2.29.2008
Kid Flicks
2 sisters are supplying pediatric wards with movie libraries and making hospital visits a lot less scary for young patients! Find out more about their incredible work by watching our latest video blog at www.fromtheheartradio.com. Happy Friday!
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: Almost 40% of us have had this happen to us at work. What?
A: We've fallen asleep! Congrats to Sonia from Downey, who won Curtain Call Theater tix! She's going to use them for her b-day, which is Sunday. :-)
A: We've fallen asleep! Congrats to Sonia from Downey, who won Curtain Call Theater tix! She's going to use them for her b-day, which is Sunday. :-)
2.28.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: 70% of kids in a recent survey said they wish their parents ______ more. What?
A: Recycled! Congrats to Dana, who goes to a church with a recycling program--she thinks the money they get from recycling goes to scholarships for children. Yay! Dana won tix to see Forever Plaid at the Curtain Call Theater in Tustin.
A: Recycled! Congrats to Dana, who goes to a church with a recycling program--she thinks the money they get from recycling goes to scholarships for children. Yay! Dana won tix to see Forever Plaid at the Curtain Call Theater in Tustin.
2.27.2008
Win Glory of Easter Tickets
Join the Fish Street Team at Ford of Orange this weekend and win tix to The Glory of Easter at The Crystal Cathedral! Click here for details: http://www.kfsh.com/Article.asp?id=594301&spid=18252
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: The #1 thing that will get you out of a bad mood in the morning is listening to the radio (crank up The Fish!!!). What's #2?
A: We had a lot of guesses of a big ol' cup of joe, but the answer was....having breakfast in bed! Congrats to Shannon in Seal Beach, who won a pair of tix to see Forever Plaid at the Curtain Call Theater in Tustin. http://www.curtaincalltheater.com/
A: We had a lot of guesses of a big ol' cup of joe, but the answer was....having breakfast in bed! Congrats to Shannon in Seal Beach, who won a pair of tix to see Forever Plaid at the Curtain Call Theater in Tustin. http://www.curtaincalltheater.com/
2.26.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: Almost 30% of us refuse to leave the house without...what?
A: Hand Sanitizer!!! Congrats to Laura, who won a pair of tix to the Curtain Call Theatre in Tustin to enjoy dinner and a show. I'll have more of those tix for you tomorrow at 1:15 p.m. with a new Brainbuster!
A: Hand Sanitizer!!! Congrats to Laura, who won a pair of tix to the Curtain Call Theatre in Tustin to enjoy dinner and a show. I'll have more of those tix for you tomorrow at 1:15 p.m. with a new Brainbuster!
2.25.2008
Fishfest Tickets
I mentioned a special deal on family 4-packs of tickets to the show , and here's where you can go for more info: http://www.transparentproductions.com/fishfest/tickets.php
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: According to a recent research project, what causes more sleep loss than anything else?
A: Computers! We're up late doing work, checking email, looking at the news, etc. Congrats to Paula in Garden Grove, who goes to bed early every night! She won a pair of tix to see Forever Plaid at the Curtain Call Theatre in Tustin. http://www.curtaincalltheater.com/
A: Computers! We're up late doing work, checking email, looking at the news, etc. Congrats to Paula in Garden Grove, who goes to bed early every night! She won a pair of tix to see Forever Plaid at the Curtain Call Theatre in Tustin. http://www.curtaincalltheater.com/
2.22.2008
Fishfest
Why not get your tickets this weekend so you can see Jeremy Camp (above), Rebecca St. James, Sixpence None the Richer, Hawk Nelson, and more in concert on April 27th? Go to http://www.kfsh.com/ for more info. Happy Friday!
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: Almost 25% of all teenagers have helped their parents with THIS. What?
A: FILING THEIR TAXES ONLINE! Congrats to Angela in Irvine, who won a 4-pack of tickets to Fishfest.
A: FILING THEIR TAXES ONLINE! Congrats to Angela in Irvine, who won a 4-pack of tickets to Fishfest.
2.21.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: Almost 40% of women in a recent poll said they would say NO to a marriage proposal because of THIS. What?
