As your family relaxes this weekend, be grateful for the sacrifice of our fallen service members...and those who loved them. Have a blessed Memorial Day Weekend.

Thankful Thursday… We are thankful for our service members. Do you have a family member or friend serving their country?

Today's Life Promise: Genesis 28:15 I am with you and will protect you wherever you go.

How has God used Life 97.9 to help encourage you and your family?

Help offer disaster relief in Oklahoma. $10 feeds a disaster survivor for one day. $30 feeds a family of four. Please read more and consider donating.

Wanting to help out our friends in OK? Samaritan's Purse (they do the shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child) are mobilizing disaster relief teams and you can help financially... Deadly Weather in OklahomaSamaritan's Purse is responding to a devastating tornadoHomewww.samaritanspurse.orgWhen victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine cry out for help, Samaritan’s Purse is often the first to answer. We specialize in meeting critical needs for victims of war, disaster, famine, and epidemics in the world's most troubled regions, often working through ministry part...

Salvation Army is another organization helping with disaster relief for those affected by the OK tornado...The Salvation Armydonate.salvationarmyusa.orgDONATE BY MAILChecks may be made out to:The Salvation Army Disaster ReliefP.O. BOX 12600Oklahoma City, OK 73157Please designate Oklahoma Tornado Reliefon all checks.

What a reminder found in the aftermath of the Moore, OK tornado!

Please pray for those near Oklahoma City! The area has been struck by more and worse tornadoes today!

What is your favorite song right now?

I know we normally have Thankful Thursday's however with the rain we have had and are getting... How about a Thankful Sunday for the life giving rain God is blessing us with?

Something to warm your heart... so thankful for our military members and their families...Cut4 | BOS@TB: Army Lieutenant surprises daughter in Tampa - Video5/16/13: Alayna Adams throws the ceremonial first pitch, but is shocked to find her father, Army Lieutenant William Adams, behind the plate

Thankful Thursday...

What do your summer vacation plans look like?

Congratulations to Amy L. from Fargo! She wins a one hour massage from Elite Therapeutic Massage as part of our "Pamper a Mom" giveaway. We say "part" because her friend and fellow mom Val K. of Fargo, who nominated Amy, also gets free one hour massage! (Aren't we sneaky!!)

Starting our week together thanking God for his greatness...

What makes your mom so special?

Thank you, Moms, for all you do, and try to do and be! Happy Mother's Day!

Thank you to everyone that dropped items off at today's stuff the truck event. Amazing out pouring of items. Thank you....

Please join us today with your gently used household items, clothing and furniture at Luther Family Ford from 11 -2 as we stuff a truck for Family Life Thrift Store.

How will you be celebrating Mother’s Day?

7 fun, free Fargo-Moorhead events in May

7 fun, free Fargo-Moorhead events in Mayfun, free Fargo-Moorhead events in Maylife979.com1. Rourke Art Museum Spring Celebration – Saturday, May 11th. Enjoy a Spring afternoon in their sculpture courtyard with kids art activities, food, and prizes Saturday, May 11th from 1-5 pm. Plus, museum ad...

Thankful Thursday.. What is one thing you are thankful for that gives you the most joy?

Congratulations Leslie and family in Glyndon, winners of the new Char-Broil grill from Basement Technologies and Life 97.9!

We are excited to celebrate with the rest of the Northwestern Family to announce that Northwestern College is becoming University of Northwestern - St. Paul. From College to University - Northwestern Collegehttp://nwc.edu/web/about/universityIn July 2013, Northwestern College will be Minnesota’s newest university. The decision to become a university was made by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees.

Midweek Motivator!! Shall I Fear [God of Angel Armies] [Lyrics]Buy Now! iTunes:Music video by Chris Tomlin performing Whom Shall I Fear [God of Angel Armies] [Lyrics]. (P) (C) 2012 sixst...

Congratulations Leslie in Glyndon, winner of the new Char-Broil grill from Basement Technologies and Life 97.9!

Start of week encouragement!

Will you spend some time cleaning the yard, garden, garage or other fun for this weekend?

What are you grateful for today?

Another day, and another welcome crest prediction: 34 ft tomorrow! More than a foot less than yesterday's prediction! God is Good!

We've prayed, and God's answering!! New NWS crest prediction for Fargo: 35.5ft on Wednesday! He does sit enthroned over the flood!!!

A good reason to have hope!

Thankful for Spring!

It's the final full day of Spring Share Fundraiser. If you haven't already would you consider a gift of support for your radio station Life 97.9? 800-979-1200 or life979.com Thank You.. we can't do it without you and wouldn't want to..

We are giving away an autograped guitar during day two of Spring Share Fundraiser.. who signed it? Chris Tomlin did.. yay.. call now to enter 800-979-1200 or give, pledge online at life979.com Thank you...

As part of this Spring's Fundraiser we are giving away a family four pack of tickets to the Bison's home opener. You don't have to give or pledge to be eligible, but would be appreciated. 800-979-1200 or online life979.com

Today is day one of Spring Share Fund Raiser.. thank you for you support and prayers.

Latest predictions for the Red River at Fargo, via the National Weather Service: