Powerful Testimony After Tragedy

As I've been packing boxes down in my basement, I had the idea to try to find a humorous radio program I'd heard once on James Dobson's Focus on the Family radio program. When I looked for it, I found a whole list of daily broadcasts that sound really interesting, like "Encouragement for Stay-At-Home Moms" and "Toddlerhood: Answers for Parents" . That last one is next on my list!

I got sidetracked seeing the program where James Dobson interviews Steven Curtis Chapman one year after the tragic loss of his daughter. I wasn't sure if that was the best idea to listen to (I didn't want it to produce fear about losing my own or make me sadder in my own loss of a family member recently). I felt ok about it and went for it--so glad I did!

Today I finished listening to the 3rd part of that series called "The God of All Comfort" aired May 19-21 (scroll down the list to find it). It has been a powerful teaching in a sense of God's sovereignty, the reality of eternity, and valuing those around us while they're here. There are some things Steven Curtis Chapman said that I think I will never forget--amazing examples of the fathomless mercy of God. My husband got hooked into listening when he was packing too, and we are both forever changed by this testimony. We're asking for continual comfort for this family, as we are for our own.

hearing the latest CCM

We had a picnic with our friend Jen last night. We got on the topic of new Christian contemporary music we like, and how do we stay updated over here in Germany. She has a State-side friend that keeps her in the loop.

We've found it helpful to listen to KLOVE online. They do a great job of posting who and what your hearing so we can find the song on Itunes later (or ask for it in a future gift delivery from the States!).

We received some great new CD's at Christmas:
Chris Tomlin Hello Love (amazing worship songs)
Hillsongs This is Our God (fave songs: Desert song, Stronger, This is Our God and so on)
David Crowder Band Remedy (fave song: Never Let Go)
Robbie Seay Band Give Yourself Away (favorite songs: Come Alive, Song of Hope)

The latest song I've scribbled down from online radio is By Your Side by Tenth Avenue North. Speaks about God's hands holding us. Sounds good!