Mid-days With Lauree

Hey there, 'New Dad' Josh here. Just me today. Sonny recently shared an update regarding some health news and, in case you missed it, we'd love for you to hear it.See a video and message from Sonny here

If you want to a relationship with Jesus but don't know how, I'm praying this for you today.

Eleven-year-old Treyson Pierce, of Frisco was keeping a big secret from his mother Crystal Sanders. He started a GoFundMe account. When she found out she demanded that he take it down! But then she read what he was trying to raise. It wasn't so much a GoFundMe, but a GoFundThem! Treyson was raising money for the homeless of DFW!

If you or a loved one have received one of *those* health diagnoses, I know what you’re going through. I've just found out I have cancer.After hearing the prognosis, I turned to God, asking Him to help me genuinely believe what I say I believe: that He is with me and will guide me every step of the way. That, and constant prayer have allowed me to sleep well at night. Well, most nights.There have been times where fear has kept me awake, worried, angry, and hurt… why me? I allow myself to sit in that hurt for a bit, because it’s okay to not be okay. In those moments, I lean on God's word, believing that "weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning." I believe our faith is like a muscle: the more you pray, listen to praise music, and read your Bible, the stronger your faith is. Growing that faith helps you to believe what you say you believe: that God is with you, He is for you, and He will see you through.So, if you are struggling with your health, I pray: may God, the Great Physician, bring

When Gentry and Ron King returned to their Fort Worth home, almost everything was gone. Lost in a fire that gutted their house.But out of those ashes an answered prayer. After a nine-hour search through the debris, a neighbor found their 5-year old dog Ruby, without a scratch. That miracle, combined with the crosses that survived when almost nothing else did, strengthened the Kings' faith. They hope their story might strengthen someone else’s too.

Last Friday night Caddo Mills played Bullard in a high school football game. Everything was going fine until a Caddo Mills player was injured and had to be Care Flighted to the hospital. Then another Caddo Mills player had to be flown to the hospital!That's when fans stood and recited The Lord's Prayer together, as both teams joined in praying with each other and for each other!Prayer Works!-Sonny

Demario Davis took to the podium after his New Orleans Saints won their game Sunday, but he didn't want to talk about the game. He wanted the press to hear about his God, and how the Lord not only saved his daughter after her seizure, but made her better!

Back in the spring, we introduced this first-of-its-kind initative of starting radio stations inside Texas prisons, run by inmates. Recently, folks from our team headed to one of those prisions for a day of training with the ladies who would actually be running this radio station. That's when we met Sherry and got to hear her story of the peace that truly surpasses understanding.

Elizabeth Francis of Houston, Texas is part of a very exclusive club. The Supercentenarians. It's for people who has lived to be 110 years old. But this is nothing new. Elizabeth has been a member for 4 years now since she just celebrated her 114th birthday, making her the oldest living person in Texas history.What's Elizabeth's secret? God.

Many people have been encouraged by best-selling author Dr. Meg Meeker. In fact, she’s been called “America’s Mom” because of her 7 books that equip parents (especially dads) for the big challenges their kids face today.Dr. Meeker sits down with Sonny and Josh for the latest “Old Dad/New Dad” podcast to chat about her book, turned Devotional, turned movie “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters” in this interview.You can find more on Dr. Meeker at https://meekerparenting.com

Have you ever been thankful for something a bit odd? Boy, do I know how you feel!

God will put people in just the right place at just the right time, sometimes, to save a life. Dennis Brown lives in Dallas and happen to be paralyzed from the waist down. He noticed something was wrong with his rental car and next thing he knew, the front of the car was on fire. That when Tammi Arrington, who was visiting from out of town, swooped in.

Nearly four months after suffering a cardiac arrest during a half marathon, Jaimee Kirby, along with her family, got to show their gratitude to the first responders who not only did their job flawlessly, but saved Jaimee's life.

Some people are finding it increasingly hard to be happy. In fact, in a recent study, over 80% of people said they proactively avoid negative stories on social media and TV due to it leaving them feeling ‘emotionally drained’.How about some good news?

I was out at a store this weekend making a return when I saw a security guard in yelling at the young lady, “You don’t have any shoes on!” and a customer added, “She stinks and she’s talking to herself, too!”, but what happened next is something I had to share with you.

If you've ever been faced with the decision to donate an organ, you know how big it is. Now imagine you're an 18 year old about to start your senior year high school and that organ is for your ailing mom. Huge.That was Brooke Lyle's sitatuion and she said it was an easy choice to give up a kidney to the person who brought her into this world.

If you are a server in DFW, lookout! You just might have a very generous mystery dinner stop by and leave a big blessing!That's what happened in Rowlett last week, three times. First at the Dalrock Diner, then across the street at Senaida's Mexican Kitchen where this 'Tipping Angel' left $2,000 tips on bills less than $25!

I was blessed to hear Dr. Deron Biles read a poem from the late Nora Eason. This Terrell, Texas native's poem had everyone a Sunnyvale First Baptist Church applauding with shouts of Amen! May it bless and encourage you too!

Word of the wise: always remind yourself where your cash is when you go shopping. Otherwise, you might end up like my friend, Jennifer. But in this case, that might not be the worst thing!

When you are overwhelmed, sometimes it's simply because you're "Hangry!" (That's hungry and angry together.) Other times that stress can be overcome by taking a deep breath in for 4 seconds, holding it 4 seconds, and exhaling it slowly for 4 seconds.After you've done all of that, turn to God and trust Him in prayer.May His peace be with you.