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Mmmmm…I can almost smell the cornbread dressing and the pecan pie already. Thanksgiving is almost here! I love this opportunity to sit down together and connect over a family meal. Putting phones away and welcoming friends and family to the table is something I count as a blessing. Even though there may be awkward moments or tension, food allergies or burnt pie crusts, there are also stories to share and laughs to be had together. And the food!
While it can be tempting to give in to frustration or focus on what we lack, I want to encourage you to look through a lens of gratitude. We have so much to be thankful for! We are blessed by a God who loves us. That is reason alone to be grateful. 1 Chronicles 16:34 reminds us to “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever!” One way we can express our gratitude is through our actions. With a thankful heart, let’s extend this great love to others. Invite them to your table. Choose forgiveness. Be kind and encouraging. Bring joy to others. Let someone know how much you appreciate them and why. Be a generous listener. Look for opportunities to share the HOPE we have in Jesus.
In fact, we’ve got one way you can do just that, coming up Thanksgiving evening at 8pm! That’s when LifeSongs becomes your Christmas soundtrack. Why Christmas music? There are so many people searching. Looking for connection, for comfort, for hope. Our prayer is that those who may stumble upon LifeSongs and hear a familiar holiday tune would find the true “thrill of HOPE” in our only source, and in the reason we have to celebrate: Jesus. Please pray for them, invite them to the table, and that they stick around, even after Christmas, to continue hearing messages of good news and great joy on LifeSongs.
Christmas may be a rare season that has its own soundtrack, but there are so many songs of gratitude and thanks that might be perfect to incorporate around your Thanksgiving table! Here are a few of my favorites:
Happy Thanksgiving! My heart is full of gratitude for you. Now, pass those sweet potatoes!
Josh got to meet/chat with Patrick Mayberry on the LifeSongs Morning Show. This Tennessee native is an incredible and humble worship leader with some exceptional new music! Give the podcast a listen to be super encouraged… and wowed by Patrick’s ability to lie directly to Josh’s face. #maybeitsMayberry
An annual tradition as old as stuffing – Josh chats with the turkey experts from the Butterball Talkline! Are you already defrosting your big centerpiece? It might be a little too early for that actually. But if you want the official PANTS of Thanksgiving then you need to give this a listen!
Visit Butterball.com
Call 1-800-BUTTERBALL
Text 844-877-3456
To chat with a bonafide turkey expert!
Transcription
Josh: It’s the Life Songs Morning Show. Hey, I’m Josh and I’m very excited to have a professional that we all need to know and love. Michael Maddox, the Turkey Talk line expert from Butterball is with us this morning. Michael, welcome to Life Songs.
Michael Maddox: Good morning, Josh. Thank you for having me, and I’m, I’m very happy to be here and talking about Butterball Turkey.
What, what a wonderful.
Josh: Now down here in southeast Louisiana, Michael, when we prepare a Turkey, it is, it is 50 50 between smoking it and deep frying at a lot of Cajun deep fried turkeys. But are there any new Turkey trends this year that we should know about?
Michael Maddox: We see a lot of, you know, a lot of different techniques and things and you know, for us we say the open pan method is the recommended method, but.
My father likes to deep fry his as well, and we see cooking in the bag. So we do, we actually have Butterball University that we have our 50 experts that we do every year like that. And just kinda looking at new trends, but also looking at people who have those electric roasters and kind of looking at different ways just to try to accommodate everyone who was kind of cook the cookie different ways.
Josh: So we should not shove a whole frozen butterball Turkey into the air fryer and expect it to be ready in half an hour.
Michael Maddox: Correct? Yeah. That would be, that’s called not having butterball Turkey for lunch that day because it’s, yeah, not a, not a good idea.
Josh: Awesome. Michael. Um, what is the deal? I sound like Seinfeld there.
What’s the deal with Thanksgiving hosting pants? This is popping up all over the internet right now. Where did this idea come from and how do I get me some.
