Mid-Morning Last Month's Archives

Doesn’t this weather just make you want to dust off the lawn furniture, curl up in the sun, and read a good book? We don’t have any lawn furniture to share, and we’re not really in charge of the sun, but we can help you with a good book! The Mid-Morning bookshelves have begun to overflow again, which means it’s time to pass the blessings to YOU! Fiction…Christian living…women’s interest…relationships…parenting…and more! Check out the full list on the Mid-Morning home page and be ready to call and win! An hour of fun with Lynne, Bekah and books!

In a very full Spots & Spotlights show, we welcome popular author and conference speaker Jennifer Rothschild, who will be in Lima, OH at the end of the month for the Fresh Grounded Faith conference. Randy Horn, CEO of Zobmondo Entertainment lets us peek into the making of the popular Would You Rather? Games. Zondervan’s new “Come On Over!” DVD series for kids is a great faith-filled entertainment and teaching tool, and creator Joel Tanis shares about what it has to offer. If you’re in the Bucyrus, Ohio area, you might want to stop by D. Picking & Company to check out their copper kettle creations! Keith Moore will share about their line of products. And rounding out the hour is Indiana blacksmith Dean Howard, owner of Barzillai Forge, who has created some steel art pieces you just might recognize! We’ll have lots of fun and giveaways, so don’t miss this hour!

Mid-Morning will take a break while we wrap up SHARE 2012. Join us in prayer for this important day and as the Lord leads, consider partnering with us financially in 2012!

Do you feel like Jesus is off limits in conversation with friends and family? Why does sharing the gospel with a stranger seem less frightening than telling those you love most? Evangelism doesn’t come naturally for most, and Randy Newman understands that. The author of Bringing the Gospel Home, (Crossway, ISBN# 978-1433513718) explains through the insights of Scripture and his own experiences, how to make progress in engaging with others who need the Lord!

Technology allows us to extend our circle of friends miles, states, and even countries wide, but our relationships are increasingly paper-thin. There is nothing like the sustaining strength and life-enriching power of forever friends, and we need them now more than ever. Best-selling author Dr. John Townsend’s new book How to Be a Best Friend Forever (Worthy, ISBN# 978-1-936034-43-7) is a guide to shattering relationship barriers, and it brings you vital skills necessary for building rewarding relationships. He joins us on Mid-Morning to share this wisdom with us: having a best friend forever is not only one life’s greatest joys – it’s also an attainable reality!

We begin our hour with Robert Morgan’s final book in the Then Sings My Soul (Thomas Nelson, ISBN# 978-0-8499-4713-1) trilogy, which includes over 50 stories of hymns from church history. Novelist Denise Hildreth Jones’ book The First Gardener (Tyndale, ISBN# 978-1-4143-3558-2) is a tale of loss, love, and living, and a reminder that all of life is a gift. Angela Thomas’ gift books Prayers for My Baby Girl (Harvest House, ISBN# 978-0736939379) and Prayers for My Baby Boy (Harvest House, ISBN# 978-0736945660) present prayers as letters to God and celebrate a mom’s delight in everyday moments with their new babies. Sharon Jaynes, co-author of Trusting God (Multnomah, ISBN# 978-1-60142-393-1) explains you don’t have to understand God to trust Him…and further explains how to actually do that! And Allia Zobel Nolan’s Hugs & Kisses, God (Zondervan, ISBN# 978-0-310-72263-2) helps kids appreciate their many blessings in a fun-filled, vibrantly illustrated lift-the-flap book!

Kim Tabor spent many years bound by fear, built, and low self-worth. Then, in His gentle grace, God began a journey of healing in her heart and now this conference speaker and singer is passionate for other women to know the same joy and freedom. She returns to Mid-Morning, along with her friend Misty Javorka, where they will share the powerful work God did in each of their hearts and how they now live Finally Free.

Do you deeply desire to draw close to the Lord, but you feel like life has thrown you off the “perfect” course to the Throne Room? Today’s Mid-Morning is for you. Valorie Burton, author of Where Will You Go from Here? (Waterbrook Press, ISBN # 978-0-307-72976-7) teaches that even though life doesn’t go according to plan, you can still possess the attitude and skills to persevere and emerge stronger than ever. Gene Edwards, author of Living Close To God When You’re Not Good at It (Waterbrook Press, ISBN# 978-0-307-73019-0) knows the struggle of consistent time with the Lord, staying on focusing during prayer, and why fellowship can be hard. He found a way to walk with the Lord without feeling like a failure. And Linda Evans Shepherd, author of When You Can’t Find God (Revell, ISBN# 978-0-8007-1978-4) explains how to find God even in the toughest circumstances.

Do church or office potluck lunches leave you wondering what to take that will stand out from all the other choices? Phyllis Pellman Good has an entire book of tasty recipes for just such an occasion, and she joins us to talk about Fix It and Enjoy It: Potluck Heaven (Good Books, ISBN # 978-1-56148-732-5). Mark Kelly from Lodge Cast Iron explains the benefits of cooking with cast iron – including the new pre-seasoned pans. If you carry your lunch to work each day, you might need to know about Crock Pot’s new Lunch Crock, which keeps your food warm right at your desk! Aileen Fanjul will explain this great new gadget! Lynne and Bekah have suggestions for dressing up store bought food, and if you’re looking for a fabulous idea for dinner, don’t miss Caroline Begin’s fondue recipes! The creator of BestFondue.com will join us with her best tips and fondue advice! A full hour of fun, food, and giveaways!

Committing to a relationship is a risk. And in today’s pressure-filled culture, nothing is enough to guarantee a loving, stable marriage. But authors Clayton and Charie King believe if you ask the right questions before you tie the knot, you can increase your chances of a successful relationship. The authors of 12 Questions to Ask Before You Marry (Harvest House, ISBN # 978-0-7369-3777-1) point to the Bible’s perspective of hearts that serve and guide you through 12 crucial questions to consider before saying I Do.

We work our entire lives to establish as much financial stability as possible, but by the time we’ve reached our elderly years, we may not realize our finances and assets are potentially unprotected and in jeopardy. Stephen Adair has more than 40 years’ experience in estate planning, taxation and probate law, and elder law issues. He has devoted his practice to advising people regarding the management, preservation and protection of their assets and he joins us on Mid-Morning to share his wisdom. Whether you’re approaching retirement and beyond yourself, or you have parents who may not have financial details worked out, tune in to hear how to establish and accomplish suitable goals and prepare for the possibilities of the future. We’ll open the phone lines, Facebook and email to take your questions as well!

What do you think Jesus would say to you if you were face to Face with Him right now? Do you imagine words of disappointment or condemnation? Have you just not measured up to all He would demand? Pastor Will Davis Jr. unmasks commonly believed myths about our relationship with God and shows us how to replace them with the truth of how Jesus really feels about us. His book, 10 Things Jesus Never Said (Revell, ISBN# 978-0-8007-2001-8)  urges you to stop believing the lies the Enemy places in your mind and start believing the things Jesus really did say!