SOUND BITES: Something to chew on that is good for the soul™

Only problem is, Eddie Foxx doesn't believe th...

2012-05-25T13:22:02.209-05:00

Only problem is, Eddie Foxx doesn't believe that applies to everyone. In his world, gays and lesbians are not worthy of God's grace. Don't believe me, ask him how he votes on it each time at General Conference.

Today's devotional about Susannah Wesley stirs...

2012-05-10T10:13:39.099-05:00

Today's devotional about Susannah Wesley stirs so many memories for me. My husband, Charlie, entered the ministry in 1979. I found the book "Oh, Sussannah" (I believe) in the church library. What a goldmine! I checked at that time and it was no longer in print. She was a most remarkable lady! I believe the author was Bishop Nolan Harmon's wife. Charlie was lucky enough to have Bishop Harmon for a course at Emory. He was an expert on Wesley. What an inspirtation to a young couple just entering the ministry! Somehow we need to make it available again! What an example of motherhood, and obiedience to God's will!
Helen Short, South Carolina

Well, Dave, you've done it again. I was inform...

2012-05-09T09:36:12.058-05:00

Well, Dave, you've done it again. I was informed while volunteering at a low-income dental clinic on the grounds of our church this morning that a dear friend had passed away at 8 AM today. She'd lived a very full life and had shared so many memories and inspiring stories of her 104 years and was a true inspiration; I'd shared communion with her at her home on a regular basis for the past 4-5 years and always felt up-lifted during and after those visits. SOUND BITES has a way of touching my life at the most appropriate times. Thanks for being there for me today.

Barb T.

you are invited to follow my blog

2012-05-04T11:59:22.980-05:00

you are invited to follow my blog

I am sorry for this late note, but I do think its ...

2012-05-02T18:39:15.075-05:00

I am sorry for this late note, but I do think its important that you know how your Blessed Boy impacts as on a complete stranger (me) through these daily quotes. I want to thank you, because I look forward these quotes every day. I feel that the Holy Spirit uses the subject to speak with me, on whatever I am going through. I share them with other friends, and they thank me for sharing it and often hear that they really needed to hear those lines today.

My favorite is the "BOLD PRAYERS" (among many many others). Your perceptive is admirable, and I thank you and your Boy in heaven for sharing God's love to others.

God Bless,
Samar Sleiman from NYC.

For further information on the history of standing...

2012-05-02T18:32:13.345-05:00

For further information on the history of standing for the Hallelujah Chorus see http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2009/12/19/taking_a_stand_for_messiah/

Dear Mr. Wilkinson, How thankful I am for the Re...

2012-04-13T08:28:51.239-05:00

Dear Mr. Wilkinson,

How thankful I am for the Resurrection!!!

How your heart broke over the death of your dear son but how wonderful to know you will be together with him because of the Resurrection!!!

Multiplied Blessings,

Nancy-Lou Hunt, Michigan

Thank you, as always Dave, for Sound Bites. My de...

2012-04-09T08:52:31.212-05:00

Thank you, as always Dave, for Sound Bites. My dear friends lost their daughter two weeks ago. I have forwarded this message to them.

Joan B., Wisconsin

Thank you for those thoughts. I was blessed readi...

2012-04-07T17:04:05.609-05:00

Thank you for those thoughts. I was blessed reading them, and plan to share them with our Stephen Ministry group Tuesday, if that's OK with you.

Anne Culver

This was an emotionally moving and inspirational m...

2012-04-07T17:02:34.922-05:00

This was an emotionally moving and inspirational message, and brought it me to tears. The 'best of the best' of SOUND BITES so often do, reinforced by the belief of our eternal life with our creator. It is the greatest joy of life!

In Christ,

John Shuck, Wisconsin

Your Sound Bites today was very moving and meaning...

2012-04-07T11:45:24.125-05:00

Your Sound Bites today was very moving and meaningful. I too chose to live in Sunday.
Thank you.

