Mid-days With Lauree

for KING & COUNTRY's A Drummer Boy Christmas is coming to the American Airlines Center Thanksgiving Weekend, Sunday November 27th, and I had the opportunity to chat with one half of the sibling duo, Luke Smallbone (the tall one haha!)We talked about the upcoming show, why he's currently on the set of a movie, and Luke has a special message for those who feel like they're without hope.

We are T-minus 7 days and counting till thanksgiving, and its never too late to look around and see what you can be thankful for.

On a recent drive into work, we had a uncharacteristically foggy morning. Luckily I had a GPS to get me where I was going. Then I started thinking: In life, when I can't see where I'm going, when I don't know what the path holds up ahead, when I don't know the right steps to take. I have to rely on different type of GPS to help me find my way.

For some reason as of recent, I’ve found myself tossing and turning at night. My mind just won’t quiet and I’m left with heavy eyes and a heart full of anxiety. I hope not, but maybe that sounds all too familiar.If so, will you meditate on this truth with me?

When you think about it, tending to our faith is a lot like tending to a garden.

If it feels like your life teeters on the ups and downs, I hope this message from my dear friend Randi can bring some ease to your worry today!

This past weekend, I experienced something a little out of the norm for me. For some reason, on a couple different occasions, I got bit by the comparison bug. I looked at other's joy and felt less than joyful. If you've felt those feelings too, can I say a prayer for us?

If you're from the south, then you've probably familiar with the statement "Bless Your Heart!" What took place at this BBQ Joint in North Carolina might be most appropriate "Bless Your Heart" ever!

I remember back to the last years of my mom's life. She battled with dementia until she was received into glory and I just remember fights we would have. I wish I knew then what I know now: I wasn't fighting with my mom, I was fighting the disease.I came across this video of Scott who's been diagnosed with early onset dementia and how his daughter, Bailey, handled this conversation brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye.

If you got up to see the Beaver Blood Moon yesterday morning, you’re my type of peeps. The reason woke up early to see it wasn't because I'm just crazy enough to be up at that hour (though I might be!) It was so I could pray.

Have you ever had a bad first date? Well, you're in good company!

On this election day, Americans across the country are making their voices heard as they exercise their right to vote. Today, I'm reminded of these beautiful lyrics from "America The Beautiful""O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties, Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee. And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!"Folks all across our KCBI family are praying right now for our nation, let's pray together at kcbi.org.

As we all scramble to burn those final days off before the end of the year (guilty!), maybe you're wondering "How can I get the most out of my days off in 2023?"I've got your answer!

Are you sick and tired of being "sick and tired?"I have some encouragement for you today.

This upcoming Saturday, Daylight Savings Time is coming to an ends and we will "fall back" an hour so allow this to be your PSA to make sure to set your clocks back an hour before going to bed on Saturday. But will this be the last time?

We all want the best for our children. How do you raise your children to be successful adults? Failure might just be the answer.

If you or a loved one is batting an illness, I pray what my dear friend Sarah is going through will speak to your heart.

Some people don't think about God's presence in their lives until the "close calls." What about the times we don't even know he's protecting us?

Have you ever felt like your child doesn't love you? You're not alone. Sonny and Josh discuss that and more of the hard stuff of parenting in this episode of Old Dad / New Dad.If you like what you hear, we'd love for you subscribe, download, or even leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!

I wonder if you're experiencing something where it feel like God is running late or worse just forgot to show up all together. The late Billy Graham has an encouragement for you today. "Never forget that God isn’t bound by time the way we are. We see only the present moment; God sees everything. We see only part of what He is doing; He sees it all." - Billy Graham