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Doug & Kim's latest Ebay auction of a guitar autographed by Amy Grant was a great success, raising $1,375 for Habitat for Humanity.  Stay tuned for more!

While Kim was on vacation, we had a great line-up of guest hosts:

Monday - Joy Williams
Wednesday - Paul Colman

Thursday - Russ Lee
Friday - Brad Stine

 

Thanks Campers - what a great week we had at CAMP DK - with your family-friendly counselors - Doug & Kim.  Thanks to Michele Zavatsky of www.kidslovetravel.com for her insight.
 

MOTHER'S DAY 2005

We love our mom - and we know you love yours too - Thanks to everyone who entered our contest - "If your mom was a cartoon character or a toy - what kind would she be and why?"

Congrats to our winners - Autumn, Jeannie, Valarie, Caren & Janet.  They received books from www.momsintouch.org, a subscription to ParentLife magazine from www.lifeway.com, and the new CD from Ginny Owens.



1 Corinthians 13 for Moms

I can read bedtime stories till the cow jumps over the moon and sing "Ten Little Monkeys" until I want to call the doctor--but if I don't have love, I'm as annoying as a ringing phone.

I can chase a naked toddler through the house while cooking dinner and listening to voice mail, I can fix the best cookies and Kool-Aid in the neighborhood, and I can tell a sick child's temperature with one touch of my finger, but if I don't have love, I am nothing.

Love is patient while watching and praying by the front window when it's 30 minutes past curfew.

Love is kind when my child says, "I don’t like you anymore!"

It does not envy the neighbors' swimming pool or their brand-new mini van, but trusts the Lord to provide every need.

Love does not brag when other parents share their disappointments and insecurities, and love rejoices when other families succeed.

It doesn't boast, even when I've multi-tasked all day long and my husband can't do more than one thing at a time.

Love is not rude when my spouse innocently asks, "What have you done today?"

It does not immediately seek after glory when we see talent in our children, but encourages them to get training and make wise choices.

It is not easily angered, even when my 15-year-old acts like the world revolves around her.

It does not delight in evil (is not self-righteous) when I remind my 17-year-old that he's going 83 in a 55-mph zone, but rejoices in the truth.

Love does not give up hope. It always protects our children's self-esteem and spirit, even while doling out discipline.

It always trusts God to protect our children when we cannot. It always perseveres, through blue nail polish, rolled eyes and crossed arms, messy rooms and sleepovers.

Love never fails. But where there are memories of thousands of diaper changes and painful labor(s), they will fade away.

Where there is talking back, it will (eventually) cease. (Please, Lord?)

Where there is a teenager who thinks she knows everything, there will one day be an adult who knows you did your best.

For we know we fail our children, and we pray they don't end up in or therapy, but when we get to heaven, our imperfect parenting will disappear.

(Thank you, Lord!)

When we were children, we needed a parent to love and protect us. Now that we're parents ourselves, we have a heavenly Father who adores, shelters us and holds us when we need to cry. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

 

RECOVERING FROM THE LOSS OF HIS WIFE & CHILD

Pastor Ridley Barron shared his story with Doug & Kim - a story of loss and also awesome hope and peace - for those who want the full story - here's a link to the article we mentioned on the air http://www.tennessean.com/local/archives/05/01/63870218.shtml?Element_ID=63
  


March 2 marked the 101st birthday of "Dr Seuss" - Not only has the post office honored this author with his own stamp - but D&K performed this skit found on the internet - author unknown.

Pastor: Will you answer me right now These questions, as your wedding vow?
Groom: Yes, I will answer right now Your questions as my wedding vow.
Pastor: Will you take her as your wife? Will you love her all your life?
Groom: Yes, I take her as my wife, Yes, I'll love her all my life.
Pastor: Will you have, and also hold  Just as you have at this time told?
Groom: Yes, I will have, and I will hold, Just as I have at this time told,
Yes, I will love her all my life As I now take her as my wife.

Pastor: Will you love through good and bad? Whether you're happy or sad?
Groom: Yes, I'll love through good and bad, Whether we're happy or sad,
Yes, I will have and I will hold Just as I have already told,
Yes, I will love her all my life, Yes, I will take her as my wife!

Pastor: Will you love her if you're rich? Or if you're poor, and in a ditch?
Groom: Yes, I'll love her if we're rich, And I will love her in a ditch,
I'll love her through good times and bad, Whether we are happy or sad,
Yes, I will have, and I will hold (I could have sworn this has been told!)
I promise to love all my life This woman, as my lawful wife!

Pastor: Will you love her when you're fit, And also when you're feeling sick?
Groom: Yes, I'll love her when we're fit, And when we're hurt, and when we're sick,
And I will love her when we're rich And I will love her in a ditch
And I will love through good and bad, And I will love when glad or sad,
And I will have, and I will hold Ten years from now a thousandfold,
Yes, I will love for my whole life This lovely woman as my wife!

