Over the last few months I have been working with a local coffee company to help bring back the LifeSongs Blend coffee. Sirincci Coffee Company in Slidell has stepped up to the plate and brought our team in for a tasting. They pulled out the red carpet for all of us!

I met Cody, the owner of Sirincci, about a year ago in a business meeting. I knew that he was a genuine guy. Over the last few months I learned that he was a Believer and he and his wife attend church on the Northshore and enjoy Christian music.

I talked to him about getting some spots on the air with us so that you guys, our listeners, could know of an inviting safe place to stop in and get your Bible reading done or study for that next lesson or even just relax. We set a meeting at the shop on Front street in Slidell. As soon as I walked in I was greeted and was made to feel like they were happy I was there.

Cody and I sat down and discussed business and Christianity. It was a great conversation and he was excited about getting on LifeSongs. The relationship built from there. We then had our tasting and now we have the NEW LifeSongs blend coffee. It will be coming out soon y’all. BE READY!

This made me think about how God put people in our lives and how his plan works out for the better of all involved. I am pleased to say LifeSongs and Sirincci Coffee Company are partners in the walk for sharing God is Good all the Time!

*If you would like to partner with LifeSongs, as a business or organization – contact Vance Hughes by email [email protected] or calling the office, 504-816-8000!

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Well, here we are the end of yet another amazing Shareathon.

I love Shareathon because it gives me time to connect with our listeners by answering the phone and connecting with them on a whole other level. I get to pray with people and hear their stories of how GOD has moved in their lives! It also allows me to connect with some of the local businesses and the amazing volunteers that give their time and talents to LifeSongs.

Without this community LifeSongs would not be here.

These past couple of weeks were so rewarding to me. I was in the midst of people with a heart for GOD. I was able to work with businesses who gave their talents from the kitchen, providing food to feed the Shareathon team.

Bit Of Heaven Catering, Byblos, LiSal’s Catering, That’s Amore’, and Chick fill a in Slidell all provided amazing food given out of LOVE! We also had a business, Restech, who said We want to help. So they took a day during Shareathon and bought lunch for our team.

Then we had so many volunteers that gave their time to help on the phones. They came in early and stayed late to make sure LifeSongs had what it needed to continue to spread the love of GOD.

This made me step back and look at what I do, what we do here at LifeSongs; being the hands and feet and a vessel for GOD.

How amazing is that? Watching GOD work in so many people is just a blessing. I have worked so many Shareathons, however this one just seemed to be eye opening for me. I love our listeners, our volunteers and our business partners….our entire TEAM!

Thank you GOD for allowing me to be a part of this.

I encourage everyone to witness this amazing time and let GOD do his ting so you as well can have this feeling of excitement watching what GOD is doing. Why? you may ask…

Because GOD is GOOD all the TIME!

Vance & Josh went for a drive (#BROadtrip) to chat about Vance’s time in the Navy, encouraging our Veterans and their families – and where Vance is going for his free dinner tonight!

For all of our Veterans – and everyone who needs prayer – share your needs and we’ll pray for you.

Visit our PrayerWorks page to learn more!

I love what I do so much. As the Underwriting Director for LifeSongs I get to meet so many amazing people, like business owners, pastors, worship leaders and all the awesome listeners. Recently Doerr Furniture joined the LifeSongs family with their support. I was able to meet David Mutter and let me tell you his love for this city and all the people here is just a breath of fresh air!

David Mutter (of Doerr Furniture) reminded me of the Love Jesus had for everyone. Jesus stopped and ate with the sick, the bad, the good – it didn’t matter – He loved on them and showed them that there is a light and HE was it. David has that same love and passion for this city. I was able to go meet him at the location in New Orleans and see the sales floor. What amazed me was how he interacted with his staff; knowing them by name, genuinely asking them how they were. And you could tell he had compassion for each employee.

Then he said, “let’s go chat”. I was waiting for us to go into a nice big office with massive amazing furniture, but no that is not what we did. We went and sat on the sales floor. Right in one of the recliners that is there and ready for sale. I was blown away that he did not separate himself from the staff. It was a great meeting, we laughed and talked business and now Doerr Furniture is a part of the LifeSongs family.

You know, I imagine Heaven a lot like that. I imagine GOD just walking around engaging with everyone and talking to us and loving us beyond our wildest imagination. I believe when we get there GOD is going to have a throne right in the middle of all of us so we can go chat with him whenever we want!

Why?

Because GOD is GOOD all the TIME!

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Hey LifeSongs family, as we are entering into Hurricane season I wanted to talk about a group of people that are always ready and prepared for disasters.

We are all gearing up and making our preparations as to what we are going to do if a hurricane heads our way. Where are we going to go? What are we going to bring with us? Some even, like me, watch the storms and wait till the last minute to decide to leave. As a Military man and a person who wants to help anyway I can, I will most likely send my family and stay behind to watch over our stuff and to help those in need.

Like me, there is a group of people in the NOLA area that has made it their mission to help others with tragedy strikes…

One Voice NOLA is a local team of amazing people that prepare for disasters all year long so that they are ready when the time comes and they are called into action. Most recently they were called to Slidell for the tornado, as well as Texas to help with the flooding relief efforts. This group of people pack up in trailers and RVs and head to the areas where they are needed to bring supplies, food and most importantly: prayer. They set up shop and give away hot meals and supplies each day. They offer prayer services for anyone and everyone including others that are there serving and helping the communities. That is what the love of our GOD looks like.

I was speaking with Jamie, one of the masterminds behind this operation, and he said that they were packing up and headed back home from Texas. He asked that we pray for them as they are now in the mode of getting the supplies they are going to need for this year’s Hurricane season. I asked that you all join me in prayer and pray for this team of selfless people and provide for all their needs so that they can meet the needs of our amazing city as we come into this Hurricane season. How amazing to watch the hands and feet of our GOD work together! Thank you One Voice NOLA. Thanking GOD in advance for all he will do through you guys!

Why you might ask? Because GOD is Good all the Time!

Wallpaper.

Yeah I said wallpaper!

When was the last time you thought about putting some wallpaper up to give your home a face lift?  I had to see this for myself.  Why? Because the only thing I remember about wallpaper is that it was a pain to get off the walls.  I didn’t like it and it was messy. Well…

LifeSongs recently partnered with The Pattern Collective in Metairie. I had to go see this for myself. First off you can never miss this building. It is bright Pink and bold with a beautiful new sign. I walked in and was greeted by Brittany, the owner. She was excited to visit with me.  I asked a lot of questions, the most important one was “Why Lifesongs?” I will get into her answer in a minute.

I asked about wallpaper and she blew me away with the knowledge she had. She made me a believer in WALLPAPER. The amazing designs; we are not talking yellow ducks and stripes here, we are talking beautiful art. Then I noticed the fabrics! Her designers from all over the world not only design the wallpaper but they also make fabric to ensure your home is matching and looks the best it can.

What a visit!  Now to the answer that made me feel even better about meeting with Brittany. When I asked her “why LifeSongs” her reply was amazing, to say the least. She said “I listen to LifeSongs everyday!”  She went on to tell me that she operates under biblical principles and never wanted to be a pushy business. She wants to give her clients the information to help them make the best decision.

You know that is an amazing way to run your business and when you see the pink building on Metairie Road stop in and say Vance sent you.

You know, the way Brittany runs her business reminds me of what Jesus did while he was here on Earth. He came to give us the information we needed to know about His Father, our Father, Heaven and Hell.  He was never pushy about following Him. He showed us the facts, told us stories, and showed undeniable love – all to ensure we have the best information to make the best decision!

Jesus did this all while letting us know that we still have FREE WILL. Then He gave his life so that our sins can be forgiven. Why would He do that you might ask?

Because GOD is GOOD all the TIME!

*If you want to connect your local business or ministry with LifeSongs – contact [email protected] or call the office at 504-816-8000.

It’s Christmas, y’all! One of the great things I get to do as a part of the LifeSongs family is work hand in hand with local business owners. I love that I get to go out into the world and talk to business owners that put Jesus first!

One business that does that so well is Jocias Vintage Market in Houma. I recently took a ride out to Houma to visit with Cindy, John and their daughter. They took time out of their day to give me a tour of their marketplace. The first thing you will notice is John and Cindy greeting you as you walk in, and how truly happy they are that you are there. It’s a personal touch you don’t get from a corporate or chain store. Then you will notice the Godly messages all over the store! Yet another thing we do not see too often in big box stores. Last but not least you will see how clean the place is and how organized the merchandise is. These are all the things that you will only see and can expect from a locally owned and operated business like Jocias Vintage Market.

I loved my visit at Jocias Vintage Market. No picture will give this place the justice it deserves, and the warmth you will feel when you walk in. John and Cindy have a passion for their business, their clients and GOD. Join me in wishing them success in this holiday season.

Jocias Vintage Market is a safe fun place to go and get your Christmas shopping done. Merry Christmas! And remember, shop local, be safe and know that GOD is GOOD all the TIME!

Daniel Waghorne owns and operates Uplift Aerials out of Southeast Louisiana – and we are just getting started with his LifeSongs partnership!  I (Vance) met with him recently to get his story and I was blown away.

Daniel works in the Film/TV/Movie industry, and in a big way. Basically he is the go-to guy for drone shots in Hollywood South. Uplift Aerials has done work on NCIS New Orleans and a whole lot more. You name it – Daniel was the aerial guy for it.

Your probably know that Hollywood has been on strike for some time. That brought Uplift Aerials’ business to a halt. However Daniel continues to find work, and he says it’s only because he is a Christian. People in his field call him and ask how he is surviving and he gets to say “Because of my Jesus!”

Think about that! Let’s admit it, in the film industry, Jesus is not a name that is used in the right manner too often.

Daniel Waghorne is super excited to work with LifeSongs – to be a blessing because God has blessed him. Pray for Daniel and his businesses, Uplift Aerials, that GOD continues to use him to show what faith will do for you, even when HOPE is gone.

Thank you, GOD, for putting people like Daniel into the LifeSongs family. Here is a man showing a world that has cut GOD out, that the Bible is so true. With GOD all things are possible!

WHY?

Because GOD is GOOD all the TIME!

Hi, my name is Vance Hughes, Underwriting Director for LifeSongs.

I get the privilege to work with a lot of different kinds of people who are involved with LifeSongs. I get to meet many of you guys at concerts, shows and events.   And I get to work with businesses that help keep LifeSongs on the air.  I work with all kinds of businesses – from churches, to lawn care, to insurance!

You name it, I most likely have worked with them.

I was not always a Believer, however, I have always been in sales. I say that, to say this: I have worked closely with both Christian and non-Christian business owners. Here is what I have learned…

Non-Christian businesses are only worried about the bottom line.  Profits. I’ll stop there because this blog is ACTUALLY about Christian businesses, and how GOD leads them.

Let’s take one of my LifeSongs clients for example; Cindi Meyer Insurance in Chalmette.  (My neck of the woods, lol)

I met Cindi shortly after starting at LifeSongs and could tell right away that she was a business owner. She was driven by that bottom line and knew she had to make a profit. However, there was something different. When I walked into her office her staff was full of life and happy; smiling and eager to help!  Her office, keep in mind an insurance office, was inviting and there was a presence of Peace in the building.

Cindi wanted to make sure people knew that her business was about the witness more than the bottom line.  She is a Believer and operates her business according to Christian values.

I love that!

You see Cindi does not let the bottom line be the first and only thing she focuses on. She focuses on GOD first and lets the bottom line take care of itself.

And why can she do that you might ask……Because GOD is GOOD all the TIME!

P.S.

If your business, church, school, non-profit or organization ALSO lives by Christian principles and you want to do some GREAT work in your community, message me ([email protected]) and we can talk about partnering together to share the Love of Jesus to Southeast Louisiana and the world!

Coach Jonathan Sochia and high school football player Levi Sochia chat with Josh on the LifeSongs Morning Show about the awesome New Orleans Homeschool Saints! This high school football program was designed for home school students and private school students without a football program, age 12-18.

Conditioning training starts soon and Summer practices are just around the corner.

Learn more on homeschoolsaints.org or like them on Facebook!