They are often deliberately discouraging. They make you feel alone in a crowd. They are colder than a Wisconsin winter. You'd rather avoid them but they are almost everywhere. Big cities seem to have a greater concentration but that's only because of the population density. Help stamp out "dead-eyes". 

You've experienced the distant stare seen on faces when you're traveling, shopping, working or visiting that seem to tell you no one is there. The doors to the person inside are locked. The eyes look through you saying: you don't exist in their sight; a smile won't be returned or seen; a hurt is so deep the heart is gone out of their activities. The Bible says a person's eyes bring more than sight, they communicate. Deadeyes speak of people who are unconcerned, unavailable, uncommitted or undone.

Good news. . .not everybody is like that. Better news . . .no one is like that all the time. When you're among friends and loved ones the sparkle comes back. When there is hope the eyes reflect warmth that can be felt. When the joy of living fills a life, it's no sacrifice to give away an encouraging glance. Scripture illustrates hope, honesty and success using sight. "Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame" (Ps 34:5). "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from the Father of lights, with whom is no variation, or shadow of  turning" (James 1:17). Picture God focusing His attention on you and not being distracted for any reason. Do you see the comfort that comes from knowing how important you are in His sight? "A cheerful look (a twinkle in the eye) brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones" (Proverbs 15:30).

Jesus saw through people but never looked through them. With a look, Jesus changed Peter's life and his heart was jump-started. From there Jesus had only to challenge him and a new course was set and I'm sure the twinkle came back to Peter's eyes. In Revelation John describes the resurrected  Jesus including His eyes that were like blazing embers. Can you imagine a look so intense that it melts away the wood, hay and stubble of our existence and leaves only the important enduring qualities, making a much smaller package, and easier to carry?

Can we tell a person's spiritual condition by their eyes? Would you want to take that test? A person's countenance can sag under heavy loads. Would it be better to see how to lighten the load rather than  wonder why the joy is gone? When we see people do we ask God to let us see them through His eyes so we can know their need and do whatever it takes to comfort and encourage them? We need to remember the eternal difference Jesus can make in a sinner's life when they receive Him as Savior and Lord. That's when the light goes on permanently. It may be dimmed occasionally but will never again be put out. We want you to always be encouraged. That's why we program the way we do so you can shine for Jesus.

Lee J. Martinez
 

Matthew 5:17 - In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
2 Chronicles 16:9 - For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.
 

THANK YOU
To all our faithful friends who have helped me celebrate my twentieth anniversary with WCIF, thank you for making this a special time. My biggest concern is how quickly the time has gone and keeping up with the changes that we have seen in those years. What an enjoyable time this has been with its challenges and rewards. I think the most important blessing of the work has been the knowledge that it has been twenty years of purpose. People have been changed and drawn closer to the Lord because we have been allowed to let Him speak to our community. You know I didn't get this far alone. I thank God for the individuals that make up the WCIF staff. I would have lasted perhaps a week without their help. This is a joint, family effort and everyone who has prayed or shared of their means has a part. I have been impressed by the many wishes that we prosper another twenty years. That is my wish as well but I know practically that it will only happen as you pick of the vision of what God can do and shoulder the load with us. Thanks for making these first twenty  possible! - Lee
 
 

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Rockledge - Thank you so much for your programming. My husband and I listen regularly to many of your programs. If I miss Insight for Living in the morning my day isn't the same. Please thank everyone for their hard work.

Palm Bay - Thank you for being there and putting Christ first!! I always turn you on in my home to bring the presence of the Lord. Thank you for letting me share my testimony during Sharathon. I pray it helped others who were listening. That is the call, to help others as Jesus did.

Palm Bay - Thank you for everyday on the air. Even if I can't be listening I know reaching others. You make my days so much more uplifting and especially help making driving in traffic more enjoy- able. I wish this check could be more . . .

Melbourne - I praise the Lord for the countless blessings received from listening to your wonderful programming. Bless you, Lee, Martha, and all the great announcers and the First Baptist Church that has backed you all these years.

Rockledge - This is a follow-up check to the other I sent before Sharathon. Thank you for your faithful ministry. I have found the programming to be inspiring, informing, and encouraging.

Wyalusing, PA - We are visiting from the north for about a month. We have enjoyed your station. We appreciate the teaching of Swindoll, MacArthur and Stanley. We thank you for your good work.

Palm Bay - I do listen to this radio station on a daily basis and do get a great deal of spiritual satisfaction. I will continue to support financially the radio station the best way I can. Keep up the good work.

Sebastian - Thank God for the ministry you provide for God's people all day and night. God bless you all.

Palm Bay - I just want to tell you how much I appreciate WCIF. I have said it before and I will say it again, I would not trade WCIF for any other radio station. The programs are wonderful, I listen to most of them and they are a blessing to my soul.

Micco - Enclosed is my Sharathon pledge for 2003. I am thankful that the Lord has enabled me to give a little and am thankful for WCIF. May God continue to bless all of you.

Cocoa - Your steadfastness is a continual witness to the truth of what precious WCIF means. With all my heart I praise God and am grateful to you for the airing of Moody Church and Moody Broadcasting network programs. Thank you for staying the course in difficult times like these.

E-mail - Thank you for your company and spiritual uplift. I work the overnight shift at a drugstore and listen to WCIF in Melbourne.

Merritt Island - I like Music Through the Night!

Titusville - My husband and I listen to WCIF daily. Each program helps us to become better servants of the Lord Jesus. We are truly blessed to be in America. We thank you for being faithful servants.

Satellite Beach -Your station is a blessing to me. I especially like the music. I keep my car radio on WCIF always.
 
 
 

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Key Life (Weekdays, 6:15 a.m.) Steve Brown begins a new study in June entitled, Grace: Living Free. Just a few of the concepts Steve will present in this series:
Grace is not heresy; it's the Gospel.
Don't try to live like a Christian if your aren't one.
Truth will scare you, then make you free.
You weren't made for prison. Jesus unlocked the door and you can walk.
Fridays continue with questions and answers.

Grace To You (Weekdays 11:00 a.m.) John MacArthur Series: How to Get the Most From God's Word:
June 9 & 10 - The Character of God's Word
June 11& 12 - What it Takes to Study God's Word
June 13 & 16 - The Inspiration of Scripture
June 17 &18 - How to Study Your Bible: Interpretation
June 19 & 20 - How to Study Your Bible: Closing the Gaps Series: The Rapture and the Day of the Lord (continues through July 11)
June 23- 26 - What Happens to Christians Who Die?
June 27, 30 - The Day of the Lord

Focus on the Family (Weekdays 1:30 & 9:00p.m.)
June 6 - Navigating the Rapids of Life
June 9 - Defending Traditional Marriage
June 10 & 11 - Dad, I'm Pregnant
June 12 - Hooray for Dad!
June 16 - The Right Education for Your Child
June 17, 18 - A Counselor's Search for Wholeness
June 20 - Keys to the Human Heart
June 23, 24 - What I Love About Heaven
June 26 - What ever Happened to the Truth?
June 27 - The Overprotected Child
June 30 - An Incredible Football Journey
In Touch (Weekdays 2:00 & 9:30 p.m.) Dr. Charles Stanley Series, A Passion For God (concludes June 11):
June 1,2 - A Passion to Know Him
June 4,5 - A Passion To Obey Him
June 6, 9 - A Passion To Serve Him
June 10, 11 - A Passion To Proclaim Him
June 12, 13 - Messages Parents Send
June 16, 17 - Unshakable Faith in Uncertain Times June 18, 19 - When Our Burdens Seem Unbearable
June 20 - Making Your Life Count
June 23, 24 - Walking Through Dark Times With God
June 25 - Reasons To Obey God
June 26, 27 - Passing On The Good News
 
 

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Each   month  we  list   our broadcasters    that    have birthdays  that  month.   We encourage  you  to  remember  these   friends  and their  in ministry with special prayer on that day.
 
 

June 1 - Curt and Linda Smith in memory of his dad William Smith on his birthday
June 3 - Mary Swank in memory of her husband Donald Swank on his birthday
June 10 - Scott and Patricia Zinn in honor of their son Matthew on his fifteenth birthday
June 13 - John Newton in honor of his wife Marty on her birthday
June 14 - Gayle Baker in memory of her husband Harvey
June 15 - Virginia Dunn in honor of her husband Joseph on their wedding anniversary and in honor of her children and their families
June 16 - Corina Savela in honor of Father's Day
June 21 - Hank and Jeanette Gibbons in honor of their twenty-third wedding anniversary
June 22 - Bob and Rachel Bowling in honor of their fortieth wedding anniversary
June 24 - Peter and Janey Staudte in honor of their thirty-third wedding anniversary on June 27
June 25 - Pastor Carlos Suarez in honor of the fourth anniversary of the Spanish Ministry at Calvary Baptist Church, 2980 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne
June 26 - Austin and Martha Ann Schuman in honor of their wedding anniversary on June 27
June 27 - Jack and Sara MacNab give all praise honor and glory to our Lord and Saviour for their anniversary of gold. with hearts overflowing in thanksfulness for His unending love righteousness, justice and faithfulness
June 28 - Linda Smith in honor of her husband Curt on his birthday
June 30 - Elaine Collier in memory of her husband Lester on his spiritual birthday

Thanks to our Day Sponsors who have underwritten the cost of a broadcast day on WCIF.  If you, your church or business would like information about being a day sponsor call 725-9243 or 1 - 877 - 725-9243.
 

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