In this radio recording available for anytime listening, Erin Hawley shares some of those lessons learned “… from her little ones!” I note some of my observations from television news early in 2019 of her husband Josh Hawley's taking the oath of office as Missouri’s new United States Senator, officiated by Vice-President Mike Pence. It was … [Read more...]

George Washington Carver is among the greatest men who ever lived!  Historian and author William J. “Bill” Federer beautifully summarizes his story in this radio conversation.  You will be impacted by the flow of his life story heard here and recorded in Bill’s book, George Washington Carver: His Life & Faith in His Own Words. Segment … [Read more...]

SHERRIE WILLIS BROWN, a Kansas City educator and the daughter of the late DR. AVERY WILLIS, has authored a marvelous and impacting book about her father.  Avery was characterized by being willing to go … and by doing … any and all that God led him to do. His is a lifetime of obedience to the Living God, the Creator of the universe. The book … … [Read more...]

JEREMY SMITH, Leader of "Faith Ascent Ministries," provides an update as he and “Faith Ascent” continue to focus on helping young people to be grounded in Biblical faith … into college and adulthood. Sadly, the majority of professing Christian young people lose their faith in going to college. Documentation confirms that young people involved … [Read more...]

https://s3.amazonaws.com/hendrick-mp3/hendrick/Pd8841a6e70e2b9b601ae7afbf15e24e5YFt6RlREYWZ0.mp3 Longtime Jewish friend Leroy Goodman was once a “buyer” for a major upscale department store (now Macy's) in St. Louis, Missouri.  Carol Goodman, his loving & praying wife, was significant in his coming to faith in Christ. Leroy had begun … [Read more...]

With deaths of two adult sons, and her bout with cancer, Kay Meyer continues to lead the ministry she began, “Family Shield Ministries.” (see www.familyshieldministries.com) From their website: “The Vision:  Family Shield Ministries is an innovative-collaborative leader in family ministry and evangelism. Working in partnership with The … [Read more...]

Segment 1: Bob Bertels and Pastor Kennedy Segment 2: Pastor Kennedy and Bob Bertels This terrific story that has resulted in five schools attended by 3,000 Zambian children had such a simple beginning.  When his St. Louis area pastor asked for volunteers to house members of a touring Zambian choir overnight, businessman Bob Bertels … [Read more...]

(Remembering with compassion my cousin who, for years, was in “the lifestyle.” ... now he has “full blown” aids.) Below are enlightening scriptures from the Bible, the Word of God. Genesis chapter 19 … "... all the men from every part of the city of Sodom -- both young and old -- surrounded [Lot's] house. They called to Lot, 'Where are the men … [Read more...]

This photo was made in relation to a different recording of the two Ferguson Chiefs of Police, but it includes some of the people referenced in the “Chiefs” copy.  Clockwise from the top corner:  HHH, then Ferguson Chief of Police Delrish Moss;  Pastor Jose Aguayo, leader of the “Adopt a Block” Ministry and chaplain of the  Ferguson Police … [Read more...]

In the chapel of Missouri Baptist University a few years ago, Dr. Curtis McClain – Professor there of Bible and Christian Studies -- proclaimed a message to the students regarding forgiveness. Shortly thereafter, his pastor father was murdered while helping and feeding a man in need in the basement of the church he served! (A friend wondered … [Read more...]