Michael Maddox: Yeah, great question. Yeah, this year we’re helping holiday hosts get a leg up, uh, by partnering with Hedley and Bennett to create Thanksgiving hosting pants.
And these are just fun pants and giving confidence to the seasoned veterans, but also to the new host, right, because they’re getting kind of nervous about hosting. And so, you know, we dress for success and confidence and those kind of things. And so if you visit thanksgiving hosting pants.com. And they’re gonna be available the first three Mondays of November while supplies last.
And you can get these wonderful hosting pants by Butterball and a Headley and Bennett, and they’re blue and yellow. Let our Butterball colors, and it was kind of fun. They have a place for a thermometer, a place to hold your towel, a place from other gadgets, even has a bottle of openers. Hydration’s important this time of year.
And then also a um, 1-800-BUTTERBALL little sticker on there, a emblem on there in case you need to sneak into the closet and give us a call and help you out.
Josh: I hope they have some stretch to them, right, because if I’m eating Turkey, I’m gonna correct. Yeah. All right. Michael. Social media presents a lot of creative ways to rere prepare Thanksgiving leftovers.
I’ve seen stuffing waffles, which looks cool, wraps and all kinds of stuff. Do you have a favorite way of eating leftover?
Michael Maddox: You know what’s kind of funny and it, it’s, it’s, it’s kind of a unique one is, is making a, like a Thanksgiving day sandwich, but you put everything on it, right? You have a nice baguette or a nice, uh, like a submarine bowl, uh, bread like that.
Josh: And we call it a Poe Boy down here.
Michael Maddox: Oh yeah. Po Yeah. I, I love New Orleans. I’ve been there quite a few times and, and myself, I brush it with some garlic oil, and then you put the cranberries, like the cranberry chutney on there. You put the stuffing on there, the Turkey on there. I’m a spicy person. I like a little bit of like jalapeno, uh, cheddar cheese or jack cheese on that, and it’s just wonderful way to have that sandwich and kinda all the best of all worlds and an easy hand ready bite.
Josh: Yeah, Michael has won me over to the leftover sandwich. That sounds like a phenomenal recipe. So Michael, what are the ways that the Life science family can get in touch with Butterball? If we need some help, if we need some tips, if we need some recipes, where do we go? Who do we call? What do we do?
Michael Maddox: Sure.
Great question. butterball.com would be their website and it has great recipes on there. It has some how to videos. It has a product locator, so in case you’re trying to get a certain one. If you’re trying to figure out how much you need per person or how big a Turkey to get, that’s on there as well. You can also do text and chat.
You can also call 1-800-BUTTERBALL and we are here available to help you from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM uh, central standard time. And on Thanksgiving we have extended hours because we start early in the morning and we go into the evening like that, trying to help, uh, help the host with their butterball turkeys.
And also we can help with side dishes and sauces and all those kind of things too, which is fun.
Josh: Yeah, can we just give a round of applause to the Butterball team members that literally take their Thanksgiving and give in an active service to care for all of us? Trying desperately to impress our in-laws like that is a ton of work, a lot of stressed out people, and we are grateful for all that you guys do at Butterball.
Michael Maddox: Well, thank you so much. ’cause it’s our 44th year of the Butterball Turkey talk line. And what’s fun is we have over 50 culinary experts, so chefs, teachers, food sciences, registered dieticians. So for us it’s, it’s a good, great group of people together. And we, we have a wonderful time because we’re passing the love on and having fun talking and texting and chatting with, uh, the hosts.
Josh: Well, just because the Thanksgiving meal is mostly beige doesn’t mean it can’t be packed full of flavor. Thank you so much, Michael for. Spending some time talking with us and um, we’ll have all the links and stuff up for butterball on life songs.com and I’ve gotta go order those pants now, those Thanksgiving hosting pants.
Michael Maddox: Thank you Joshua, my pleasure to be with you and your listeners today.
School is back! With it begins the start of a new season for many families. New schools, grades, routines, friends, and experiences. It can be exciting, but it can also be nerve-wracking!
