OK, every now and then we have to lob you a total softball. As the months and years pass, we may never ask you to share your take on an easier question. So, who’s in on Wednesday? We’re not going to be looking for a one-word answer: Yes! We want to know WHY you’re proud to be Catholic. What is it about Jesus, our faith, the Church, Our Blessed Mother, the saints, the pope, the Eucharist, the…well, you get the idea…that makes you want to tell the world that everyone should be Catholic? Can’t wait to talk with you about this on the air!

SCRIPTURE:

Matthew 10:32

Luke 9:26

Mark 8:36

On Tuesday, we’ll ask you to share your favorite Psalm. With 150 of them to choose from, there has to be at least one, perhaps many, that have been meaningful in your life. There are Psalms for every occasion, whether you’re up, down, happy, sad, repentant, joyful, exultant – you name it!

I (Jerry) have so many personal favorites. One is Psalm 37, where God promises to give to the one who trusts in Him the desires of his heart (verse 4). Or Psalm 51, the great cry of David for mercy, which I have prayed on so many occasions. I could also mention Psalm 139, a great meditation for anyone seeking to better understand the intimate relationship we share with God.

So, what’s your take on the Psalms? How has this or that Psalm lifted your spirits during your life or been a companion to you during times of trial? I suggest you call early on Tuesday, as the lines are going to be filled with great listeners like you sharing their favorite Psalms!

Here are some of the scripture passages I meditate on and lean on the most….when dealing with feelings of regret…

Philippians 3:13

1John 1:9

Psalm 34:4-5

2Timothy 4:7

Proverbs 15:13

Make it a great day!

Debbie

On Monday we’ll ask you an important question: What Do You Regret? It’s difficult to go through life without any regrets. Should we strive to have none, or do they offer us important lessons for the remainder of our lives? Be sure you tune in – and call early to make sure you get on the air to share your take – when Jerry and Debbie address this intriguing question.

LISTEN TO SHOW:

St. Pope John Paul II

for too many reasons to list! 

Everyone looks up to others. That’s a part of life. It’s important that we have role models, people who we call “heroes.” On Friday, Jerry and Debbie will ask you to share your hero with the world. Is it a great saint? Your spouse? A parent? A teacher you had way back when? Give it some thought and prayer, and be sure to call with your take by finishing the sentence, “My hero is…” Looking forward to the show on Friday!

Thursday we’ll talk about “love of money,” which comes from 1 Timothy 6:10, which says that it causes all sorts of evil, including people to fall away from the faith, and to experience all sorts of grief. But what’s up with the difference between “love of money” in that sense, and the proper use of the financial blessings God gives us? And do you have a take on how the world is so caught up in the love of money, that it will stop at nothing to flee from God and His laws? Look around and you will see examples of the Biblical “love of money” everywhere. Share your thoughts on Thursday!

Thank you all for the great contributions you made on today’s show about worry.  Your calls, posts and emails were so helpful and as always we all learned a lot!

As promised, here are the Bible citations that were mentioned today on the show.  We know they will be a source of strength and comfort for you.

We listed them but are leaving the rest up to you!  That’s right…please use your Bible and look up the passages.  This way they become near and dear to YOU!

Hebrews 4:16

Matthew 6:27

Matthew 6:34

Philippians 4:6-7

Mark 9:24

Remember this?

~this was popular a while back…just remember the cute little green F-R-O-G if you start to feel anxious…FULLY RELY ON GOD!

or I (Debbie) like to say…

FULLY REST ON GOD

cause worrying is exhausting~ so resting on God works for me!

Do you ever catch yourself saying What if? or How will I?  What if this happens to me? How will I make it?  What will I do?  These seemingly harmless questions we sometimes ask ourselves are filled with worry and can consume our lives.

St. Padre Pio said, ” Pray, Hope, and don’t worry.  Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”

Today on Take 2…we will look at “worry” in a whole new way!  Scripture is filled with passages that tell us not to worry…

Together on Take 2 we will have a real conversation on the pitfalls of worrying and how  overcoming this obstacle will naturally lead to a more faith filled life!

Hi, it’s Debbie

Please join us today as we explore the world of “blended families” with all the blessings and possibly the challenges that surround the family.  We would love to hear from you if you have a personal experience that you feel comfortable sharing.  Take 2 is made great because of YOU!  Your wisdom, your experience helps drive the show and we ALL learn each time the show airs!

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As I prayed about this topic for today….Luke 6:31 kept entering into my prayer…

The Golden Rule…