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As I have gotten older, what used to be so easy now takes a little more planning and wisdom. Recently, I was mowing the lawn with a push mower. Back in the day, I could cut a large yard without slowing down and knock it out in no time. Now I can still accomplish the same goal, but I have to take my time, wear protective clothing for the sun, and stop now and then to catch my breath and drink some water. I still get the job done. I was down on myself a little while taking one of my pit stops, and then I said to myself, "Look, you are 73 and cutting grass with a push mower. That’s not too bad."
Sometimes, as we get older, it is hard to accept that our minds can make contracts our bodies have trouble keeping. One good thing, however, when it comes to serving God, so much of what we can do has nothing to do with the physical capabilities of our bodies. We can still pray for others, share our wisdom with those who will listen, live in such a way that others will desire to accept Christ, share the gospel, and whatever else God asks us to do. You see, whatever He calls us to do, He will equip us to do. I may do a little more grunting when putting on my shoes these days, but I can let my light shine with the best of them. Let’s let our light shine for Jesus every day because the world certainly needs it.
2 Corinthians 4:16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.
Job 12:12 Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days.
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This Sunday on “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” will be special guest Comedian Tim Lovelace. We will discuss his new book Green Rain: which is Inspiring Short Stories from the Unique Perspective of a Humorist, the debut title from GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist and bestselling comedian Tim Lovelace, bows July 14 from Pathway Press. A collection of 50 anecdotes brimming with wit and wisdom, the book features a foreword from author and speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels.
Inspired by Lovelace’s popular Moments that Motivate podcast and nationally syndicated radio series, Green Rain piques instant curiosity with such chapter titles as “Lightsaber Duel of the Century,” “The Tale of the Traveling Tomato,” and “How to Train a Squirrel.” Delivering equal measures of lighthearted amusement and earnest encouragement, Lovelace’s ultimate goal is to bring joy, hope, and perspective— one story at a time.
“The truth is, I’m not here to teach you how to live,” he explains. “Life is already doing that; daily, relentlessly, without asking permission. This book is a collection of life moments. My hope is that you are inspired to embrace the hidden treasures and opportunities that await us every day; moments to encourage others, love deeply, and live fully.”
“I’ve had the privilege of listening to Tim Lovelace perform his comedy act, and the laughter comes straight from my gut,” writes Beiler in the book’s foreword. “Only God knows laughter is as important as good medicine is for the healing of our bodies. The stories in this book will uplift your spirit and provide medicine for your soul. …It feels like a collection of practical ‘how-to’s’ for the ‘ought-to’s’ in our daily lives.”
Green Rain arrives on the heels of Lovelace’s acclaimed January StowTown Records set, On a Different Note. Showcasing his signature piano stylings across a thoughtfully curated selection of American classics and beloved sacred favorites, the instrumental project includes Lovelace’s renditions of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” and “This is My Father’s World,” among others, as well as the standout “Celebration of America Medley,” a tapestry of such patriotic stalwarts as “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Shenandoah,” “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” “America The Beautiful,” and “God Bless America.”
We will also discus his family and not let him Leave till he tells up a comedically story. Tune in Sunday morning to hear all of this from Tim!!!
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This Sunday on “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” will be special guest Comedian Tim Lovelace. We will discuss his new book Green Rain: which is Inspiring Short Stories from the Unique Perspective of a Humorist, the debut title from GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist and bestselling comedian Tim Lovelace, bows July 14 from Pathway Press. A collection of 50 anecdotes brimming with wit and wisdom, the book features a foreword from author and speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels.
Inspired by Lovelace’s popular Moments that Motivate podcast and nationally syndicated radio series, Green Rain piques instant curiosity with such chapter titles as “Lightsaber Duel of the Century,” “The Tale of the Traveling Tomato,” and “How to Train a Squirrel.” Delivering equal measures of lighthearted amusement and earnest encouragement, Lovelace’s ultimate goal is to bring joy, hope, and perspective— one story at a time.
“The truth is, I’m not here to teach you how to live,” he explains. “Life is already doing that; daily, relentlessly, without asking permission. This book is a collection of life moments. My hope is that you are inspired to embrace the hidden treasures and opportunities that await us every day; moments to encourage others, love deeply, and live fully.”
“I’ve had the privilege of listening to Tim Lovelace perform his comedy act, and the laughter comes straight from my gut,” writes Beiler in the book’s foreword. “Only God knows laughter is as important as good medicine is for the healing of our bodies. The stories in this book will uplift your spirit and provide medicine for your soul. …It feels like a collection of practical ‘how-to’s’ for the ‘ought-to’s’ in our daily lives.”
Green Rain arrives on the heels of Lovelace’s acclaimed January StowTown Records set, On a Different Note. Showcasing his signature piano stylings across a thoughtfully curated selection of American classics and beloved sacred favorites, the instrumental project includes Lovelace’s renditions of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” and “This is My Father’s World,” among others, as well as the standout “Celebration of America Medley,” a tapestry of such patriotic stalwarts as “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Shenandoah,” “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” “America The Beautiful,” and “God Bless America.”
We will also discus his family and not let him Leave till he tells up a comedically story. Tune in Sunday morning to hear all of this from Tim!!!
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Have you ever ordered one of those IKEA pieces of furniture you have to assemble? Well, I ordered a new office chair a few years ago. There were two words on the order that concerned me, “Comes Unassembled”. I thought that shouldn’t be too bad. Well, it arrived in a big cardboard box. Once I got all 500 pieces out (exaggerating), I couldn’t find the screws. I looked for what seemed forever, trying to find those crazy screws in the box, but they simply weren’t there. Suddenly, I looked closer at the chair, and the screws were already in the holes. Who would ever expect the screws to already be in the holes, so I had to take the screws out to put the screws in? The next step was to attach (A) back to seat (B). No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get the screws to go in. They simply weren’t long enough. By this time, I was perspiring and grunting like a hog that had just found a deep root, and it dawned on me that the metal piece was supposed to go under the one I had already attached to the bottom of the chair. Now the instructions didn’t say to do that first, so I was more than a bit frustrated. So I undid the screws, got the metal piece on correctly, and finally, the screws would go in. All that was left was attaching the arms, but to my dismay, the holes didn’t line up. By this time, I was close to losing my sanctification. Helen was half keeping her distance and half laughing. With both of us pushing on the chair, we finally got the arms on. I placed the seat on the bottom with the roller, and I triumphantly rolled it to my office. You will never guess, it wouldn’t go through the door with the arms on it. I heard thunder and lightning in my head, and just for half a second, I had a desire to pick up the chair and throw it down the hallway. I calmed myself, removed the arms, got the chair into the office, and attached the arms back to the chair. I just had one last bolt to be finished, and my drill reamed out the top of the bolt so it wouldn’t go in. So, off to the hardware store to buy a replacement bolt, put it in, and FINALLY the chair was finished.
Now, what is the spiritual application? Never buy a chair you have to assemble!! No, actually, there are going to be those times when things just don’t go right. You are going to get frustrated and maybe even a little angry, but God still loves you. Just stay with it, and God will help you finish what He started in your life. As I sat in my comfortable new chair, I could look back and smile at all my antics, but it sure wasn’t fun or funny (to me)at the time. What you’re going through might not be so pleasant, but God has something great for you when it is all said and done.
1 Peter 4:12-13 “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.”
Psalm 55:22 “Cast your burden upon the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be shaken.”
Isa. 26:3 3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
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This Sunday on “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” will be special guest Comedian Tim Lovelace. We will discuss his new book Green Rain: which is Inspiring Short Stories from the Unique Perspective of a Humorist, the debut title from GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist and bestselling comedian Tim Lovelace, bows July 14 from Pathway Press. A collection of 50 anecdotes brimming with wit and wisdom, the book features a foreword from author and speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels.
Inspired by Lovelace’s popular Moments that Motivate podcast and nationally syndicated radio series, Green Rain piques instant curiosity with such chapter titles as “Lightsaber Duel of the Century,” “The Tale of the Traveling Tomato,” and “How to Train a Squirrel.” Delivering equal measures of lighthearted amusement and earnest encouragement, Lovelace’s ultimate goal is to bring joy, hope, and perspective— one story at a time.
“The truth is, I’m not here to teach you how to live,” he explains. “Life is already doing that; daily, relentlessly, without asking permission. This book is a collection of life moments. My hope is that you are inspired to embrace the hidden treasures and opportunities that await us every day; moments to encourage others, love deeply, and live fully.”