Growing up, my family had a “tradition” of being fashionably late to almost everything, including school. It was our family trademark! We were known for it far and wide. It wasn’t that we didn’t try; mornings just always seemed to get the best of us. But every new school year, we were determined to change! For the first couple of weeks, we were like clockwork—early to rise, dressed and ready, and even had time for breakfast together. There was something magical about those early days, the smell of new school supplies, the excitement of seeing friends, and the promise of a fresh start.
But soon enough, the reality of early mornings began to set in. The novelty wore off, and our perfectly timed mornings became the usual scramble—lost shoes, missing homework, and last-minute lunch-making. What was new and exciting quickly became old and mundane, and before we knew it, we were back to our familiar routine of rushing out the door.
That shift from excitement to mundane is something we all experience. It’s easy to be enthusiastic when things are fresh and new, but maintaining that energy as the days go on can be challenging. This is where the power of consistency comes into play. Consistency isn’t about maintaining the same level of excitement all the time; it’s about showing up and giving your best effort, even when the novelty has worn off. It’s in those everyday moments, those small actions, that we often find the most growth and progress.
In our spiritual lives, consistency is equally important. Just as a student benefits from a consistent study routine, we benefit from regularly spending time with God. Whether it’s through daily prayer, reading the Bible, or simply reflecting on His presence in our lives, these practices help us grow closer to Him. It’s not always about having profound spiritual experiences; sometimes, it’s about faithfully doing the small things, day in and day out.
So, as we embark on this new school year, let’s commit to the power of consistency. Whether it’s in our studies, our relationships, or our faith, let’s strive to be consistent in our efforts. It might not always be thrilling, but it will be rewarding! As Galatians 6:9 reminds us, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Let’s embrace this new season with a spirit of dedication, knowing that with God’s help, we can persevere through all the ups and downs. Our prayer is that this school year be filled with growth, learning, and the steady presence of God’s love and guidance every day.
One of my favorite authors is a priest named Henri Nouwen. He’s got some tremendous insights into life. Here’s what he said one day:
Sometimes we are called to do great acts of kindness or make great sacrifices. But this is seldom normal.
Usually we have the opportunity for many small acts of love and service, and are called to make many
small sacrifices. The significance and power of these cannot be underestimated.
Simple acts of charity can be done by anyone—a child or adult, in any area of life. Just one act, word, can
make a profound difference. Even a testimony that we heard about through LifeSongs, regarding a young
man in drug recovery. His life has spiraled out of control and he came into a rehab program. A good step.
And in recovery circles, small things matter. Each morning he made his bed. No big deal you might
say—but for him it’s a big decision as he never bothered much before. He makes his bed as a commitment
to getting better—to his getting over drug addiction. He listened to LifeSongs, He read his Bible. He does
it on purpose and strengthens his resolve to make his life have purpose too. As he smooths out the sheet
wrinkles, he feels God is helping him sort some personal ego problems as well.
If you read the Bible you’ll see that God likes small things. it’s his specialty to take insignificant
smallness and turn them into amazing strategies. Many of the events started out small—like people we
read in the Bible who felt inadequate and scared. Yet God wanted them to be leaders and take a big step
forward—a boy with a small lunch gave his meal to Jesus who blessed this and fed 5,000. Small things do
matter. Small financial gifts of support have a BIG impact. I have personal experience with how our
family started giving small and God has allowed us over the years to give more than we could have ever
imagined!
The day of big things is coming. Until then, do not neglect the day of small things. As long as we are in the day of small things, then, our job is to bear the Spirit’s fruit of faithfulness as we wait for God to bring the big things (Galatians 5:22–23).
Your gifts of financial support help LifeSongs see and share, by faith, all the big things right in front of us. Thank you for your faithfulness and thank you for believing BIG!
Can you believe 2024 is nearly halfway over? How did you spend the first five months of the year? Time flies so fast that it’s often easy to forget all the good that is happening. But Psalms 46:8 says, “Come and see what the Lord has done, the amazing things he has done on the earth.”
