The Connection Corner

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Faith on the Tower

1 Peter 2:9 — But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

The wind hits first—sharp and loud—as two men clip themselves onto a radio tower before sunrise.

Cody is new to the job. New to the height. New to being strapped in beside the same person for twelve hours a day. This kind of work demands trust. Even if you don’t like the person next to you, your life depends on them.

Every morning, Cody turns on worship music from his phone and prays out loud. Not to make a point—there’s just nowhere to hide it up here.

His climbing partner makes his feelings clear early on. He doesn’t believe in God. In fact, he says he hates Him.

Cody doesn’t argue.

But he also doesn’t turn the music off.

Days stretch into weeks. The scoffing slowly turns into small talk. Then one morning, the partner asks Cody to pray—but not for him. Just for his daughter.

So Cody prays right there on the tower.

And they go back to work.

Then one night, Cody’s phone rings.

His coworker’s voice sounds different. Heavy. Desperate. He admits he has relapsed in his addiction and doesn’t want to live anymore.

Cody calls his dad, and together they sit with the man for hours. No preaching. No pressure. Just the simple truths of the gospel: you are loved, you have purpose, and God has a plan for your life.

Later, the coworker admits something that surprises Cody.

It wasn’t an argument that made him call.

It was the worship music. It was Cody’s consistency. It was the steady love that felt trustworthy and real.

Scripture reminds us that God has called His people out of darkness and into His wonderful light—not just so we can experience it, but so we can show His goodness to others.

Cody didn’t know how deep the darkness was for his coworker. He simply kept living in the light long enough for someone else to notice it.

And that’s often how God works.

Somewhere near you, someone is watching what faith looks like in real life—in long days, ordinary conversations, and quiet moments when love costs time and attention.

So keep living your faith out loud.

Consistency can soften hearts that arguments never will.

And when the light stays on long enough, it has a way of drawing people home.

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

Who in your life regularly sees how you live out your faith?
Why do you think consistency can influence people more than arguments?
How does knowing you are “chosen” by God change the way you live around others?
What might it look like for you to shine God’s light in an ordinary moment this week?
Who might be watching your faith more closely than you realize?

March 12, 2026/by lameyers

Love in Disguise

Bri Dunn, Daily Devotional

Luke 3:11 — John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”

A man dressed in black steps toward strangers on a New York City sidewalk.

It’s the kind of moment that makes people stiffen. Eyes dart away. Hands tighten around bags. In a city that runs on hurry and distance, there’s an unspoken rule: don’t engage. Keep moving. Protect your space.

The man doesn’t look harmless.

He stops people and asks for their wallets.

But this story isn’t going where you think it will.

What most people don’t know yet is that the “burglar” isn’t trying to take anything.

Instead, he approaches the people others walk past—the ones no one sits beside. The ones who’ve stopped expecting eye contact, much less kindness.

A man sits alone at a bus stop. The stranger in black approaches him, and for a moment it looks like trouble.

But then everything flips.

Instead of robbing him, the burglar gives.

He places cash into the man’s wallet. But more than that, he gives something even rarer—his time. He looks him in the eye. He sits down. He listens. He treats him like someone worth stopping for.

For a moment, that man isn’t invisible.

He’s chosen.

Watching this moment unfold online, one thing becomes clear: generosity was never meant to be complicated.

John the Baptist put it simply: if you have two shirts and someone has none, share. If you have food and someone is hungry, give.

You don’t need a disguise or a dramatic moment to do that.

You just need to care.

Eyes that notice people others overlook. Hands willing to give what they already have. A heart ready to step where others keep walking.

Kindness doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.

Sometimes the most unexpected act of love is simply doing the right thing.

So today, notice the person others avoid—and share what you already have.

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

When was the last time you noticed someone others seemed to overlook?
Why do you think it can be difficult to engage with people in need?
What simple act of generosity could you offer someone today?
How does Luke 3:11 challenge the way you think about sharing what you have?
What might change if more people chose to notice those who feel invisible?

March 11, 2026/by Bri Dunn

Together Makes Impossible Possible

Brenda Price, Daily Devotional

Psalm 34:3 — Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.

Rubble lines the ground where a wall once stood.

Burned gates lean inward. Stones lie scattered in every direction—reminders of what once protected the city. Jerusalem is exposed, and everyone knows it. No single person could fix this. No one has the strength, skill, or resources to rebuild it alone.

In Scripture, Nehemiah sees it clearly. Not just the damage—but the possibility.

He isn’t simply a hero with a hammer. He’s a leader with a vision. And the people standing around him aren’t professional builders. They’re parents. Priests. Neighbors. Ordinary families who know what loss feels like and understand how much is at stake.

The wall feels too big. The work too heavy. Everyone can do the math in their head and reach the same conclusion: this is impossible alone.

Then something shifts.

One voice turns into many. A shared resolve rises up among the people. It settles deep in their bones.

They say it together: Let us rise up and build.

Not someday. Not someone else.

Today. Together.

That’s the miracle. Not just the wall—but the unity.

Each family takes a section. Shoulder to shoulder. Stone by stone. Progress begins showing up where hopelessness once lived. The work moves forward because no one is working alone.

And what gets rebuilt isn’t just a wall.

It’s strength.
Dignity.
Belonging.

This has always been how God works. His work moves forward through us, not just me. Worship grows louder when voices join together. Care reaches farther when hands link side by side.

That’s why the psalmist invites us:
“Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt His name together.”

That invitation still stands today.

In many ways, this ministry at 88.7 is built the same way that wall was—through shared vision, shared sacrifice, and shared joy. Through people choosing to show up together. To worship together. To care for families and communities together.

There is deep gratitude for every person who has already said yes to being part of the “we.”

And there is still room at the wall.

So let’s rise up and build together—through generosity, prayer, presence, and encouragement. Because when God’s people work side by side, His love reaches farther than any one of us could carry it alone.

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

Where have you seen the power of people working together toward something meaningful?
What gifts or strengths has God given you that could help build up others?
Why do you think God often chooses to accomplish His work through communities instead of individuals?
What might it look like for you to join others in encouraging or serving this week?
How can you “exalt the Lord together” with the people around you?

March 10, 2026/by Brenda Price