FIRST CHRISTMAS MOVIE OF 2021!

 

FIRST CHRISTMAS MOVIE OF 2021!

PLAYING IN PEORIA

GQT – Willow Knolls 14

4100 W. Willow Knolls Dr. Peoria, Il. 61615

 

LEGACY OF A GODLY HOME

TEXT:  PSALM 128

1   Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,

    who walks in his ways!

2  You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands;

    you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.

3  Your wife will be like a fruitful vine

    within your house;

your children will be like olive shoots

    around your table.

4  Behold, thus shall the man be blessed

    who fears the Lord.

5  The Lord bless you from Zion!

    May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem

    all the days of your life!

6  May you see your children's children!

    Peace be upon Israel!

English Standard Version (ESV)

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

FAITH, FAMILY, LEGACY....( A BOOK REVIEW)

The Heart of a Praying Grandma

'Meetings with Beppe' is proof the Gospel of Salvation is so free, simple and available that the ordinary among us become extraordinary, when we truly belong to Christ. Angela Schans did a masterful job honoring her husband's hardworking, hard-praying grandma, whose story itself is quintessential Horatio Alger-like.

What a loving portrayal of Beppe. The latter had migrated from the Netherlands in 1955 with nothing, and yet she left a legacy of everything eternal. This short book's biggest accomplishment is not only found in amazing 90 year old ravaged by dementia spiritual brilliance, but in her poetry. Beppe's grasp of the Truths of the Bible, the narrow road to heaven and her ability to get to the heart of the gospel (in the poems) would make any seminary president blush with envy. 'Meetings with Beppe' is recommended for both children, adults and the young at heart.

PURCHASE "MEETINGS WITH BEPPE" HERE

ANGELA SCHANS DEVOTIONAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL 

FIVE STAR READING - HUCK FINN MEETS DUCK DYNASTY?

FROM THE HEART OF SWEET HOME ALABAMA - QUEEN AND HER TROUBLE

As America drifts further away from the God-created institutions which defined her greatness, every once in a while a gem comes out of the coal mine of post-modernism which just warms the heart, puts a smile on your face and inspire you to go have a group hug with your wife and kids! Such a gem is “QUEEN AND HER TROUBLE” – the first ever book written and published by a preacher from Shiloh, Alabama who is now pastoring a church about 530 miles northwest of his hometown, in Atteberry, Illinois.

Based on some of his true life experiences as a young boy growing up in rural Alabama in the 1970’s, Danny Heath Yielding’s  179 page book is fact-based story telling at its finest, simplest and full of authenticity.  Coming from the heart of a Pastor who uses the same technique as Jesus to communicate Truth,  this page-turner grabs you right off the get-go and never lets up. “Queen” is the kind of book which one can read and find yourself in the story, rooting for the underdog.

Danny Yielding’s main character in “Queen and her Trouble” is also named Danny, who is

AUTHOR DANNY H. YIELDING

an 11 year old growing up in the hard poverty-stricken towns of rural Alabama of 1955. Danny’s strong family is led by a good man of God, who owns the only General Store in their small town which is more like a credit agency which gives grace to all its customer, most of whom could never pay. The store is owned by a mean godless banker, who obviously wants to be paid his mortgage.  In the meantime the adventurous young Danny discovers the joy of raccoon hunting (or “coon hunting”) and develops a friendship with a stodgy old man named Banner, who is the sworn enemy of Danny’s grandfather. Of course, they became enemies over a girl, who chose Danny’s grandpa over Banner! 

Over a period of time, Danny becomes obsessed with coon hunting and wants to have his own coon-hunting dogs, so Banner paid him to do odd jobs. One thing led to another as Danny’s selfless act to save the family store led to a reconciliation between the two lifelong enemies and Danny getting two fine young hunting puppies. The ensuing adventures of Danny’s molding and training these pups into hunting dogs were vividly described. Someone like me, a suburban cowboy, looks at raccoons differently than say, a country boy in West Monroe, Louisiana or Arab, Alabama. However I can relate to the earthy and downhome experience described by Author Yielding in his book,  since my own mother-in-law grew up in similar circumstances in the same era, in which this book was written – 1950’s Alabama. She grew up on a farm run by her dad, another tough God-fearing man and the atmospherics described in “Queen and her Trouble” are perfectly aligned with the kind of town where Danny and his parents lived.

What makes this book so fascinating, appealing and downright funny is the author himself.  Daniel Yielding is a colorful forty-something preacher from Alabama whose own boyhood experiences are interwoven with those of 11 year old Danny in the story and his dog Queen. The dog who ends up winning the State wide Coon Hunt, down in Birmingham is named Trouble. Pastor Danny’s dog in real life was named Trouble and was quite the handful as Trouble was in the book, from what he told me.  