And God is doing amazing things through YOU and your support of LifeSongs!
Your giving:
– provided over 14,000 meals for families in Southeast Louisiana
– sent over 8,000 local students back to school with supplies
– shared the Gospel through a shoebox gift with 100,000+ children
– helped countless lives be changed by the Good News
Thank you so much! You’ve earned some fun and plenty is coming your way during LifeSongs Days of Summer Fun! You can:
– share a daily “Moment of Joy”
– skate the night away at Airline Skate Center every Tuesday 6-8pm
– solve the mystery of the “Secret Sound” & win
– crank up the AC for Christmas in July
– introduce others to LifeSongs for encouragement & fun all summer long
Do you know what else is fun? Supporting LifeSongs! When you support LifeSongs, you are giving a gift to your community. Each day LifeSongs reminds Southeast Louisiana that God Is Good All The Time.
Make a difference in your community with your monthly gift of $30, $50, $100 or another amount. Share the Good News with your single gift of $100, $500, $1000 or any amount.
Thank you for prayerfully considering supporting LifeSongs. We hope you will join us for a fun-filled summer!
The flowers are in bloom, festival season has begun and students are donning caps and gowns to march across the graduation stage. This time of year can be a time of big changes, from weather to schedules to life in general. (Congratulations, by the way, to the Class of 2024! May God guide you on His path for what’s next.)
Maybe it’s been awhile since you held that diploma. Chances are you’ve been through many changes since then. Can you think of an experience, a moment or time that was a life-changing season for you?
Julie in Houma shared this: “Over 20 years ago I was at work just coming back from my lunch hour. I was in my car about to head back in when I started hearing Christian lyrics on the radio and discovered LifeSongs! Because that moment changed my life forever, I will forever love LifeSongs. I stay thankful, I stay encouraged, I get to hear beautiful Christian music, all day everyday. I’m just so grateful for LifeSongs and how they remind me of how good our God is to me and my family.”
I’m not someone who typically loves change. It can be hard. But the idea of God using this ministry to change lives is one I welcome! Imagine a change that brings more gratitude, encouragement and hope! God is doing that through this ministry in Julie’s life, and in the lives of so many others who listen. And it’s your support that makes that happen! Thank you!
May we embrace the newness of this season with thankful hearts, together. Look at what God is doing! Thank you for being part of changing lives.
Adam Agee might be the newest Newsboy – but he’s a veteran of Christian music. He’s been a pop-punk band front-man, worship leader and even did a stint as the lead singer of Audio Adrenaline before finding his forever-home with the Newsboys. We’ll get to see him on stage with Michael Tait and the rest of the Newsboys on May 10th – but you can hear his story now, because he Zoomed into the LifeSongs Morning Show with Josh!
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Coming to New Orleans, Friday, May 10th – more than a concert – a CELEBRATION with family and fans! Newsboys presents WORLDWIDE REVIVAL NIGHTS!
WHO: The Newsboys
WHEN: Friday, May 10, 2024 | 7 PM (Doors Open at 6 PM)
WHERE: Victory Church | 5708 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA
INFO: CLICK HERE for tickets. (Starting at under $30, with family rates, VIP and Artist Circle seats!)
We’ve hit the point in the year when our days are jam-packed.
I’m Julie Headrick, General Manager of LifeSongs Radio and if you’re feeling like there’s nothing left, we’ve got good news for you. Jesus is already carrying the weight of the world on His shoulders, so we don’t have to!
We may not be able to control WHAT happens, but we can choose our response to it. We can turn to God and ask for His help. And LifeSongs is here to remind you to do just that.
That reminder is available on LifeSongs to anyone struggling with feeling “at capacity,” thanks to your support of this ministry. We’re so grateful that we get to do this together. And together, we’ll kick off our LifeSongs Fall Share-a-Thon very soon. Your monthly gift or single gift makes the uplifting encouragement you hear on LifeSongs possible. And you don’t have to wait to make a difference with your support, make a gift today!
“Silenzio” is Italian for “Silence.” I chose to use the Italian version of the word to show just how romantic and exotic silence can be. It’s been said that the test of a true friend is the ability to sit quietly together and be totally at ease. But for a lot of folks, silence (or silenzio) is outright terrifying.
Ever sit down to dinner with someone who cannot fathom a comfortable silence? Every moment is filled with something. It could be gossip, constant notes about the weather or even dredging up the past just to get the ball rolling. Because to that person, even impassioned anger is better than silence.
I get not wanting to be alone with your thoughts. My brain can be a loud place too. But sitting in silence has been practiced for CENTURIES in order to weed through the noise of life and find the Still Small Voice of God. And that might mean wrestling with your intrusive thoughts.
Also, silence doesn’t have to be the absence of noise. Sometimes there are worship songs on LifeSongs that help my heart find that place of silence – or rather stillness – in God’s presence. “Trust in God” by Elevation Worship has been such a song for me recently.
The lyrics say, “I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered. That’s why I trust Him.” I sometimes need the reminder that God can be trusted. He has proven Himself time and again. Even when it feels like He is silent, He is THERE. That has to be enough. And the more time I spend with Him, the more important that quiet – silent – time with Him becomes.
Thanks so much to everyone who has given to LifeSongs so that so many of us can have those moments each day. As we gear up for the big Fall Shareathon, I encourage you to join this family of Jesus-followers and begin your support today.
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 ...
Jordan St. Cyr spent some time hanging on the LifeSongs Morning Show and even gave us a mini-concert! Enjoy this live recording of “Rescue” from the LifeSongs Morning Show! ...
We are so excited for the new school year … and maybe a little nervous too. We encourage everyone to sign up their school to be an official LifeSongs Prayer ...
The general manager of Lifesongs (Julie) and I are very alike. So similar that it makes me stare at her (hopefully in a non-creepy way) wondering how this came to ...
I love the sound of waves lapping against the sandy shore. It’s my favorite thing about any beach trip. It is one of the most peaceful sounds on planet earth, ...
School is out for summer! And for students, the end of the school year marks the achievement of passing a grade. All the hours in class, homework, and studying has ...
I imagine that having thorns hurts the rose as much as it hurts the person that gets pricked by it. And while the rose knows that the thorn is a ...
When people find out I work in radio, often they ask me if I ever get nervous talking to crowds of thousands (or tens of thousands) of people every day. ...
This week LifeSongs is THRILLED to welcome the newest voices of the LifeSongs family. Courtney is joining Josh on the LifeSongs Morning Show, and Libby is moving to Mid-Days so ...
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!
LifeSongs WISHES we could send you on an all expenses paid Senior Trip around the world … but that was not in the Shareathon budget. We can, however, celebrate the graduating Class of 2023 the way our families traditionally celebrate major milestones and accomplishments…
With chips and guac!
A Señor Trip!
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*The GRAND PRIZE drawing will be done randomly from all entries to this contest. The winner will be contacted directly by LifeSongs Radio and upon selecting their preferred restaurant, LifeSongs will then purchase the gift card (physical or digital) and send that to the winner.
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With changing seasons comes change. We often like to plan for these changes and transitions. I’m sure most of us have Summer ’23 planned to boot- from summer camps to vacations. But no matter how much we plan there will ultimately always be things out of our control.
God is not bound to my space nor time and nothing and I mean nothing takes Him off guard. So, take the unexpected plans and run with them because God is already there in the midst of all of the craziness.
Happy Summer!
I am a planner. I like a routine and knowing what to expect. But I’ve worked at LifeSongs for 25 years now and been a part of approximately 50 Share-a-thons and not one of them has been the same or predictable in any way.
I love data. Math is my love language. And no matter how much data input and analyzing I do, the Share-a-thon math is not mathing. There is no pattern to be seen. There is no figuring out which hour is going to be great or which day is going to be slow. It’s always a little nerve wracking. But we just have to prepare as much as we can and trust that God is going to provide through you, our listeners. And He always does. And YOU always do.