A: The guy's LAST NAME!!! Congrats to Kathy from Fountain Valley, who won a 4-pack of tickets to Fishfest. Yay!
A: The guy's LAST NAME!!! Congrats to Kathy from Fountain Valley, who won a 4-pack of tickets to Fishfest. Yay!
World Vision
Albania: Seeing the world in a new light (from worldvision.org)Sponsorship provides a little boy with his first pair of eyeglasses — and a new outlook on life. Denis, 12, once had his education and personal confidence seriously impeded by his vision problems. But thanks to his sponsorship through World Vision, he has received his first pair of eyeglasses. This simple item has vastly improved the boy's social and academic situation. When the teacher used to call on Denis to read from the board, he couldn't. So Denis sat quietly at the back of the classroom, trying to avoid embarrassment.
Denis Margega, 12, has had vision problems for many years. Unfortunately, no one ever addressed it, and he, a quiet and shy boy, never complained about it. But Denis' blurry world finally started to clear when he became a World Vision-sponsored child in December 2005.
Denis lives in a one-room house with his parents and 3-year-old brother in Balldren village, near the town of Lezha in northern Albania. The Margegas moved from a mountainous area to Balldren in search of work and a better life.
The family survives off the meager income Denis' father, Sokol, earns from his construction job. Sokol is working hard to build another room to the family's house. "It has been hard to finish it. I work on it by myself when I have some free time and when finances allow. Of course, Denis is helping me a little," says Sokol with a proud smile as he pats his son on the shoulder.
Health checkups a sponsorship benefit
The boy is very grateful for his World Vision sponsor in the United Kingdom and for all the opportunities sponsorship provides, like education. Denis is attending the brand-new school that World Vision built nearby.Sponsorship also provides yearly health checks with a pediatrician for Denis and the other children in his village. And this year, sponsorship funds provided the opportunity for 18 children from Balldren village, including Denis, to see an ophthalmologist.After the doctor diagnosed all 18 children with myopia — a condition that causes distant objects to appear blurry — World Vision staff made sure each child received a vision-correcting pair of glasses.
'He is so much more confident'
Denis stands with his two proud parents, Hane and Sokol. His mother says the eyeglasses provided to him through his World Vision sponsorship have helped him greatly.© 2008 Gerta Yzeiraj/World Vision
Denis no longer sits at the back of the classroom, afraid of being called on to read. Instead, he now actively participates in lessons from the front of the room."He now feels a lot more comfortable when reading from the board," says Denis' mother, Hane. "The teacher has had him sitting in one of the first few rows these past few months."The glasses have helped my son socially, too," she adds. "Before, he was timid playing soccer with his friends because he couldn't see the ball very well. But now, he is so much more confident. The glasses have made a huge difference in Denis' life."We are so grateful that World Vision could help our son," Hane says.
'I won't take them off'
Sokol wraps his big arms around Denis and picks him up. Pointing at the television antennas on the distant horizon, the boy's father asks, "Denis, do you see what is there on the top of that mountain?"With eyes shining and full of joy, Denis quickly responds, "Yes, Dad, I can see them with glasses on. They are TV antennas."Denis loves his new glasses and wears them almost constantly. "I won't take them off, even when I play soccer," he says with a smile.
Email me if you'd like to sponsor a World Vision child! We can find a child that shares your birthday, or a child from a country that you've visited. lara@thefish959.com
2.20.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: We're perceived to be more confident at work if we do THIS a little faster. What?
A: We had lots of guesses of type, but the answer was...WALK! And it makes you feel more confident, too. Congrats to Sherlyn, who won tickets to Fishfest.
A: We had lots of guesses of type, but the answer was...WALK! And it makes you feel more confident, too. Congrats to Sherlyn, who won tickets to Fishfest.
FROM THE HEART
I'll be on The Frank Pastore Show tonight with the From the Heart segment! I LOVE doing this, as I get to share lots of inspiring stories that I hope will ecourage you. You can listen at 6:28 p.m. at 99.5 KKLA or http://www.kkla.com/. And check out the FTH blog at http://www.fromtheheartradio.com/. Have a beautiful day!!!
