By: Linda Kirby/WGON 7.13.26 Attitude is not a feeling. It’s not a personality quirk. It’s the internal posture that sets the atmosphere of your entire life. It’s a choice not something you were born with. A person can wake up and say: “Oh great… another horrible day. And it’s only Wednesday.” That one sentence becomes a dark cloud. The day is already bent downward. The spirit is already discouraged. The enemy doesn’t even have to attack — the attitude did the work for him. B

By: Linda Kirby/ WGON 7.6.26 There’s a school in this world that nobody signs up for, yet everybody attends. It’s called the school of hard knocks — and it will either make you or break you. Some people go through it and come out bitter, hardened, or empty. Others go through it and somehow blossom into something beautiful. What’s the difference? It’s the seed inside the husk. Jesus hinted at this when He said, “Let the dead bury their dead.” He wasn’t being harsh — He was des

By: Linda Kirby/WGON 6.29.26 Today, I stepped outside into what felt like a little slice of heaven. Cool air, no humidity, a soft breeze, and a sky so pretty that I said to the Lord, “God, that is so beautiful that even an artist couldn’t paint that!” I sat in my little sanctuary — my sitting area — and thought, “This place is almost perfect… it just needs something at the entry.” I’ve always wanted an arch there, but I wasn’t about to pay over $100 for one. So I just sat, lo

By: Linda Kirby/ WGON 6.22.26 Have you noticed that there are boundaries everywhere? Balconies have railings so you don’t step off the edge and fall to your death. Stairways have handrails so you don’t go down the hard way. Traffic lights slow us down so we don’t plow into someone at an intersection. Everywhere you look, the world has built boundaries — and everyone accepts them as safety measures. No one complains about a railing on the steps. No one argues with a guardrail

By Linda Kirby/WGON 6.15.26 Today the Lord slipped a Brown‑Eyed Susan into my life — not in a pot, not in a bed, not in a place prepared for beauty, but between flagstones in my sitting area, in ground that had been sprayed with poison. A place where nothing should grow. But there it was. Bright. Bold. Unbothered. A little miracle standing on tiptoe to get my attention. People say, “Oh, a bird must’ve dropped the seed.” I just laugh. Because I know better. Every year the Lord

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 6.8.26 Sometimes the strongest believers ask the hardest questions. Even the ones who have walked with Jesus for decades can find themselves whispering, “Lord… did I do something wrong?” A dear friend of mine — a woman whose life has shined for Christ for as long as I’ve known her — asked me that today. She’s recovering from a stroke, struggling with weakness, memory lapses, and the humbling reality of needing help with things she once did with ease. And

By: Linda Kirby/WGON 6.1.26 What it looks like when everyone stops thinking. They all walk, talk, dress, and do the same thing because no one thinks anymore. I remember when people used to say, “I used to be able to do math, but ever since calculators came along, I can’t add 2 + 2.” Then it became, “I used to spell, but now spell check does it.” Then, “I used to remember phone numbers, but now my phone remembers them for me.” And now we’ve reached the next step: “I used to th

by Linda Kirby 5.24.26 John 15:13 — Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. When we think of Memorial Day, we think of the brave men and women who willingly laid down their lives to protect us. Their sacrifice is sacred, and we honor them with the deepest gratitude our hearts can hold. But the very first Memorial Day happened long before our nation existed. Two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ set the example. He said, “Ye are my frie

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 5.18.26 We often think of interruptions, delays, or unexpected conversations as random. But there is no such thing as chance or coincidence. God is in control of all things. Every moment is either a whisper or a trumpet from the Lord—a stepping stone laid by His hand to guide us into purpose. Whether it's a word we’re meant to speak, a place we’re meant to avoid, or a person we’re meant to bless, God is always planting—guiding us even when we’re unaware.

