He Shall Reign

Dave Andrews • December 2, 2021

Finding Peace In The Future Kingdom

Do you have high hopes for Christmas 2021? If you are like me, your Christmas wish this year is for some of that rare peace on earth and goodwill toward men (and a piece of pie hahaha)! I have been thinking lately how we all from time to time need some good distractions from the things that beat us down day after day hour after hour. 
 
If I am feeling the pressure of all the wrongs in the world, no doubt you are too. Many of us are feeling it like never before. Christmas is a time to celebrate; but it will also be a really hard time. If you’re like me, you will be missing friends who passed from COVID or anything else. Our government is a mess. Our bodies are breaking down. Families are hurting from lost loved ones and the continuation of the pandemic. This year, I know about a number of people who do not have others in their life to spend holidays with, perhaps because relationships are hard, or because they were raised in a less than pleasant household, or because of a death. And the financial strain of the holidays will likely be more this year than before too. 


Breath, Dave, breath.


Is it really possible to have peace and joy this Christmas? To many of us, that concept seems like a pipe-dream right now. But I truly believe it is possible. I know the Prince of Peace. I know the Great Physician. I know the One that sticks closer than a brother and the One who will never leave. I trust Him.
 
  “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33
 
For we the believer, our great source of peace comes from the voice of Jesus…yes, many times through His Word. If you are like me and have found yourself praying for His supernatural peace lately…I think you are onto something! Can I also encourage you to prioritize the Word of God this month? I think it will be important for all of us to keep our focus this Christmas, through His voice. That is one of the reasons we do what we do here at KJOL. Let’s be real for a second. God’s people are hurting too. We too just need to hear from Jesus. And it’s happening here at KJOL. 
 
I can tell you from listener feedback, many people on the Western Slope are using KJOL to connect to their Lord and the truth of His Word in a very serious and deep way every day. It’s a part of their life and a companion.
 
While I want to ask you to support that with a year-end gift, please know that this ministry is even more than that. Those who don’t know Jesus are hearing about the eternal-life-saving Gospel message. Those who previously don’t know the Word are clearly growing in His truth and in their walk through this ministry. Christ is being preached, lifted up in song, and proclaimed to the Western Slope and beyond….literally to every corner of the earth. It’s all from our humble local office studios in someone else’s insurance building. 
 
Would you please support this ministry which proclaims the Prince of Peace today? As a listener supported station, we can only exist because of your generosity. Your year-end gifts are especially important this month and are tax-deductible. For 2021 tax purposes, we do need to receive your gift by December 31st. 
 
Thank you so much for your prayerful consideration of year-end support and for joining us in the Scripture day in and day out. 
 

“And he said, ‘O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.' And as he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, 'Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.’ ” Daniel 10:19
 

 
“He Shall Reign” Forever,
 
-Dave Andrews
KJOL Station Manager

 

Newsboys Canadian tour canceled

By Kurt Neuswanger • May 30, 2025
The Newsboys were supposed to be touring Canada starting May 31. But the tour was abruptly canceled last week. Both the Newsboys and the promoter are claiming the other side is at fault. The Canadian promoter said it canceled the tour because there were too many unanswered questions about why Michael Tait abruptly left the band in January, just days before the Newsboys started their world tour. The Newsboys said the promoter breached the contract so the band canceled the tour. Neither Tait nor the Newsboys have given a clear explanation for Tait’s sudden departure . Band member Adam Agee took over as lead singer and the band quickly re-recorded their new single with Agee on lead vocals instead of Tait. The concert promoter said fans in Canada were confused about who the new lead singer was, wondering if this was the same Newsboys band they were expecting. Then on May 26, the promoter announced that Sanctus Real had agreed to be the last-minute replacement for the Newsboys. Sanctus Real had to hurry, because their first concert was just six days later in Canada! The timing works well for Sanctus Real, which just released their new single, The Difference , on May 29. Listen for it on KJOL in the coming days and weeks.

The story behind "Shout to the Lord"

By Kurt Neuswanger • May 14, 2025
Every week, an estimated 30 million worshippers sing the most popular worship song of our generation, “Shout To The Lord” by Darlene Zschech and Hillsongs Australia. You’ve probably heard (and sung) it. But do you know the story behind the song ? Darlene Zschech wrote “ Shout to the Lord ” 30 years ago. She says the song was born out of a low point in her life. She had married at age 19 and moved to Sydney, where she began singing at the Hills Christian Centre. But at home her husband’s business was failing and times were tough One day she sat down at her daughter’s piano and started singing some words she’d been thinking about. She turned it into a song but was too shy to tell anyone. Finally she sang it for the worship director (but she made him turn around and not look at her!). He convinced her to sing it at church. By the end of the first chorus, people were standing to their feet and singing along! In 1994, the Hills Christian Centre recorded it, and in 1996, Hosanna Music released “Shout to the Lord” in the U.S. under the name Hillsongs Australia. It went straight to the top of the praise & worship charts. It has had more than 160 million views on YouTube just in the last 10 years.

