RISEN, now on DVD!

Today, May 24th, the DVD of Sony Pictures dynamic movie Risen is available! 

Risen is the amazing story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Beautifully shot, you'll experience the event that changed the world; through the eyes of a non-believer. 

Take 2 minutes and watch the exciting trailer HERE then pick up the DVD, schedule a movie night, pop the popcorn, and WATCH!

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CLICK HERE to purchase the RISEN DVD.

Humble and Kind, the music

Tim McGraw, Humble and Kind

Tim McGraw’s latest single is titled “Humble and Kind” and with over 40 million views as of today, I believe he struck a chord with a good many people! I know he did with me!

The hit single was inspired by Tim and Faith's daughter who was leaving for college; in true Time McGraw fashion he is speaking from his heart, and beautifully so.

Many of you will also have children graduating from high school in the coming months. But whether they are moving out, moving on, or just moving about their childhood, this is an inspiring song for all of us who wish the very same thing for the children we love. 

An amazingly inspirational video accompanies the single.
Watch it HERE.

Welcome!

Welcome to the new and improved Delilah.com!

I am so excited to share this labor of love with you.  We've been hard at work for the past six months and it almost feels like I should be heading to the hospital with a new car seat... so much effort and anticipation and waiting has gone into this endeavor, it's akin to giving birth.

On my new site you'll find everything you could possibly want to know about the Delilah show like where to listen, my book club picks, contests and promotions, what's happening on and off the air, at the farm, and when and where I'm out and about.

We have some new and exciting features in production, like the ability to download audio clips of  your dedications and dilemmas, and a live goat cam coming soon! Take your time to look around and get familiar with navigation.  Make sure you check out the feature buttons in the What's Happening section.

I'll share my thoughts, my joys, my struggles, and my gratitude with you here, just as I do on the air each evening. If something isn't working just right, please be patient. There will probably be a few bugs to work out initially.

Pop in for a visit. Leave with a recipe, a tip, an image of life on the farm, and inspiration to live the life God intended you to; each day to the fullest!

With love, gratitude, faith, and encouragement to Love Someone!

~ Delilah

Brush of Wings | May Book Club

BRUSH OF WINGS from bestselling author, Karen Kingsbury

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes the third novel in the unforgettable Angels Walking series.  BRUSH OF WINGS tells the story of divine intervention and the trials and triumphs of life for a group of friends. BRUSH OF WINGS is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of faith. 

What a wonderful book and an inspiration to us all about following your heart. The main character, Mary Catherine has such a heart for the children of Africa, as do I. Despite needing a heart transplant and against the advice of her doctor, Mary Catherine moves to Uganda to work at a new orphanage.  The people in her life don’t want her to leave, they fear for her health. Her walking angels are busier than ever in this epic battle between life and death. Brush of Wings is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of faith.

“Fresh Pick” - FreshFiction.com

"Another hit ... un-put-downable." Starred Review - Library Journal

“Kingsbury peels back the layers of dimensions to allow readers to believe there are angels amongst us, and that they guide us, protect us and, most importantly, pray for us.” - RT Book Reviews (Romantic Times) who also ranked Brush of Wings as a Top Pick

“I greatly enjoy Karen Kingsbury's writing talent and creativity. She knows how to mix real possibilities with fiction to create very, believable novels. Brush of Wings is the third book in her Angels Walking Series. The graphic description of the invisible good versus evil surrounding each of us at all times gave me goose bumps." www.ChristianFictionReviews.com

CLICK HERE to purchase Brush of Wings.

 

You're Listening to Delilah | Buzzfeed Feature

"Hi, Good evening! Welcome aboard! Who’s this?” Delilah leans toward her switchboard, resting her head on her fist as she holds the telephone that around 50,000 listeners try to reach every night of the week. The walls of her evergreen-surrounded Port Orchard, Washington, studio are decorated in cubicle chic — family photos, children’s art, a Miss Piggy Life magazine cover — and her schnauzer, Sophie, sits still as a statue on an ottoman below the desk.

