Pray for the people of Oklahoma City.

A monster tornado has roared through more than 30 square miles of Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing homes with winds estimated at 200 mph. The walls and roof of Plaza Towers Elementary School were ripped apart and at this posting crews … Continue reading
Reflections on Praying Family

Kaelynn, my granddaughter, was happily playing with her sisters when she fell and scraped her knee and, in that moment, laughter turned to sorrow. Hi, I’m Sally Barton and these are my Reflections on Praying Family… My heart ached in … Continue reading
Portraits of Night of Worship

We call it, “Night of Worship” but you may not know that after years of playing in a rock and roll band and receiving the notoriety that accompanied the lifestyle, Eppie Vicente turned his heart to the Lord and gave … Continue reading
Night of Worship – Sunday, May 19th

Night of Worship is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Each year thousands of Christians from dozens of churches unite in worshiping Christ together. Every Night of Worship features a team of worship leaders assembled from multiple church congregations—always with a … Continue reading
Portraits – Snapshots of life, hope & faith

Prescott native and current reigning Miss Arizona, Piper Stoeckel, is utilizing her year of service to benefit children through her platform of “Break the Silence: Helping Child Abuse victims Find Their Voice.” Join Roger and Sally Barton for an insightful … Continue reading
Sanctus Real & JJ Heller – Sunday, May 19th
Kelly’s Thrifty Tips for May 2, 2013

GREAT APP A week or so ago, I was moaning to my husband about how badly I wished we had an app for our phone that could keep us on top of our grocery needs. An app that could keep … Continue reading
Kelly’s Thrifty Tips for April 25, 2013

MORE WAYS TO SAVE WHEN TRAVELING One of my favorite sites for finding that ideal location when traveling is Airbnb. Airbnb hooks you up with locals who are renting out their homes to travelers. These homes could be condos, apartments, … Continue reading
Reflections on Volunteers

My daughter’s third-grade classroom walls portray a picture of a healthy community. A calendar displays upcoming events, birthdays and holidays and a chart lists “Classroom Helpers” with a name proudly displayed beside each job. Hi, I’m Sally Barton and these … Continue reading
Kelly’s Thrifty Tips for April 18, 2013

WORK THE SALES WITH A GREAT RECIPE I love when I find a great recipe that takes advantage of a sale. There is a super great slow cooker recipe for sweet pork at the blog Butter, with a side of … Continue reading
Reflections on Times of Tragedy

In times of tragedy I see the face of God in the face of those who daily, prayerfully, willingly, walk out their door into life-threatening danger so that we can feel safe. Hi, I’m Sally Barton and these are my … Continue reading
Praying for Comfort & Healing

Our prayers for our Lord’s comfort, love and healing are lifted for the more than 90 people injured and for the families of those who lost their lives as three explosions rocked the Boston Marathon and the JFK Library this … Continue reading
A Quick Tip For Tax Day Deals From Kelly

Taxes can be…well, taxing. We gather up all our paperwork, dot every i and cross every t and hope that everything will go smoothly. With all the stress that can come along with tax season, it is nice to … Continue reading
Kelly’s Thrifty Tips for April 11, 2013

PLANTING FROM THE FRIDGE A while back I shared that I was planning on doing some gardening this summer and I was looking for tips to have some success. One of the tips shared with me was that there are … Continue reading
Reflections Thanks to You
Her name is Amanda and she walked in the front door at Radio Shine with $5 to donate to the Spring Gift Drive – she turned 12 just days before and the $5 was from her birthday money. I’m Sally … Continue reading
Home Run – Freedom is Possible
You’ve heard Third Day’s latest song, ‘I Need a Miracle’ on Radio Shine – and now the single is being featured in a new movie! Here’s what ‘Home Run’ is all about: Baseball all-star Cory Brand knows what it takes … Continue reading
Kelly’s Thrifty Tips for March 28, 2013

APP MOTIVATION If you are looking for some extra motivation for hitting the gym, you might want to check out GYMPACT. Gympact will reward you for keeping your workout goals, but it will also cost you IF you don’t. Set … Continue reading
Kelly’s Thrifty Tips for March 21, 2013

RECIPE AND TIP I was so excited several months ago when I finally had enough room in my freezer to purchase some pizza dough from Sam’s Club. For under $20 I bought one case (20 balls of frozen pizza dough). … Continue reading
HopeFest 2013

April 20, 2013 Chase Field 9:00am – 2:00pm The numbers are startling: One in three people working in Arizona are struggling to provide basic essentials for their family. Radio Shine, CityServe and thousands of volunteers will be at Chase Field … Continue reading
Kelly’s Thrifty Tips for March 14, 2013

TEA TRICKS Tea is not just a wonderful beverage both hot and cold. Tea has a multitude of uses which makes it extra thrifty. -Polish furniture with a small amount of brewed tea on a cloth. It will help clean … Continue reading







