Service for HIM

Dave Andrews • Nov 03, 2021

In the parable of the rich fool, Jesus talked about a rich man who worked hard and grew his possessions. But that night, his soul was required of him! God asks the rich man the question, “the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” The point was to be careful about covetousness and greed because it will all be taken away one day. In remembering the story, I ask myself, what am I working for, and Who am I working for?

This is a question that we all need to be asking ourselves. Without a doubt, all humans have a natural proclivity to selfish gain. I wish it wasn’t an issue in the church and God’s people, but it is (we are all human after all). We don’t have to look farther than the trends in the American church to get a picture of where many modern day Christian minds are. We have massive multimillion dollar buildings, rock star wannabes leading worship, top of the line audio video equipment and production, and messages that give us weekly feel-good fun that helps us resolve our conscience that “we have put our time in for the week.” Too many churches have become theological social clubs instead of the hands and feet of Jesus. Thankfully, there are many exceptions. 

The body of Christ is not merely about what happens inside the 4 walls of a church. Rather, if you want to see a great example of the body of Christ centered on His Kingdom, look no further than the life of Mother Teresa...she gave her all to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a real and hurting world. In her selflessness, she became solidified in human history. 

People are hurting; lines are being drawn. As God’s people, we can’t live in apathy anymore. Current events are starting to separate the wheat from the chaff. And may we not found to be wanting! It is time for us as God’s people to live boldly and unashamed like never before. We need some modern day heroes of the Kingdom…will you take up the call? 

Our heroes have always been less than ordinary people doing extraordinary things through the power of God. It's mice who move the elephant. Is this your call into HIS service?

God calls us in many ways…He may have already called you to something…are you working for His purposes? Many of us don’t know what he might have us to do. If that is you, what are the great problems of the day? What are the solutions? How does the light of Christ and Biblical truth come in (only He can truly change hearts)? Are you willing to try? Are you willing to fail? Are you willing to be innovative? Are you willing to work with the rest of the body of Christ?  Start small. Be the mouse. 

In everything, always remember, that it's is not about us, or growing our temporary earthly Kingdom. As his servants, our service to Him, is about and for Him…and His everlasting Kingdom. 
 

“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come.
We have only today. Let us begin.” –Mother Teresa

 
 
Your fellow servant, 

-Dave

Share The Light Tips of the Day

By Dave Andrews • 04 Apr, 2024
Our annual Spring FriendRaiser is underway for the month of April; and as a part of that, our theme this year is Share The Light. As you share the Gospel and the Light of Christ, KJOL has compiled 30 tips for every day of the month. Here they are:

Songs that say THANK YOU!

By Kurt Neuswanger • 04 Apr, 2024
During KJOL’s April “Friendraiser” month, we want to say THANK YOU to our faithful supporters. And THANK YOU to everyone who makes a first-time donation. And finally THANK YOU to God, the giver of all good gifts in our lives, starting with Jesus Christ! KJOL has a lot of new songs that say THANK YOU. I hope you enjoy them! That Thank You Song! Citizen Way Thank God Stars Go Dim Thank You Life.Church Worship I Thank God Housefires Thanks Giver Crowder Thanks and Praise Lucy Grimble and Vineyard Music A Thousand Thank Yous Sarah Kroger Thankful VERSES Thank You Jesus For The Blood Charity Gayle

Four More New Artists

By Kurt Neuswanger • 07 Mar, 2024
In January, we told you about four new artists at the KJOL music blog . This month, we have four more new artists. Jordan Smith “This Is Jesus” Jordan Smith is a 30 year old Kentucky native who grew up singing in the church choir. In 2015, he won NBC’s The Voice. He sang “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and "Mary Did You Know." Natalie Layne “Amen” Natalie Layne is a 24 year old Colorado Springs native, where she was a worship leader at New Life Church. She received a masters degree in piano from Belmont University in Nashville. In 2019, she won Belmont’s Christian Showcase. She continues to serve as a worship leader at her church in Nashville. Terrian “Big God” Terrian (Woods) is a singer/songwriter from Memphis. She is also a member of TobyMac's band Diverse City. And she serves on the staff of AngelStreet in Memphis, which mentors girls as part of an all girls choir. Seph Schleuter “Counting My Blessings” Seph Schlueter ( pronounced “seff shleeter”) spent 7 years as a missionary. In 2020 he formed the worship collective Damascus Worship, in conjunction with the organization “Damascus” which conducts two-year programs to develop leaders who will impact their generation for Christ with the aim of bringing revival to the Catholic Church.

Oh The Many Repairs...

By Dave Andrews • 04 Mar, 2024
He had noticed we had been off the air on 94.5 FM in Delta…and I related to him it was one of “those” weekends for our poor equipment. Not only did our AM 1400 Delta transmitter go down causing us to make a very expensive replacement only weeks before, but our FM transmitter in Delta went down at the same time as our Montrose 91.9FM transmitter, and only hours after our whole network went down across the Western Slope!

February Update

By Dave Andrews • 05 Feb, 2024
The other day a kindly woman knocked on my door asking for a donation to help build the local swimming pool. I came back with a glass of water. Doesn’t it feel great to give to a good cause??

"How Great Thou Art" 75th Anniversary Edition

By Kurt Neuswanger • 31 Jan, 2024
The English version of the hymn “How Great Thou Art” turns 75 years old in 2024. To mark the anniversary, a new recording has been released, including a brand new verse by Matt Redman. First a little history… Swedish pastor Carl Boberg wrote the original lyrics in 1885. Boberg said that after a strong thunderstorm passed by, he opened his window and heard church bells ringing. He immediately was inspired to write his poem, set to the tune of a Swedish folk melody. It was translated into Russian, where English missionary Stuart Hine heard it while in Ukraine in 1931. He wrote two new verses (3 & 4) and translated it into English in 1949—which is the 75 th anniversary. British missionaries around the world soon began to spread the song. Eventually it reached Billy Graham and George Beverly Shea , who performed it during Graham’s 1957 New York Crusade. The audience liked it so much, they asked Shea to sing it over and over. Graham then used it every week on his Hour Of Decision radio program. Fifteen artists have now collaborated to record the 75th anniversary edition, called “How Great Thou Art (Until That Day)” . When you hear the song on KJOL, the first two voices are from Chris Tomlin and Hillary Scott . The remaining voices include: Kari Jobe and her husband, Cody Carnes Naomi Raine (Maverick City Music) Taya (formerly with Hillsong) Blessing Offor (from Nigeria) Matt Maher (who also plays piano) Matt Redman For the 75 th anniversary, the Stuart Hine Trust commissioned Matt Redman and Mitch Wong to write a new fifth verse: Until that day When heaven bids us welcome, And as we walk this broken warring world, Your kingdom come, Deliver us from evil, And we’ll proclaim our God how great You are! And we’ll proclaim, our God how great You are Redman said they wanted to tie the verse to Stuart Hine’s work in Ukraine, especially in light of the current conflict there. “I wanted the word ‘war’ in there,” said Redman . “It’s kind of a gritty word. But we have to sing about both the everyday and the eternal.” Time will tell if the fifth verse becomes a staple in hymnals. But few will argue that “How Great Thou Art” is one of America’s favorite hymns. And with this new rendition, hopefully it will continue to be loved by future generations.
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