What has God showed YOU about peace this week?

Here's what Jesus shared about re-centering real peace: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you." (Matthew 5 / ESV)

In Psalm 23 he wrote, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

Our shepherd knows the green pastures and quiet waters that will restore our souls, we just have to trust Him. We have to put our eyes back on Him instead of our turbulent circumstances!

The rules are quite simple: pick your favorite art, find three things lying around your house, and use them to recreate the artwork."

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A group of pastors from the High Desert invited our entire SOS community to come back in July next Summer to help love on Victorville, Apple Valley, Adelanto and Hesperia.

You can plug in and find out how to get involved at ComeAliveHD.com! They are praying for 10,000 believers to come to the high desert the week of June 28th-July 4th next Summer. Maybe you lead a youth  group, campus group or an FCA group and want to bring your team out for a week of service to love on the high desert? There will be a ton of opportunities to share your faith serve the needs of the city and live out our faith next summer. Just text 2020 to 760-313-3733 and we'll send you the info!

Pastor Paul Earl from Life Church shared about a dream he had in 2010 for believers and followers of Jesus to engage in community wide intercession, evangelism and impact for one concentrated week all over the Victor Valley. He dreamed about thousands of Christians everywhere in the city aflame with passion, touching lives, and then gathering together in one place under the open sky praising God. He explained, "I woke up with the thought “What if God would kiss the earth again and a revival of Christian passion would explode beyond human organization or religious control, but spontaneously erupt by the power of God’s spirit?”

So that's what we're praying for NEXT summer for Vision 2020! Just text 2020 to 760-313-3733 or click www.comealivehd.com/

James digs into five different ways to grow your relationship with Jesus. It's all about understanding what it means to submit to God.

(1)Yield to His authority and will, commit your life to Him and make it a priority to follow Him.

(2) Resist the devil. Don’t allow Satan to entice you and tempt you.

(3) Wash you hands and purify your hearts to lead lead a pure life. Be cleansed from sin, replacing your desire to sin with your desire to experience God’s purity.

(4) Grieve, mourn and wail in sincere sorrow for you sins. Don’t be afraid to express deep heartfelt sorrow for what you have done.

(5) Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. (Push pride aside and give your focus over to Jesus)

The Breakthrough is coming!

-Ceci@SosRadio.net  

Over the years, I’ve heard friends say things like, “I just want to know God’s will for my life,” or “If only I knew what God wanted from me…” In Paul’s letter to the church in Thessalonica, he wrote, “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Being thankful is God’s will for you!

Notice how it says IN all circumstances. It doesn’t say FOR all circumstances. When evil is carried out in our world, we shouldn’t be thankful for that because evil does not come from God. However, in the midst of these seasons of life, we should thank God in the midst of them because of the fact that He is supreme, He is Lord of all and we have the ultimate victory because we serve the victor!

So, as you sit down with your family this Thanksgiving, be thankful for what God is doing in your life and continue to remember and praise Him for what He’s doing long after the turkey has gone cold.

When fire is at your backdoor, most people would run for their lives, but not Marco Gonzalez!

Marco owns the Tavern 101 Grill in Agoura Hills, near L.A. When the Woolsey Fire was approaching his business, Marco along with a handful of his staff stayed behind and cooked meals for hundreds of firefighters and first responders. 

Marco said, “I told my people, I wanted to open just to be here for police, firefighters and first responders. We weren't able to get any deliveries into the restaurant, so I'll go out and buy whatever I can.”

Since word has grown, Marco’s loyal customers have begun coming in and volunteering to help cook. Marco’s sister-in-law even started a fundraising page that raised over $45 grand in just three days.

Any money the restaurant doesn’t need will go to the police and fire departments. - Ceci@SosRadio.net

In the New Testament of the Bible, James challenges us, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

James doesn’t say "IF you face trials," but "WHENEVER you face them." He assumes that we WILL have trials and that it is possible to profit from them!

