http://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/home.aspxEver wonder what the story behind a Marv Mickley story is? What does grand-parenting mean to me? Have the fitness tips worked for me? Is raising chickens a joy or a chore? Find out here as I continue my thoughts on life, family and some of my favorite things…cars!en-usCopyright 2013, KWPZ-FMWed, 22 May 2013 06:45:55 GMTWed, 20 Mar 2013 20:11:12 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comEaster is just around the corner. For many, this holiday is about bunnies hiding eggs and candy filled baskets. For me, it’s about the miraculous sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ!Down through the centuries, many have tried to discredit the resurrection. They have no problem with the kind, compassionate Jesus who ministered to the poor and downtrodden. This view of Jesus requires nothing of them. They can admire Jesus; even emulate Him, but still answer to no one but themselves.A risen Jesus SHOUTS that He is the Son of God, and as such He has a claim on us. I am accountable to Him, my Redeemer, the One who loves me and gave His life for me. Through His death and resurrection Jesus conquered sin and death, opening heaven for you, me and anyone who accepts His gift of eternal life. We love Him with our lives ...http://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10520176marv@praise1065.com (Marv Mickley)http://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10520176Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:11:12 GMThttp://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10466677marv@praise1065.com (Marv Mickley)http://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10466677Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:32:35 GMTLove it or dread it…back to school season is here! This time of year signals a time of transition. Young children off to their first day of Kindergarten. Teachers finalizing lesson plans. New students wandering in circles. Anxious high schoolers faking confidence.Some invite new experiences. Others feel fear. All must move forward. Regardless of age or life circumstance, many of us feel the same way. It’s fun attacking new situations with confidence, isn’t it? Confidence is different than courage. Courage often involves fear while moving forward. It doesn’t necessarily mean you feel courageous.As a child, I was shy and introverted.  I found new situations involving relating to strangers very difficult for me. Was I sometimes fearful? Definitely! Over time, as I faced new situations, I learned I wasn’t as inept as I felt and actually came more confident. Am I still fearful sometimes? Absolutely!In this season of ...http://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10433175marv@praise1065.com (Marv Mickley)http://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10433175Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:45:54 GMTIndependence! It's something we all value. Two year olds grasp at it, eighty-year olds want to keep it, and teenagers can’t wait to get it. We want to make our own decisions, be our own person. Yet, dependence is a vital part of God’s plan. We’re dependent on Christ to forgive us, and dependent on the Holy Spirit to grow in our faith. As fellow believers we are taught to depend on each other; and Jesus said He did nothing on His own initiative, only what the Father told him to do. I want to learn to be more dependent... on Jesus. Marv Mickleyhttp://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10399635marv@praise1065.com (Marv Mickley)http://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10399635Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:41:45 GMTThank you for believing in our mission. Thank you for your support which inspires us to continue encouraging people every day and reaching out to others who are seeking, even to those who may not be aware yet that they’re in need of Jesus. We know God uses PRAISE to impact lives like it has Carol’s life: When I got in from shopping this morning, I automatically turned on PRAISE radio. Matt Maher was singing ‘Turn Around’, which was just the song I needed to hear. I had been feeling very discouraged about my sinful actions of the past week and was so grateful to be reminded that ‘there is grace to wash away every sin.' If you gave during Spring SHARE, thank you from the bottom of my heart! If you didn’t have a chance to give, we can still use your help. As we move forward, please keep ...http://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10388490marv@praise1065.com (Marv Mickley)http://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10388490Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:55:57 GMTDo you ever feel like you want to be closer to God but it’s just not happening? That’s where I find myself right now. I want to be closer to Him, but... so where’s the problem? I’ve been a believer for decades. What’s the deal? Is God not holding up His end of things? When I’m really honest, God hasn’t forgotten about me. He’s not too busy with others. He has never broken a promise. That pretty much points back to looking at what I need to change on my end. In the Bible it says “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” So what things am I doing that help me to draw near to Him… and what things am I choosing to do or not do that pull me away from Him? I don’t know where you’re at in your walk with God, but ...http://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10388499marv@praise1065.com (Marv Mickley)http://www.praise1065.com/blog/Marv/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10388499Wed, 30 May 2012 20:24:35 GMT