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Dear Princesses (and a few Princes!) Thank you for your interest in running for FREEDOM!  I've been blown away, again!, by how quickly our community says "yes, God! I will do that!" We will provide a way for you to join us for the Disney Princess Half Marathon posted on our JOY site by September 1. Natalie Grant's organization, Abolition International, is finalizing details and paperwork with

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Many of you have asked me for my running mix. I've posted it below! 1. Start Somewhere - tobyMac 2. Your Grace is Enough - Chris Tomlin 3. Made for You - Building 429 4. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks 5. The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson 6. One Foot - Building 429 7. It’s No Good to be Alone - Brandon Heath 8. Foreverandever - David Crowder 9. Funky Jesus Music - tobyMac 10. Bye Bye Bye

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The new "Mr. & Mrs!" Congratulations Audrey & Billy!

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Hello Phoenix! Living in Florida, it's not everyday you see one of these...

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my last "long run" before the half. 2 weeks from today! yikes!

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Auntie B was here visiting this weekend! Yep, she spoils us for sure. And we love EVERY minute of it! She also got to see Abbey play in her 1st tournament of the year. They came in 2nd place. We'll take it.....

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dave & krispy refuse to listen to me. but it's true.... cod liver oil. helps a cough. not kidding. another home remedy tip. must take several times a day. what are some of your favorite home remedies?

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Happy "SEE YOU" Day!! (well, it was actually yesterday), but we celebrated with Josh today!) Woohoo!! This is the lamest picture EVER! but the boys loved it, so I was out-voted 3-1. Josh included. :)but who cares! I got to play the toaster on Josh's new cd! yep, NOT joking! Josh grabbed his Taylor and I grabbed my Black and Decker. You can hear my toaster playing skills on "Know by Now"! hahaha!

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OK, so I had a Lucy moment over the weekend. Surprise. Surprise. Sadly, it was because I tried to give my dentist medical advice standing in the grocery line at Publix. Only me! Go ahead and laugh. I did! for a couple of hours! But...now we all know the difference between plantar fasciitis and verruca plantaris, also known as plantar warts.Hear the story HERE. But here's the back story .... I

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reconcilliation. this pic means the world to me.

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Josh is gonna be here next week celebrating the release of SEE YOU! That's kind of a BIG deal to us! This is a pic from last year's Summer Cruise.... Good times!

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trying my best to do a "pic of the day".... but perhaps better described as "pic as often as I can, and trying to do better!" ha! At any rate ... I don't have a pic for today, so I decided to post one that I like from last year. So...Merry Christmas, uh, er.... I mean "Happy Groundhog Day!"

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9 miles today. and i couldn't run down my street 2 months ago. wow. i'm really starting to believe i can do this thing. thank you, Jesus!28 Do you not know?Have you not heard?The LORD is the everlasting God,the Creator of the ends of the earth.He will not grow tired or weary,and his understanding no one can fathom.29 He gives strength to the wearyand increases the power of the weak.30 Even youths

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This is the 1st time I've ever read Genesis straight thru from Chapter 1-50. And I admit, I cried at the end when reconciliation happened between Joseph & his brothers. Favorite verses? I have 2...1) Genesis 46:4 God to Jacob: "I will go with you down to Egypt, and I will bring you back again. You will die in Egypt, but Joseph will be with you to close your eyes.”That verse brought me to tears

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Release Day of Leaving Eden. Felt like Christmas morning!

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Mike from MIKESCHAIR on the show today.We played:"Catch Phrase Morning Cruise Edition with MIKESCHAIR win something that starts with an "M" or there about." Excellent contest title, don't ya think?

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yes, i'm teary.....

