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From the river banks of San Antonio, Texas we bring to you today a special treat. With over 30 years of experience in the health care industry, John Largent has decided to take his gifts and talents to the area of Senior Care. John truly sees a need that must be filled with sincere concern and care. As he begins this journey and endeavor, he knows that he’s up against the old traditional ways of doing things. However, for the client, it’s well worth the fight.

You see, John has the seed of compassion deeply rooted in his soul and has been caring for others ever since he was just a kid growing up in a small town in southeast Texas. The challenge is right up his alley. Come listen in and learn how overcoming obstacles has simply changed his perspective on the way he wants to serve others.

There is no doubt in my mind that God changes hearts and minds as He goes. Of course, we don’t always get the wonderful opportunity of seeing it happen in others as much as we would like. However, we remain confident in the sowing of seed. We call this process the process of transformation, where the hearts and minds of those who truly seek the Lord are being changed. Often people question the true conversion of others because of all that they may have seen in the past; however, the Lord makes all things new ; new mind, anew heart, and of course, a new way.

Have you ever looked at someone and doubted the possibility of change? I know that I have before I was reminded that I too was once in opposition with God. The scripture states that yet even as we were sinners He died for us on a cross. This is the part that I believe that we often overlook or maybe even tend to forget. However, with a short meditation on this word, we should recall the desire of God that all would come to repentance and be saved. So, is that our desire? If we are His, and we are, then we should line our desires up with His.

So what helps us to believe on the power of God when it comes to someone else? Well, one of the things that I think of most often is testimony. If we are in touch and contact with people, then it doesn’t take long before we can find an opportunity to share a testimony of what God has done in our lives. The funny thing is that God is always increasing our testimony, and more than likely we can testify along the lines of anybody’s current situation or circumstance. The bible teaches us that God comforts, so than n the time of need we may do the same for someone else.

Also, prayer is more powerful than I think we sometimes realize. If we are praying for the salvation of someone, then we are simply lining up to the will of the Father. This would be nothing but a plus for us as we go forward. Remember that God tells us to cast our cares upon Him because He cares about us.

Probably the most left out detail of all is belief. We are to believe on the power of God and what He can do in the lives of all. After all, the scripture reminds us that with God all things are possible. Come one over to www.pressandreach.com/pr43 and let us know what obstacles you had to overcome in dealing with others.

The basic foundation of anything built must always be built with caution, integrity, intent, and purpose. As a Christian family, we desire to line up our objectives and goals with the way of the Lord. How would Jesus have us do it? What’s important in the household growing up tends to resurface as important down the road for us all. Whether we go through growing pains as a family or we go through growth as a family, we must move together as one. We know and understand that things won’t always be perfect, but we also know that we don’t have all the time in the world. We have X amount of years to raise our children with a strong Christian family foundation.

It’s always comforting to see examples of families on TV that pray together, work together, and stay together as a family as they walk through life. The truth and reality behind it all are that it will never just be simple because of all the challenges that life has to offer. With that being said, what do we look for in order to set up the foundations of the family? Incorporating as much application as possible in the lives of our families is paramount. The scripture states that we must be not mere hearers of the Word but doers of the Word, which means to apply it and walk it out.

What are the basic fundamentals that we can focus on? Well, the first thing I always go back to is the Word of God. You see it’s hard to apply what we don’t know. Engaging in studying the Word is crucial for any family that wishes to follow the Lord and do it His way. Our faith is always grown by doing it God’s way, even when we don’t fully understand it, for I reminded of the verse that states trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Next is prayer life. In all actuality, I probably have the first two in reverse order. Pray and then Do. Prayer in our families indicates that we collectively trust the Lord in all His ways. Incorporating prayer brings a sound joy to the lives of our children. Has your child ever asked you to pray for them? Furthermore, what age did they ask to lead with prayer?

Last but certainly not least is sowing the seeds of time with one another. Some may call it building memories but we must cherish the time we have together, for we don’t have forever to get this foundation down as a Christian family.

What are some of the things that you implement as a family? Is there something that you won’t go without? What about coming up as a child, do you remember a must that was instilled in your family? Connect with us on www.pressandreach.com and let us know.

Every once in a while we all get to a point in our Christian walk where we may find it difficult to focus. Often we hear the question of “how do I get closer to God spiritually?” If we get to this point and we will at some point or another, we have to remember that something has caused us to veer off from the path. So when people ask me how to get back I usually run down somewhat of a path.

First things first; pray. In other words, seek the Lord in this time with an earnest heart. I like to revert back to a scripture Ps.24:3 which ask the question of who shall ascend unto the hill of the Lord as well as stand in that Holy place? The answer is in in the same passage stating that one with a pure heart and clean hands will do so. This brings us to the point of confession to the Lord. Something may have us separated when we simply can’t be at peace with the Lord for the moment and we need to go and find out what that might be. So, open dialogue in prayer is just one of the best ways to get started to getting back on track.

Diving into the Word will certainly be the next order of business, for it makes me think of how often we forget that life is found in the Word of God. The scripture states that the Word of God is sharper than any two-edged sword and able to discern our thoughts and intentions of the heart. There are so many different ways for us to get a Word into our hearts now-a-days that we are truly left without excuse. The first would be to simply open up and the bible and ask God to assist you in the reading and understanding. However, because we are all different, there are different ways that we may go about getting a Word.

Because we all have questions regarding our very own walk from time to time, I believe that writing things down becomes extremely beneficial. Some may keep a prayer journal, but maybe just a journal of what’s going on in your life at the moment. Again, we are all different and do things differently when it comes to journaling our own thoughts. All these things simply comprise a quiet time that we should all consider a viable part of our own walk. When it comes to getting closer to God spiritually, we must move with intent in order to get back to that place.

Let us know some of the things that you may do for a great quiet time on www.pressandreach.com

It would be awesome to simply be motivated upon every turn in life, so that we could overcome all that comes up against us. Motivational Monday has a great ring to it but if we don’t have a true understanding of life, then that old motivational speech will get us to lunch time at best. Personally I think motivation is great but if we don’t put anything behind what we are motivated in, then what’s the purpose? I’ve heard people place their hope in great motivational speakers and really life them up and place then upon an untouchable pedestal. However, may I simply ask this question? What do you do when they are not speaking in your ear? Will you move into purpose? Will you stand with an understanding of who you are? Will you have more than enough to get you by in life for the day?

Often times people struggle for not knowing or understanding what they are really looking for. Some seek happiness in a relationship with someone that they think will bring them into full happiness, but we know that never works. Others seek purpose and fulfillment in their business or their job, but after years of disappointment, they find out that it was truly of no avail. It seems like this is a pattern for years to come until we become hopeless in our pursuit.

Amongst friends and family I can simply ask questions that lead to uncovering their hope. When I find that someone doesn’t have that answer, it makes me wonder why we have got so far away from the truth of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. After all, he suffered, died, and was buried for our sins so that we would have eternal life.

Believing on and in Christ seems to be too simple but why will we look everywhere else as if our lives depended upon it? It seems too easy to be true but the power of the Holy Spirit in us teaches us how to have better relationships, a better business, a better understanding of finances, and simply how to have a better life of peace.

The scripture points out that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom, and that knowledge of the Holy One is understanding (Prov. 9:10). This really means that we begin to have reverence for who God really is, then we begin to get on the right track. Furthermore, when we have a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, we gain understanding. This should be enough to excite anyone. So it leaves me to this one question. Do you have knowledge of the Holy One. In other words, do you have a relationship with Christ yet, if not, then what are you waiting for?

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The family dynamics consist of many moving parts, but one of the key elements in growth, security, and upbringing is how we fare as a Dad.

Many are the struggles, concerns, and obstacles for being a Dad. We can all learn from one another as we go along the way. One of the keys is being open for growth. Today we simply open up by discussing some the issues at hand for fathers.

The good Lord intends for us to be and remain in community with one another. Godly friendships are often developed when we aren't even looking for them.

Meet my good friend and brother in Christ, Daryl Monmouth as he shares his story of learning how to be faithful to the Lord, even in prison.

Our communities are impacted by our families. So, whatever you instill upon your home will surely be made visible in public. We are surely concerned about the well-being of all families out there today and aim to give them all a better way of moving forward. Regardless of the role that you play, do know that it is important. Join us as we embrace one another and walk together through this thing called life.

Effectively communicating the Gospel message so that all may come to know Him is their mission. This is done by utilizing internet radio and everyday people as they play Christian Country music. Please join in as Hunter Logan walks us through the vision.

Life can be a struggle when someone trys to go at it alone. Many different questions arise and at some time or another we all find ourselves in need of some help.

Pastor Mike shares his story of being a pastors kid and sharing his parents with so may others. Listen in as he discusses the importance of surrender and developing a genuiune relationship with the Lord.