By: Linda Kirby/WGON 5.11.26 God spends our whole lives teaching us lessons meant to help us walk wisely through an evil world, endure trials, and recognize deception before it ever reaches our doorstep, yet so many people move through life without learning a thing. Scripture calls them “stiff neck” Act. 7:51: “You stiff‑necked… you always resist the Holy Spirit. They repeat the same mistakes because they never stop long enough to ask, “Lord, what were You trying to show me?”

By: Linda Kirby/WGON 5.4.26 Have you noticed how the world keeps giving you less and charging you more? Toilet paper used to fit the holder. Now there’s a gap big enough to rent out as a parking space. Ground beef doesn’t taste like it used to but you pay more for it anyway. The point is they are changing product taste to save the cost to them but raising the price for you. Nothing is as good as it used to be but it costs more for the inferior product. As an example, water —o

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 4.27.26 President Trump at the Correspondence Dinner 4.25.26 God is not finished with His people. He is still moving, still guiding, still protecting, and still calling men and women of all walks of life to take their place in His plan. President Trump can vouch for this. It’s just been reported that there have been at least five attempts to end his work that obviously God has him doing. Three attempts were from shootings, yet God has protected him so he

By: Linda Kirby/WGON 4.20.26 Ephesians 6:11 — “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” We quote this verse often. We know it by heart. But most of us stop at “put on the whole armour of God” and never slow down long enough to consider the next phrase: “ the wiles of the devil.” What are wiles? According to Merriam‑Webster, a wile is “a trick or stratagem intended to ensnare or deceive.” In other words: a calculated decepti

By: Linda Kirby/WGON 4.13.26 “ A cheerful heart is good medicine…” — Proverbs 17:22 This morning, the Lord gave me a double blessing: three hours of pure beauty and two moments that had me laughing so hard I nearly slid out of my chair. The breeze was warm, the sky was painted in that deep, peaceful blue with puffy white clouds drifting like they had nowhere in particular to be. Birds were singing their little hearts out, and the plants were leafing out like they were waking

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 4.6.26 On Easter morning, while watching the reporting of the rescue of an airman trapped high in the mountains in Iran after being shot down, something struck me with unexpected force. He had been wedged deep in a crevice of stone, hidden away, waiting for help to reach him. And when the rescuers finally arrived, he rose up out of that rocky place into safety and life. And in that moment, my heart whispered: “This is Easter.” Jesus, too, was enclosed in

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 4.5.26 Words can’t begin to describe the beauty God has given us to enjoy. The mountains rise in majesty. The oceans teem with breathtaking wonders our eyes can barely take in. Flowers bloom with colors too beautiful to capture in words. Trees tower so high that if you try to see their tops, you’ll fall backward. Some are so massive you can drive a car through their trunks, carved into tunnels by human hands. Rocks sparkle with such beauty you’d think the

By: Linda Kirby / WGON 3.30.26 Holy Week began with palm branches waving and people cheering for the kind of Savior they wanted. It ended with an empty tomb and the kind of Savior we all needed. Between the shouts of Hosanna and the silence of Saturday, God was rewriting the story of the world. And He still does the same in our lives today—taking the weeks that begin in confusion, fear, or expectation, and ending them in ways only Heaven could design. Jesus began the week rid

by Linda Kirby/WGON 3.23.26 Many Christians after accepting Christ, have the impression that they can now just sit on their laurels and coast the rest of the way. They say, as long as I get into heaven I don’t care about crowns and such. It seems that we don’t know how important those rewards are to our eternal life with Jesus. These rewards have nothing to do with our salvation. They are about what we did after we accepted Christ. James 2:17: “Even so faith, if it hath not w

by/Linda Kirby/WGON 3.16.26 We’ve all grown used to hearing the term “fake news.” It took courage for Trump to say it out loud, but once he did, people started paying attention. Many became more careful about what they hear, and the wise ones even began fact‑checking the news to see if it was true. So here’s the question: Why aren’t Christians doing the same thing with teaching? Scripture tells us to be Bereans — to check what we’re being taught against the Word to see if it

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 3.9.26 This morning I heard a news story about young people rushing toward the old churches — especially the Catholic Church — and it stirred a question in me. If they’re truly reaching for Jesus, even if they walk into a place that won’t feed them well, are they still covered? Scripture answered that for me. The Bible doesn’t say, “Find the perfect church and you’ll be saved.” It says, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved.” The thief

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 3.2.26 There was a time when, getting dressed for work, I made sure everything matched — my earrings, my shoes, my outfit. I wanted the world to see me as “put together,” to look at me with approval. But that was before Jesus changed what I care about. Now, my clothes don’t “cover” me the way they used to. I dress to be covered by Christ. As long as I’m modest and decent, that’s enough. What the world thinks of me means nothing. What Jesus thinks of me m

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 2.23.26 In 2 Samuel 18:9–15, we witness a sobering account of rebellion, pride, and divine justice. Absalom, the son of King David, sought to overthrow his own father and seize the throne. But in his flight from David’s army, it was not a sword or soldier that ended his life—it was his pride. Absalom was known for his striking appearance, especially his long, flowing hair—a symbol of vanity and self-glory. As he fled through the forest, his hair caught in

BY: Linda Kirby/WGON 2.16.26 Everyone asks this question at least once in their lives. ‘Why does God allow good people to get hurt?’ We don’t know the full mind of God — “His ways are higher than our ways” (Isaiah 55:8–9). But God does tell us something clear: He gave humans free will — real, consequential, world‑shaping free will. And free will always creates ripples. Take a handful of pebbles and toss them into a pond. Each pebble sends out rings that overlap, cross, and co

By: Linda Kirby/WGON 2.9.26 I’ve always wondered why I get so upset when I hear someone twist Scripture to fit their own interpretation. It’s not irritation — it’s something deeper. As I got older and closer to Jesus, I finally understood why: because I finally understood what Scripture actually is. Let me put it in everyday terms. When you text your family, they know it’s you talking to them. It’s not a book, not a technical document, not an ancient artifact. It’s you, speak

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 2.2.26 Sometimes watching world leaders make decisions feels like watching a movie where you already know the ending — because you read the Book — and everyone else in the theater hasn’t. I say out loud, “I know what’s going to happen because I read the Book,” and the crowd keeps yelling at me to hush because they don’t know the ending. There’s a special kind of frustration that comes from seeing the plot twists coming while the people in charge act like

by: Linda Kirby / WGON 1.26.26 Last night, while the weather forecast was causing extreme concern for us all, my brain decided to write a comedy routine since I couldn’t sleep anyway. Not on purpose. It just happened. And let me tell you — it was so ridiculous I nearly broke a rib laughing. In my mind, I wasn’t walking onto a stage like a normal person. No, ma’am. I was being hauled in — riding in a wagon hitched to the back of my grandson Jamie’s Ebike. He was dressed like t

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 1.19.26 We prepare for many things in life, but almost no one prepares for the moment they will stand before Christ — and Scripture warns that some believers will meet Him with joy, while others will feel a piercing moment of shame. 1 John 2:28: “And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.” Notice John didn’t say anything about losing salvation. Instead, he shows us that

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 1.5.26 Man has always hunted for a god—even in the most unusual places. From ancient times to modern headlines, the search continues. They look to the heavens for aliens with higher intelligence, because deep down they know that a true God must be far superior to mere earthlings. They once looked to fallen angels, ( Gen.6) elevating them to gods and later demi-gods, because they needed something—someone—greater than themselves. Whether Psalm 82 speaks to

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 12.29.25 If you are a Christian, you can see in the dark. Nothing creeps up on you in the shadows, because through Christ, you see everything. Jesus is the Light of the world, and by Him, we discern what’s unfolding—even when the world calls it chaos. He told us in His Word what would happen, so when it does, we recognize His hand. That’s Bible prophecy. If we know our Bible, we know what the events in the world are really saying. We understand the protes