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January 11, 2011 really has nothing to do with this post, other than the fact that this entry is happening on this date. I just liked writing 1.11.11 and will never have the opportunity to do that ever again. Well, except for 11.11.11. And then it'll be like another 100 years.Moving on. :)One of my most treasured possessions is my NIV/Message parallel bible. I absolutely love this thing! I love

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I'd like to hear from some of you this year! Do you have something that you'd like to share with the rest of us? Something inspirational? Encouraging? Or maybe just funny? If so, email me at carmen@thejoyfm.com, along with a picture. I like pictures! I feel it important to note here ... that just because you email me does not mean automatic posting. :) I recently read this note on my friend -

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Last week, we spent some time just north of Asheville at Windy Gap, a YoungLife camp. We left last Sunday enroute to Macon, Georgia. Breaking up the trip, I had made reservations at a Residence Inn, on Sheridan Avenue. Or was it? :) When I wrote down the address, I wrote "Sheridan". So that's what Pete typed in his Garmin. The street name came up but not a street number. I was sure it was a new

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This video was shown during Christmas Eve services last night at my church. Dave, Bill & I narrated.....Enjoy! The chalk sketch is amazing!Merry Christmas!

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"Mary Did You Know" is one of my all time favorite Christmas songs! Here are a few of the lyrics:Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy has come to make you new?This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you.When you kiss your little Baby you've kissed the face of God?Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy is Lord of all creation?Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy will one day rule the

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A Tolani Scarf .....This is hands-down my favorite scarf! Tolani is a tad bit more expensive, but if you're looking to spoil someone this Christmas, this is an excellent way to do it!! This year, I've picked a pink Tolani that has lots of different shades of pinks, purples, periwinkles and a touch of black.Last year, you gave me your stories, and we ended up chooing a guy who'd been out of work

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My Utmost for His Highest is one of my favorite devotional. The fact that Oswald Chambers wrote this almost 100 years ago and it's just as spot on today as it was then is amazing to me. Timeless. And I love the journal part of this devotional because I love to go back and read my thoughts on the same day from previous years.Did you see Blindside? This is an affordable replica of the watch that

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Tarina Tarantino Earrings. Yes, you hear me talk about these earrings ALL the time! I love them. I wear them at least 4 times a week. And yep, they'll most likely be on my "Favorite Things" list EVERY year! And yep, I have them on RIGHT NOW! They go with pretty much everything, and like most things in my closet, you can dress them up or down. The only problem with the Tarina's is that I've

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Oprah's not the only one who has favorite things! I do too! Item #1 this year....A gray lightweight scarf from Rusty Crickett's!! :) I'm such a scarf girl!! Equally, I'm a "gray" girl, too. I love all different shades of gray! You can dress this gray up or throw it on with a T-shirt and jeans. And the fact that it's lightweight makes it a GREAT Florida scarf.So, are you a scarf girl too? Cause

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Matthew West told the story and we played the song for you when he was here early November with The Story of Your Life Tour. Here's the video to Matthew's new Christmas song, "One Last Christmas." It's the story of Dax....

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I've made no secret of my love/hate relationship with running. And even tho I say I really want to be a runner, I will make up EVERY excuse in the world NOT to run. I hate the first few minutes. My mind immediately tells me how much I hate this and that I just need to give it up. However ... I love how I feel when I'm done. I love how much energy I have. I love how it clears my head. I love when

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If it's got pumkin in it, I'm eating it! I love pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin loaf, pumpkin mousse (I have a wonderful Weight Watchers recipe) and now (drum roll please) .... Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream!!! A few weeks ago, some Facebook friends told me about this must have seasonal delight, and I bought some over the weekend! Yep...Publix' Limited Edition Pumpkin

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Instead of us being the interviewers, we were the interviewees! :)Doug Hannah, of The Christian Radio Show interviewed us last week. He interviews folks who are involved in Christian media. It's a "behind the scenes" look at The Morning Cruise. If you're interested, check it out. If not, no worries! :)

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I'm sitting at my desk this afternoon listening to Christmas music. I'm listening to lots of new stuff to add this year, but listening to some of my favorites from the recent past too. During the second verse of Matthew West & Mandisa's "Christmas Makes Me Cry," I opened up an email that Bill had sent me earlier today. The email was - in print - for the first time ever - my dad's chili recipe.

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Dave & Bill are hankerin' for some chili. I'm up for anything! Share your favorite crockpot or fall soup/stew type recipes with us! Post 'em in the comments section so erbody can see! :) Temps are falling below 90! Yayayayayay!

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Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying to your friend, ‘Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,’ when you can’t see past the log in your own eye?

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Loved this song when 10th played it at our beach concert earlier this year. Love it even more today. My favorite lines:You are more than the choices that you've madeYou are more than the sum of your past mistakesYou are more than the problems you create...This is TRUTH, my friends. Believe it. And walk in the knowledge that you've been re-made.

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We wrapped Sharathon on Tuesday at 7:01. 1 minute after we were scheduled to end. Thank you, Lord, for your constant provision.Each Sharathon has it's own "theme," if you will. This year's theme seemed to be suicide. So many of the stories were from people who were headed to their "final destination" and then they heard "fill-in-the-blank" song and decided not to do it. Hallelujah!! This is one

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Back in March, we traveled to a little cabin outside of Franklin, Tennessee to visit Matthew. If you missed that post, click here. Since then, he's picked the stories, written songs, and recorded a new CD. "Story of Your Life comes out next Tuesday, October 5th! As you can imagine, we are THRILLED that 2 - yes 2! of our listeners "made the album"! Woohoo!! Because we've been so intimately

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We arrived back from lunch emotionally drained. We all knew it'd be the Holy Spirit that would have to energize us for the afternoon. The workers directed us to an amphitheather type building where we could sort & organize the shoes for about 250 girls from Manchen. But first a little about Manchen.The last time I was in Guatemala, I visited Manchen in Antigua. Of all the orphanages we visited in

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I wish there was a universal language that adequately articulated what is felt and experienced on mission trips. But sadly, there isn't. I want so desperately to share what happened on Thursday in Guatemala, but I know I won't be able to capture it totally for you. But I'm gonna try....On Thursday, we visited Hogar Solardario. This is a new facility that has been open for about 9 months. The

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Can I just say that we had THE BEST listeners on this trip! Seriously. They were the most incredibly servant-hearted, hard-working, compassionate, FUN :), Christ-like, "you name it; we'll do it", easy-going kinda people you could ever meet. By the way, did I mention FUN? I love all of them, and feel the community we have here just got a little deeper and more intimate. My heart is full from

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One of the coolest things about this year's trip is that one of my girlfriend's from church is here with me! :) I asked Tyra to guest blog tonight....Hi, I'm Tyra and I've known Carmen's family for about 8 years. We go to church together, and I have the privilege of calling her my friend. Of course, I'm a JOY FM listener (she makes me!) Kidding! I've been touched by her stories from the

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Today was hard. Really hard. Aside from the fact that God - once again - had to show me that I really don't have to "PR" Him (which is another story for another day, and yes, the tears are still flowing over this one), I saw poverty at another level. Visiting the slums underneath a bridge outside of Guatemala City was never on the original itinerary. But with the recent mudslides, our

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Hola from Guatemala!! Day 2 is done. Yes, God-stories are being written and I can't wait to share them with you! It's late and we have an early morning tomorrow, but wanted to post a few pics before my head hit my pillow.Over half the trip is JOY FM listeners! (Probably more like 2/3!) So cool!!! Our very own Tammie from Ocala led our devotion this morning and then MIKESCHAIR led us in worship

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I was on the air at Q105 in Tampa, actually in the middle of a live break. The Today show was on in the studio but the sound was down. I was mid-sentence, when I glanced at the TV. I said, "What... What is that? It looks like a plane just flew through a building in New York." We went to break. I ran into the 2nd studio next to the main one, and as I was rounding the corner, I saw the 2nd

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Monday marks the official end of Summer. And it's time to reign it in. Vacations have been taken. "Splurge" purse(s) have been bought, dinner outs have been enjoyed, braces have been installed (ha! sorry, Abbey-girl), cracked crowns have been replaced, weddings have been attended, new outfits for those wedding have been bought - along with wedding gifts :), school clothes have been purchased,

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Here's the video that Buckner shot of MIKESCHAIR during our trip to Peru last year! It ROCKS!!! Keep changing the world, my friends....(helpful hint: It's a really big file. Let it load for a few mins before viewing :)MIKESCHAIR - Keep Changing the WorldVimeo.

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Summer doesn't officially end until Labor Day, but the start of school always feels like the official end to me. And since school starts on Tuesday, this weekend is it for Summer 2010. I think I'm ready for the routine to return (and I'm DEFINITELY ready for football and cooler weather!) But ... I'm also a bit melancholy too. Perhaps, it's the rain outside or maybe it's thinking about all the

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I could tell you her story, but I want you to SEE it. When someone can sing "Hallelujah" in spite of HUGE "in spite of's" you definitely have my attention and my heart. As a matter of fact, Heather stole all of our hearts at the station yesterday.This video piece is a must see! When watching it, I couldn't help but think of the scripture:I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and

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Let me just say up front that I absolutely, positively do NOT believe in coincidences. Never have. Never will. And after this week, I'm as resolute as I've ever been in this belief.For 4 years, I've been fanatical about the book, Same Kind of Different As Me. If you've never listened to our show, the quick synopsis is this: The book was written by Ron Hall, an international art dealer, & Denver

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Wow. It's been longer than I thought. I'll blame summer and lack of routine as being the reason why I've not been here in a while. That and the fact that I'm trying to move my blog to another host. But ... because I'm so NOT technically savvy, it's been nothing but frustration for me for the last month regarding my blog! But I'll tackle again next week.....I had a conversation with a

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If you missed the story, see blog post dated June 27th.For me, this is definitely THE hi-lite of Summer Cruise 5....The Morning Cruise

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Yesterday morning was one of those mornings that every broadcaster dreads: over-night, tragic headline events that we are required to responsibly bring to you. Sometimes the news is from other countries, sometimes nationally, and sometimes the event is happening right here at home. Yesterday it was home. In the wee hours Tuesday morning, 2 Tampa police officers were gunned down after a

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Summer Cruise 5 is in the books! Each SC has it's own "defining moment", personality, or flavor, if you will. And this year's was no exception. It was my great joy to get to talk to so many of you. It is true .... everybody has a story! And this year, the stories had 1 theme: Pain, but not without Hope. Or as Josh Wilson put it:The pain they'd been feeling was just the dark before the morning....

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Summer Cruise 5 is in full swing. So far we've visited Tampa, Gainesville, Ocala & Brooksville. We're loving hearing your stories, and many defining snapshots of your life. We've celebrated with some and cried with others. And speaking of "snapshots", Josh's current single, Before the Morning has definitely touched, spoken and ministered to hearts. No doubt about it! Each time he sings it,

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It seems like unforgiveness has surrounded me quite a bit lately. Some wounds were recently re-visited from years ago, family refusing to forgive family. Other situations with friends are a little more recent, while yet other hurts that have been discussed with me require forgiveness on a daily basis.All are painful.All are hard.I read a book not to long ago called Picking Cotton. It's the true

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It was 1 year ago today that we reunited Scottie & Keith for Father's Day with the help of our friend, Brandon Heath. It was Brandon's "I'm Not Who I Was" that gave Scottie the courage to contact her father. I could tell you all the details, but this video captures the emotional reunion best:

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Interested in going to Guatemala with me in September? I have 10 spots available and would love to have you join me!This will be my second time going to Guatemala with Buckner, delivering shoes to the children in orphanages there. I'm especially fond of Guatemala because it was here that I experienced my first missions trip! A few other firsts happened, as well....The first time I used the

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Last week we introduced you to our new friend (and new to our format) Dave Barnes. Dave's actually been around for awhile, so it's kinda awkward for us to say he's a "new artist", but he's defintely new to CCM (Contemporary Christian Music). His current single, God Gave Me You, is hands-down, a listener favorite.Here's what's so crazy about Dave:He's one-half crooner: a guy who can write and belt

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One day last week after we'd finished the show, Bill ran across this story. He shared it with me. I loved it. I have a feeling you will too. :)The story is told of Martin Luther, the great Christian reformer of the 1500's. There was a time in his Christian life when he was very depressed for days on end. His wife, Kate, came into his study dressed in black from head to toe as if she were in

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We talked to our friend Sue Swanson this morning and got her world famous (at least to us!) chocolate chip cookie recipe. Oh my word! I've never had so many requests for a recipe! (Drum roll please!)......Sue Swanson's Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe!You start with the Nestle Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe:2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (Sue uses Gold Medal)1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon

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Several of you have asked what I'm currently reading. Well, that's a difficult question to answer! Haha. You see, I've been hanging out with Bill Martin too long! He's definitely rubbing off on me!Here's why:Bill reads numerous books at one time. Me? Well, I read one book, finish it, and then select my next one. I've done it like that my entire life! However, all that changed in the last 5 months

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That's what the 2 consecutive signs said as we headed UP the last monster of a mountain on the MS150 this past weekend."Fatigued?" ...."Fatigued?" ...."Yes! I am!" I shouted. After those couple of signs that read "Fatigued?" The next few said: "That's what people suffering from MS feel like everyday." And then a few yards further: "Thank you for taking the challenge". Of course, I was

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Krispy got a few seconds of video..... nothing special, but shows a slice (:42 seconds to be exact!) of the ride. Man, if only the hills went by that fast! :) Go Team MOHAIR! I'll post a few pics tomorrow. As of this moment, I'm officially toast. Can't move another muscle or hold my eyelids ope......zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

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I'm re-posting an entry from last August. I wrote this 4 days after my mom had been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I was obviously still in a fog, confused, and hurting. I'm re-posting this for 3 reasons. - First, to shout "Hallelujah! .... Thank YOU, Jesus!" He has brought my family SO far these last 9 months. Not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually. There were some dark

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Yes, I did this! The first time ever, mon!

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Between FriendRaiser and Nashville, the month of April has come and gone (almost)!We had a great time broadcasting LIVE from Brandon Heath's Kitchen Table. We were joined this year by Jars of Clay, Josh Wilson, MIKESCHAIR, and Dave Barnes. And of course, Brandon! Brandon ended up winning Male Vocalist of the Year .... again. We were proud.Before we wrapped & headed to get ready for the Doves,

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I don't eat red meat or pork. I might eat chicken IF it's the only thing around to eat. I actually love chicken when my husband grills it. He can make some seriously good chicken! And I absolutely love, love, love fish! I don't not (yes double negative) eat meat for any health, moral, or ethical reasons. I simply do not like red meat or pork. The thought of sausage or bacon grosses me out!

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It's Sunday afternoon and the house is quiet. Pete & Abbey are at a basketball meeting for her AAU team. I just finished my bible study, and am enjoying a few moments of just being. I don't get to do that very often, and it's a treat when the stars line up and allow me such afternoons. (No that is NOT my theology! :) Hahaha. Quite the contrary. As a matter of fact, I'm still basking in the

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Day 1 of FriendRaiser is complete. It was a great start! A huge thanks to those who gave!! Your heart for being a part of our community touches, inspires and absolutely humbles me. I am honored to serve you each day. Last year, my morning show partner, Bill, wrote a great explanation on "Why We Ask". It's worth repeating.....If you knew how much each of us doesn’t like raising money, you’d

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While many of us are familiar with Holy Week, we may not all know the specific timeline of the week. I really didn't until about 5 years ago, and I've been a Christian most of my life. This past Sunday, our pastor, Steve, shared the timeline with us. I'm sure there is debate among scholars over tedious details i.e. days/times/ etc. But because I'm not a technical or letter-of-the-law kinda person

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I know I've been a little video-heavy lately, but I gotta post one more! I'll be a little "meatier" on the next post. Promise!So, Jayar is convinced that I sing worse than he does. So much so, that he initiated a competition LIVE on the air during his show. I thought he was joking. He wasn't. The showdown is tomorrow. I caught a little of his recording. Enjoy!