Pastor: Will you love with all your heart? Will you love till death you part?
Groom: Yes, I'll love with all my heart From now until death do us part,
And I will love her when we're rich, And when we're broke and in a ditch,
And when we're fit, and when we're sick, (Oh, CAN'T we get this finished quick?)
And I will love through good and bad, And I will love when glad or sad,
And I will have, and I will hold, And if I might now be so bold,
I'll love her my entire life, Yes, I WILL take her as my wife!

Pastor: Then if you'll take her as your wife, And if you'll love her all your life,
And if you'll have, and if you'll hold, From now until the stars grow cold,
And if you'll love through good and bad, And whether you're happy or sad,
And love in sickness, and in health, And when you're poor, and when in wealth,
And if you'll love with all your heart, From now until death do you part,
Yes, if you'll love her through and through, Please answer with these words:

Pastor and Groom: I DO!
Pastor: You're married now! So kiss the bride, But please, do keep it dignified.
  

LOVE IS...       

This February Doug & Kim looked at the definition of Love from 1 Corinthians 13.  Share your stories about people you know that display one of the definitions of Love.  It can be your spouse, child, friend or family member.

What is love?  Love is patient, Love is kind, Love does not envy, Love does not boast, Love is not proud, Love is not rude, Love is not self-seeking, Love is not easily angered, Love keeps no records of wrongs, Love does not delight in evil, Love rejoices with the truth, Love always protects, Love always trusts, Love always hopes, Love always perseveres, Love never fails.

Tell us in an email what definition of Love that person shows best- love@DKRadio.com


Thank you Senor Murphy Candy - Kim's favorite chocolate from New Mexico.  Random e-mails will be receiving a free heart-shaped box of chocolates.  For more information on Senor Murphy's, go to www.senormurphy.com.

Valentine's Day can be a tough time for singles - but we all have access to the greatest Valentine of All.  A listener, Terri Snow, was inspired to write this poem - and we wanted to share it with you ...

A Single Valentine
To be touched by a man, to be held in his arms;
To have someone to love me and consider my charms.
My life isn't complete says the world that I live in,
Without a man  - I must be living in sin.
My heart is so full of a love that's unreal,
The greatest of love that is beyond surreal.
My heavenly Father created this life,
So what does it matter if I'm never a wife?

My friends are so sad and mostly sympathetic;
I really don't want them to think I'm pathetic.
My life is so full by a Man who's so much more,
Than any man who might come to my door!
He loves unconditionally, no matter how we act,
I love Him beyond any earthly reason or fact!

And if I should stay single for the rest of my days,
His love will encompass me and always amaze!
Human eyes only see what's on the surface,
But my God sees me only for His purpose,
I committed my life to Him many years past,
And hope the world sees that it will last!

Falling in love with Jesus more every day,
Makes my life complete, no matter what men say.

To all of you who struggle with this
First Peter 5:17 says,
"Greet one another with a Holy kiss."

So with love in my heart, I wish you a glorious day,
And pray that God blesses you along the way!

Terri Snow
 

DOUG & KIM'S CHRISTMAS NOVELTY SONG FOR 2004

Thanks to the thousands of you that voted in our novelty song contest this year.  The winner (for the 2nd straight year) is the song selected by Kim "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas".  Despite a strong showing for the cow song "We Wish you a Dairy Christmas" - the hippo squeaked past with a scant 7% victory (1260 to 1094) ... Doug says "Just want till next year!"  In the meantime - if you are a hippo fan - here's an interesting web site we found - http://soe.hyperchat.com/newchat/u/yummy/~soe/hippoFAQ.htm



For those interested you can get the Cow CD from www.musicaobscura.com
  
If you need a copy of the Hippo song - it's available on various CDs (including Dr Demento) - check Amazon or other favorite source ...
And to those song that didn't make it - here's a list of what we considered and who did them - we do not make them available so find them at your own risk:

Chipmunks roasting on a open fire - Bob Rivers
(we did edit some of this song - so if you find the original listen first before the kids do)
Nuttin' for Christmas - Stan Freberg
Hotel Can't Afford ya - Apologetix www.Apologetix.com
December 5 or 6 BC - Apologetix
Snoopy's Christmas - The Royal Guardsmen
Dominick the Donkey - Lou Monte
Jingle Bells - the Singing Dogs
Grandma Got run over by a Reindeer - Elmo & Patsy
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth - Spike Jones
Deck the Halls - Laffy
Arm Pit Jingle Jam - Paul (our production guy)
Holiday Laughter - Kim and Doug (these last 2 might make it on a "Best of
DK" CD soon)
 

  

A Great Big WELL DONE to all the entries we received in our "Doug & Kim's Back to School - Oh So Cool Story Song Contest."  All the stories were great and picking only 4 winners was very hard. As a special thank you to everyone who entered we will be sending each author a surprise CD as a thank you - and the top 4 winners get a $50 gift card from Target for some Oh So Cool Back to School shopping.
   

