Bidding a fond farewell

After 45 years in Christian radio, it’s time for me to retire.

Doug Smith on December 13, 2021

Operation Christmas Child helped Izabella McMillon realize God is bigger than she thought

One shoebox from Operation Christmas Child filled Izabella McMillon with eternal hope.

Gabrielle Schulenberg on November 8, 2021

Life 97.9’s new studio

Welcome to the new home of Life 97.9!  We moved in about a month ago, and already it’s starting to feel like home. 

Doug Smith on June 9, 2021

The fundraiser that didn’t happen!

That’s what we’re celebrating this spring here at Life 97.9!

Doug Smith on April 14, 2021

God is always on time!

Once again, God showed up and showed me his love and grace, and completely took away my fear.

Allen Jones on March 22, 2021

Because of God, ALL things are possible

Mercy Me’s latest song “Say I Won’t” profoundly encouraged me to never quit, even when I want to. Even when life’s circumstances seem impossible, God is there to help carry, encourage, and strengthen us.

Allen Jones on March 15, 2021

Hope and hugs are coming!

One year.  The past 12 months have been completely unlike anything we’ve ever seen in our lifetime.  It’s been unpredictable, maddening, unfair, lonely… and more.  This year has left its mark on all of us, some more profoundly than others.

Doug Smith on March 9, 2021

Valley’s Largest Baby Shower 2021 recap

Nearly $2800 worth of gifts were received!

February 11, 2021

Giving Hearts Day

The staff at Dakota Medical Foundation do a phenomenal job getting local non-profits ready for the annual Giving Hearts Day!  As I’m sure you know, every February for the past 10 years, Giving Hearts Day has helped to raise millions of dollars in support of the good work being done across the Valley by non-profit organizations large and s

Doug Smith on February 4, 2021

God’s mercies are new every day

The incredible new song from Micah Tyler called “New Today” recently reminded me  of when I was baptized as a kid, and how badly I wanted to be baptized again years later after I had fallen away from Christ.

Allen Jones on February 3, 2021