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Judy is out of the office this week so I have been stepping in and phoning people she would normally call to simply tell them “thank you” for giving to TWR.  These telephone conversations have been a lot of fun.  Let me tell you about two. 

First on my list was Anna living in San Antonio.  After some quick introductions, we connected.  Would you believe we talked for over 50 minutes?  I found out that Anna was an anesthesiologist and a former OBGYN.  She asked some very pointed questions about TWR that were deep and insightful.  Plus she gave me a quick and thorough lesson in Russian history as we talked about TWR’s transmitter upgrade project from Estonia that will reach an additional 52 million people in Russia and the Ukraine.

My next conversation was with Robert who is a music professor at a wonderful Christian college in New York.  Hearing how the Lord was using Robert and his wife Diane to influence and teach young people about worship music was inspiring.  Their desire to give so that others can hear God’s Word is the kind of testimony I strive to have in my own life.

Judy has a great job.  What’s your story?  Email us.

Written by John Summerville, who is pretending to be a blogger while Judy is away this week. 

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Temps hit 100 this weekend in North Carolina and so our family went to cool off at the swimming pool.  With a mighty shout, Ethan yelled “CANNONBALL” and let me have a spray of water.  My mind flashed, “What was he thinking?  Can’t he see I am holding our baby?”  But then I stopped and reset.  “Wait a minute.  I am here to get wet.” 

I think this financial crisis in our country and around our world is actually good for all of us.  Just like that cannonball of water, it helps us stop and reset, to gain perspective on what we’re here for. 

So shake the water off your face.  Smile.  And remember what really is important.  Instead of anger and disillusionment, this financial crisis should be providing an eternal outlook and an urgency to our calling to take Christ Jesus to the world.

How are you going to react to water in your face?

Authored by John Summerville, friend and fellow TWR-onian

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How would you describe TWR? 

 - Able to go where missionaries cannot in a single bound

 - Communicates truth in 225 languages

 - Tells the story of Jesus to people who cannot read or write

Well, I put the test to my children and challenged them to write a sixty-second radio commercial about TWR. 

Ethan wrote, “TWR is more powerful than a chili cheese dog with extra onions.”  We all laughed so hard.  Now that was ingenious.

How about you?  How would you describe TWR?  Have some fun with it and email me at jsummerville@twr.org or comment on today’s blog.

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My 11 year old daughter has been saddened that her 5^th grade year is coming to an end and she’s been fretting about middle school.  Tears stream down her soft cheeks as she ponders the unknown and we talk about what’s ahead.  

Change happens.  People joke about the one thing that remains constant is change. 

When I joined TWR in 1988, we broadcast from 7 locations.  Today, there are more than 2,000 outlets proclaiming God’s Word.  Now in addition to only using AM and shortwave, TWR utilizes FM, satellite, cable and internet. 

When I joined TWR in 1988, we broadcast in 79 languages.  Today, programs air in more than 225 languages, and interestingly, 60 of those can be found on the internet, something that was unheard of in 1988. 

Yes, change happens but God’s Word never changes.  The Lord is the same yesterday, today and forever.  Romans 8:38-39 injects confidence and emboldens me when change clouds doubt over my sunshine.  This is a promise from God Himself.  To know that my relationship with Christ can never be severed allows me to take risks and it frees me to live boldly for Him.   

Embrace the cross.  Live boldly. 

Written by John Summerville, who is the Director of Radio Station Partnerships and a fellow punster with Judy

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