KIM'S TRIP TO GERMANY


 

HAVE THE DARINS SING A SONG FOR YOUR LOVED ONE

Thanks again to The Darins for helping us make Valentine's Day special for so many.  FYI - this cool song service is available year-round!

In the area of exercise you may already be making a better choice- but burning calories without even knowing it.  Have you done any of these lately?

Doug & Kim's Free Exercise Program
Beating around the bush.
Jumping to conclusions.
Climbing the wall.
Swallowing my pride.
Passing the buck.
Throwing my weight around.
Dragging my heels.
Pushing my luck.
Making mountains out of molehills.
Hitting the nail on the head.
Wading through paperwork.
Bending over backwards.
Jumping on the bandwagon.
Balancing the books.
Running around in circles.
Tooting my own horn.
Climbing the ladder of success.
Pulling out the stops.
Adding fuel to the fire.
Opening a can of worms.
Putting my foot in my mouth.
Starting the ball rolling.
Going over the edge.
Picking up the pieces.

Happy exercising!
 

The Ultimate Makeover

Doug & Kim recently spent time talking with author Sharon Jaynes about her book "The Ultimate Makeover - Becoming Spiritually Beautiful in Christ."   In addition to writing a book that reminds women that "beauty beings on the inside and works its way out," Sharon is also vice-president of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

click here to find out more about that: www.Proverbs31.org

 

 

WHAT DOES "D" & "K" STAND FOR

Thanks to Debbie who gave us the idea for this contest - she wondered (for a brief second) what the "D" and "K" in our web address stand for - in Debbie's words "Duh! Doug and Kim." But what about taking that further by creating an acrostic for D-K-R-A-D-I-O.C-O-M

Thanks for everyone who entered - all the entries where great - which made picking a winner very hard - so - here's the 6 we selected to win our "fabulous prizes"

Doesn't Kim Reassure And Doug Influence Others? Christ's Obvious Messengers  (thanks Robin!)

Doug Kim Radiating Awesome Dialog In Our Common Ordinary Media (thanks Roger!)

Delightful Kim Really Antagonizes Doug Insisting On Chipmunks Over Moos (thanks Larry!)

Doug Kim Radio, A Daily Infusion Of Compassion, Oneness, Music (thanks Bill!)

Doing Kind Random Activities Daily Instead Of Communicating Offensive Messages (thanks Mary!)

Doug Kim Readily Available Doses (of) Inspiration Often Color Otherwise MundaneMondays (thanks Megan!)

 

Walking Through Cancer with (now) 7year old - 
Craig Thomas

Thanks to all who have been praying for the healing of Craig.  His mom, Helen, has been keeping us updated since December.  Craig recently completed his 10th (and hopefully final) round of Chemo.  To get caught up on the entire story - click below on the link to his web site.  Here are a few photos of Craig's awesome on-air birthday party.  Thank you for making that extra special! 

(the Thomas Family - Helen, Rex, Lauren and Craig)

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http://www.caringbridge.com/tn/cutecraiggy/
Steven Curtis Chapman's wife Mary Beth stopped by recently to talk about Adoption.  For more information on the agency the Chapman's used go to www.Bethany.org and if you need financial help in the area of adoption the Chapman's have set up a great organization in honor of their 1st adopted daughter www.Shaohannahshope.org

  

 

NO MORE BULLIES

On the anniversary of Columbine - we caught up with author Frank Peretti to talk about his book "No More Bullies."  This book and our conversation were a real good wake up call to remind us of the power we have each day to encourage and build up one another, instead of tearing each other down.  We highly recommend this book for parents, kids and teens.

 

Looking for something to do with the family each day? Do you home school ? Then you might be interested in the book Doug & Kim have been talking about with author Julie Lavender- 365 Days of Celebration & Praise: Daily Devotions and Activities for Homeschooling Families http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0787968196.html
 
Apologetix - that Christian parody band has a new CD out - "Adam Up" .. Doug & Kim have been featuring some of their cuts.  For more on the group go to: www.Apologetix.com
DOUG & KIM'S CHRISTMAS NOVELTY SONG FOR 2003


After a hard fought campaign, involving over 700 emails and countless phone calls, the Chipmunk Song was declared the winner of "Best Christmas Novelty Song for 2003."  The margin of victory - 38 votes.  Remember - every vote counts!
True to his word - the Chick Fil A Cow served breakfast to Kim.

Thanks for having fun with us !!

For those interested you can get the Cow CD from www.musicaobscura.com

Doug & Kim spoke with the creator of the Cow CD Terry Esau who is also a Christian author - visit his site at www.TerryEsau.com