Hey, two posts from me in one day? Wonders never cease!!!
I'd like to introduce you to a wonderful new Christian fiction writer, MaRita Teague. Tune in to my interview with this inspirational author and Peoria native tomorrow morning during the T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel Gospel hour beginning at 10:00 am. Her debut novel is entitled The Taste of Good Fruit.
Marita will be in town for two book signings on Saturday, November 8th. She will be at Waldenbooks in the Northwoods Mall from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, and at Borders at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Please stop buy, purchase her book and have her sign it for you.
You may also purchase her book online at www.amazon.com, www.borders.com, and www.barnesandnoble.com. For more information on this great new author check out her website, www.MaRitaTeague.com.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Religion & Politics Broadcast
Hello everyone,
I am so excited to tell you about a special panel discussion I have put together which will air live tomorrow from Noon - 1:00 pm on the station. For everyone outside the Peoria area just log on to our website www.wvel.com and click on "listen now".
The panel is comprised of four area pastors who have bravely agreed to come on and discuss this "taboo" subject. Believe me, I received plenty of rejections but I believe we have a balanced group and each of them have strong opinions that they do not mind sharing.
The phone lines will be open for listeners to participate. Phone numbers to call are: 309-673-1140 or toll free at 888-673-1011. I just ask that if you call please keep in mind that we are not endorsing any particular candidate, but looking at the political process as a whole from a Biblical/Christian perspective.
Just to give you an idea of what to expect our topics and questions will include the following:
- We'll take a look at scriptural references to politics in the Bible.
- Do you feel a Christian should look at where candidates stand on certain moral issues such as abortion and gay marriage when deciding who gets your vote?
- What do you think of clergy who run for political office and would you?
- Do you think the church is a place for political discussion?
- Would you invite candidates to your church to speak?
- How important is the evangelical/fundamentalist vote?
Now you see why this show will be hot!!! Please tune in and call with your questions and responses to our panel.
Love,
J
I am so excited to tell you about a special panel discussion I have put together which will air live tomorrow from Noon - 1:00 pm on the station. For everyone outside the Peoria area just log on to our website www.wvel.com and click on "listen now".
The panel is comprised of four area pastors who have bravely agreed to come on and discuss this "taboo" subject. Believe me, I received plenty of rejections but I believe we have a balanced group and each of them have strong opinions that they do not mind sharing.
The phone lines will be open for listeners to participate. Phone numbers to call are: 309-673-1140 or toll free at 888-673-1011. I just ask that if you call please keep in mind that we are not endorsing any particular candidate, but looking at the political process as a whole from a Biblical/Christian perspective.
Just to give you an idea of what to expect our topics and questions will include the following:
- We'll take a look at scriptural references to politics in the Bible.
- Do you feel a Christian should look at where candidates stand on certain moral issues such as abortion and gay marriage when deciding who gets your vote?
- What do you think of clergy who run for political office and would you?
- Do you think the church is a place for political discussion?
- Would you invite candidates to your church to speak?
- How important is the evangelical/fundamentalist vote?
Now you see why this show will be hot!!! Please tune in and call with your questions and responses to our panel.
Love,
J
Sunday, October 19, 2008
A Day I'll Never Forget
I voted today. I would never have imagined how emotional I would become. I knew I wanted to take advantage of early voting, and quite frankly I felt the need because I had been encouraging my radio listeners to do the same. I made up my mind during church that immediately following the service I would head on down to the Election Commission Office downtown and do my civic duty.
I was immediately encouraged by the warm spirit of patriotism and unity that met me there. I'm sure there were people who were supporters of all the major political parties present, but you would never know where most stood on party lines. There were entire families that came in to vote together. As I was leaving a church van full of people had arrived to vote. This gives you a sense of how important this election is to people and how historic this election is.
I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the Election staff and poll watchers who were on hand. They were friendly and helpful with smiles in abundance. I know it may sound like a cliche, but I think we all felt like we were a part of something so much bigger than ourselves.
I felt myself tearing up in the car on the way there and I made myself keep it together until after I voted. The tears began to fall as soon as I left the building. Anyone who knows me knows that I do not cry easily. I am pretty even tempered and for the most part cool calm and collected. I think I got that from my great-grandmother who raised me. I was emotional in part because as I prepared myself for church this morning I watched Meet the Press to see the much anticipated interview with Gen. Colin Powell. His heart-felt endorsement left me speechless and not for the obvious reason. I was so moved because of the thought and care that was taken in his decision. It was not an easy decision and he knew that he was breaking the heart of a dear friend with his endorsement, but yet he had to do what he felt was best for the future of his Country. (Let me take this moment to make it clear that I am not telling you who to vote for, all I care is that you be a part of the political process and vote.)
I am also thankful to community activists such as Helen King who have taken countless hours to get thousands of Central Illinois residents to register to vote and are transporting people to take advantage of early voting. A lady at the Election office shared with me that she has seen people register and vote that have never voted in their entire lives, and stories of people that haven't voted since the '60's because they had become cynical about the political process. We are blessed to have such everyday heroes in our community.
Please vote, regardless of who you vote for. I also ask that you take the time to make an informed decision. Look beyond age, color, gender or even political affiliation to find the candidate that you feel has the best agenda for the welfare of your family and this great nation.
It's getting late and I am starting to ramble. LOL I'll close now with the reminder that the thoughts and opinions expressed in this blog are mine and mine alone and not necessarily shared by the management and staff of WVEL or Regent Broadcasting. I am grateful, however, to be given the opportunity to share with you. They know I am opinionated and that I don't mind being transparent in sharing my thoughts. :-)
God bless you and God bless America.
Love,
J
I was immediately encouraged by the warm spirit of patriotism and unity that met me there. I'm sure there were people who were supporters of all the major political parties present, but you would never know where most stood on party lines. There were entire families that came in to vote together. As I was leaving a church van full of people had arrived to vote. This gives you a sense of how important this election is to people and how historic this election is.
I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the Election staff and poll watchers who were on hand. They were friendly and helpful with smiles in abundance. I know it may sound like a cliche, but I think we all felt like we were a part of something so much bigger than ourselves.
I felt myself tearing up in the car on the way there and I made myself keep it together until after I voted. The tears began to fall as soon as I left the building. Anyone who knows me knows that I do not cry easily. I am pretty even tempered and for the most part cool calm and collected. I think I got that from my great-grandmother who raised me. I was emotional in part because as I prepared myself for church this morning I watched Meet the Press to see the much anticipated interview with Gen. Colin Powell. His heart-felt endorsement left me speechless and not for the obvious reason. I was so moved because of the thought and care that was taken in his decision. It was not an easy decision and he knew that he was breaking the heart of a dear friend with his endorsement, but yet he had to do what he felt was best for the future of his Country. (Let me take this moment to make it clear that I am not telling you who to vote for, all I care is that you be a part of the political process and vote.)
I am also thankful to community activists such as Helen King who have taken countless hours to get thousands of Central Illinois residents to register to vote and are transporting people to take advantage of early voting. A lady at the Election office shared with me that she has seen people register and vote that have never voted in their entire lives, and stories of people that haven't voted since the '60's because they had become cynical about the political process. We are blessed to have such everyday heroes in our community.
Please vote, regardless of who you vote for. I also ask that you take the time to make an informed decision. Look beyond age, color, gender or even political affiliation to find the candidate that you feel has the best agenda for the welfare of your family and this great nation.
It's getting late and I am starting to ramble. LOL I'll close now with the reminder that the thoughts and opinions expressed in this blog are mine and mine alone and not necessarily shared by the management and staff of WVEL or Regent Broadcasting. I am grateful, however, to be given the opportunity to share with you. They know I am opinionated and that I don't mind being transparent in sharing my thoughts. :-)
God bless you and God bless America.
Love,
J
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Dangerous Politics
I have been trying my hardest to step away from my political soap box, but the dangerous hate-mongering tone of the recent Republican attacks have left me with no choice other than to respond.
Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin have taken mudslinging to an all new low with serious racial implications. I was disgusted and frightened to see Palin call Sen.Obama a terrorist in a rally and grin and wink while racist extremists yelled such horrors from the audience as "sit down boy," and worse yet, "kill him." I must ask both McCain and Palin, is the position you seek worth your soul? Palin worked that group into a hate-filled frenzy and stood there encouraging it. The McCain campaign has yet to release a statement addressing the violent comments that came from that rally. As my beloved grandmother used to say, "silence gives consent."
I am proud of the many Americans of all races who have denounced these attacks and encouraged fellow Americans to see past the desperate rhetoric of the McCain campaign. McCain has left many of his followers scratching their heads wondering what happened to their war hero.
Apparently both McCain and Palin need to brush up on the true definition of a terrorist. Get a clue people, racism is DOMESTIC TERRORISM!
What we have seen from those candidates this week alone should send us to the polls in the largest numbers ever!! It is not enough to register, you must follow it up by voting!
p.s.....Dear Sarah, as recently as days before you were selected as the v.p. nominee you and your husband attended meetings and supported a dangerous right wing extremist group whose goal is to get your State of Alaska to succeed from the United States. Who is the real terrorist???
Jittaun
Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin have taken mudslinging to an all new low with serious racial implications. I was disgusted and frightened to see Palin call Sen.Obama a terrorist in a rally and grin and wink while racist extremists yelled such horrors from the audience as "sit down boy," and worse yet, "kill him." I must ask both McCain and Palin, is the position you seek worth your soul? Palin worked that group into a hate-filled frenzy and stood there encouraging it. The McCain campaign has yet to release a statement addressing the violent comments that came from that rally. As my beloved grandmother used to say, "silence gives consent."
I am proud of the many Americans of all races who have denounced these attacks and encouraged fellow Americans to see past the desperate rhetoric of the McCain campaign. McCain has left many of his followers scratching their heads wondering what happened to their war hero.
Apparently both McCain and Palin need to brush up on the true definition of a terrorist. Get a clue people, racism is DOMESTIC TERRORISM!
What we have seen from those candidates this week alone should send us to the polls in the largest numbers ever!! It is not enough to register, you must follow it up by voting!
p.s.....Dear Sarah, as recently as days before you were selected as the v.p. nominee you and your husband attended meetings and supported a dangerous right wing extremist group whose goal is to get your State of Alaska to succeed from the United States. Who is the real terrorist???
Jittaun