Set your TiVo or other DVR device for Monday, March 31, 2008! ABC’s Good Morning America will be interviewing Mark Miller, founder of the AAFLC, and guest on Lifespring! 156. He’s helped to recover an abducted boy in South Korea. He’ll be interviewed sometime between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., according to the schedule they’ve been given.
We’re blowing it, friends. “Outsiders” don’t think very highly of us. According to the book “unChristian”, we are looked upon with skepticism and suspicion. Ouch.
Here’s a link to the book:
unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity… and Why It Matters
Listen to the show for what I think might just be the first thing we need to do to change this sad state of affairs. It’s an uplifting and positive message, despite the seriousness of the problem.
Also, I talk about the crisis of Darfur.
Music in today’s show
Derek Webb (no relation)…”Rich Young Ruler” and “Love Is Not Against The Law”
Jay Wright…”Change Gotta Come”
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Praises from the woman we prayed for on ATA013 who’s marriage is in deep trouble; praise from Russ; praise for my dad’s return home from the hospital; praise for listeners who respond; praying for Denise’s cousin Nathan, who has been shipped to Afghanistan; praying for God’s direction in jcjdoss’ life; prayer for Darfur; prayer for a family member’s involvement in a new responsibility at church; prayer for another family member whose marriage is in shambles; praying for Gary.
Fanny Crosby was one of the most prolific hymn writers the church has seen. This song is part of one of the most gratifying experiences of her life. Listen to the show to hear the story.
Rescue The Perishing
Lyrics: Fanny J. Crosby
Music: William H. Doane
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
weep o’er the erring one, lift up the fallen,
tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.
Refrain:
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
Though they are slighting him, still he is waiting,
waiting the penitent child to receive;
plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently;
he will forgive if they only believe.
(Refrain)
Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,
feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,
chords that were broken will vibrate once more.
(Refrain)
Rescue the perishing, duty demands it;
strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;
back to the narrow way patiently win them;
tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died.
(Refrain)
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Today’s artists
Los Campesinos!
“You! Me! Dancing!” (mp3)
from “Hold On Now, Youngster”
(Arts & Crafts)
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Preacher Jack
“After Hours” (mp3)
from “Pictures From Life’s Other Side”
(Cow Island Music)
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Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”Love You With My Life”
Colin O’Donohoe featuring Rachel Kresge…”Amazing Grace”
Matt Webb of Exploder with his “Tough Guy” look(left)
and Mike Herrera of MxPx and Tumbledown
Well guys, it’s time for one of those conversations that some call “a heart to heart.” This is a conversation that I’ve been thinking about for a long time, but didn’t quite know how to broach. And by the way, I’m talking primarily to those of you who have been with me for awhile. If this is your first time listening to the show, or if you’re new and still just checking out the Lifespring family, then you’re welcome to listen, obviously, but you’re not who I’m mainly addressing myself to…(Listen to the show for the entire message.)
I also talk about Eliot Spitzer, Easter, and a Grandma’s interesting take on the way some fairy tales begin.
Praising God for: Brian’s dad came through his carotid artery surgery with no problems, for my dad’s progress after his hip surgery, my mom’s improving attitude.
Praying for: Brian’s dad, that the family would see more evidence that he truly is a believer. Also praying that God would intervene in several areas of an impending divorce. And praying for God’s will in regards to support for the Lifespring! Media ministry.
Praying today for:
* Mark in New Zealand’s dad, who has had five hip replacements on the same hip
* George, who has been in and out of the hospital for six weeks, and the doctors cannot determine the cause of his illness
* Javon, who is having tests on his kidneys this week
* Rijk, a three year old boy who has had a kidney transplant (his own daddy was the donor), but now the new kidney is failing,
* Travis’ mother, Wanda, whose kidneys are failing her, and Travis’ father, David, who has had a relapse of cancer
* My dad, who recently broke his hip, and my mom, who has dementia
