Our hearts and prayers are with you Oklahoma....

and there is more..... ~Ana K9 Inspiring Stories From the Oklahoma Tornadomashable.comIn the wake of the Oklahoma tornado, some really awesome people (and animals) have shown amazing acts of kindness.

Another beautiful story of heroism. ~Ana KellyOklahoma teachers who saved students called heroeswww.nydailynews.comThey threw themselves over their students, stayed with them for hours and carried them, bleeding, to safety. The teachers of two devastated elementary schools went far beyond the call of duty when Oklahoma's horrendous twister wiped out the suburban enclave of Moore.

Another beautiful moment of hope. -Sarah TaylorTornado Survivor Finds Dog During TV Interviewnews.sky.comMiraculous stories of survival emerge after one of the strongest tornadoes in history tore through an Oklahoma suburb.

Psalm 33:3 - “Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.”

We thought this was pretty chilling - Steve & Amy

Praying for Oklahoma. - Steve & Amy

She moved to Uganda at age 19... and has since adopted fourteen daughters. Her name is Katie Davis. How does her life, her "yes" to God, inspire you? -Sarah TaylorAmazima Ministries - Kisses from Katiewww.amazima.orgAmazima Ministries International

Psalm 33:1 – “Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.”

Tomorrow, check out our new “Friends Forever Flyaway” contest right here on Facebook! You’ll get a chance to fly in one of your friends for the Amy Grant and Brandon Heath concert coming to Overlake Christian Church July 20th. The winner will receive roundtrip airfare for your friend, hotel accommodations, rental care reimbursement and two VIP experience tickets including a “meet and greet” with Amy and Brandon!Grant & Brandon Heath, Saturday, July 20 @ 7:00 PMwww.spirit1053.com"How Mercy Looks From Here" Tour

How tough is the current Secret Sound? Well, so far, we’ve received over 125 guesses and starting Monday, the piggy bank is about to burst at $4,385! To help you win, we will begin playing an extended version of the sound beginning Monday at 7:10 am! Call 1-877-275-1053 with your guess. If the line is busy, keep trying! Made possible by Sound Mortgage”the Secret Sound and Win!www.spirit1053.comThe SPIRIT 105.3 Secret Sound! It's FUN and it'll even put some money in your wallet!

Psalm 30:11 – “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”

We are so excited for the Hillsong UNITED “Welcome Zion Tour” to be held at the ShoWare Center in Kent on June 4, but tickets are going fast! Click the link below to order yours:United - Seattle, WA 2013 | Premier Productionswww.premierproductions.com

Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”

Tomorrow at 8:00 am – the SPIRIT 105.3 e-Auction is back! Each week, we’ll be offering awesome bargains. You’ll find tons of deals from auto to vacations, coffee to pet care and fitness to photography! Click the link below to see a preview and start bidding tomorrow!105.3 e-Auctionwww.spirit1053.comWelcome to the SPIRIT 105.3 e-Auction! Each week, this auction will feature brilliant treasures that you won't want to miss out on.

Awwww.....totally tearing up right now . So sweet! ~AnaMilitary Father Surprises Daughter at Rays Game - MLBFanCave.commlbfancave.mlb.comAn incredible moment at Tropicana Field.

"Your ship is equal to the load of today; but when you are carrying yesterday's worry and tomorrow's anxiety, you must lighten your load or you will sink." What are you throwing overboard today? -Sarah Taylor

Psalm 27:6 – “Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.”

Totally relate:)) ~Steve and Amy

What is your favorite childrens book to read at bedtime? Perhaps from your childhood or one that you often read to your own kids? This simple tale of a boy and his kite reveals a profound truth for all of us. Its my new favorite (even though it makes me cry!) --Sarah Taylor

Psalm 21:6 – “Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.”

We want YOU to travel with us to Israel this November! Attend the Preview Party THIS Monday at Eastpointe Foursquare Church in Bonney Lake and get a special discount when you register at the event. RSVP for this Monday by emailing ashley@spirit1053.comIsrael Preview Party!, Monday, May 20, 2013www.spirit1053.comHave you ever dreamed of walking where Jesus did? How about floating in the Dead Sea? If so, join DJ Larry Lomax and the SPIRIT Team to preview

Love this..... ~Ana

Calling all dad's and daughters! Join us this Father's Day weekend for a moment you won't soon forget. It's the Purity Ball with Carrie Abbott of the Legacy Institute. Reserve your seat today as slots are filling fast!Ball Presented by The Legacy Institute, Saturday, June 15, 2013www.spirit1053.comJoin SPIRIT for a one of a kind night. Dads, escort your daughter to an unforgettable event where hundreds of young ladies dressed in formal

Amy Grant and Brandon Heath tickets officially go on sale this Friday! Reserve your seat before everyone else… use promo code “SPIRIT” at check out today!Amy Grant & Brandon Heath, Saturday, July 20 @ 7:00 PMwww.spirit1053.comFaith, Fun and Family - SPIRIT 105.3 FM radio, a division of CRISTA Broadcasting, offers contemporary Christian music from Seattle.

Isaiah 66:13 – “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”

Isaiah 49:15 - “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!”

Join us tonight at Gold Creek Church in Bothell starting at 6:30pm for an evening with Carrie Abbott and Natalie Grant! FREE to attend... See you here!

