Tag: Southern Gospel Radio

Finding Strength in Faith During Hard Times

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FLOYD ROGERS

When difficult burdens come into your life, how do you deal with them? Do you follow what the Bible teaches, or do you find yourself complaining and trying to avoid them in some way? It’s an important question because how we respond matters to God.

Another question to consider is whether God puts limits on the burdens we face. Just like a bridge has a sign showing how much weight it can hold, God knows our personal load limit. He understands exactly how much each person can handle.

It would go against God’s loving nature to allow a burden so heavy that it would completely crush us without offering His strength and guidance. He always provides the wisdom and help we need when we choose to rely on Him.

No temptation has overtaken you except something common to mankind; and God is faithful, so He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90

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JEFF TURNER

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, once one of America’s most recognisable religious figures, has died at the age of 90. His passing was announced Tuesday through a post on his Facebook page saying, “Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that Brother Swaggart has finished his earthly race and entered into the presence of His Savior, Jesus Christ. Today was the day he has sung about for decades. He met his beloved Savior and entered the portals of glory. At the same time, we rejoice knowing that we will see him again one day.”

While a cause of death was not immediately given, it was known that Swaggart had been in poor health in recent years.

A Louisiana native, Swaggart rose from humble beginnings to become a Pentecostal preacher with a presence both in the pulpit and on screen. Born into a poor family, Swaggart grew up surrounded by music. He excelled at gospel piano and often performed alongside his famous cousins — rock ’n’ roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis and country music star Mickey Gilley.

Swaggart’s ministry began modestly with a radio show and a religious magazine, but it wasn’t long before he harnessed the power of television. By the late 1980s, his impassioned sermons and charismatic style had turned him into a household name. His broadcasts reached millions around the world, and his ministry grew into a multimillion-dollar empire.

However, Swaggart’s prominence came crashing down amid prostitution scandals. In a tearful and widely viewed 1988 sermon, Swaggart stood before his congregation and the nation, weeping as he confessed, “I have sinned against you… I beg you to forgive me.” The fallout was swift. His church ordered a two-year rehabilitation programme, including a full year where he was barred from preaching.

Though his ministry never regained its former scale, Swaggart continued to preach and broadcast for decades, albeit to a reduced audience.

Jimmy Swaggart was 90.

Biblical Insights on Fear and Readiness in Crisis

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AMY TURNER

In today’s world, unsettling events often fill the headlines — wars breaking out, conflicts rising, and fears of what might come next. For people of faith, it’s natural to wonder what these things mean. The Bible provides clear guidance on how believers should respond. In Matthew 24:5-6, Jesus warns that many will falsely claim to represent Him, leading others astray. He also speaks of wars and rumours of wars, but tells His followers not to be afraid. These events, while troubling, are part of a larger plan and do not mark the immediate end.

Christians are called to maintain a careful balance. It’s important to live with a sense of readiness, understanding that Christ could return at any time. At the same moment, however, they should not give in to panic or fear when global crises occur. Wars, disease outbreaks, and disasters are described as “birth pangs” — early signs, not the conclusion.

For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.

2 Timothy 1:7

Todd Tilghman Joins TrueSong

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JEFF TURNER

Todd Tilghman is embarking on a new journey by joining TrueSong. Known for his solo career and as a winner of “The Voice,” Tilghman expressed his enthusiasm for this opportunity.

“Well, you know, on top of still firing on all the cylinders with my solo career, I am really super excited to be part of TrueSong. These guys with Answers and Genesis, you know, at the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. I’m excited for a lot of reasons. I’m excited to be part of a group because it’s a challenge for me. I’m usually just kind of solo and I like a good challenge, you know,” Tilghman shared.

He continued, “I kind of joke with them all the time and tell them I just make up harmonies as I go, so they’re helping me learn how to do parts and all the things. I’m just pumped to see where that’ll go musically. The shows are great and doing the shows, that’s great, I love it. But just equally, I’m just excited about what the possibilities are with these guys.”

TrueSong is closely associated with the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. The group is known for its inspirational music and engaging live shows, making it an ideal fit for Tilghman’s talents and values. His addition to the lineup is expected to bring fresh energy and broaden the group’s appeal to both new and longtime fans.

As Todd Tilghman steps into this new role, fans can look forward to innovative musical collaborations, heartfelt performances, and a renewed sense of purpose within TrueSong.

Finding Freedom in Life’s Struggles

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FLOYD ROGERS

Many people today live in quiet struggle, weighed down by burdens they were never meant to carry alone. They long for peace and victory, yet find themselves trapped by the troubles of life. It’s important to remember the words of Jesus in John 8:32: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” This freedom isn’t the absence of sorrow or difficulty. Heartaches, trials, and even defeats will still come. Life does not promise ease.

However, something changes when a person truly understands and embraces the truth that Jesus Christ is their life. The same problems may come, perhaps even with greater force, but the difference lies within. Those challenges no longer hold the same power. Instead of being crushed by life’s troubles, one learns to rise above them, carried by a strength not their own. God’s intention has always been for people to live in peace, joy, and spiritual victory — not free from struggle, but free within it.