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Joy is the expectation of something good. On this episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that choosing to believe that there is always something good in store for us is cooperating with God. Rev. Dr. John B. Waterhouse punches our ticket to the greatest show on Earth with today’s Daily Word®, “Joy.”

A smile opens the tap that allows love to pour out and wash away judgment, doubt, and fear. Laughter is loving out loud and instantly makes friends out of strangers. On today’s episode, Darrell and Ed share firsthand how laughter heals what ails us, especially when we can laugh at ourselves. Ecstatic Stacey Simmons tickles us all the way from Idaho with today’s Daily Word®, “Laughter.”

Holding fast to the reality that divine order is in effect always leads to surprising good fortune. Darrell and Ed have learned that we feel bad when we forget that, regardless of appearances to the contrary, life is continually propelling us in the direction of our greater good. Ever faithful Frank Contey continues his demonstration with today’s Daily Word®, “Let Go, Let God.”

When we stop fighting against the events of our lives, things always go better for us. On today’s episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that when we bless a thing, no matter how tempting it is to curse it, it will bless us in amazing ways. Rough-and-tumble Frank Contey keeps our thoughts moving in a healthy direction with today’s Daily Word®, “faith.”

We are a lot better off than is often reported, so don’t let fear make the first move. The truth is that new doorways to the good we desire are always opening. On today’s episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that our job is to appreciate what we have and tend to our mental gardens with love. New Thought teacher Terry McBride fertilizes our minds with today’s Daily Word®, “trust.”

“Life itself is an open door, full of unlimited possibilities.” Doubt is the only dead end. On this episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners to live each day with an unhurried expectation of big, happy surprises. It’s a promise! Sculptor, artist, and Marine vet Joe Williams lays out the welcome mat with today’s Daily Word®, “open.”

Nothing in our thought about God should produce sadness or depression. It should do quite the reverse. On today’s show, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that when we live with faith, we are always excited about what’s coming up next. Comedic chaplain Rhodes Short has us rolling in the aisles of Middle School Studios with today’s Daily Word®, “eager.”

No matter how things appear to be going, there is a greater plan at work. When we stop judging our situation as hopeless and choose to trust that we are God in expression, things always work out in better than expected ways. Powerhouse Terry McBride silences the negative chatter with today’s Daily Word®, “divine order.”

Happiness isn’t a novelty; it is the key to the kingdom. Opportunity loves a happy person. Health loves a happy person. Money loves a happy person. Happiness is the simplest form of gratitude. Comedian Claude Shires stands up and delivers his finest material with today’s Daily Word®, “invigorate.”

Healing is a release from fear. The moment we stop grumbling and surrender to life’s embrace, we realize that there is nothing attacking us and there is nothing to defend. Cat whisperer Billy Crosby gets Darrell and Ed purring with today’s Daily Word®, "listen."

The force for good is always present and always working, in spite of what all the ruckus is about. As soon as we willingly let go of our fearful stories, we are pulled back into the positive stream of life. Funniest Thing! fan favorite Jeff Spikes woos the audience with today’s Daily Word®, "invigorate."

On this episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that there is no limit. As cocreators with God, the real adventure lies in our imagination. What we imagine generates feelings, and feelings plus imagination equals our experience. Thrill-seeker Stephanie Havelka joins Darrell and Ed to read and discuss today’s Daily Word®, “adventure.”

Joy is the only sane response to any situation. A smile is much more than a polite gesture. Sharing a grin is an easy way to cheer others on. It conveys inclusivity, confidence, approval, health, encouragement, acceptance, love, support, and unity, and it is a prayer that blesses others and uplifts the world. Smiling Sue Hodgson joins Darrell and Ed to read and discuss the Daily Word®, “pray for others.”

When we say yes to what we really want, we feel high as a kite. We look forward to the unexpected ways that our good will appear. All we have to do is accept the idea that it is possible for us to have what we really want. Former USMC Sergeant Bennett Tanton drills us on the benefits of today’s Daily Word®, “expectation.”

Today we declare that this show is all about affirmative prayer. It takes courage to boldly proclaim the truth that life is good. When we turn away from the lions in our den, turning instead toward the light, the lions become like playful kittens. Ringmaster John Strickland whips us into faith with today’s Daily Word®, “hosanna.”

Regardless of what is going on around us, we can change from being doubtful prayers into jubilant children of God. We can choose to rejoice in the belief that God's will is taking place in unexpected ways. On this episode, Darrell and Ed share how they do it and how you can do it too. Joyful Joey Church joins the chorus line to read and discuss today’s Daily Word®, “laughter.”

Every day is a blessing; how we experience it is up to us. Life is so much easier than we think it is when we trust in divine order. A morning routine of inspired reading, prayer, and meditation opens us up to receive the wonder of it all. Magician Sammy Smith clears away the cobwebs with today’s Daily Word®, “wholeness.”

Thoughts of a feather flock together. Whether you are thinking positive thoughts or negative thoughts, you’re going to get more like them. Your feelings let you know which direction you're headed, so aim for joy. Actor Steven Szydlo joins Darrell and Ed to read and discuss today’s Daily Word®, “focus.”

Life is always working out in our favor. When we let God do the heavy lifting and trust that all is divine order, things shape up in better than expected ways. God’s personal trainer, Unity minister David McClure joins us to read and discuss today’s Daily Word®, “faith.”

There is absolutely nothing holding you back and nothing in your way, except for your own thoughts. Any thought or belief in limitation is not true. Let it go, step out boldly, and become irresistible to good fortune. Veteran of both the U.S. Army and Marines, Bennett Tanton encourages us to surrender to win with today’s Daily Word®, “Letting Go.”