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I'm very familiar with singer/songwriters. But singer/song...starter? Really?! Krispy is convinced he has hit on a new business. Hilarious and sad all at the same time. Take a look....

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We've got new neighbors at The JOY FM. The "storefront" says one thing, but after smelling a pungent odor for a few days, Inspector Douglas (aka Mary Mary) investigated. Below is what she discovered. She's convinced they're making feed. Wow.

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Spent some time with Matthew West today. He invited us up to a small cabin just south of Franklin where he's writing his next album called The Story of Your Life. He actually talked about wanting to do this project a couple of years ago when he was on the Summer Cruise with us. He'd just finished his CD, Something to Say, and said: "you know, everybody has something to say. Everybody's got a

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Yep, I'm doing Beth Moore's "Breaking Free" again..... And loving it!Most of you have heard by now that my mom was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis last July. She's doing great, by the way! It touches my heart that so many of you continue to ask about her, and send your well wishes. Even though Mom is doing better, life is very much different for her. She can no longer work, and she can't

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In all my years in radio - interviewing artists, authors, coaches, football players, & other celebrity-types, etc. - I've never been more excited about having a guest on our show! David, District Manager of Panera, joined us today. And it was UH-mazing! Talk about a full circle moment! I loved that we could have honest, open dialogue, acknowledge mistakes on both sides (myself at the top of the

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tobyMac was in studio yesterday. We had a blast!! We talked about music, family, hip hop phrases (Bill's lack of!), football, passionately pursuing Christ, and much more! You can hear the hi-lites here. His new CD, Tonight was released last week! We played just about every cut! My favorites so far are:-Start Somewhere-Get Back Up-Funky Jesus Music-Break Open the SkyBefore toby, Gabe (Diverse City

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Last year, we (Dave, Bill & I) participated in Blood:Water Mission's "40 Days of Water". What did that mean? It meant we had to give up our beloved coffee & tea for 40 days! And I will tell you right now, giving up coffee was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life! When you get up at O-dark thirty, you need coffee. And around 3:30 in the afternoon when you've been up since O-dark

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OK, my team didn't win. But you gotta be happy for the City of New Orleans. If any city deserves something to celebrate, it is the Big Easy. Add to that (and being a Bucs fan), I can certainly identify with what it means to finally win a Super Bowl. That was a sweet, sweet time for us .... back in the day. Kidding. Sort of. :) We'll be back there one day. And hopefully Pey Pey will too.Actually,

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We have a family friend here this weekend. Driving home from the airport last night, I was filling him in on the events of the last 72 hours. Once home, we grabbed cookies from Wright's Deli with a glass of cold milk (yes, cookies! You'd think I'd swear off of them. Hahaha. Thank you Danny & Courtney!) We opened up the laptop and my friend began reading through my posts along with all of the

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Wow. Some amazing responses today on the subject of customer service.I’ve realized a few things in the last 24 hours (less than).#1: The internet/blogging has created a way to share your personal experiences in a very public way! What for me was a way to vent my feelings to friends, was taken by some people to be my using my public platform for personal gain. NEVER did I intend this, nor do I

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Wow. Wow. Wow. I'm flabergasted.....Sadly, I'm saying good-bye to Panera. I've affectionately called Panera, "Pa-nay-nay" for years. Why? Because it's a restaurant that I have loved and frequented at least 3 times a week. The staff can confirm that I buy us lunch there at least 3 to 4 times a month, if not more. It's my favorite, and I always order the same thing .... You Pick 2 .... creamy

Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573280313039232679noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087057368741417460.post-23491727537925069312010-02-02T00:04:00.004-05:002010-02-02T00:16:55.313-05:00

Remember the movie Groundhog Day? The movie in which the weatherman keeps living the same day over and over again? Yep. That one.Hypothetically, you are now that weatherman. Answer me these 2 questions:-If you could only listen to 1 song, once a day, for the rest of your life - what would it be? -If you could eat only 1 type of food (i.e. Mexican, Seafood, etc) everyday for the rest of your

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If I've been reminded of anything the last 2+ weeks, it is this.....In this world, there is no such thing as a firm foundation, literally or figuratively. A firm foundation can only be found in one place, and His name is Jesus.When the earthquake hit Haiti a few weeks ago, their foundation shook. Literally. Our friend and fellow-broadcaster from Z88.3, Melony McKaye was there - in Haiti - on her

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I've always wanted to run. Always. Running seems like it'd be so fun and easy to do .... while at the same time releasing tons of stress, and burning a million calories. I always see people's race pictures with their cool lil race numbers pinned on their shirts. I get jealous. At least once, I want to wear a race number! But the truth is .... I hate running. I mean, SERIOUSLY hate it.

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MIKESCHAIR was in town for the Manatee County Fair. We had milkshakes with a few listeners before-hand......

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Psalm 130 1-2 says this:“Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.”Like you, I can't stop thinking about Haiti. And with all of our news sources, the internet, etc, we’ve all seen the devastation. We’re all heartsick! Words of comfort seem cheap, and feelings of helplessness seem great. However, regardless of how hopeless or

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Love me some Larry!

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I suppose 1 good soup recipe deserves another. Especially this past weekend!! Here's the black bean soup that I was talking about this morning on the air. I found this recipe on the foodnetwork.com. It's definitely a keeper!!! Oh my word, it IS good!Black Bean SoupIngredients:• 10 slices bacon, finely chopped• 2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)• 6 garlic cloves, pressed• 1 (14 1/2-ounce)

Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573280313039232679noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087057368741417460.post-24001555895899176062010-01-09T14:51:00.004-05:002010-01-09T15:31:21.132-05:00

Here it is, girls! :) My white chicken chili recipe I talk about often! Well, it's really not mine, it's Bush's. And lots of times you can find it on the back of a can of Bush's Great Northern Beans. My girls LOVE this chili and ask me to make it all the time. The recipe that I'm posting below is doubled from the original. We're a family of 4 and we eat every bite over 2 days. Ingredients:1/4

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I shared on air the last couple of days Beth Moore's talk at Passion 2010 about spiritual discernment, especially for women. She tied it to a story about Hannah. If you missed the story, you can hear it here. Since I first told the story, you guys have been burning up my email, voicemail and the request lines for the list! It has definitely struck a chord, which makes me very happy!! So, as

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Wanna join me in making a loan today for a woman in Haiti? I was actually headed down to make the loan just moments ago, and then it occurred to me that I have a lot of girlfriends that might want to play banker too!Are there 10 of you that want to match my loan at $20 each? Respond in the comment section of my blog (or on Facebook) and I'll make the loan on our behalf. I'll make the loan on

Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573280313039232679noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087057368741417460.post-2863961451174500772010-01-01T10:16:00.000-05:002010-01-09T15:14:31.775-05:00

Dear Friends,Whether you know it or not, as our friend you are part of the best community any morning radio show could have. Seriously, just take a minute to glance through these memories with us and you’ll realize what a unique set of friends we all are!For instance, Carmen just got back from taking thousands of pairs of shoes to dozens of orphans in Peru. These are kids who would not have a new

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Kelly and Vivian are another couple on this trip. Interestingly, Vivian lived in Peru for 3 months as an exchange student. I still remember the last day of the shoe drive in Ocala when Vivian walked up to me with so much excitement about this trip. She still stays in touch with her host family and she and Kelly were able to have dinner with them on Friday evening before the team convened this

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