Dear Friend,

I wanted to share from my heart at this very troublesome time. You can’t go too long before you hear the latest update about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its ever-changing impact on our nation and world. We have all been a bit shocked by the rapid developments and many lives are being impacted. The economic impact alone has been significant.

We have felt that same impact here at Family Life Radio and Intentional Living and have made changes internally to promote the health and safety of our own teams across the nation.

I want to remind you that we serve a big God and our faith is remaining strong in the truths He has provided time and time again in our own lives, as well as yours I am sure. Even when it seems like the entire world is going crazy around us, we are rooted in that very hope that only comes from God.

In light of recent events surrounding COVID-19 and this crisis, we have made the decision to postpone Sharathon until the month of June. During this trying time, Family Life Radio wants to be there for you and your family with songs of hope and words of encouragement to remind you that Jesus Christ is sovereign in all situations. Your support during this season is beyond appreciated and we can’t thank you enough for choosing us as a source of Hope in the midst of everything happening in our world.

If you are struggling to find peace in this season, then I encourage you to turn the dial to your Family Life Radio or tell your smart device to “enable Family Life Radio skill” and to “Play Family life Radio“. Rest in the hope that God is truly in control. We want to be a source of encouragement and comfort for you and your family during all of the ups and downs in life. This time is no different. And while this may seem like a huge hill to climb as the world battles COVID-19 and the impact that comes with it, we know that our God is greater than anything of this world. We will continue to bring you the message of hope through our airwaves, daily eDevotionals and inspirational truths from God’s word.

I want to express my gratitude for you and your support during this challenging time. And be assured of our prayers for you and your family.

We also have provided links on COVID19 updates, responses and generally helpful information on our resources section below.

Below you will find stories of Hope and encouragement and the opportunity to sign up for our daily devotionals and other content that we pray will provide some relief during these unstable times.

For you and your family,

Evan Carlson, President

Our world has completely changed over the past few months. Many are living in a virtual reality. Those who can, work from home, and spend their work hours communicating in video rooms with colleagues and clients, while the those on the front lines – medical service providers, police, grocers, some daycare workers, police, emergency responders, and some daycare workers – keep their doors open for those who must go out to serve. Churches, movie theatres, restaurants and gyms are closed. People are strongly encouraged to maintain social distancing and avoid gathering in groups.

Yet none of this is a surprise to our Heavenly Father. He prompted the Psalmist to share the words we find in Psalm 23 to serve as a comforting promise, as well as a picture of just how He cares for us.

The valley of the shadow of death may sound to you like the address for the neighborhood you’re living in today. If so, let the words from Psalm 23 bring you peace today (TPT). While you may not know what tomorrow might bring, you do know the One who holds your future.

• When you grow tired of the negative news of what’s happening in our world, your Heavenly Father offers a resting place for you in his luxurious love (v. 2).
• He wants to take you to an oasis of peace.
• With the waters of the quiet brook brimming with His joy, He restores your tired spirit and breathes into you, new life (v. 3).
• He leads you in His footsteps, and all you have to do is follow, opening before you pathways to His goodness to bring honor to His name (v. 3).
• And even though He takes you through a valley of the deepest darkness, fear cannot conquer you because He defeated all fear (v. 4).
• He stays close to you, encouraging you with whispers of promise and love.
• His authority is your strength. He showers you with His peace.
• His love blankets your soul, and consumes all fear (v. 4).

The place you find yourself may be overshadowed with darkness, but His love and light will lead you through. It’s not easy to let go and let God direct you. It takes trusting Him to always be with us, leading us to the right places by the path of His choosing. When we do allow Him to guide us, we can experience His peace and contentment.

Our world has completely changed over the past few months. Many are living in a virtual reality. Those who can, work from home, and spend their work hours communicating in video rooms with colleagues and clients, while the those on the front lines – medical service providers, police, grocers, some daycare workers, police, emergency responders, and some daycare workers – keep their doors open for those who must go out to serve. Churches, movie theatres, restaurants and gyms are closed. People are strongly encouraged to maintain social distancing and avoid gathering in groups.

Yet none of this is a surprise to our Heavenly Father. He prompted the Psalmist to share the words we find in Psalm 23 to serve as a comforting promise, as well as a picture of just how He cares for us.

The valley of the shadow of death may sound to you like the address for the neighborhood you’re living in today. If so, let the words from Psalm 23 bring you peace today (TPT). While you may not know what tomorrow might bring, you do know the One who holds your future.

• When you grow tired of the negative news of what’s happening in our world, your Heavenly Father offers a resting place for you in his luxurious love (v. 2).
• He wants to take you to an oasis of peace.
• With the waters of the quiet brook brimming with His joy, He restores your tired spirit and breathes into you, new life (v. 3).
• He leads you in His footsteps, and all you have to do is follow, opening before you pathways to His goodness to bring honor to His name (v. 3).
• And even though He takes you through a valley of the deepest darkness, fear cannot conquer you because He defeated all fear (v. 4).
• He stays close to you, encouraging you with whispers of promise and love.
• His authority is your strength. He showers you with His peace.
• His love blankets your soul, and consumes all fear (v. 4).

The place you find yourself may be overshadowed with darkness, but His love and light will lead you through. It’s not easy to let go and let God direct you. It takes trusting Him to always be with us, leading us to the right places by the path of His choosing. When we do allow Him to guide us, we can experience His peace and contentment.

• Stay home except to get medical care
• Separate yourself from other people in your home, this is known as home isolation
• Call ahead before visiting your doctor
• Wear a facemask if you are sick
• Cover your coughs and sneezes
• Clean your hands often
• Avoid sharing personal household items
• Clean all “high-touch” surfaces everyday
• Monitor your symptoms
• How to discontinue home isolation

• Know How it Spreads
• Take steps to protect yourself
  • Clean your hands often
  • Avoid close contact
• Take steps to protect others
  • Stay home if you’re sick
  • Cover coughs and sneezes
  • Wear a facemask if you are sick
  • Clean and disinfect

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.^*

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath