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Wally’s Attempt at a “Riff-Off” Against Lincoln Brewster

Along with being a Worship Pastor, Lincoln Brewster is also a guitar player extraordinaire! Wally decided to challenge Lincoln to a riff-off, but he had to get a little creative to be able to match Lincoln’s abilities….   We also talked worship music and an unusual connection Lincoln Brewster has to the show “Deadliest Catch.” You can hear the full interview here: … Continue reading

How Kirk Cameron is Spreading Hope

Kirk Cameron and his sister Candace Cameron Bure are hosting a live benefit on Sunday night with many of your favorite artists and speakers. He tells us more about how the “concert” came to be, plus we check in on how quarantine is going with his 6 kids. … Continue reading

Photo Op: How We’re Dealing with Quarantine

Photo Op is where Wally makes us send him the last photo we took on our phones. Which photo do you like the best?   Wally: When my daughter Haille was little, one thing we used to do together was draw Disney characters. The coronavirus gave us a second chance to reconnect in that way as Disney animator Michael Woodside teaches people to draw a different character on YouTube every day!          … … Continue reading

5 Reasons This Easter Will Be the Best One Yet

Everything in the world is different because of COVID-19, and that includes Easter. While it’s a bummer that we can’t meet in person to celebrate, here’s why I think we’ll look back on this Easter as one of our favorites:  1. Online Church While I realize that online church is not the same as gathering, we’re in a really unique position this year. It’s now easier than ever to invite a friend to church, and… … Continue reading

Day of Hope: Facing Big Problems with Small Joys

When will this end? That’s the question a lot of us are asking right now. When can we leave our homes? When will the numbers trend in the right direction? When can we make plans? When will things be back to normal? This line of questioning is not new to me. Four years ago, my husband had a medical emergency that launched us into long hospital stays, scary surgeries, and so much anxiety. There have… … Continue reading

21 Songs to Combat Coronavirus Anxiety

Coronavirus has come with a lot of anxiety for many of us. The next time you’re feeling fearful, crank up these songs to remember where your Hope is found: 1. Bethel Music – “Raise a Hallelujah” I’m gonna sing in the middle of the storm–louder and louder. You’re gonna hear my praises roar! 2. Switch – “Symphony” Even in the madness, there is peace drowning out the voices all around me. Through all of this… … Continue reading

Photo Op: Wally is Committed to His Cause

Photo Op is where Wally confiscates our phones and checks out the last photo we took. Which photo do you like the best?     Gavin: Whenever my wife is traveling, our dog cuddles up where she usually sits. I think she likes my wife more than she likes me!             Betty: My cousin and I were born with the same sense of humor so to celebrate graduating from Colorado Christian… … Continue reading

Fighting the Beast of Bitterness

Monitors beeping. Doctors and nurses scurrying around. People in pain all around us. These were all normal sounds for me as I sat through yet another emergency room visit with my husband. He’s been battling a chronic illness for years, so this was just a normal Tuesday for us. But then, amidst all the ER chaos, a lullaby was played over the loudspeaker. A baby had just been born two floors above, and the hospital… … Continue reading