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 12.22.25 About two decades ago, Satan worked hard to turn people against celebrating the birth of Christ. He pushed the idea that Christmas was nothing more than a pagan holiday, spinning the narrative in such a way that many stopped decorating—or even stopped celebrating altogether—the birth of our Savior. We do not know the year, month nor day of Jesus’ birth but what is important is THAT He was born. Many believe December 25 is a pagan holiday so celeb

by: Linda Kirby 12.15.25 Mercy, mercy, mercy. This is what I pray. Every day- I listen to what the suffering say. Mercy, mercy, mercy, please make the pain go away. They whisper their prayer all night and day. Mercy, mercy, mercy, they know He will hear. They know He’s there and they have no fear. Mercy, mercy, mercy, is what they will get When Jesus hears their prayer for He won’t forget.

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 12.8.25 Have you noticed that when you go into the bathroom, you seem to hear from the Holy Spirit more easily? Many do—whether they’re showering or sitting on the throne. There’s something about that space. The masks come off. We’re lowered to a position of vulnerability and humility. The bathroom is the great equalizer. No one’s on a high horse in there—it’s been stabled outside. We’re brought low, right where we always should be… humble. While you’re s

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 12.1.25 Who is the true church? With so many claiming Christ yet embracing the world and idolatry, we are left to ask: upon whom was their church built? Jesus warned, “By their fruits you shall know them” (Matthew 7:16). And Paul reminds us, “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:11). When Jesus said to Peter, “ Upon this rock I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18 ), many believe He did

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 11.26.25 Remember when Thanksgiving meant a house so full of guests it nearly worked you to death—days of baking, endless pots simmering, and ovens glowing late into the night? Yet you did it with joy. You were giddy at the sight of pies cooling on the counter, turkeys roasting, and casseroles lined up like soldiers, each dish prepared with love. The anticipation of family arriving—faces you hadn’t seen in months, sometimes years—was the icing on the cake

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 11.24.25 Long before computers and social media, loneliness was already a quiet epidemic. I remember how the elderly were especially affected. Many would order items from catalogs and magazines—not because they needed the products, but because they needed the brief conversation with a delivery person at the door. That fleeting moment of human connection was worth the cost. Then came computers. I got my first one in 1995—late to the party, perhaps, but ear

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 11.17.25 Remember the days of the front porch — when the family gathered on hot summer evenings to sit and chat, maybe share a slice of watermelon? That memory came rushing back to me during a recent conversation with a friend, and I’d like to share it with you. It’ll make you laugh, leave a lasting smile on your face, and more importantly, offer a lesson on life and how God can turn trails into joy. About 73 years ago, when I was just a little girl, the

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 11.10.25 We were told it was about peace. About saving the planet. About safety. But the language keeps shifting, and if you listen closely, the mask slips. At COP26, Prince Charles declared the need for a “vast military-style campaign” to marshal the global private sector—with trillions at his disposal. Not ours. His . To whom is he referring? A slip? Perhaps. Or perhaps a signal. A quiet confession that power is no longer dispersed, but concentrated—re

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 11.3.25 From the beginning, God declared, “It is not good that man should be alone” (Genesis 2:18). This wasn’t just about companionship—it was about design, purpose, and divine order. God even said Adam needed a help mate. So God created woman, not as an afterthought, but as a necessary counterpart. Together, they formed the first human partnership—a living testimony to the strength found in unity. Later, Solomon echoes this truth in Ecclesiastes 4:9–12,

By: Linda Kirby/WGON Oct. 27, 2025 As of late October 2025, tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have escalated dramatically. The U.S. has deployed its largest naval and air presence in the Caribbean in decades, authorized covert CIA operations, and launched strikes on vessels near Venezuelan waters—resulting in dozens of deaths. Venezuela’s President Maduro has declared a state of emergency and placed Russian-made armament on wartime alert, while warning the UN of imminen

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 10.20.25 The other night, my daughter walked her dog beneath a heavy sky—her heart in turmoil. An injury had kept her from work for weeks, and the financial strain was suffocating. As she walked, she cried out into the darkness, “God, are You up there? Do You see me? Do You hear my cries?” Her voice trembled with desperation, echoing the groan of Romans 7:24: O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? She kept crying out

BY: Linda Kirby/WGON 9/29/2025 Something is deeply wrong. If your spirit is unsettled, you’re not crazy—you’re discerning. Here are a few examples of the many crises we are facing today: The murder of Charlie Kirk wasn’t just a tragedy. It was a trigger. And what’s followed since has gone off the rails. I have heard speeches that disturb my spirit. I’m afraid of what I hear. We loved Charlie but we can’t let our profound grief throw off our discernment. We are reminded by Jes

By: Linda Kirby/WGON I used to think that rearranging my room was just about comfort—making space for my plants, my coffee station, my tech setup, and my ministry work. Every corner had a purpose, every table a task. But then life shifted, and I had to pivot. My health changed. My mobility narrowed. And suddenly, the room that once served me so well became a maze of obstacles. That’s when I heard it—not audibly, but deep in my spirit: “Girl, you need to change this room.” It

by: Linda Kirby/WGON 1 Corinthians 2:9 — “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” Have you ever paused and truly pondered this verse? God has given mankind a remarkable imagination. It’s how we’ve built cities, sent rockets into space, and turned dreams into reality. Man imagines it—then builds it. Yet Scripture tells us that even our greatest imaginings fal

by: Linda Kirby/WGON There’s a new trend circulating—videos that claim AI is “trying” to reveal hidden truths without saying them...

A Watchwoman’s Reflection on the Near Return of Christ We live in a world where machines can read our faces, track our movements, and even alter our biology. What once belonged to science fiction now sits quietly in our pockets and pulses through our veins. But for those who know the Word, this isn’t just innovation—it’s preparation, it’s prophecy fulfillment. Scripture tells us that in the last days, deception will increase, lawlessness will abound, and a global system will

by Linda Kirby/WGON While in my garden after a long, wet spring, I noticed the weeds had taken over. A thought came to mind: the idea that weeds—those who live without Jesus in their daily lives—seem to thrive, while flowers—those who walk in faith—struggle. This is echoed in Scripture as well. Psalm 73 comes to mind, where the psalmist wrestles with why the wicked prosper: “For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked... Surely in vain I have kept my hea

by: Linda Kirby/WGON It was a dark night, and I was alone. Jamie was out helping his brother, and I sat in my dimly lit room, playing games on my phone, waiting for his soon return. Everything was peaceful—until I thought I saw movement. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw what looked like someone peeping around my bedroom doorway. I paused, thinking Jamie might be checking to see if I was asleep so he wouldn’t wake me. But nothing came from the doorway. “Jamie, is that you?”

BY: Linda Kirby/WGON We’ve entered a new age of technology—one that leaves many of us uneasy. With the rise of computer “chatbots” and “AI,” it’s hard to know what’s what, and even harder to know what to trust. Just like when computers first arrived, Christians had their reservations. Back then, they were called “Satan’s tools.” And yes, Satan uses them—but so does God. While Satan spreads filth on websites, God fills others with love, wisdom, and salvation. It’s up to us, as

by Linda Kirby / WGON My late husband had a habit that always made me smile: he’d wash the dishes in hot, soapy water before placing them in the dishwasher. You might wonder—why go through all that trouble? I believe it was simple: he didn’t trust the dishwasher. Isn’t that a bit like how we approach salvation? We tell ourselves we need to “clean up our act” before coming to Jesus. But that’s like taking a bath before stepping into the shower—redundant and unnecessary. What w

by Linda Kirby/WGON I t didn’t come with a cough. No wheezing, no warning. Just a slow, silent grip around my lungs until the room felt empty of oxygen. I sat there, unable to think, unable to move, with only one thought that came to me: “ There’s no oxygen in the air” Asthma has taught me about the quiet attacks—the ones that sneak in so subtly you mistake them for low oxygen in the air, or forgetfulness, or brain fog. But they aren't harmless. They're deadly if ignored. So