Why did Jesus come to be "with us?" Rock Island Bible Church Pastor Doug Rowland takes us to John 18 and Jesus' trial before Pontius Pilate to gain insight from Jesus as to why He came. Learn what Jesus says about truth and the truth about ourselves that begs a response to either embrace it or reject it; the decision we make has eternal consequences. 

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One of the most celebrated Jewish holidays begins next week and Ken and Deb talk about it with Jewish studies professor and Open Line host Dr. Michael Rydelnik. Dr. Rydelnik will share the history and the meaning behind Hanukkah and answers the question, "did Jesus celebrate Hanukkah?"  He'll also share some of the significance of celebrating Hanukkah for messianic believers and followers of Messiah today. 

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Do you love the Christmas classics? Are you longing to attend a concert that highlights those beloved carols?  You're invited to a free concert with musicians Dave Meumann and Tewanta Lopez. Dave and Tewanta share about this special evening and tell you how you can reserve your spot on Monday's Ken and Deb in the Morning.

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Are you experiencing a different kind of Christmas? How do you navigate the season when your heart is breaking? Pastor and speaker Tim Challies knows what it is like to be thrust into sorrow after the sudden loss of his son. He will talk with us about the Seasons of Sorrow introducing us to the "ministry of sorrow."He will share his story and show us how to grieve, not as the world grieves, but with real hope in a real Savior. 

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How do generational considerations play out in family gatherings and communication during the holidays? Ken and Deb jump into the conversation with generational differences expert Dr. Tim Elmore. Tim will help us develop a strategy to reach across our differences in age and stage so we can build bridges instead of walls. Don't miss this chance to put some relational tools in your toolbox before the festivities begin!

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Our guest Thursday morning used to be homeless on the streets of Chicago and now she owns her own clothing line. Shuquanta Theservant Buckley will be with us to share her amazing testimony and how God is using her to encourage youth in the community. Shuquanta will tell us about her upcoming Youth Event, “Meet Me at the Runway.”  You’ll also hear her passion to show the love of Christ and expose area youth to cultural involvement rather than running the streets and social media.

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If you're looking for a new festive cake for your Christmas celebration, Chef Stephanie Godke has something new to try! Be listening for this new Christmas recipe along with plenty of tips and helps for your holiday cooking and baking on Thursday's Ken and Deb in the Morning.

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What is it like to step into the shoes of the unsheltered in winter? Christian Care is providing the opportunity to join in a walk to raise awareness of what the homeless community experiences all winter long in the QCA. Lexi Bull from Christian Care joins Ken and Deb Wednesday to share the latest regarding homelessness in our community and tell us how we can be part of the upcoming Frigid Feet walk.  Be listening to this ministry report and challenge on how we can show love this season on Wednesday’s show!

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The State Department released its annual list of “Countries of Particular Concern” on Friday with some surprising omissions and no press conference. Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs will join us to talk about it during our regular bimonthly update. Todd will tell us about a tragic story from Laos, and we’ll also hear how we can provide a Christmas blessing for children of Christians living in hostile and restricted nations. Don’t miss this opportunity to remember and pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering for Christ around the world.

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What word or lesson comes to mind when reading about how the birth of Jesus came about? During our Tuesday devotional teaching, Pastor Gerad Hall will focus on an "obstacle of obeying." Be listening to hear one of the lessons God has for us this Christmas as we study the very first Christmas on Ken and Deb in the Morning.

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