“I’ve had the privilege of listening to Tim Lovelace perform his comedy act, and the laughter comes straight from my gut,” writes Beiler in the book’s foreword. “Only God knows laughter is as important as good medicine is for the healing of our bodies. The stories in this book will uplift your spirit and provide medicine for your soul. …It feels like a collection of practical ‘how-to’s’ for the ‘ought-to’s’ in our daily lives.”
Green Rain arrives on the heels of Lovelace’s acclaimed January StowTown Records set, On a Different Note. Showcasing his signature piano stylings across a thoughtfully curated selection of American classics and beloved sacred favorites, the instrumental project includes Lovelace’s renditions of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” and “This is My Father’s World,” among others, as well as the standout “Celebration of America Medley,” a tapestry of such patriotic stalwarts as “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Shenandoah,” “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” “America The Beautiful,” and “God Bless America.”
We will also discus his family and not let him Leave till he tells up a comedically story. Tune in Sunday morning to hear all of this from Tim!!!
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This Sunday on “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” will be special guest Comedian Tim Lovelace. We will discuss his new book Green Rain: which is Inspiring Short Stories from the Unique Perspective of a Humorist, the debut title from GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist and bestselling comedian Tim Lovelace, bows July 14 from Pathway Press. A collection of 50 anecdotes brimming with wit and wisdom, the book features a foreword from author and speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels.
Inspired by Lovelace’s popular Moments that Motivate podcast and nationally syndicated radio series, Green Rain piques instant curiosity with such chapter titles as “Lightsaber Duel of the Century,” “The Tale of the Traveling Tomato,” and “How to Train a Squirrel.” Delivering equal measures of lighthearted amusement and earnest encouragement, Lovelace’s ultimate goal is to bring joy, hope, and perspective— one story at a time.
“The truth is, I’m not here to teach you how to live,” he explains. “Life is already doing that; daily, relentlessly, without asking permission. This book is a collection of life moments. My hope is that you are inspired to embrace the hidden treasures and opportunities that await us every day; moments to encourage others, love deeply, and live fully.”
“I’ve had the privilege of listening to Tim Lovelace perform his comedy act, and the laughter comes straight from my gut,” writes Beiler in the book’s foreword. “Only God knows laughter is as important as good medicine is for the healing of our bodies. The stories in this book will uplift your spirit and provide medicine for your soul. …It feels like a collection of practical ‘how-to’s’ for the ‘ought-to’s’ in our daily lives.”
Green Rain arrives on the heels of Lovelace’s acclaimed January StowTown Records set, On a Different Note. Showcasing his signature piano stylings across a thoughtfully curated selection of American classics and beloved sacred favorites, the instrumental project includes Lovelace’s renditions of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” and “This is My Father’s World,” among others, as well as the standout “Celebration of America Medley,” a tapestry of such patriotic stalwarts as “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Shenandoah,” “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” “America The Beautiful,” and “God Bless America.”
We will also discus his family and not let him Leave till he tells up a comedically story. Tune in Sunday morning to hear all of this from Tim!!!
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Good morning and welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts”. A couple of weeks ago on May 30th we would have been celebrating the birthday of our friend Jeff Stice. Jeff was a great musician and Gospel Music artist that left us back during the Pandemic and we miss his funny character and his music. I went back and pulled up the last interview I did with him at the Roopville Baptist Church in Roopville, Georgia. I hope you enjoy listening to Jeff and his thoughts on his career in Gospel Music.
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special Guest Clarke Beasley. Clarke is the Executive Vice President of the National Quartet Convention. You will enjoy today’s interview as Paul and Clarke discuss the National Quartet Convention, family, and Clarke’s attendance at the Southern Gospel Promoters Association’s Memphis event this week.
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This Sunday Morning on “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” will be Clarke Beasley, Executive Vice President of the National Quartet Convention. We will get an update from him on the National Quartet Convention, his family, and being part of the Southern Gospel Promoters Association’s Memphis TN event next week. Tune in Sunday Morning!!
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guests – The Mylon Hayes Family. Based out of Hudson, North Carolina, the family’s roots are all about the Lord, Gospel Music and edifying the church. Myron and Wendy got married in 1995 and we have been able to not only watch them but also watch their children Conner, Bailey, and Kennedy grow up on stage. They are a wonderful and dedicated Gospel Music Family and we talk about their history, the family, and their music today. We hope you enjoy getting to know them better today and be sure and follow them on social media and their website TheMylonHayesFamily.com.
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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...
