‘Joy’ Category Archive

Here’s Proof that a Song Can Save a Life

Music has power to reach into people’s lives in the moment they need it most and new artist Darren from We Are Messengers has seen this first hand with his new song “Everything Comes Alive.” Darren shares why he is so passionate about sharing his story and his music with people! … Continue reading

See How Carlos’ Work Place Injury Paid Off

In one small moment, Carlos’ life flashed before his eyes when he picked up the Wally Show’s bowl on the give away table and sliced his finger open! He was traumatized at the sight of blood and after bandaging his wound he realized that something must be done since he had suffered such a loss! Carlos and Joy called their boss to strike up a deal for Wally’s parking space! Hear the whole conversation below.… … Continue reading

When Your Problems Feel Big and God Feels Small

Christian music has the power to jolt us out of our mundane, stagnant lives and to remind us of truths we didn’t know we forgot.  I was sitting there in the crowd like a thousand other women. I was listening to the speakers on the stage and singing along with the songs. I was going through the motions (something that had become far too common for me.) It was a typical night at a WAYFM… … Continue reading

3 Things Kids Need To Hear From Their Dads

Growing up my Mom was the emotional rock for our family. I love my Dad, he’s great, but emotion is something that was always lacking from my Dad. He was great at course correction, imparting wisdom, bringing up knowing who God is and why I need Jesus in my life, but showing emotion was hard for him. While I knew back than that I was loved, it was something he didn’t say all that much. While… … Continue reading

How a Wife’s Powerful Prayer Saved Her Husband’s Life

Darren from We Are Messengers says that he was a dead man before he met Jesus. He has only been a Christian for 7 years and has a powerful story of how God completely turned his life around. When Darren was younger he couldn’t imagine anything worse than being a Christian and singing Christian music but now it’s his passion! Hear his new song, “Everything Comes Alive.”    Darren’s wife praying for him is a… … Continue reading

Could Carlos and Joy’s Poetry Change Your Attitude About This Week?

Apparently writing a poem about something unpleasant can make you feel better about it. So Carlos and Joy took on the topic of Mondays. See if either one brightens your day: Carlos’ Poem Monday, why can’t you be more like your big brother Friday? When you say get up, it has to be your way, Monday. When Friday says get up, its like Burger King and I can have it my way! Monday, Oh Monday…… … Continue reading

Carlos’ Epic “Firsts” With His Son Will Make You Cry

Your baby only gets so many “firsts” in life so I tried to set my son Dominic up with the most epic list of first during his first few days of life. For instance… The First Song he heard after coming into the world: Switchfoot “Dare You To Move”   The First Bible Verse I read to him: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your… … Continue reading

A True Story About How Shoes Lead Right to the Gospel

Two years ago, Joy traveled to Peru with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls and got to put the actual shoes on these sweet children’s feet. The shoes were provided by WAY-FM supporters just like you during one of our Pledge Drives. We want to make another huge impact in Guatemala this year, so Joy is bringing back what she wrote during her trip. Joy here from Lima, Peru! We visited an orphanage today that was… … Continue reading