2.19.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: In a recent poll, almost 50% of women said this is the #1 thing they dread every day. What?
A: PUTTING ON MAKEUP! A guy actually got this one...congrats to Dave, who won tix to Fishfest.
A: PUTTING ON MAKEUP! A guy actually got this one...congrats to Dave, who won tix to Fishfest.
World Vision
"Winning" Super Bowl shirts end up in Nicaragua
Shirts and caps proclaiming the victory of the New England Patriots -- when the American football team actually lost the latest Super Bowl -- have ended up in the hands of poor Nicaraguan children.
Hundreds of shirts and caps, which had been manufactured in advance to celebrate the Patriots' expected victory over the New York Giants, were handed over to children in the southern city of Diriamba.
"The children are the winners," said Miriam Diaz, of World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization.
World Vision has links with the National Football League, or NFL, and every year helps out poor children in Latin America and Africa with the unwanted "winners" shirts of the team that actually loses the Super Bowl.
Winners' shirts and other garments are produced in advance so players and fans can put them on to celebrate immediately after the final whistle of the game. Garments of the losing team are obviously unwanted.
The Giants stunned the previously undefeated Patriots 17-14 in this year's Super Bowl.
(Reporting by Ivan Castro)
Shirts and caps proclaiming the victory of the New England Patriots -- when the American football team actually lost the latest Super Bowl -- have ended up in the hands of poor Nicaraguan children.
Hundreds of shirts and caps, which had been manufactured in advance to celebrate the Patriots' expected victory over the New York Giants, were handed over to children in the southern city of Diriamba.
"The children are the winners," said Miriam Diaz, of World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization.
World Vision has links with the National Football League, or NFL, and every year helps out poor children in Latin America and Africa with the unwanted "winners" shirts of the team that actually loses the Super Bowl.
Winners' shirts and other garments are produced in advance so players and fans can put them on to celebrate immediately after the final whistle of the game. Garments of the losing team are obviously unwanted.
The Giants stunned the previously undefeated Patriots 17-14 in this year's Super Bowl.
(Reporting by Ivan Castro)
2.18.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: Almost 50% of employees say they know THIS about at least 1 co-worker. What?
A: Their PASSWORD! Yikes! Make sure that nobody's peeking over your shoulder next time you log on to your computer. Congrats to Frances, who won 4 tix to Fishfest! BTW--FF tix are on sale at all Ticketmaster locations and at www.ticketmaster.com.
A: Their PASSWORD! Yikes! Make sure that nobody's peeking over your shoulder next time you log on to your computer. Congrats to Frances, who won 4 tix to Fishfest! BTW--FF tix are on sale at all Ticketmaster locations and at www.ticketmaster.com.
2.15.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: According to a recent poll, our lives would be a whole lot better if there were a drive-thru...what?
A: Grocery store! That was the #1 answer. The #2 answer was daycare! Congrats to Molly, who kicked off her weekend by winning Fishfest tix. Happy Friday!
A: Grocery store! That was the #1 answer. The #2 answer was daycare! Congrats to Molly, who kicked off her weekend by winning Fishfest tix. Happy Friday!
2.14.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: If a man does THIS every morning, it could add up to 5 years to his life! What?
A: Kiss his wife! Congrats to Dan, who won a family 4-pack of Fishfest tickets. Happy Valentine's Day!
A: Kiss his wife! Congrats to Dan, who won a family 4-pack of Fishfest tickets. Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
My friend Alena expresses my wish for you today just perfectly....
Happy Valentines Day! I hope you have a day filled with love. I woke up this morning with John 3 :16 on my mind. He loved us so much, He sacrificed his only Son! All other love pales in comparison. That is my prayer for you today. That you will feel that kind of amazing love.
Happy Valentines Day! I hope you have a day filled with love. I woke up this morning with John 3 :16 on my mind. He loved us so much, He sacrificed his only Son! All other love pales in comparison. That is my prayer for you today. That you will feel that kind of amazing love.
Shoes for Darfur
A few weeks ago, we had a fundraiser to ship shoes to children in Darfur through Feed the Children. You were so generous (THANK YOU!), and hundreds of thousands of shoes have arrived at the refugee camps in Africa!!! Here's FtC founder Larry Jones with a young man and his sparkling new shoes. Yay!!!
Award-Winning Movies
Amazing Grace,’ ‘Ratatouille,’ ‘Bella’ Among Winners at Faith & Values Gala in Hollywood
Movieguide® recently honored outstanding films and television programs at the 16th Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Winners: Epiphany Prize for Film: Amazing Grace
Epiphany Prize for Television: The Valley of Light
Faith & Freedom Award for Movies: Bella
Grace Award for Film: Eduardo Verastegui from Bella
Grace Award for Television: Bailee Madison & Abigail Mason from Saving Sarah Cain (tie)
Top Family Film of the Year: Ratatouille
Top Film for Mature Audiences: Amazing Grace
Movieguide® recently honored outstanding films and television programs at the 16th Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Winners: Epiphany Prize for Film: Amazing Grace
Epiphany Prize for Television: The Valley of Light
Faith & Freedom Award for Movies: Bella
Grace Award for Film: Eduardo Verastegui from Bella
Grace Award for Television: Bailee Madison & Abigail Mason from Saving Sarah Cain (tie)
Top Family Film of the Year: Ratatouille
Top Film for Mature Audiences: Amazing Grace
2.13.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: Only 9% of women say that having THIS on Valentine's Day is important. What?
A: A date! Girls Night Out, anyone??? Congrats to Shannon from Long Beach, who won Fishfest tix! For more info on the show, go to www.kfsh.com.
A: A date! Girls Night Out, anyone??? Congrats to Shannon from Long Beach, who won Fishfest tix! For more info on the show, go to www.kfsh.com.
Cute New Book
Got this from Susan at Creative Resources...
Lara,
I thought you might be interested in this book in light of your interest in animals.
Have you ever own a cat or been around a cat that rejects every attempt of affection and care that you try to show it but when it needs food, water or comfort it's right there to be sweet, charming and affectionate? That's a tiny glimpse of how many of us respond to God.
Inspiration with a meow, Purr-ables from Heaven is a devotional for cat lovers, but will delight and touch any seeking heart. The authors share poignant, often funny, personal stories about the loved, willful and contradictory creatures we call cats and how they reflect our own foibles. Through transparent sharing they weave in their own life experiences and point us to a God who loves us, draws us to himself, cleanses and refines us, teaches us His ways, and reigns over us for our own good.
CATS-R-US
LEARNING FROM OUR FELINE FRIENDS
Los Angeles, Calif.—“There are many intelligent species in the universe. They are all owned by cats.” So goes one of the many jokes familiar to cat lovers. Over 37 million people in the United States happily fall into this category, owning approximately 90 million cats.
Cats are no joke to three California writers who have found a way to combine their love of cats, their true-life cat experiences with inspirational devotional stories. The authors of Four Paws from Heaven have parlayed a fresh litter of cat stories into—Purr-ables from Heaven: Devotions for Cat Lovers (Harvest House Publishers).
“We humans were born to have dominion over all other creatures and worship the Creator we share. But our kitties don’t always get that straight, and neither do we. Perhaps that’s what makes them such a marvelous mirror to reflect both our own foibles and God’s care and love for us in spite of them,” say coauthors M.R. Wells, Dottie P. Adams and Connie Fleishauer.
In Purr-ables from Heaven we are introduced to “endearing, exasperating, aloof, petulant and pliable” creatures such as Midnight, Barney, Misty, Merlin, Zeke, Leia, Wally and Milkshake. Using a premise that cats are a study in contradiction, the authors say we humans are also contradictory, willful creatures. “We are grateful to our kitties for giving us a glimpse of ourselves from God’s perspective and a window into His great love for and patience with us.”
The surprising and quirky reactions of cats allow us to see ourselves more clearly. Purr-ables from Heaven delightfully pulls the reader into the antics of full-of-personality feline characters. The authors transparently entwine their own personal experiences showing the reader how to curl up on “God’s lap,” that God will always provide what we need, how God’s people need each other, how fear scares off blessings, how caring builds trust, and how we can “lap up” God’s presence. The result is the discovery that God is drawing us to himself, that He stimulates our growth, cleanses and refines us, teaches us His ways, and reigns over us for our own good.
Humorous yes, entertaining yes, poignant sure, but these stories hit home, and leave lasting eternal lessons that won’t soon be forgotten. Not merely for the cat lover’s heart, but for anyone who has had to deal with fear, disappointment, anxiety, rejection or a lack of trust.
Lara,
I thought you might be interested in this book in light of your interest in animals.
Have you ever own a cat or been around a cat that rejects every attempt of affection and care that you try to show it but when it needs food, water or comfort it's right there to be sweet, charming and affectionate? That's a tiny glimpse of how many of us respond to God.
Inspiration with a meow, Purr-ables from Heaven is a devotional for cat lovers, but will delight and touch any seeking heart. The authors share poignant, often funny, personal stories about the loved, willful and contradictory creatures we call cats and how they reflect our own foibles. Through transparent sharing they weave in their own life experiences and point us to a God who loves us, draws us to himself, cleanses and refines us, teaches us His ways, and reigns over us for our own good.
CATS-R-US
LEARNING FROM OUR FELINE FRIENDS
Los Angeles, Calif.—“There are many intelligent species in the universe. They are all owned by cats.” So goes one of the many jokes familiar to cat lovers. Over 37 million people in the United States happily fall into this category, owning approximately 90 million cats.
Cats are no joke to three California writers who have found a way to combine their love of cats, their true-life cat experiences with inspirational devotional stories. The authors of Four Paws from Heaven have parlayed a fresh litter of cat stories into—Purr-ables from Heaven: Devotions for Cat Lovers (Harvest House Publishers).
“We humans were born to have dominion over all other creatures and worship the Creator we share. But our kitties don’t always get that straight, and neither do we. Perhaps that’s what makes them such a marvelous mirror to reflect both our own foibles and God’s care and love for us in spite of them,” say coauthors M.R. Wells, Dottie P. Adams and Connie Fleishauer.
In Purr-ables from Heaven we are introduced to “endearing, exasperating, aloof, petulant and pliable” creatures such as Midnight, Barney, Misty, Merlin, Zeke, Leia, Wally and Milkshake. Using a premise that cats are a study in contradiction, the authors say we humans are also contradictory, willful creatures. “We are grateful to our kitties for giving us a glimpse of ourselves from God’s perspective and a window into His great love for and patience with us.”
The surprising and quirky reactions of cats allow us to see ourselves more clearly. Purr-ables from Heaven delightfully pulls the reader into the antics of full-of-personality feline characters. The authors transparently entwine their own personal experiences showing the reader how to curl up on “God’s lap,” that God will always provide what we need, how God’s people need each other, how fear scares off blessings, how caring builds trust, and how we can “lap up” God’s presence. The result is the discovery that God is drawing us to himself, that He stimulates our growth, cleanses and refines us, teaches us His ways, and reigns over us for our own good.
Humorous yes, entertaining yes, poignant sure, but these stories hit home, and leave lasting eternal lessons that won’t soon be forgotten. Not merely for the cat lover’s heart, but for anyone who has had to deal with fear, disappointment, anxiety, rejection or a lack of trust.
Jeremy Camp
Happy Valentine's Day! When Jeremy called The Fish, he talked about what he's doing for his wife for the big day.
2.12.2008
Inspiring Story
Kennedy Kulish is only ten, and she's already raised thousands of dollars for charity! She's the founder of Kisses for Kaeden, a group of young volunteers that do fundraisers every month. Get the whole story at my other blog: www.fromtheheartradio.com
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: Almost 70% of men will wait until the last minute to do....what?
A: Make Valentine's Day plans! Congrats to Kevin, who has a nice night already planned for his wife. Plus, he's making her a card!!! Kevin got win-'em-before-you-can-buy-'em tix to Fishfest!!!! I'll have more tix tomorrow at 1:15 p.m. with the Brainbuster.