"For with God, nothing shall be impossible." Luke 1:37

Walt Koehler, Virginia

SOUND BITES is my "reality check" for th...

2012-04-03T13:00:31.699-05:00

SOUND BITES is my "reality check" for the day. It is far too easy to start feeling sorry of ourselves--begin living in a "me-centered" world. Then I open SOUND BITES and see that it is not about me at all. It is about God--His creation, His plan for me. Jesus came as a servant and welcomed all who came to him. I, too, must be a servant of God--welcoming all, embracing each day as a gift from God as I await the day that I can go to live with Him in Heaven.

Jeanette, Wausaukee, Wisconsin (Roman Catholic)

Dear Rev. Wilkinson, God's strength & HOP...

2012-03-31T08:52:36.940-05:00

Dear Rev. Wilkinson,

God's strength & HOPE to you and your family on the 14th anniversary of the death of your son, Dustin. May Jesus' love continue to be your ROCK & refuge. Thank you again for your ministry of SOUND BITES.

Lenten PEACE,

Pastor Lori Swenson, Green Bay

Dear Rev. Wilkinson, Thank you for the daily thou...

2012-03-30T22:08:53.364-05:00

Dear Rev. Wilkinson,

Thank you for the daily thought to chew on. I read them most days and they help me keep God in the forefront of my mind.

Peace to you,
Curt Campbell, Ohio

I find each of these inspiring and look forward re...

2012-03-30T22:07:42.776-05:00

I find each of these inspiring and look forward reading and contemplating. Many times the theme/message hits close to home and is so timely that it makes me wonder if you've been reading my mind or listening in on my prayers.
Keep up the good work!

Barb Terry

Rev. Dave Wilkinson, First and foremost, m...

2012-03-30T21:59:30.309-05:00

Rev. Dave Wilkinson,

First and foremost, may I extend my deepest sympathies for your son Dustin. Our Father has used Dustin's death, and you, to minister and uplift His Children. I thank you for all the work you do to send out Sound Bites every day. It is a blessing to me and is just amazing when the Father gives you just the right words to give me, at just the right time. God's word does not go out void, and your obedience is a gift and a blessing to so many of us out here working hard in everyday life. Sound Bites is a breath of fresh air and I look forward to chewing on the Word of God every chance I can.
Blessings Multiplied to you and your family,

Sheri

Dear Rev. Wilkinson, The ministry you have chosen...

2012-03-30T21:51:28.877-05:00

Dear Rev. Wilkinson,

The ministry you have chosen as a tribute to Dustin has been wonderful and inspirational. Although I consider myself to be a faithful servant, I have used the guidance from Sound Bites to enhance my own spiritual journey, as well as sharing Sound Bites with my college-age students and family. Most remarkable is my most recent experiences of Faith which I must share with you. You did ask for comments.

At the beginning of 2012, I started a personal journal to document the year’s experiences. Included in my notebook are the gratitude pages, prayers for others, projects, gifts, goals, other miscellaneous pages, and a section for inspiration and phrases. When Sound Bites featured the first entry about BOLD PRAYERS—Mark Batterson "The Circle Maker", I pasted the segment into my journal, but there was something that kept telling me to seek more. I happened to be searching something else on the internet within the same week and was lead to "The Circle Maker" yet again. I mentioned this to Laura, my co-worker and sister-in-Christ, that I should get this book, since God was telling me I needed it. A few days beyond my birthday on January 29th, Laura had the book, "The Circle Maker" for me. She had it ordered but it did not arrive in time for my birthday, but instead she had it for me on January 31st. Without it being planned, this gift was the 31st gratitude I had on my journal list for the 31st day of the month. To make the story more intriguing, Laura’s church had given out the first three chapters of "The Circle Maker" as a mini book version just the prior Sunday. Not only was it time to start circling, but it was time to start praising.

Here’s where things get interesting. I really started to “circle” with my prayers and gratitude. One thing I decide to create was an illustrated Discovery Circle. I had been collecting words, phrases, and pictures from magazines since last year to make a collage. Now I was inspired to create this on a large tag-board circle. In this end, it is all about who I am, who and what is important to me, and what I have as goals and dreams. But there’s more, I photographed my circle to have on my desk at work and in my journal to help me pray.

It’s not done yet. One of my prayers has been for God’s Will to help guide my husband in finding a job, since he’s been out of work for almost 5 years. I even wrote a specific prayer in my journal inside a circle for Joe. On March 19, a patient chatting on the phone with me said I should pray to the Saints to help my husband with finding a job. We’re not Catholic, but I was aware that this message seemed important, so I looked up the Saint for jobs and work. The Saint for jobs and taking care of the family is Saint Joseph (who my husband was named for, having been born into a Catholic family), I read the prayer for finding a job, and scrolled down to discover that March 19 is Saint Joseph’s Feast Day. Got goosebumps yet? On this very same evening, Joe got his first call in several years to work part-time for a fellow who took over Joe’s previous employer’s product. Meanwhile, since God does things in a big way, Joe also has an interview for a full-time job within the next couple of weeks. I can only take this to mean that God is providing abundantly and giving choices besides. Just amazing!! Does this remind anyone of quail?

I am truly blessed and filled with gratitude daily. However, this part of the story actually started with a simple Sound Bites message for which I am grateful. Thank you for these words and may the God truly bless you until the day when our Lord and Dustin can welcome you home.

Kim

Green Bay, WI

A family member introduced me to Sound Bites and i...

2012-03-24T17:30:02.274-05:00

A family member introduced me to Sound Bites and it has been a real blessing for a number of years. Thank you so much!

Blessings,

Nancy-Lou Hunt, Michigan

I don't know, but the Spirit does. Thanks for ...

2012-03-24T16:18:01.133-05:00

I don't know, but the Spirit does. Thanks for sharing. If you'd share your name and what state you're in, that would be even better.

Thanks!

Best Sound Bites yet! And I love SB! I've us...

2012-03-24T16:10:17.579-05:00

Best Sound Bites yet! And I love SB! I've used it in so many ways to minister to others, just to share with family and friends, (sometimes on Facebook), and as part of my sharing as an advanced lay speaker. I always give credit, but I wonder, how on Earth do you know that was needed right now!

Dave, I also look forward to your SB's at work...

2012-03-24T13:59:01.297-05:00

Dave, I also look forward to your SB's at work each day. I can't tell you how often they were just the message I needed, or how often they spoke directly to an issue that a loved one was facing. Thank you so much for your faithful ministry.

Judy Patefield, FUMC Green Bay

Lauren's one line sums it up perfectly. Thanks...

2012-03-24T13:05:27.767-05:00

Lauren's one line sums it up perfectly.
Thanks <3

dale, Hagerstown, MD

The boy who shall remain a joyful noise in our hea...

2012-03-24T11:59:54.481-05:00

The boy who shall remain a joyful noise in our hearts forever.

Lauren Lanphear, Ohio

THANKS Dave, for your insights today and everyday:...

2012-03-24T11:18:53.234-05:00

THANKS Dave, for your insights today and everyday:) We love SOUND BITES and we love that you have honored Dustin with these encouragements for 13 years. He is the boy with the big smile, and the boy who fought valiantly and the boy who was loved by many for sure. He touched sooo many lives and continues to through your SOUNGD BITES Ministry.

Barb and Tom Hoffner, Wisconsin

Have certainly enjoyed Sound Bites for past year. ...

2012-03-24T11:17:10.317-05:00

Have certainly enjoyed Sound Bites for past year. Lost my wife after 50 years of marriage due to cancer. But your ministry has been a great companion in your sharing Sound Bites. Always seems to fit my needs. May God continue to bless your ministry in this and other areas. Death of a close loved one is something you may never get over but with God’s help you can get through it. Thankful our loved ones now have a new strong Spiritual body.

Hugh L. Green