Read more from Buzzfeed's article here!

Be an Instrument of Peace

You know what they say about people who spread rumors...whoever gossips to you will gossip about you. Beware of hanging around someone who is divisive and gossipy. That kind of person is only happy when they're making others unhappy.

I have a friend who invited her crazy sister to come live with her, and now her world is upside down. The sister is turning daughter against mother, the kids are fighting, and there is turmoil in the house where there wasn't before. Sis is making a big mess and causing a lot of strife in the household. 

There is enough craziness in the outside world, and home should be your one place of peace. It should be your place of comfort. Now, my home isn't always "peaceful" per se with a bunch of kids, cats, and dogs running throughout, but it is a safe place. Anyone who threatens that safety will be shown the door.  Anyone who stirs up trouble will be set straight.

You can't always control the crazy around you, but you can try to be an instrument of peace wherever you go. You can choose whether you will let the crazy, the negativity invade your space, or you can choose to ignore it and lead by example in the way you treat people. 

Check your attitude today. How have your conversations gone lately? Are you feeding into toxic negativity, or are you trying to be the peacemaker? I hope you're that 'safe friend' people can feel comfortable around because it's a much healthier way to be. 

And I promise each night I will try to bring a note of serenity into your evenings so you can brush off the negativity of the day. I will try to take you to a place in your heart that feels like all the safe comforts of home...

Delilah, the 'Queen of Sappy Love Songs,' is coming to Siouxland

“Delilah has shared all of her stuff on the radio and shares her heartbreak and shares her love of life,” he said. “I think other people say, ‘Wow, if she’s that open and vulnerable, I will be too.’”

It also helps that callers remain largely anonymous like readers who write to Dear Abby.

Delilah developed the format for her radio show in September 1984 when her firstborn son was 16 days old. It was an uphill battle to get the program directors to back her sappy, heart-to-heart talk show, but she believed in the vision and fought for it.

“When you get hundreds of calls a night, people tell you that what you’re doing matters and it’s inspired them, it doesn’t really matter what somebody else’s research shows or opinion says,” she said. “I trust my listeners.”

Of the estimated 62,000 calls she receives over 12 hours each night, she takes about 50-60 of them and only 25 callers get on air.

She hears from all kinds of people from the bubbly to the heartbroken. With some, she becomes their instant best friend and confidant.

“We live in a world where we have all these technologies and all these abilities to connect and communicate with cell phones and iPads and iPhones and faxing and texting and WhatsApp and Facebook,” she said. “Yet, people are lonelier than ever before.”

She’s felt the pangs of loneliness and has relentlessly sought love and given love, even though the act of doing so opened her up to excruciating pain when she lost her adopted 16-year-old son, Sammy, to sickle cell anemia four years ago.

Delilah adopted many of her children when she was single, and many of them have health issues.

“Every day is a challenge,” she said. But it’s apparent she still feels blessed for each new day the sun rises over her 55-acre farm outside of Seattle.

On this particular morning, she got up early and served her children a frittata with homemade goat cheese before they went off to school. They eat a lot of eggs for breakfast – scrambled, boiled, fried – since 600 chickens live on the farm.

She went down to her basement studio for an early-morning interview and got started on the day’s pre-recordings. She walked her dogs, checked on the pregnant goats and pulled some meat out of the freezer for dinner – all before noon.

Delilah says she doesn’t have down days. She has days where she’s annoyed or her heart is breaking, but even then, she’s pretty obnoxiously optimistic.

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Thank You, Veterans!

“Armistice Day,” established to commemorate the end of World War I, by signing of the armistice on the 11th day, of the 11th month, at the 11th hour, evolved into our current Veteran’s Day.  Our country has set aside this date, November 11, to honor American veterans of all wars.  And we should.

Our service men and women make huge sacrifices to protect our freedoms. Whether you agree or disagree with the missions they are sent upon, you must respect, honor and appreciate their willingness to put their lives on the line for all American citizens.

