Christian Servant Magazine - Edition IV, 2016 - Page 1 Mr. Easy Lovin’ Congratulations on your Number 1 Song, “This Old Church” Christian Servant Magazine’s Country For The Good Life Top 100 August, 2016 Freddie Hart is a legend in the Country music industry. His single "Easy Lovin" has sold over a million copies and is one of the most played singles in the world. Freddie had seven number one songs in a row, in Country music. His CD "Heavenly Wonderful Heavenly Beautiful" is all about Freddie’s love for CHRIST. He and his wife Ginger are true believers of the Gospel. This Country Gospel CD is a must for all those who love Freddie Hart's music and especially those who know and love Christ. You will want to share this CD with family and friends. It will truly bless you. Purchase your copy today at CD Baby or Canyon Creek Records. OR To find out more about Freddie, his music, or purchase the CD please contact: Tommy Smith at www.canyoncreekrecords.com or Call 903-566-3347 or cell 903-312-4113 Christian Servant Magazine - Edition IV, 2016 - Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS on your #1 song Gimme Back My Country September, 2016 Christian Servant Magazine Country For The Good Life Top 100 Christian Servant Magazine - Edition IV, 2016 - Page 3 Tina Wakefield Christian Servant Magazine - Edition IV, 2016 - Page 4 Fall, 2016 - Edition IV Table of Contents Page Article Author Page Article Author 1 Cover 20 Don’t Thank Me Alan Allegra 2 August #1 Song 22 Priceless Billy R. Douglas 3 September #1 Song 23 From The Desk Of Dr. Terry D. Davis 4 October #1 Song 24 Atmosphere Is Tina Wakefield 5 Table of Contents Everything 6 Grace From God Gus Mike Merritt 26 The Meanest Man In Brad Wilson Style Texas 7 Country Gospel 28 Grieg Mayberry Grieg Mayberry Christian Country Radio KSTV Radio Guide 31 Dysfunctional Family Karla Downing 8 For you are dust, Marty Smith Christmas: The Serenity And to dust you shall Prayer For The return. Holidays 9 …The Way I See It John Penney 33 Country Gospel Music Tommy Smith 11 A Great America? Jimmy R. Price News and Events 12 Autumn, Preparing for Stephanie Reck 39 2016 ICGMA Award the Next Season Winners 13 More Than Conquerors Felicia DeRamus- Paul 15 Good Ideas Roger Barkley, Jr. 16 Way Out West Terry & Debra Luna 19 Just A Thought Gayla Earlene If you have enjoyed our publication, won’t you consider a tax deductible sponsorship role by supporting the continuation of the quarterly published Christian Servant Magazine? Your sponsorship will be acknowledged in the publication. Contact Tommy Smith at: [email protected] or call him at: (903) 566-3347 for more details. God Bless You! Christian Servant Magazine - Edition IV, 2016 - Page 5 GRACE FROM GOD GUS STYLE by Mike Merritt http://merrittcowboyministries.com/ If you don’t really know how much GOD loves you , then you will never be able to get all that HE has for you. One of the first things we need to be able to accept is that we don’t really deserve no better than what we have and we can’t do anything to ourselves to make things better. We just need to know and believe that GOD loved HIS creation so much that HE gave HIS SON so HIS people could be saved. Even though we live in a corrupt world and more times than not we are a rougey people. I think about one of the all time favorite cowboy movies and see what GOD did for us. If have seen the movie Lonesome Dove, maybe you remember Lori darlin’ and the time Jake Spoon left her alone at the camp. He was off gamblin’ and drankin’ while she was alone. Lori was kidnapped by Blue Duck and taken to the camp full of outlaws and renegades where they just had their way with her, treated like an animal. This is the part that makes it a little more clearer to me as to what GOD has done for me and will do for you. Gus had taken a likin’ to Lori darlin’ and knew she was in trouble. She had no way to get herself out of this mess, even though she was not really responsible for her fate totally. Just like us, we sometimes make decisions based on what we want to do (Lori wanted to go to San Francisco and had no idea of the dangers involved) we are so focused on what we want that we don’t look at all of the things that might go wrong. Anyway like GOD did for us, Gus was the one to rescue Lori from her mess. Gus tracked down Blue Duck and the outlaws and prepared to make it right. You remember Jeremiah Johnson, he had lost his son to these outlaws and he wanted revenge. As Gus and Jeremiah blazed down that hill, the world didn’t know what was about to happen. Gus pulled his pistols, whoopin’ and a ridin’, taking out all them outlaws. When the dust settled, Jeremiah said you killed’em all, I never fired a shot. Gus took Lori darlin’ to a safe place, comforted her, restored her and helped her find her way. GOD don’t need help, we just need to fess up the truth; getting’ out of these messes we have made is more than we can handle. HE will rescue you from the bad guys, strengthen you and help you find your way. GRACE, we don’t deserve it, but we can receive it. Well if you saw the movie, quite a few mornings Gus was sitting by the fire cooking biscuits and reading the good book. You have to think he read about the disciples asking Jesus “who then could be saved” and Jesus said “with men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27) Don’t really matter what kinda of storm we are dealing with, God will get us right through it. This ole world ain’t our home, we are just here for a little while. Christian Servant Magazine - Edition IV, 2016 - Page 6 Are you looking for our monthly Top 100 Charts? Check our website at: www.christianservantmagazine.com Congratulations Doris Merritt 2016 ICGMA Female Vocalist of the Year! Country Gospel Christian Country Radio Guide Country Music For The Good Life! Music for your listening pleasure! www.941icr.com www.spiritcountry.cc www.hleradio.com with Ricky Russ, with Joe Brashier with Hunter Logan Abilene, Texas - 24/7 South Bend, Indiana - 24/7 Jennings, LA. - 24/7 www.heavenscountry.com www.kcwm.net www.am1420wrcg.com with Marty Smith - 24/7 Owner: Mike Carr with Jim Foster Sundays 10:00 am CST Columbus, GA - 24/7 www.wgnzradio.com with Tommy Smith with Tim Livingston San Antonio, Hondo, Texas www.kingcountry.org Dayton, Ohio - 24/7 Roger and Glorya Whitaker www.etcgospel.com Arlington, Texas - 24/7 www.theranch.fm with Ken Iverson Sundays 8:00 am CST Chandler,Texas - 24/7 www.praypraypray.net with Tommy Smith Praise Radio w/ Bryon Fester Tyler, Texas www.cgcradio.com Spruce Grove, Alberta - 24/7 with Gene & Micki Farington www.sunriseshow.net Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. - 24/7 www.truecountryfm.com with Jim Tucker with Gaylon King Roswell, NM - 24/7 www.wdcxradio.com San Antonio, TX - 24/7 with Bob Terry Buffalo, NY - 24/7 www.votlmedia.org with Billy R. Douglas Livermore, KY - 24/7 Christian Servant Magazine - Edition IV, 2016 - Page 7 For you are dust, And to dust you shall return. by Marty Smith I read a verse that puts everything into perspective. It’s from Genesis 3:19. It says, “By the sweat of your face you will eat bread, Till you return to the ground, Because from it you were taken; For you are dust, And to dust you shall return." When I read this verse I had to read it again. “For you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” In the entertainment industry, it’s easy to let things go to our heads. We look at what we’ve done and we swell up with pride saying, “Look at all the things I’ve done”, not realizing that in the grand scheme of things, we are just a vapor in the wind when it comes to time. We are nothing without Jesus. When I look back on my radio career, I’m amazed at how God has blessed me. Everything that I have, everything that I am is because of Him. I’m nothing without Him. Then, when I look at this verse, I realize I am nothing but dust, and to dust I will return. One hundred years from now, will anyone remember me? I doubt it. But, if I set my mind on things above and store up my treasures in Heaven, that is what’s important. That is what will last for eternity. We can brag on all the awards we’ve won, we can build ourselves up and say, “No one’s ever done what I’ve done”, or “Without me, this industry is nothing.” That’s the wrong attitude to have. We need to be giving praise to God for what He’s given us. The awards, the music career, the studio or radio station, the recognition, the talent that we have….all of that is because of Him. I’d like to challenge you with this thought; from this moment on, let’s commit to putting God first instead of ourselves.