by Church @ 434 | Nov 10, 2025 | Thanksgiving is NOT for Turkeys
Welcome to “Thanksgiving is NOT for turkeys” with Jeff Dixon! As we approach the season of thanks, it’s time for a reality check. Are you truly thankful for the people God has placed in your life? This episode dives deep into the blessing of family – the inside jokes, the shared memories, the support during tough times. Learn why your family is a divine gift and how to nurture those precious relationships. Don’t wait for a tragedy to be reminded of their importance. Join us on this journey to a more grateful and fulfilling life.
#FamilyFirst #AttitudeOfGratitude #BlessedAndGrateful #ThanksgivingReflections #CherishYourFamily #Thankfulness
by Church @ 434 | Nov 9, 2025 | Upbeat or Beat Up
How do you think you look? We all look at ourselves in the mirror from time to time…but how do you look spiritually?
We usually don’t think about how we look in a spiritual sense. Here is an amazing thought – Attractive people are people who look like they know they are blessed.
Sure, it sounds weird, but it is true. Stressed people – well, they just look stressed -The difference is huge…are you blessed or stressed?
by Church @ 434 | Nov 8, 2025 | Faith in Action, Rockin' Around the Tree
In a world that rushes past Thanksgiving to market Christmas in October, this message is a powerful call to pause. Discover the profound spiritual importance of the holiday calendar’s order. Michael shares a moving, personal story of Thanksgiving as a “grafted” tradition, revealing how it serves as a crucial preparation of the heart. Learn how embracing gratitude first transforms the entire season, shifting our mindset from a “get space” to a “grace space,” and truly preparing us to receive the ultimate gift.
#Thanksgiving #SacredOrder #Gratitude #Faith #ChristmasPreparation #HolidaySeason #SlowDown #ChristianLiving #ThankfulHeart
by Church @ 434 | Nov 7, 2025 | Bridge to Truth, If You're Happy and You Know It, Upbeat or Beat Up
After our “Face of Fear” haunted outreach event, I received a letter from a retired minister calling our work “evil” and demanding my ordination be revoked. He said we were following the devil. In my response, we explore the true Christian origins of Halloween and why believers are called to invade darkness, not hide from it. The devil doesn’t own a holiday—he’s a squatter on Christ’s territory, and it’s time we took it back. This mission is a powerful example of what it means to live ‘upbeat’ instead of ‘beat up.’ We then dive into the true definition of happiness, revealing why Jesus taught that lasting joy isn’t found in what you get, but in what you give away.
#ChristianHalloween #SpiritualWarfare #Theology #Happiness #Joy #ChristianLiving #UpbeatOrBeatUp #Faith
by Church @ 434 | Nov 6, 2025 | Hit in the Head with a Hymn Book
In a world that loves dramatic stories, the history of “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” is a quiet lesson in authentic faith. The author, Thomas Chisholm, admitted there was “no dramatic story” behind his famous hymn. And that’s exactly what makes it so powerful.
From a log cabin in Kentucky to a quiet retirement by the sea, Chisholm lived a life of constant ups and downs. It was in that persistent, everyday struggle that he discovered the truth of Lamentations 3: God’s mercies are new every morning. This is the story of how that simple, profound realization created a song that would touch millions, proving that God’s faithfulness isn’t just for the big moments—it’s for every single one.
#GreatIsThyFaithfulness #Hymns #StoryBehindTheMusic #FaithfulnessOfGod #ChristianLiving #InspirationalStory