The point is not to pretend to be happy when we face pain, but to have a positive outlook on life, because of what trials CAN produce in our lives. James tells us to look deeper into our hardship, as an opportunity for learning. Tough times can teach us perseverance. -Ceci@SosRadio.net

Acts 4:13 says, “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.”

Some of the most influential people for the kingdom of Christ are ordinary men and women who heard the call and obeyed! These are the people who are life changers and kingdom builders. A lot of us desire to be life changers, but sometimes we don't know where to start.

The SOS Radio ministry reaches nine states and hundreds of thousands of people every single month. God speaks to thousands of people every single day through the music we play here on SOS. Marriages have been restored, lives have been saved, addictions have been broken, relationships have been healed through this ministry, but we can’t credit for any of that.

All praise goes to God. All thanks goes to YOU, the listener for partnering with us over the years so on behalf of the thousands of lives changed and the lives still yet to be changed, thank you! -Ceci@SosRadio.net

The Vegas Golden Knights are hiring skaters for the Knights Crew at the home games at T Mobile Arena! (These are the people who skate out on the ice in between plays to clean up the ice or skate with big signs when they have a promotion going on. 

The Golden Knights are accepting applications through noon on July 4th. They are hiring for the Knights Crew. It’s a part time position and you’d be responsible for helping to create the game night atmosphere at T-Mobile Arena. If you are chosen to audition, you will be notified by Wednesday, July 11 and the auditions themselves will be Monday, July 23.  The available positions for the Knights Crew are for people with prior skating experience. If you do not have this, you can audition for roles with the Golden Aces - WNBA team.

For more info, click here! 

Golden Aces auditions will be on Tuesday, July 24.

All things! When you have found yourself in the middle of some of life’s hard moments.Things that are painful and difficult and they challenge you to the core of who you are, and you allow God to bring you through it, those situations work together for the good when you extend your hand to another going through that very thing. What has God brought you through? Looking for an opportunity to walk someone through that same thing? Become a Certified HOPE for Prisoners Reentry Peer Support Mentor. Training begins June 16, 2018. Register happening NOW at hopeforprisoners.org click the "mentor" tab and help make life change happen. 

Hope for Prisoners helps men & women coming out of the prison system to get reconnected with society. They provide leadership, job training and family reunification. Hope for Prisoners has amazing success rates! Most people who go through this program never go back to prison again.

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Aren’t we like that with Jesus?  We might initially be excited about this good gift or that one, but then we somehow convince ourselves that one more really will do the trick this time.

One more gift God, and I will finally be content.  One more gift, Lord, and then I will follow you wholeheartedly.  One more gift and…and…and…

In 2018, I am going to focus on being content.  God has given so many good gifts, but some days I don’t even appreciate them because I too, just like my 6 year old son would like just one more thing to unwrap.  Paul gives great encouragement in Philippians 4:11 (and he seems to have actually figured out this big secret)  I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Let’s ask God for his strength to be content and for grateful hearts for his rich blessings this year!

-- Ceci

God promises to "heal the broken hearted and bind up your wounds." God loves you in spite of what you've done and he promises "not to leave you or forsake you."

In Psalm 3, King David writes about fleeing from his son Absolam who setup a conspiracy against him. He wrote: "Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people." (NIV)

Jackie Newgent is a culinary nutritionist who says: “Properly planned snacking can actually help with weight management efforts. Snacks can actually help fill in nutrient gaps and lead to a healthier overall eating plan. Think protein plus produce! I typically recommend snacks that provide 150 to 250 calories."

You can read more of Jackie's snack tips HERE. 

Bottom line: Plan out your snacks before your day starts. Make fruit and protein the key focus of your snacks! - Ceci@SosRadio.net

Their recipe was SO MUCH better than mine! The apples turned out so beautiful! Have you ever made them with your kids?

Here's a step by step on how you can try Candy Apples and Caramel Apples at home.

Here's an even crazier recipe if you LOVE bacon! 

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I'd love to connect!

-Ceci@sosRadio.net