This Spring Share-a-thon, I was even more nervous than usual. Over the past couple of years our LifeSongs team has gotten smaller and smaller. This is the smallest staff we’ve ever had heading into a Share-a-thon in decades. There were some shifts when there was only one person answering phones and other shifts when one sick person was on the air alone, because their co-host was home with a sick child. But even short on staff and what felt like running on fumes, God provided everything!
Similarly, we also noticed that there are less of you who are doing more. You who give monthly are also giving single gifts. You who had already given once, called back and gave again. We know it’s not easy to carry a heavier load and we thank you for stepping up and ensuring that this ministry is provided for. God provided everything, through YOU!
If you are not currently giving to LifeSongs, we are always in need of financial support. You can give now at https://lifesongs.denarionline.com/Donate?shareathon=202109shw
Sometimes life looks like skimming your pool of tree tassels while the wind is blowing and more of the pollen producing structures keep falling even after you’ve scoop them all up.
It’s like a constant flow of using the net to get them out of the pool and as soon as you get those out, more keep falling into it!
Like you can’t catch a break!
In case you didn’t know, there is a giant oak tree in the back of my yard. It’s so tall that it towers over our back fence and pool.
So naturally, leaves are always falling in it. (Hence my blog from January!)
What’s falling from it this time is called catkins or tassels. They look like stringy, brown worms.
They release pollen into the wind which in turn covers our cars from front to back with a nice coating of yellow dust!
While a lot of the country is dealing with snowstorms, New Orleans residents are covered in pollen!
I saw a meme that says “It doesn’t snow in the south, it pollens!” (I’ve never heard anything more accurate!)
While we are focused on going through car washes to get the pollen off of our cars and out of our pools, it can feel like a never ending task.
Like why even bother trying to remove it?
It’s just going to come back the next day, and I’ll have to do the work to remove it all over again.
Life feels this way.
It feels like as soon as you take 2 steps forward something happens again in life pushing you even more steps back.
It gets to be mundane and really frustrating.
You toil trying to remove all the bad things from your heart and life, but the trees around you keep dumping their pollen leaves on you and before you know it, you’ve given up because it’s too much to keep up with.
Friend, it’s your job to do what the Lord has called you to. It’s God’s job to do the rest.
Only He can quiet the storm.
Only He can silence the winds and waves.
Only He can change the seasons.
Do what you can with the resources God has given you, but leave the rest up to the Lord.
He can part the sea, slay giants, and move mountains, but he wants YOU to be the vessel He uses!
Sometimes life looks discouraging because you are tired of scooping tassels out of the pool, but God is bringing you into the next new season so hold on.
Spring is coming……
And so is the LifeSongs Spring Fundraiser!
You don’t have to wait until next week to be part of the giving family. You can do so right now at lifesongs.com!
Do you have a daily routine? I’m a creature of habit. From big things to small ones. I mean, it’s like muscle memory, turning down the roads that lead me to my daily stops (work, school, home, Domino’s…). But when those roads are closed or the carpool line changes or the parking lot at work is being reworked, I am shook. (Is that a thing “the kids” say still?) Seriously, it takes me a really long time to adjust. Re-routing takes a LOT of getting used to. I guess I’m on “auto-pilot” much more than I realize.
I feel like I’ve had lots of opportunities to be more adaptable lately, with changes continually shaking up the familiar and comfortable. And while I can’t say I’ve “enjoyed” those curveballs, I can choose to look at them as something God is doing, and trust Him in the process. He IS in control, after all. I mean, if I can trust my GPS to re-route me when needed around the torn up parking lot, I can DEFINITELY trust the ultimate Navigator to lead me in the right direction, right?!
And His timing is perfect. The 40 days of Lent have begun, and this can already be such a special time to be reminded of God’s sacrificial love for us. It’s time to intentionally create space by shifting gears out of auto-pilot into a new routine, habit or discipline and focus on and appreciate what is always there: our HOPE in Christ.
Thank you, by the way, for supporting this ministry and helping LifeSongs share that message of hope every day (and on every route).
The LifeSongs Family is growing and we’d love to have you join the good work of sharing God’s Love with Southeast Louisiana, Southern Mississippi and the World! Experience is a plus, but we are also excited to show you the ropes!
JOB OPENINGS
DONOR RELATIONS/OFFICE ASSISTANT
LifeSongs has a passionate team that loves God and desires to share God’s love with our community. Sound like you? We are looking for someone to join our team to maintain and strengthen relationships with our listeners and donors by assisting with front office and donor relations.
Responsibilities include communicating with listeners/donors via phone, email, text and in person, assisting in listener giving (including processing and tracking payments, direct mailing, etc.), serving as a receptionist, coordinating volunteers, and assisting with other in-office needs.
This is a part time, in-office position with a specific need for weekday afternoon availability.
To apply for this position, please CLICK HERE.
Best qualified applicants will have:
– previous office work experience
– excellent written and verbal communication skills
– computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
– excellent time management and organizational skills
ON-AIR HOST/CONTENT CREATOR
Do you have a relatable personality and the gift of connecting with others in an authentic way? LifeSongs wants to hear from you! We are looking to add an on-air host and content creator to our team. This is a part-time position. Responsibilities include engaging with listeners by creating and sharing content consistent with the LifeSongs mission on social media and on the air.
If you have a passion to make a difference in this community and share God’s love in a relevant and meaningful way on the air, in person and online, CLICK HERE to apply.
Best qualified applicants will have:
– strong social media background and skills
– proficiency with marketing and branding techniques
– the ability to effectively reach people on social outlets, expand the scope and reach of digital platforms, and connect users to the LifeSongs brand
– prior experience in audio production, studio familiarity and voice talent
Here at LifeSongs Radio, we say “God is good all the time.” And movies like God’s Not Dead say things like, “God is good all the time and all the time God is good.”
These are great sayings and the words could not be more true.
I know this to be true because of the words in the Bible and all of the amazing songs we play on LifeSongs. But I have to admit I sometimes have a hard time believing the words “God is good” when life gets tough.
When unforeseen circumstances happen in my life.
When I witness tragedy after tragedy.
I find my praises to God going from “God you are so good” to questioning “God, are you good?”
I’m a thinker and I have always asked “why?”
Answers to my many questions will most likely never go answered, but in the midst of my questions, my hurting, and how I may perceive things-my God is good.
Matthew 5:45 (NLT) says, “In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.”
Just because we live a life for Christ does not mean we will be free from burdens, free from pain, or free from brokenness.
But the wonderful thing about the goodness of God is that He promises to be with us in the midst of the storms of life.
And man oh man, does that make Him so so good!
The beauty and peace of walking with God is that He never leaves us nor forsakes us.
Today, be uplifted. Fix your eyes on Jesus instead of the issues of life and recognize in the midst of rain and unexpected circumstances that God is with you and wants to be your JOY through your trial.
Cling to him, trust Him, and never let your circumstances change your perspective of how good our Heavenly Father truly is!
I’m off to a slow start this year after testing positive for Covid on New Year’s Eve. And it may seem like it’s too late to start something new, but we’re only 3 weeks into the 52 weeks we have this year! And these resolutions are something to work toward this year, not something to perfect from the start.
The past couple of years I’ve been trying to think about New Year’s resolutions a little differently. I answer these questions and then make my New Year’s resolutions based on the answers:
How can I treat myself better?
How can I bring myself peace?
How can I bring joy to the people I love?
At the beginning of last year, I made a resolution to treat myself better by “asking for help.” It is definitely an ongoing process, but I am getting better at it! That is one resolution that I will carry over into this year. In 2022, I also began meditating and going to counseling to bring myself peace. Both of those things have been so helpful to me and I will continue them in 2023.
What about you? How can you treat yourself better this year? How can you bring yourself peace? How can you bring joy to the people you love? Share with me via email – julie@lifesongs.com.
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