageSupport the show

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• Pray First, Aim High, Stay Focused

  A single choice can feel impossible when fear, urgency, and noise pull in every direction. We share a vivid story of a farmer facing empty cupboards and a shrinking list of options, then trace the unlikely path to abundance through three simple steps: pray first, aim high, stay focused. What begins as survival turns into a blueprint for clarity, showing how obedience can outrun panic and how wise attention can open doors you could not force on your own.You’ll leave with practical ways to apply the pattern to your day: a short prayer that invites wisdom, a clear principle to aim at, and a simple way to reduce distractions so you can act with courage. Whether you’re choosing a next step at work, resolving tension at home, or facing a change you did not plan, this approach offers peace and traction. If this message encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a quick review so others can find these five-minute resets.We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text MessageSupport the show

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• What’s In Your Well

  Ever notice how the words that slip out under pressure seem to come from nowhere? They don’t. They rise from a well you’ve been filling all along. We walk through how everyday inputs shape our reflexes when life squeezes us: the shows we watch, the conversations we hold, the music we sing, and the stories we believe about ourselves and others.We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text MessageSupport the show

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• If Faith Leaves No Footprint, Does It Live

  Five minutes can tilt a whole day—and, over time, a whole life. Today we pull on a thread that’s easy to admire and hard to live: moving from hearing to doing. With a pointed line from Frederick Robertson and the steady wisdom of James 1, we explore why action outlasts emotion, how obedience shapes identity, and what it looks like to stand with courage when culture pushes faith to the margins.I share a candid observation many of us feel: we’re often educated beyond our level of obedience. We know the sermons and studies by heart, but our habits lag behind. That’s where James offers a mirror. Hearers glance, forget, and drift. Doers continue and are blessed.  These aren’t grand gestures; they’re quiet, repeatable choices that add up to visible faith.We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text MessageSupport the show

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