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This is a collection of Bob Dye's timeless messages recorded between 1987 and 2004.
Bob Dye was an active member and Deacon/Elder of Noelridge Park Church since he and his wife Coral moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1970. Bob L. Dye was born on March 15, 1937 in Gowanda, a small town in rural western New York State. He was the third child of Ralph and Marian Scott Dye. Bob grew up on a dairy farm on Dye Road in South Dayton, NY.
A devoted Christian, Bob graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in North Chili, NY with a degree in Religion & Philosophy. Later he became an ordained minister.
Bob met his future wife Coral Small at his brother Nelson’s wedding. Bob and Coral married in Silver Creek, NY on June 14, 1958 (Flag Day). Bob’s first job out of college was for Youth for Christ (YFC) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, an organization whose first employee was Billy Graham. His true lifelong mission was helping teenagers come to know Jesus Christ. He would go on to serve the Lord through his work with YFC for the next 48 years, until his retirement from YFC in 2007.
In 1961, Coral and Bob moved to Port Huron, Michigan to head up the local YFC chapter. He led a “Teen Team” of college students on a YFC mission trip to Peru, the first of many trips overseas. He and Coral moved to Cedar Rapids in 1970 to be Executive Director of Eastern Iowa Youth for Christ. In 1972, Bob started the annual Campus Life Caravan, a 10-day Colorado camping trip for about 100 teenagers. He created and built the renowned “Chuck Wagon”, a pull-behind kitchen designed to serve Caravan meals and community pancake breakfasts.
In 1987, he was promoted to YFC’s Northern States Regional Field Director and served a five-state region for 15 years, traveling thousands of miles. He looked forward to collaborating with YFC Directors and was a mentor to many young YFC staff in their shared passion for reaching kids for Christ.
In 2004, Bob and Coral started “Breakfast Club” at Kennedy High School to provide thought-provoking discussion over breakfast. On Thursday afternoons Bob visited during all four lunch periods at the Kennedy cafeteria and made it a point to sit next to someone new every week. He loved connecting with everyone he met and would ask, “How are you doing today?” or “Where are you from?” and was genuinely interested in listening and learning their story.
Bob and Coral hosted 22 foreign-exchange students from Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia and enjoyed the sharing of cultures.
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This is your life, Bob Dye from 2020-09-07T23:27:03
May 5, 1977
“This is Your Life, Bob Dye” was made as a tribute to him after his first seven years of ministry in Cedar Rapids.
Those who shared:
1) Russ Johnson
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Seed&Soil - The Kingdom Life from 2020-08-25T03:24:26
Recorded May 2, 2004
Bob recalls his early days growing up on a 300 acre dairy farm in W. NY state, where he learned about the soil, gardening, and farming. It was a transition time fo...
Message on John 15 / Guess what? from 2020-08-25T03:20:15
Recorded April 13, 2003
Our grandson, Henry, 5 at the time, often would say “Guess what, Grandpa!”, then answer his own question. Bob uses that phrase often in this message on John 15....
A heartburn we all need from 2020-08-25T03:18:42
Recorded May 6, 2001
Bob starts by asking how to spell relief from heartburn or pain. Many people are stressed out by their jobs, but as he said, “I’ve been in ministry for 41 years an...
Love - It's the Greatest from 2020-08-25T03:17:09
Recorded February 14, 1993
I Corinthians 13. Why is love the greatest? It moved God to do the unthinkable, it challenges us to do the impossible, it enables us to face the unknowns an...
Keys to happiness from 2020-08-25T03:14:08
Recorded March 13, 1988
Pascal said “All men seek happiness.” It is found only in God Himself. As C. S. Lewis said, “God finds great pleasure in seeing us happy.” Our delight in the L...
When Fantasies Meet Reality from 2017-11-11T20:40:31
Date: 8/22/04
A humorous start as Bob shares how he grew up with the Lone Ranger and how he rode his horse on his farm trying to bring that character into his life. Today we live in a w...
Father's Day from 2017-11-11T19:10:19
Date: 6/15/03
What do fathers think about on Father's Day? A lot about memories, and he asked several men to share (they were not on the microphone so difficult to hear). Bob gives adv...
Kingdom Living in a Secular Culture from 2017-11-11T18:37:04
Date: 7/13/03
Matthew 5: "You are the light of the world--let your light shine so they will praise your Father in heaven." Jesus left a powerful impact on His culture. He addressed th...
The Secret of Love from 2017-11-11T17:29:47
Date: 2/9/03
Do we have love figured out? I John 4:16-17: God is love. Jesus knew how to live life perfectly. He is the best model to follow. Bob gives 3 things to avoid, also 3 con...
Harvest Workers--Paid and Volunteer from 2017-11-10T23:36:30
Date: 1/22/03
Bob shares the challenge of the harvest on a farm (knowing when the harvest is ready) and how it applies to the importance of reaching out to our harvest--lost people. We ...