Without giving away the storyline, let’s just say that a surprise turn of events for both the family (in an almost tragic way) and the blessings of God, for those who live right and persevere through trials, tribulations and even near tragedies, are the hallmark and underpinnings of this wonderful book.  For a person who reads and sometimes reviews good books for a wide spectrum of authors, I would classify the feel of “QUEEN AND HER TROUBLE” as one with a Huck Finn/Tom Sawyer meets Duck Dynasty sort of tale,  except it is based, in part, on the real life of one man set  in one of our favorite parts of the country, where Faith, Family and Fellowship still reign supreme!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PURCHASE OPTIONS FOR “QUEEN AND HER TROUBLE” BY DANNY YIELDING

WATCH DANNY SHARE A MESSAGE RECENTLY:

NEW FAMILY BASED ENTERTAINMENT TV NETWORK LAUNCHED FROM CENTRAL ILLINOIS

THE FUTURE OF TELEVISION is the streaming way of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video and now the FIRST EVER FAMILY VALUES NETWORK for those who are sick of inappropriate video streamed into their house over the big Four Networks (NBC, ABC, FOX and CBS) as well as some of the once kid-friendly cable channels.

SOON TV has been in the works for a while with the mission of  returning television to the Family Hour of Classic movies and television shows with the added bonus of inspirational solid Bible-based teaching to feed the soul and spirit. What is different about this new TV network is that it is online and streaming and ON DEMAND.

If you're a Comcast subscriber, you have something called XFINITY but their programming does not contain much for family entertainment or preaching. SOON TV is available for your at all times on your computer (PC and MAC), Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone. If your computer has an HDMI output, you can plug into any HD television set to watch your new streaming programming. A SOON TV Channel is coming soon for the ROKU box and other devices.

SOON TV is currently available here on www.cross.tv. Here are some of the examples of the Classic programming which used to be available on TV Land on Cable TV before they went to inappropriate programming - Bonanza, Beverly Hillbillies, Woody Woodpecker, Classic Superman and more. 

Soon TV will be bringing you dynamic and diverse family friendly sitcoms (unique and some original in the coming years). There will be historical Biblical dramas, syndicated programming and daily news as the network comes online more and more.

Viewing the new network requires a sign-in,which is very easy and cost effective for the programming which will be available in the coming weeks, months and years. New content will be added weekly and updated continually.  Please follow the following links to sign up and read about your options which include FREE content.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SOON TV: CLICK TO READ ABOUT SOON TV

SIGN UP FOR SOON TV HERE: CLICK TO BECOME A PREMIUM MEMBER

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MIRACLE IN SPRINGFIELD, IL. ON NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER 2013!

GOD SHOWS WHO CONTROLS THE HEAVENS!

Jesus parted the Red Sea for Moses 3500 years ago, and today, the LORD Himself did not stop an annoying rainstorm. He literally sent the rain again around Springfield, Illinois to

the North and East...and the snow and ice over to the North West up the state of Illinois into Wisconsin!

SPRINGFIELD, IL MAYOR
MIKE HOUSTON READS THE
NDP 2013 PROCLAMATION

PASTOR STAN PRATT PRAYS FOR  GOV'T LEADERS

MY WIFE VICKI LUTCHMAN 
SINGS"LORD, I BELIEVE IN YOU"

This is another Miraculous answer to intense praying for days. While there were several days of sunshine leading up to our outdoor National Day of Prayer Worship Service on the main steps of the Illinois State Capitol, the forecast and weather radar were devastating for our meticulously planned city wide event. As the Lord brought out

PASTOR ROY NEWMAN
FRESH VISIONS COMM. CHURCH

the hot bright sunshine, He emphasized His Presence by a huge rainbow at the north eastern end of the city - right outside Riverton, Il!  The obvious grace and mercy shown His people day led to the largest National Day of Prayer event in this city, and the most spirit-led, anointed and Holy Spirit inspired in my 8 years of leading it.

INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER
CHRIS HOGAN
"THE NOBLE CALL"

PASTOR STEVE NORDYKE
IWORSHIP CENTER

Here are some of the photographic highlights of one hour in Springfield Illinois - where all

PASTOR TIM SADLER (SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION)
ON MY HOPE - THE FINAL BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE BEFORE
PRAYING FOR EVANGELISM/OUTREACH.

races, backgrounds and evangelical denominations come together to worship the King. The songs selected and led by the Mobley Family wove right into the focus of each prayer segment. The beautiful song "Lord, I believe in You" by my lovely wife Vicki, pierced the Heart of Worship

EZELLA MILLS, GOD BELONGS
IN MY CITY PRAYER WALK

and the gratitude of a multitude for the amazing weather, led many to their knees, in Jesus' Name! We have had my blessed sister, and one of my best friends, Kathy Smith representing the St. Louis Cardinals organization for their annual Christian Day at the Park on July 7. Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson is the keynote speaker and he will be sharing the Gospel!

SOUND PROVIDED BY MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE RADIO AFFILIATE WLUJ 89.7FM 

RADIO BROADCAST AT 9PM CDT AFTER MOODY'S CONCERT OF PRAYER

UPCOMING VIDEO RECORDED & PRODUCED BY IWORSHIP CENTER

ALL PHOTOS BY HANNAH JEAN SHAFER PHOTOGRAPHY

IL. STATE SENATOR
SAM MCCANN

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDERS FOR JESUS!

IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS