As followers of Jesus, how should we respond?

We are living through difficult times right now, across America and right here in Fargo. Our hearts break for the family of George Floyd and we pray that God will bring them a measure of comfort in the midst of all this. This has focused our attention once again on the unequal treatment that some people in our country experience simply because of the color of their skin.  As followers of Jesus, how should we respond? 

Doug Smith on June 2, 2020

Listening to Life 97.9 helps the fear melt away

Are you allowing fear to crowd out hope? Are you needing an uplifting message? Are you getting a reminder to keep God first? We are grateful that God is using Life 97.9 to meet some of the very real needs in our community during this uncertain time.

Doug Smith on May 5, 2020

They will know we are Christians by our love

It looks like the fight against Coronavirus will continue at least through the end of April. Is it frustrating to have to stay at home? Yes, it sure is. Nevertheless, it’s a comfort to know that our collective sacrifice is making a difference. Can you imagine how many lives might have been lost here in the F-M area if we hadn’t started practicing social distancing when we did?

Doug Smith on April 7, 2020

Support your local church

All over the Valley, churches are temporarily suspending services while we fight back against the Coronavirus through social distancing. Strange world, isn’t it? The places we normally associate with sanctuary and the presence of God are now considered off-limits because of the potential for spreading a dangerous virus. Although…

Doug Smith on March 23, 2020

The ultimate antidote to panic

It seems like Coronavirus is all we hear about on the news these days. Unfortunately, this seems to be leading to one of two reactions – either panic or denial. Neither of these extremes is helpful. Vigilance armed with facts is the appropriate response. The best place to learn the facts about this virus and how best to protect…

Doug Smith on March 10, 2020

Providing warmth for those in need

Winters are always challenging in North Dakota and this winter is no exception. It’s far from over yet. This sure makes me appreciate a working furnace! However, not only are there some without a furnace, but they also don’t have a home. It’s easy to lose track of the reality that there are homeless people struggling…

Doug Smith on February 7, 2020

Why we do what we do

Hi! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and that your New Year is off to a great start! I wanted to take a moment to share the “why” behind our ministry.

Doug Smith on January 10, 2020

A note from the manager – December 2019

“He will be called…the Prince of Peace.” The prophet Isaiah foretold that the coming Messiah would bring peace. When the angels proclaimed the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, their message was “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Jesus himself told his disciples, “Peace I leave with you, my peace…

Doug Smith on December 16, 2019

A note from the manager – November 2019

What are you thankful for? Because our Thanksgiving holiday falls in November, it seems appropriate to count our blessings this month. For myself, I am grateful to God for my loving wife and family, my church, and my place of employment. I’m sure you have a similar list of things you’re thankful for. Gratitude can (and should) be a…

Doug Smith on November 11, 2019

A note from the manager – October 2019

I don’t know about you, but I am easily distracted. I’ll start one task, see something else that catches my attention, and before long I’ve completely spaced the thing I set out to do. Does that happen to you too? Distractions. They happen to all of us. Last week during our Life 97.9 Fall Share fundraiser, I’m afraid the impending winter…

Doug Smith on October 18, 2019