Today we are going to Settle The Score with a topic that I think comes with some emotion! Is it right or rude for a friend to be posting on social media before they respond to your text message or call?

With the news that multiple Dallas Cowboys have tested positive for COVID-19, including running back Ezekiel Elliott, I figured who better to give some tips than the girl who beat corona herself: Lauree!

Raise your hand if you came out of this weekend feeling burdened, fatigued, exhausted. It makes sense, there's a lot of big things going on in our country, our culture, and our communities. These aren't things that can't be cured by a BBQ or sleeping in on Saturday morning. I get it, I'm there too.

Jennie Allen, the creator of the 'IF:Gathering', shared a really special moment on her social media the other day that really spoke to this place in me that I hope is an encouragement to you!

I came across a quote today that read "Hard Hearts Cause Ignorant Minds" and it immediately took me back to a time in my life that in my boldness, I thought I spoke justly. But in reality, I spoke out of ignorance.

Lauree and Producer Josh have a list for you parents out there looking for some creative ideas of how to keep your kiddos entertained this summer!

Something happened yesterday that had to do with you.

Yesterday we kicked off our Summer of Service initiative where we are Feeding Our Neighbors. We were out at the Mardel's Christian Store in Fort Worth standing outside as folks in the KCBI community pulled up and dropped off their non-perishable food items. One woman pulled up, and as the kids piled out of the car, you could just tell she was feeling the weight of life at that moment. She looked at me with tears in her eyes and just asked "Will You Just Please Pray?" As the KCBI crew gathered around to pray, I noticed she circled back in the parking lot to tell us how appreciative she was of this radio station and how much of a lifeline it is.

The reason I share this with you is that even though this mom has got a lot on her plate, she decided to show up and serve and if you partner with us here at KCBI, I want to say thank you in that very same way for continuing to show up and share the love and encouragement we have in Jesus through your support. So thankful for YOU.

I've got a hot take: yard signs and mums are huge and can be kind of unnecessary. I get for our graduating seniors, the yard signs and signs of congratulations are ways to celebrate them since they can't really do so in the traditional sense. But parents, what if I told you that those yards signs are a big invitation for con-men out there? Yes! Scammers are using the graduation signs in front yards to help gather the necessary information they need to do some real damage. Don't get me wrong I love to celebrate our graduates any chance I get, but maybe think twice before sticking a sign out in the front lawn!

Someone shared with me this past weekend "It's okay to be in a dark place. Just remember to invite Jesus into your dark place." That's where I found myself over the weekend. In a parking lot crying my eyes out (sorry to the man walking laps in the parking lot who had to witness that). As I thought about how even then God was still with me, I was reminded of Daniel who spent the night in a pit with a lion. All the dangers of being in proximity to a wild lion were present, but even then, God was with Daniel with that pit. Just remember, God is with you in your dark place.

In light of all of the current events, I thought I'd go with a totally random opinion today: Watermelon is a luxury item purchase. Why you may ask?

I know what you're thinking, $8 doesn't really qualify as a fancy purchase. But here's my reasoning: I used to live overseas as a missionary in the Czech Republic, and during my time there, I learned a lot about life in a different culture. I learned not everybody has a car, so when I needed groceries, that meant I had to walk. And if I had to walk there, it meant I had to walk back with the groceries I had just purchased so weight played a big factor in my decision making! So on the days I went to the grocery store for watermelon, I was laser-focused and boy was it worth the trip!

Maybe there's a food like that for you that's your specialty treat. What is that luxury purchase for you?

Amy Grant has been so influential to the music we listen to today on Christian radio, and we have some great news to share regarding her health!

Earlier today, Amy Grant had gone in for heart surgery to correct her PAPVR condition and in an update from her team, the surgery was a huge success! They had this to say: "Thank you for so many prayers today. Amy is out of surgery and the doctor said it could not have gone better. We would ask for continued prayers over the days, weeks and months to come as she makes a full recovery... xo"

Thank you so much for your prayers and celebrating this good news!