The Significance of Christmas from 2017-11-10T22:37:13
Date: 12/8/02
Just as we sing lullabies to our children to put them to sleep, Bob feels that Christians are being rocked to sleep concerning what Christmas is all about. Merchants open ...
Confidence--Should a Christian Have It? from 2017-11-09T23:06:13
Date: 8/18/02
In what are you confident? Confidence is a firm belief, trust, reliance, certainty, and assurance. Jesus said, "Come and follow Me." Following Jesus is an either/or comm...
Renovation from the Inside Out from 2017-11-08T23:29:06
Date: 7/7/02
Comparing the renovation of a house to the renovation of our heart, Bob starts by sharing steps that must be made to turn a "handyman special" into your dream home. We need...
This Makes Sense from 2017-11-07T11:50:55
Date: 11/25/01
Some things just make sense. If we treat people like we want to be treated, we should be able to get along. Jesus is the greatest leader Who ever lived. Get to know Him...
What it Means to Follow Jesus from 2017-11-06T14:30:44
Date: 8/12/01
YFC Caravans started in 1972. This year Bob was the speaker and over 200 students came. He spoke on Jesus the Creator, the Healer, the Rescuer, Lord, and Friend. The co...
The Master's School of Life from 2017-11-06T04:24:26
Date: 10/15/2000
A humorous illustration of the difference between a 7th grade track meet and the athletes winning Olympic gold...also a beginning violin player and a concert violinist. ...
Things to Ponder from 2017-11-05T00:10:47
Date: 7/9/2000
Illustration from illusionist Andre Kole and insights Bob got in a class at Regent College by Dr. Dallas Willard, also from his trip to Italy. One of the most important t...
Reflections of a Sojourner from 2017-11-04T04:02:31
Date: 8/22/99
A sojourner is someone who is on the move. We need to see life through God's perspective. Life is a journey--not a trip...Life is about fruit and not leaves...Life is abou...
The Difference a Mother Makes from 2017-11-04T03:36:12
Date: 5/9/99
Bob shares seven ways Mothers touch our lives. They are nurturers, playmates, teachers, encouragers, among others, and in many other ways they make a difference. As a chil...
Jesus--a Man in the Know from 2017-11-04T02:50:41
Date: 8/24/97
People know about certain things. Jesus knew about life. He knew where He came from and where He was going, that the Father had given Him authority over all things, and w...
Bottom Line from 2017-11-03T03:30:06
Date: June 1996
Bartering is a way of buying in some cultures. Finally, you agree on a price: the bottom line. "The simplest and most basic truth about a given situation." There are ...
Our Church from 2017-11-02T02:01
Date: 5/26/96
Bob starts by telling about his family and how members of a family contribute to the home. Our church is more than a building but a family. We need to provide a positive ...
God's Favorite Word from 2017-11-01T02:45:32
Date: 3/19/95
Find out what Bob thinks is God's favorite word. God's invitations are motivated by love, for everyone, and to receive what we need...forgiveness, a mission, rest, and hop...
Why Ask Why? from 2017-11-01T01:35:09
Date: 3/28/93
A tragedy causes us to ask "why?" It forces us to consider the important issues of life--to look beyond ourselves. We can see how it looks, but God alone knows the whole ...
I wish I had--I'm glad I did from 2017-11-01T00:21:22
Date: 3/29/92
Life is full of choices. The consequences are like this title. Everyone can say "I'm glad I did" if they do 3 things:
Be wise by preparing for the future--think beyo...
When Jesus Passes By from 2017-10-31T21:54:45
Date: 8/26/90
Begins with a report on YFC World Congress in Kenya with 52 nations represented. The theme: One Message, one family, and one Lord. During DC 88, President Reagan was int...
Competent to Minister (No resume needed) from 2017-10-31T19:33:04
Date: 5/15/88
Scripture: II Corinthians 3
What qualifies us to minister? First, our availability. It is not dependent on past behavior. The past is forgiven, and the new has come...
Mother's Day Message from 2017-10-31T02:24
Date: 5/8/88
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
"To do" lists: Moms use them more than others. What do Mothers do? They treasure things in their heart...they care for their children...pray...
Be Still, My Soul (Why am I here?) from 2017-10-29T22:24
Date: 3/6/88
Scripture: Acts 16:16-34
Using illustrations from his Army days and other experiences, Bob says we often ask: "Why am I here?" then "And now what?" You know you're ri...
Last Radio Show KTOF - part 2 from 2017-10-29T12:05
Date: June 1987
At KTOF, Cedar Rapids, ending 10 years of Sunday evening live and call-in shows. Bob was becoming the RFD for Northern States where he served the region for 15 years, 198...
Last Radio Show KTOF - part 1 from 2017-10-29T10:55
Date: June 1987
At KTOF, Cedar Rapids, ending 10 years of Sunday evening live and call-in shows. Bob was becoming the RFD for Northern States where he served the region for 15 years, 198...