Dr. James Coyle is the founder of Seeds 4 Seniors, and he took a few minutes to talk to me on the Afternoon Show about the project and how you could help.

What is Seeds 4 Seniors?

On the gardens

On how you can help

Start putting together your team and get ready for a day of recreational softball with family and friends – Saturday, August 18th at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids. And while you’re having a good time ON the field, your little leaguer’s will get to learn the fundamentals of the game from Major League great Jim Eisenreich. They’ll also enjoy the bounce house, testing their speed on the radar gun, and meeting the Cedar Rapids Police Dog.  Plus, pitching legend and cancer survivor Dave Draveky will share his source of endurance in his battle with cancer.

Best of all, donations will share God’s love with a local child through the Grady Paul Larson Memorial Foundation and the Make a Wish Foundation to make their wish come true.

Click here for more information.  Register your team here.

I am currently involved with my family in international outreach through the band Airwaves, I have been studying the person “who promotes peace” mentioned by Jesus in Luke 10.  I thought I’d pass a few thoughts along this morning.

In Luke chapter 10 verse 5 we read these words. 

“When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’  If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.”

This passage was given as instruction by Jesus to the disciples, sent out in pairs, to give them encouragement and hope on  their journey.  The disciples were much like us in that they were still learning how to take baby steps.  Short sighted and often without faith, they needed to know when they came to a new town that their efforts would not be waste of time.  Jesus’ words were instructive to the twelve, and they are still instructive to us today.

Notice that Jesus didn’t say, “Now guys, if someone believes your message, your peace will rest on them.”   Let’s face it, it’s rare that a person totally buys into a message of someone they have never met, especially after just one conversation. 

On the other hand,  it is possible, even probably that the disciples could share their excitement about the Kingdom of God in such a way so as to cause the person answering the door to at least have their curiosity aroused because of their sincerity, enthusiasm and compassion.  This is what Jesus means by a man of peace.  It was someone who was at least somewhat sympathetic to the message of the disciples and therefore would be willing to let them stay at their home while they remained in a given town, eat their food and in general, be cared for.

Something to think about.

• Courageous Film (Friday, May 11) – Catch a free showing of the film Courageous at First United Methodist in Cedar Falls.  You can bring some friends, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks.
• Train Day (Saturday, May 12) – The Iowa Children’s Museum in Coralville is celebrating trains with their model railroad exhibit. Plus, kids will have a chance to build their own railroad.
• Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 13) – This one is up to you. Whether it’s dinner out, home-made gifts, or just some time, make sure you make Mom feel loved this weekend.

Brent and Jolene from Alternatives Pregnancy Center on the show today

Support Cedar Valley Moms by bringing diapers, wipes, formula (any kind), and clothes up to 18 months to the Called to Love Tour Concert in Cedar Falls tonight.  All proceeds will support and minister to area moms through Alternatives Pregnancy Center in Waterloo.

If you missed the interview on the Afternoon Show, you can listen to some segments below.  Hear him tell the story of that song and talk about his speech impediment that God’s used as a way for him to minister to others. If you’d like to grab his full album, you can find it on the Life Store here.

On his speech handicap

On the song “Remind Me Who I Am”

On his album “A Way to See in the Dark”

On the Called to Love Tour

On the website “The Rabbit Room” and working on a Christmas Album (Visit The Rabbit Room here.)

For a guy, it’s a chance to get away July 13th and 14th and hear from speakers who will encourage and challenge him to be the husband, father, and man God calls him to be.

If you could encourage YOUR husband…boyfriend…maybe your father or brother with a  free Promise Keepers weekend who would you nominate? Share your story below and enter him for the chance to win a free Promise Keepers Weekend with free registration, hotel, and a steak dinner compliments of Texas Roadhouse in Cedar Falls. And not just for him. He can bring three of his best friends…absolutely free!

If you’re a guy, you can still enter yourself or make a nomination using the form below.

Make your entry by Monday, May 21st and then listen for the Grand Prize Winner during the Morning Show on Friday, May 25th.

You’ll find more details about the conference here.

Please read the official rules before entering.

An opportunity for guys to be encouraged in their faith and challenged in their roles as husbands, fathers, and men with special guest Matthew West!

When: July 13th and 14th

Where: The UNI Dome in Cedar Falls (Directions)

Tickets: Register for the event here. Tickets start at $59. There’s a $10 discount per person for groups of 5 or more, and a $20 discount per person for groups of 40 or more.