This couple makes me smile! So friendly & fun... Wish this happened when I went to pump gas! - Sarah TaylorPumpcast News, Part 1 - The Tonight Show with Jay Lenowww.youtube.comJack Rafferty surprises this musical couple at the gas pumps! Subscribe to The Tonight Show for more Leno:Watch The Tonight Show Weekn...

Ecclesiastes 11:5 – “As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.”

Proverbs 23:25 – “May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful!”

Proverbs 23:22 – “Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.”

If you love to BBQ......watch this first!! ~Ana KTiny Wire From BBQ Brush Lands Teen in Surgeryabcnews.go.comA Washington state teen is recovering after a “violent” stomach ache landed him in a hospital where doctors performed exploratory surgery only to discover his problems stemmed from a BBQ brush wire that he unknowingly swallowed. Tristin Beck, 16, of Mountlake Terrace, Wash., was admitted to Seattle…

Teacher Appreciation Week Continues!!! Here's a story from Ana Kelly. What teacher has made a difference in your life? "I was NEVER good at math except one year in the 6th grade, all because of one special person, Mr. Dwyer. He was a mathematics teacher at Sharples Middle School in the South end. It was the time of desegregation in Seattle and us Northender’ kids we were bused to South end to go to school. Mr. Dwyer made that awkward transition so much easier because he was positive, engaged, inspiring and taught us about accountability. So much so that every day we would go home with homework and he expected it back the next morning; He wouldn't take it home to grade it, he would grade it right away. We would get it back so we could work on it in class. He would help us with the problems we had the most trouble with. I felt like he really cared about me and that I GOT it! It was a big confidence booster. Math has never been my strong suit (that's one of the reasons why I got into broadcasting) but with Mr. Dwyer's passion for teaching....math became fun! In fact the top 5 kids who had the best homework records for the month would be treated to a Mariners game at the Kingdome. Guess who was top 5 that month?! Me! I still can't believe I was good at math…..well at least for a couple of semesters anyway. Who knows, if I had a Mr. Dwyer in EVERY math class I took in school maybe I could've been a Boeing Engineer. Hmmmmm. Thank you Mr. Dwyer! You will never be forgotten.....home run!"

Exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse at Amy Grants new album! Plus, she's coming in concert this July 20th. Tickets available at spirit1053.com10 de mayo de 2013 10:10

Genesis 3:20 – “Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living.”

Teacher Appreciation Week continues! Today Sarah Taylor shares her memory: "Freshly sharpened pencils and wooden desks with plastic chairs, I can still remember how Mrs McClannahans 2nd grade classroom smelled and looked with vibrant primary colors. She had a warm, inviting smile and a soft spoken nature. Empathetic and observant, she noticed my tears when it came to distinguishing the long sounds and short sounds of vowels, and kept me in for third recess for a few weeks to give me extra help. She could often be found at the sides of our desks, coaching us through our work, spurring us on because she knew what we were capable of. But what I remember most was the loving way in which she looked at each of us - sensing our potential and delighting in us individually." Who made the biggest impact on you during your school years?

Proverbs 1:8 – “Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.”

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! The SPIRIT 1053 on air crew is sharing our favorite teachers all week long! Here is a story from Amy: "He made me feel smart. So, that makes him my favorite... teacher that is. Math wasn’t always my favorite subject. Frankly, I believe I started to get behind in Math around 7th grade and struggled through 10th grade math class. But my 11th grade teacher, Ira, changed the way I saw myself and I began to love math. For the first time, instead of trying to teach me the same as everyone else—I feel like I was being taught the way I learn. Here is Ira with his three daughters, Rachel and twins Erin and Emily." Do you have a story of appreciation to share about a favorite teacher? We want to hear it!

2 Kings 20:5 – “Go back and tell Hezekiah, the ruler of my people, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you.”

Remember when you were middle school age and you never felt like you fit in or that anyone noticed you? Back in 6th grade, that’s exactly how I felt. But I was fortunate enough to have Mrs. Smith for a teacher. She never treated teaching like it was “just a job.” She was truly interested in each student and delighted in each personality, no matter how socially awkward. Being creative herself, she nurtured that part of me and made me feel like I could actually be something more than invisible. No matter what I tried, she validated it and made me feel special and accepted. Even all these years later, I still remember her example and try to see people the way that she saw them. ~Donna, with Steve & Amy Morning Show

1 Kings9:3 - “The Lord said to him: “I have heard the prayer and plea you have made before me; I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting my Name there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.”

A woman of courage. . .Amanda Berry reunites with her older sister in the hospital. What an amazing story!! ~Steve and Amy

So true:)) ~Steve and Amy

Happy "Teacher Appreciation" week! Couple of Mom's at my daughter's school put this togehter for the teachers. Love the idea! Pencil flower vases.... genius! And they are so adorable!! So grateful for our teachers! :) ~Ana

1 Kings 8:45 – “…then hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and uphold their cause.”

2 Samuel 7:27 – ““Lord Almighty, God of Israel, you have revealed this to your servant, saying, ‘I will build a house for you.’ So your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to you.”

1 Samuel 2:1 – “Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.”

No school! We've all heard of a snow day. One local principal thought, why not a sun day? -Sarah TaylorBellingham school closes because of nice weatherwww.seattlepi.comSEATTLE (AP) â In sun-deprived Washington state, the promise of nice spring weather prompted a small private school to give students a day off to enjoy the sunshine. Friday is a "sun day" of sorts for the 205 students at Bellingham Christian School, a small private Christian school…

Matthew 12:21 – “In His name the nations will put their hope.”