A: Make Valentine's Day plans! Congrats to Kevin, who has a nice night already planned for his wife. Plus, he's making her a card!!! Kevin got win-'em-before-you-can-buy-'em tix to Fishfest!!!! I'll have more tix tomorrow at 1:15 p.m. with the Brainbuster.
2.11.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: What will 8 million single people do on Valentine's Day?
A: Send themselves a gift! I think that's a great idea. :-) Congrats to Jennifer in Burbank, who picked up Fishfest tickets! For more info on the show, go to www.kfsh.com.
A: Send themselves a gift! I think that's a great idea. :-) Congrats to Jennifer in Burbank, who picked up Fishfest tickets! For more info on the show, go to www.kfsh.com.
2.08.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: A new survey says that if women could pick their husband by profession, THIS would be #1! What?
A: CHEF!!! Congrats to Vicky (who's hubby is in construction), who won tix to The Afters at the Crystal Cathedral on 2/17. Listen for a new Brainbuster on Monday at 1:15 p.m. Have an awesome weekend!!!
A: CHEF!!! Congrats to Vicky (who's hubby is in construction), who won tix to The Afters at the Crystal Cathedral on 2/17. Listen for a new Brainbuster on Monday at 1:15 p.m. Have an awesome weekend!!!
2.07.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: Almost 60% of men say they did THIS when they proposed. What?
A: They cried when she said YES! Awwwwww.....congrats to Kandi, who won tix to The Afters at the Crystal Cathedral. Her hubby didn't cry when he proposed, but they've been together 14 years now and have 5 beautiful children. Yay!
A: They cried when she said YES! Awwwwww.....congrats to Kandi, who won tix to The Afters at the Crystal Cathedral. Her hubby didn't cry when he proposed, but they've been together 14 years now and have 5 beautiful children. Yay!
2.06.2008
HELP HOMELESS ANIMALS WITH ONE CLICK
The Animal Rescue Site allows you to help feed shelter animals when you click a button on their site! Each click provides a percentage of a bowl of food for a hungry animal, so please bookmark this site and pass it along to your friends: www.theanimalrescuesite.com Thank you!
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: What's the #1 thing women say they want for Valentine's Day?
A: Not diamonds or a new car....a LOVE LETTER!!!
A: Not diamonds or a new car....a LOVE LETTER!!!
FROM THE HEART
I'll be on Frank Pastore's show tonight at 6:28 p.m. for the From the Heart segment, which is one of my favorite things ever! I"ll be sharing inspiring stories and chatting with Frank, so check it out on 99.5 KKLA or http://www.kkla.com/. You can visit the FTH blog for more info at http://www.fromtheheartradio.com/. Thanks for listening!!!
2.05.2008
Cold Weather
This is how my cat Lily stays warm! She hasn't moved from her spot in front of the space heater for about a week now.
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: What do we do at work that almost 40% of our fellow employees say is a little yucky?
A: Take our shoes off! Congrats to Rebecca from Costa Mesa, who won tix to see The Afters at the Crystal Cathedral on 2/17.
A: Take our shoes off! Congrats to Rebecca from Costa Mesa, who won tix to see The Afters at the Crystal Cathedral on 2/17.
2.04.2008
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: Every year, 10,000 marriages happen after people meet while _______. What?
A: Taking a coffee break! Congrats to newlywed Darren, who met his wife on eharmony.com.
A: Taking a coffee break! Congrats to newlywed Darren, who met his wife on eharmony.com.
BRAINBUSTER PRIZE THIS WEEK
Every weekday at 1:15 p .m. you can win tix to see The Afters at the Crystal Cathedral on 2/17! For more info, click here: http://www.kfsh.com/goout.asp?u=http://kfsh-fm.fimc.net/ConcertCalendar.asp?artistid=47767
2.01.2008
Weekend Events
Click here for the scoop from Calendar Gal Jodi: http://www.calendargal.info/index.html
Lara's Brainbuster
Q: Almost 20% of people admit they've done this on their 1st day at a new job. What?
A: QUIT!!!
A: QUIT!!!
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