It breaks my heart to see veterans that are not being shown the proper respect, compassion, and admiration they so richly deserve. I think we can do better.

My life was changed forever when I went on an USO tour with the Air Force Reserve Band to Iraq and Afghanistan in 2006.  On one stop of the tour I met several wonderful service men who were being entertained and having a great time during a brief respite. On a subsequent stop, days later, I met many of the same group, grievously injured, some missing limbs, as they arrived at a military hospital.  

They were so brave! I could never begin to express the profound mixture of sadness, heartache, and pride I felt greeting each one as they came through a set of double doors.  One soldier, missing his legs, saw me and sat up, calling for my autograph to give to his mother, a fan. Can you imagine? I spent more time with this remarkable young man, praying with him and calling his mom on his behalf.  We have remained in-touch since.

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Please, take some time to thank a veteran today.  Buy a “buddy” poppy, shake a hand, give a hug.  We owe them so much more; a simple but heartfelt “Thank You” is the very least we can do.

Veterans, you are appreciated. You are honored. You are respected. Thank you and God bless.

~ Delilah

Be Sure and Check out Seal's Latest Right Here

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I stinken' love this new Seal video and wanted to share it with you!

Seal equals Soul. He evokes so much heart, passion and emotion in every song he records. His soulful, sensual, smoky voice has been requested on my show for decades. And he's got a style that's hard to beat, so cool and calm. Everything you love about Seal is embodied in his music and his lyrics. Which is why it's so exciting that Seal will release a brand-new studio album, entitled 7 which will be one of my 12 Stockings Of Christmas gifts this year, but you should find your way to this CD way before Christmas.  
 

Sloppy Joe's Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients: 

1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained

Salt and pepper (to taste)

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 cup Pico de Gallo (fresh salsa)

1 can sloppy joe seasoning sauce 

Shredded cheddar cheese (to taste)

1 bag frozen tater tots 

Preparation: 

Preheat oven to 375. 

Spread tots onto a cookie sheet and bake until almost done. Remove from oven and set aside.  

In a heavy pan on the stove, brown the hamburger until cooked through; add onion, bell pepper, salt, pepper and simmer on low until vegetables are softened. Add sloppy joe sauce and Pico de Gallo, stir until well combined. Pour cooked meat mixture into a 9 x 13 glass baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Arrange tots on top of the meat and cheese mixture until the entire surface is covered. Sprinkle more cheese on top of the tots and put back in the oven to finish baking. The deliciousness is ready when the tots are crispy and the meat is hot and bubbling. Enjoy!

Easy, Cheesy One-Pan Pasta

Ingredients:

1 pound of uncooked penne or ziti pasta 

1 jar of your favorite spaghetti or red sauce

1 jar of water (equal amounts of sauce to water)

2 cups of shredded Mozzarella cheese, reserve 1 cup 

1 bunch of green onions, chopped into small pieces

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

Cooked meatballs (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a greased 13X9 pan add all ingredients and mix together. 

Cover tightly then put in the oven at 425 degrees for 1/2 hour.  

Uncover and stir pasta, top with remaining cheese and continue to bake for 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked through. 

If you have a one-pan recipe, e-mail it to me at D@Delilah.com. I'll share it here

Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos

1 lb. ground beef or turkey

1 packet taco seasoning 

2-3 sweet potatoes 

1 can black beans 

1 small onion, caramelized

Salsa

Shredded cheese

Shredded cabbage or iceberg lettuce 

Nonfat plain yogurt or sour cream 

Flour tortillas

Cumin and cayenne seasonings, to taste

Instructions:

Brown meat, drain, and simmer in taco seasoning for 20 minutes.

Peel and dice sweet potatoes, boil for about 20 minutes.

Drain sweet potatoes and stir in black beans, cumin and cayenne together in the pot. Stir till heated through. 

On tortilla, layer the sweet potato/black bean mixture on top of the ground meat, or go meatless, and add other toppings as desired.