We are in need of an upgrade.   It used to be when someone mentioned satellite links,  MP3, dvds, digital compression, real time, megabytes, or gigabytes we put them in touch with the engineer who could understand what they were saying.   These days it seems these terms and technology are all part of a radio stations vocabulary.   We have learned to make our jobs easier and our sound better using the technology that is available and most often used.   We have come to a point where less time is needed to download 
a program than it takes to broadcast it!   We are considering systems that will allow us to have access to our entire music library in an instant.  But in order to respond to the new technology and to save 
everything we put on computer, we need to insure that our information is never lost.   If you've ever had and accidental computer shut down or an unexplained "crash" on your computer you know what a panic that can cause.   When that happens here we see it as a lost opportunity for someone to hear and respond to the Gospel.   We are in need of system upgrades and emergency replacement equipment.   What that means is we need a system that will copy everything we use and store it safely away in case of some 
emergency.   We have discovered that we can install a new system including a fail-safe system for under $10,000.   As you might expect this is more than a home unit but surprisingly less than most other broadcast systems.   If you would be willing to help with this expense please be in touch with us and mark your gift for this "special project".   With the "summer slump" this is over and above our budget.   And please pray about this summer slump.   I know every ministry has pressure on it this year but remember we 
provide time to our broadcasters to ease their burdens and lift them up.   Please help us in the same way.  Our purpose is to minister.   We will not go in debt.   Our emergency system will have to wait until we can manage it.   We pray that what we have will hold up until then. 

Lee J. Martinez
 
 
 
 

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This Past Fourth of July, we  celebrated our right to vote, our right to free speech and our right to live free from governmental tyranny and oppression. Even so, some of us will be in bondage-not to a political 
system, but to an unseen enemy, one that can be the greatest tyrant of them all-unforgiveness. When we hold on to unforgiveness, we experience a tremendous amount of negative consequences. We may imagine we are "paying back" the one who hurt us, but in reality, we are the ones most injured by an unforgiving heart.

What are the symptoms of unforgiveness? The unforgiving are lonely, legalistic, irritable, resentful, fearful, joyless and spiritually dry. The unforgiving have difficulty communicating, and they have inner anger, a 
lack of intimacy, a negative attitude and a blocked prayer life. To experience freedom from the negative consequences of unforgiveness, you must let go and forgive. But how?
Forgiveness is a choice. You must choose to forgive by replacing your wrong beliefs with right beliefs.

Wrong Belief:
"It is natural for me to feel resentment over hurts and offenses. My offenders ought to pay."

Result:
An attitude of pride and judgment. Setting yourself higher than God Himself. "I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more."  (Isaiah 43:25)

Right Belief:
God has forgiven me so I can choose to forgive others. I will trust Christ Jesus, who lives in me, to reflect His heart of forgiveness through me.

Result:
A heart of humility and forgiveness.
"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do  not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." (Matthew 6:14-15)

June Hunt is heard each weekday morning at 10:00  on WCIF. 

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I've been thinking about the great Christians God has raised to help steer the church and the many flocks of believers in these troubled days. At just the time when they were needed, God has provided unique leaders for His church to steer them through the pressures and dangers of their unusual times. 

Larry Burkett was one of those great leaders born for the day. Larry's vision and insights were so needed in this day and age. His vision included helping us continue to seek God's view of the things He gives us.  Larry knew that what God was revealing through him would be needed even after he went home, so he partnered with leaders in the financial community who would carry on the work. 

Back in 1995 it was our privilege to provide a studio to Larry for his program. He was such a humble person, focused on helping each caller understand. In the course of each broadcast the same questions would be asked with perhaps a small variation. Larry would always answer the person courteously knowing that they were hearing his advise personally for the first time.

Thank God for Larry and the way his life and ministry has made us aware that our stewardship is a sign of our spiritual condition.
- Lee Martinez
 
 

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West Melbourne - Here is my pledge as a Day Sponsor for this year.  I pray God's continued belssing on WCIF and employees.  Thank you for helping me stay "focused" on the Lord daily.

Grant - Thank you for your faithful and dedicated service in bringing God's Word to myself and so many other people who listen to your broadcast on a daily basis.  I know I am truly blessed by it and my relationship with my heavenly Father has improved so much within the past few months since listening to your programs.  Thank you once again and God Bless you all at WCIF.  I have enclosed my faith promise.

Titusville - My beloved husband and I met in church eleven years ago.  And with our church family and WCIF and other Christian friends our marriage has grown very strong in the Word and each day we learn something new.  We both have given our lives and wills to our Lord Jesus.  We are blest to hear WCIF and each program daily.  We are proud to be in America.

North Carolina - I now live permanently in North Carolina . .. I will always remember how the radio counsel came just at the right time and the uplifting music made the last three years more bearable.  I am grateful . . .
 
 
 
 

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During August Steve Brown continues his series on "Living Free", that began on June 2.  As is their schedule, each Friday is dedicated to Listeners' questions answered by Steve and his pastor, "Pastor Pete" Alwinson.  Just a few of the daily message titles include: If God isn't in charge, you are. In God's economy we just don't get to vote. God's existence isn't up for question. The Law of God isn't what you think. Everything changes except this statement and God.

Grace to You
August 4-15 "Seven Steps to Spiritual Stability"
August 18-29 "True Worship"
 
 
 
 
 

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August 1 - In memory of Ruth Miller on her birthday
August 3 - Curt and Linda Smith in thanksgiving for the Lord's blessings on their sixteen years in business
August 4 - Ted Wolfe in honor of a special anniversary
August 6 - Milton and Debbie Greer in honor of their thirty-seventh wedding anniversary
August 12- American Dream Realy in honor of  Dottie and Donald Musillo on their thirty-sixth wedding anniversary
August 13- John and Billie Norczyk in honor of their thirty-seventh wedding anniversary
August 14 - Kevin and Debra Hunnings in honor of their twenty-first wedding anniversary
August  20 - Anonymous in honor of the men and women serving in the U.S. military
August 21 - Larry and Judy Robson in honor of Stan and Kay White on their fiftieth wedding anniversary
August 23 - Neil and Kathy Jackson in honor of their son Stephen on his fifteenth birthday
August 25 - Ted and Delores Stahre, to God be the glory and in honor of their wedding anniversary
August 29 - Larry and Judy Robson in loving memory of her father Milton Cadieu
August 31- Robert and Diane Dorr in loving memory of their son Matthew Christofer Dorr
 

Thanks to our Day Sponsors who have underwritten the cost of a broadcast day. If you, your church or business would like information about being a Day Sponsor you can call WCIF at 725-9243 or 1-877-725-9243 (toll-free).
 
 

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