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Numerous times, Jesus went off by Himself to pray and spend time with His Father (Matt. 14:23, Mark 1:35, Luke 4:42). While Jesus often ministered to the crowds, He also knew the importance of spending quality time with His Father and of being refreshed. After the Great Temptation in the wilderness, the Word says the angels came and ministered to Him.
In our busy lives today, we seem to do well if we can grab a couple of minutes to read a few passages or pray a quick prayer on our way to work. We are surrounded by noise and activity, and we are almost made to feel guilty if we take quiet time just for ourselves. I don’t think it is simply a good idea to find quiet time alone with God; I think it is absolutely necessary. For one, it speaks to our priorities; for another, to our desire to spend time with Him. Someone once said, “People do what they really want to do.” In other words, if it is important, you will find time for it; if you don’t, you will find an excuse. If Jesus went off by Himself to pray and be strengthened by the Father, certainly we need to do the same. Make some time for God today. You will be glad you did.
Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
James 4:8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
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A few words from Mickey Bell today…..
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Happy birthday today to our "living legend", Connie Hopper! She is considered by many to be the keystone of the famous singing family, The Hoppers. Her sensitivity to her audiences has caused her to become a household name and a favorite among gospel music lovers everywhere.
Connie was voted Queen of Gospel Music by the Singing News for two consecutive years, Favorite Alto in 1998, 1999, and 2000, and Person of the Year in 2005. She also was voted as Gospel Music’s Female Vocalist of the Year by the People’s Choice Awards. In 1998 she was presented the Marvin Norcross Award. In May 2003, Connie received an Associate of Arts Degree from Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana. She also received her Honorary Doctrate of Music Degree from Oakland City in May 1999.
Connie’s sincerity is projected both on and offstage. She has become a role model for young ladies who are entering the realm of gospel music. Her warmth, charm, and genuine faith in God have become her hallmark.
Connie is the author of a testimonial book entitled “The Peace That Passeth Understanding” which relates to her bout with cancer and God’s divine intervention. Her most recent writing is a daily devotional book of inspiration entitled “Heart of the Matter”, in which she shares some of the deep spiritual matters concerning Christians today. Connie has also penned more than 50 gospel songs.
She was inducted into the SGMA Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Here is Holly Robinson Branch of Small Town Sunday with a special announcement!
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Recently, I shared a devotion on “When to keep your mouth shut.” It focused on when the Bible tells us not to speak. One point I shared was to not speak until you have all the facts and verify that the story you read or heard is true, and even then, don’t speak if it is gossip. Whether we want to admit it or not, we constantly filter what we read and share through our own bias. For example, if I read a study on social media that shows men are smarter than women, I might immediately think the study is true since I am a male. If the study had shown women are smarter than men, I may have been instantly skeptical. The truth is, there was probably no study that came to that conclusion. It was started by a troll just to get an argument started. (Not the mythical creature, but a person who starts quarrels or upsets people on the Internet to distract and sow discord by posting inflammatory, digressive, extraneous, or off-topic messages). Google definition.
One of the reasons our world is a mess today is that most people think their opinion is just as valid as anyone else’s, or they have the ability to determine their own truth. That is the reason God gave us His Word. In reality, the only truth is God’s truth, established through His Word and His creation. If we all line our opinions up with God’s Word, we would have much more unity. So if you see or read something on social media or any media, make sure it first agrees with God’s Word. Secondly, have you vetted it for accuracy before believing it or sharing it? Finally, learn when to just pass by without comment or sharing. Often we are the best witness for the Lord not by opening our mouth, but by closing it.
Prov. 13:3 Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Proverbs 12:18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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Brandon Barry Hospitalized
Brandon Barry, bass vocalist of The Down East Boys, is currently hospitalized in a North Carolina medical center ICU this morning.
Ricky Carden, manager of the quartet, tells Singing News, “Brandon experienced severe medical issues while on the way to meet the group for this weekend’s concerts and had to be air-lifted to the hospital after emergency personnel responded to his roadside 911 call. He has been undergoing extensive testing since his arrival to the hospital, and hopefully doctors will soon determine the cause of his sudden illness and get him on the path to recovery.”
Due to this emergency and other transportation issues, all of this weekend’s scheduled appearances of The Down East Boys have been cancelled and will be rescheduled soon.
“Please keep Brandon in your prayers,” continues Carden. “We’ll try to update everyone as we receive more information.”
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This week on “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” will be Shannon Smith. Shannon is a Gospel Music vocalist, worship leader, author, inspirational speaker, and a devotional student of the Word of God. Tune in Sunday Morning as we catch up with Shannon and get to know him better and learn more about his newest project release.
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Good Sunday Morning and welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guest Steve Ladd.
From the tender age of five, growing up in Dayton, Ohio, Steve felt the divine call to minister through song. The son of an evangelist, Steve matured to become a beloved member of America’s most acclaimed Christian music groups, including Gold City, The Anchormen, and the Old Paths (Anthem Edition).
Now with his solo career, Steve has continued ministering to audiences with inspirational songs like “Come Sunday Morning,” “One More River,” and “Preach the Word.” These harmonious melodies have transformed into personal anthems of encouragement that Steve carries wherever he goes, as he testifies to lives touched, healed, and uplifted.
We talk today about this great career and his latest project “The Trouble With Me” and how a couple of these songs came about. Be sure and go to Steveladd.com and all his social media platforms to get his latest projects and also find out where you can see him performing live!!!!!!
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Welcome to!”Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his guest today Robyn Smith – Founder and Executive Director of the Selah Grey Foundation for special needs children. Listen as Robyn and Paul discuss the Foundation and what is being done to help and support these fantastic children now and in the future.
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guest Tim Lovelace. Enjoy catching up with what’s going on in Tim’s life….such as a new book, hilarious stories, and his great momentum in 2026. Be sure and follow him on Timlovelace.com to keep up with his schedule and to also get his new book!!!
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Sunday morning on “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” we will have the one and only Tim Lovelace. He was with us recently for an event we were hosting and he is hilarious. You will enjoy learning about his new book that is just being released and he has a story or two to make you smile also…..See you Sunday Morning!!!
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Multi-award winning family group The Hoppers have been singing to global audiences for over 60 years with appearances ranging from presidential religious inaugural ceremonies and New York’s Carnegie Hall to singing conventions and church platforms. They have performed throughout the United States as well as...