See You There!

By Dave Andrews • May 7, 2025
We like to say around here that our Secretary Martha is the most famous person at KJOL. We mean it too! With a naturally likable personality, and an active disposition, a lot of people know her.

Tenth Avenue North and The Archers return!

By Kurt Neuswanger • May 1, 2025
Tenth Avenue North is back with a new album Back in 2019, Tenth Avenue North announced they were retiring. They had formed in 2000 in Florida. Founder Mike Donehey said the name came “Tenth Avenue North” was supposed to be temporary. They had been scheduled to play at a conference and could not agree on a name for their band. So they chose the name of the street where they lived in West Palm Beach. And the name stuck for 25 years! In 2019, they released “ Greater Than All My Regrets .” And then they announced plans to retire, with a farewell tour in 2020. However, COVID interrupted that. In 2021, they finally played two farewell concerts. But four years after the break “sharpened the band’s focus and God used what they thought was an end to create room for them to experience Him in a new way.” So in 2024 they started recording new music , and the full-length album is being released on May 30. The Archers return! Fifty years after the Archers (siblings Tim, Steve, and Janice) made their debut in contemporary Christian music, they are back with a new album called “Legacy Medley.” It contains new versions of five of their previous hits: Give Us This Day 1980 It Won’t Be Long (Andrae Crouch) 1972 Make Me An Instrument 1977 I Never Knew Love 1991 (from their hit album “Spreadin’ Like Wildfire”) Pickin’ Up The Pieces 1979 The Archers debuted at Jesus festivals during the height of the Jesus Movement in 1971. They came to the attention of Andrae Crouch, Ralph Carmichael, and Pat Boone among others. (They were the first to record Crouch’s “Jesus Is The Answer.”) In 1975, they released their first major label album on Light Records. In 1994, they disbanded.

World's Oldest Known Hymn performed by Chris Tomlin

By Kurt Neuswanger • April 15, 2025
Chris Tomlin is debuting a new worship song this week which was written around 250 AD. It is being called The First Hymn . The papyrus text was found a century ago among ruins in Egypt, but it wasn’t until recently that Wheaton professor John Dickson realized the First Hymn should be put to modern music. Chris Tomlin teamed with Australian songwriter Ben Fielding (“What A Beautiful Name”, “Mighty to Save”) to craft a modern worship song using the actual words from the original text as translated by Dickson. It includes the earliest mention of the Trinity: Let all be silent, the shining stars not sound forth, all rushing rivers be stilled as we sing our hymn to the Father, Son, the Holy Spirit, as all powers cry out in answer Amen. Amen. Might, praise and glory forever to our God, the only giver of all good gifts. Amen. Amen.  You can watch the debut performance from Fort Worth, Texas, on YouTube. Tomlin and Fielding are performing the song and the documentary this week at Biola University and at The Museum of the Bible.

April Spring FriendRaiser

By Dave Andrews • April 2, 2025
Our April Spring Friendraiser is underway here at KJOL! If you’re new to KJOL, it’s probably not what you think! While most Christian radio stations rely on the ‘ol classic “Sharathon” model for raising funding (interrupting days of programming to beg), as we did for years…KJOL no longer raises funds that way! Instead, we simply rely on God to provide. And we just let you know of our need as it arises. You might ask, “With people moving in and out of the area, how do you let new listeners or people who have never given before know you have this need?” We came up with this Friend-Raiser idea just for that purpose! With the purpose of NOT interrupting programming or even begging annoyingly, we will simply make short quick announcements on the air from time to time in April, letting folks know we need new donors to take up the mantle of service with us. Not only do we need brand new donors, but we still need our faithful monthly and one-time supporters to continue in ministry with KJOL again for 2025. I can tell you from talking to our listeners behind the scenes, KJOL is making a very real and positive impact for God’s Kingdom in our community, as we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus, the Word of God, and encourage Christians around the Western Slope and beyond every day. Each and every one of our supporters has a hand in that. A few highlights for 2025: · Our 2025 theme is Serving Him, By Serving You ; 1 Peter 4:10 · Our New Donor Goal is 30 brand new donors. · Brand New Donors in April with a gift of $25 or more will receive a KJOL branded Nalgene water bottle, graciously provided to us by a generous anonymous donor. · Past donors who make a gift in the month of April will receive a KJOL bookmark/ruler as a thank you gift for your continued faithfulness. · Everyone who donates to KJOL between April 1-29 will automatically be entered to win one of 5 pairs of general admission (both day) tickets to NightVision 2025 ! Our drawing will be held Wednesday, April 30th. Will you personally help provide this radio ministry to our community? When you give to KJOL in 2025, you will be serving our community and the Lord right there alongside of us! Thanks for praying about it. If the Lord leads, you can make a donation right here , respond to our recent mailing, add us to your bank’s bill-pay, or here’s our address: KJOL Radio, 1354 E. Sherwood Dr., Grand Junction, CO 81501  God bless you and thanks for your consideration! -Dave Andrews, KJOL Station Manager
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