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December 2023, I went for the first time to Dallas Distribution Center to volunteer with Christmas Shoeboxes. Every box that people submit, throughout the country, must go through a distribution center for inspection prior to being shipped to another country. The most inspiring moments while at the distribution center, were: when we all stopped and prayed over the shoeboxes, which this happened every hour and half or so; once an inspection is complete, the box is taped -- the tape stays on until opened by the child (awesome knowing this) and; once a shipping container is full a horn is blown, everyone in the center stops what they are doing, and the people that loaded the shipping container lays their hands on the boxes and we all (hundreds of us) pray over the boxes, shipping container and the children. Talk about tears. I cried every time a shipping container was full.
I encourage anyone to go and volunteer at a distribution center. I have gone on several mission trips and this is by far the best
KLRC has made a huge impact on my my life through playing the right song every time for almost four years. Last Sunday I was baptized! God works through KLRC. I've also been called by God to financially support KLRC with a donation this fall, knowing God is the one who provides for me.
Six years ago, I met my husband. I didn't know it at the time, but he was still battling drug addiction. I was persistent in pursuing a relationship with him. Fast forward four years. I was still struggling with infidelity, but this man stuck by me. Even through the worst of it. He told me the one thing I needed to hear. "You don't put down a diamond to pick up a rock." You see, my husband wasn't a Christian when he met me, but he "just knew" there was something about me that he wanted. That same year he gave his life to Christ! We still struggled through our marriage and almost called it quits a few times. The very last time this happened, I was ready to throw in the towel for good and walk away when he told me that he needed help with his walk with Jesus. I remember telling him, "Well nobody helped me, why should I help you." and I walked away from the conversation. God later convicted me saying, "You went through that alone so that you could help him when the time came." That was the major wakeup call that I needed. So I went back to the conversation and told him that I would help him in any way that I can. He told me that he wanted to get baptized again to rededicate his life. And separate from this, our four year old also gave his life to Jesus and my husband got the joy of baptizing him! If we would have never officially invited Jesus into our relationship, who knows where we both would be. I praise God for this and for the future together. We are so blessed!
Hearing the story today on the air about the sports team playing and you already know the outcome of the game, I struggle with anxiety so badly and hearing this story helped me so much in opening up my faith and trust in God so much more. He knows my story as he wrote it and who better to go to with questions about a story than the author. Thank you for the work you do everyday and I praise God for the peace and joy you bring through the station daily. Thank you KLRC.
Over the years my wife and I have tried to support KLRC. We never had much. KLRC has been our inspiration while we were doing chemo. We received concert tickets and Sonic drinks, but mostly we got encouragement. Lynda went to be with Jesus on August 19th. This has brought me and the family so much joy that her pain and suffering has ended. We know that the songs she heard here, she is now singing them to Jesus. Thank you KLRC. Keep on loving us!
On Thursday night, things were exciting at KLRC as the fundraising goal deadline loomed and then the goal was met. They were a different kind of exciting for our family. My husband and two kids had been driving through Fayetteville in the thick of traffic near 6:00, when my husband had to hit the brakes hard to avoid a driver who changed lanes suddenly.
His truck began to fishtail and spun out--they turned circles, hitting the concrete barrier. They came to a stop facing into incoming left lane traffic.
My radio was on KLRC as I got into the car to drove through that same heavy interstate traffic to go get them from the accident scene. The fundraising goal had not quite been met yet, so every single song was about God's provision and care. As I waited in slowdown and did a lot of praying myself, the fundraising prayer that you use was prayed: "...Be Who we know You to be..." The goal was met in those few minutes as I drove to the scene, and as I drove, there was rejoicing on air in God's provision in our times of need.
Seeing a shut down lane with firetrucks and police lights is always a little frightening. Pulling up to a totaled vehicle to get your entire family is gut-wrenching. In life, I know that we aren't guaranteed a miracle, but this was one. Despite many different things that logically could and probably should have been much worse, all three walked away. A few of the gifts: Despite spinning in bumper-to-bumper traffic, they did not hit another car. God had provided a police officer who saw the entire thing happen and was able to flash lights and redirect traffic right away. Another driver stopped with his own son, and they skipped baseball practice to wait with and care for our family.
For KLRC that evening, those songs of provision were about God's care in fundraising. For our family, they were about God's provision of safety and community when we needed it most, and for trust that He will help us navigate fear and uncertainty, a totaled truck, and all of the other spinouts that life can and does throw.
This past Saturday, my husband went to the police impound to get out his things. He has had this truck since he was 16, and it held meaningful memories with his dad, whom he lost five years ago this past week. As he walked up, he wondered--is that music?
The glass was shattered out from the back of the cab, and as he drew closer, he could hear "In Christ Alone." He had KLRC on while they were driving before the wreck happened, and when they got out, the keys stayed in the ignition, apparently in the on position. The radio had been playing constantly the two days since.
"In Christ Alone" is one of his favorite songs, especially in times of turmoil. That song is not on KLRC often, since it is not exactly new anymore, but it was just then, there in an impound lot, coming from the speakers of a beloved, irredeemably totaled truck that had been sitting alone in a lockup for two days amidst shattered glass and war-zone vehicles.
The truck is gone, but the people are safe. There is much here that was no accident.
(PS--we are looking for the kind father and son who stopped on their way, just to express our gratitude. We were in shock at the moment and did not get their names, but would love to tell them how much their presence meant, so we have been looking for them. They can ask the state police for the incident report and contact us if they are willing to. Our little guy would love to give them a special hand-drawn picture.)
Throughout my kids' lives there has been a lot of ups and downs as with most families. The story that I want to tell now is something that has recently happened. I have just been evicted from my apartment that I have been in for 6 years for not paying the rent on time. So since I was left homeless both of my kids decided to help me out and take me in. Even though me and my daughter have not always gotten along they both have said quite a few times that they will NOT let me go homeless and be on the streets! THAT spells love in many different ways! And I count my blessings and lucky stars every night because I do have a family that truly loves me and cares! And I hope that everybody else has a family that's even close to what I have because the Lord has blessed me in many ways.
KLRC is my extended family. In some really rough times of my life, the music and the staff at KLRC have been an encouragement to me. I've been feeling the tug on my heart to give the last few days and finally listened to that tugging and wanted to be obedient to what the Lord had placed in my heart.
I'm always listening on the radio. I don't even listen to the old 70's music I used to like. KLRC keeps me inspired, lifts me up, and I love the way it makes me feel. People around me can't believe that I don't listen to the old stuff anymore, but KLRC just feeds me. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't turn on the radio and be inspired - it really changed my life.
I have listened for many years. I work full time and I'm a single mom of three. Being a nurse there are no weekends. We can't always make it to church. KLRC is my constant. When we can't go to church, KLRC is there for my family. My kids are encouraged by KLRC. The station keeps everybody grounded. It's an incredibly important part of our lives.
This morning my wife Jamie donated for the ministry. She told her testimony but I would like to add to her testimony. If wasn't for receiving Jesus in her heart, I wouldn't be where I am today. She has been clean for 7 years and thanks to her praying and God's work, now I'm been clean 6 years. Thank you!
I have so many wonderful stories of how KLRC has touched me and my family, but one is when the tornadoes came through last spring. My daughter was in 4th grade and was getting scared and stressed at school. She searched for Seph Schlueter's "Count My Blessings" because it was one of her favorite songs she would hear on KLRC. She listened to it at her desk and told me how it helped her calm down and feel better and safe. You all and all that you do is such a blessing, thank you!
