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Just call it…sweet tooth day!

What is going on with today? It’s the birthday of the Oreo Cookie, National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day (who decided to get that specific?) and National Chocolate Chip Cookie WEEK. Just writing it makes my blood sugar spike 🙂 and since it’s also National Dentist’s Day, I’m TOTALLY confused!

from DaysOfTheYear.com, here are some fun facts about today:

Making its first appearance in 1912, the Oreo Cookie actually started out being called the Oreo Biscuit. Created and manufactured by the Nabisco (National Biscuit Company), the cookie was made from two crisp chocolate rounds filled with white cream. Starting out in Chelsea, New York City, the complex was located on Ninth Avenue, a street which eventually became “Oreo Way”.

Since that time, the Oreo has been the best-selling cookie in the United States for many years. People love to eat the Oreo in a variety of ways, whether dunking it into a cool glass of milk, twisting it and licking the cream out of the center or just taking a crunchy bite.

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/white-chocolate-cheesecake-day

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/chocolate-chip-cookie-week

Today is ALSO, Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day, which gives us the opportunity to pay our respects to the hospitality workers in the healthcare sector. These dedicated workers put in a lot of time and effort day-in and day-out. They have a lot of different critical roles, including providing laundry services in an efficient and timely manner, maintaining hygienic, fresh, and clean environments, meeting a range of cultural needs, dietary requirements, and preferences, and much more. 

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/dentists-day

Today’s famous birthday:

  • I was born March 6, 1940 in Earlsboro, Oklahoma
  • I made it to the Major Leagues in 1962 and played for the same team for 20 years
  • We won the World Series in 1971 and 1979
  • I was the National League MVP in 1979 with 48 home runs and 125 RBI’s
  • My nickname was ‘Pops’
  • I joined the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988
  • I passed away in April, 2001 at 61 years of age

I am…former Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Willie Stargell. Congratulations to Haley of Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Liz from Mount Vernon wins 2 passes for the 2024 tour – congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Lauren goes overseas; Chris embraces Irish!

Lauren Daigle announced yesterday that she will take her ‘Kaleidoscope Tour,’ abroad. This is Daigle’s first time playing in Europe since selling out a string of headline dates in 2019. She will headline performances at Gullbranna Festival in Sweden and Seaside Festival in Norway before the tour formally kicks off July 9 in Brussels and makes stops in Paris and Amsterdam before two shows in the UK – one in London and the other in Manchester, ending on July 15.

Lauren also announced new US dates, too. Find the full story from JesusFreakHideout.com and PFA Media by clicking here!

So what does an Irishman working and touring in the United States do to celebrate the start of March? Or what they call “St. Patrick’s Month?” Ask Chris Llewellyn of Rend Collective – he tried the Shamrock Shake, ordering with what he calls a ‘fake Irish accent’, and then described as, “light mint and heavy sugar.” He and the Rend team also toured a Target to look for green swag. You can follow Rend Collective and/or Chris on Instagram to see the full video. @rendcollective

No matter what you’ve done
You can’t erase His love
Nothing can change it
You’re not separated…

Congratulations to Betsy from Mount Vernon – she correctly guessed ‘No Matter What’ by Ryan Stevenson and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Joy from Mount Vernon wins the passes! Congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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The story behind ‘Who Am I?’

Casting Crowns classic, ‘Who Am I?’ is our featured Monday Motivation song today. The song reminds us that it’s because of who He is and what He’s done that we are loved. Check out the video below with lead singer Mark Hall as he talks about the journey of writing the song.

Name something you buy after you get a puppy:

  1. Food (56)
  2. Toys (22)
  3. Collar (10)
  4. Leash (8)
  5. Bed (4)

Congratulations to Karen of Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Amy wins the 2 passes! Congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 3/1/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord
9. Anne Wilson – Strong
8. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings
7. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
6. Rend Collective – Hallelujah Anyway
5. CAIN – Any More
4. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
3. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God
2. Phil Wickham – I Believe
1. TobyMac – Faithfully (4th week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Elevation Worship – Praise (Brandon Lake, Chris Brown and Chandler Moore)

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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The King of My Heart

One of things I’ve really focused on this semester at MVNU in my work and my personal life is returning to something I read about years ago, asking us an important question: Who (or what) is on the throne of your heart?

A couple of verses that stand out:

Matthew 6:21: For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

I Peter 3:20: But in your hearts, revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

Revelation 3:20: Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.

Whoever sits on the throne of your heart is who you worship and serve; and if we aren’t careful, depending on who we serve (who or what we make an idol) can influence our thoughts with toxicity and lies. Scripture tells us where our treasure is, that is also where our heart is. What do you hold near and dear to you? Who do we depend on? That is what you have made the king of your heart. Who you’ve put on the throne. This song is a declaration to recommit to having Christ be the King of your Heart!

“I See Grace” by Micah Tyler – congratulations to Jan from Apple Valley, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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National Pancake Day and Who Am I? Trivia!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how Lifeline 2024 is quickly approaching and that we would love for you to join our Lifeline 2024 Prayer Team. We really would appreciate your prayers as we go throughout Lifeline 2024. I also talked about how today is National Pancake Day! I absolutely love pancakes. My grandma makes the best pancakes.

If you would like to join our Lifeline 2024 Prayer Team, click HERE and it will take you directly to the page where you can sign up!

Here is the page where I found all of the interesting facts about Pancakes. Click HERE. This website is a great resource for you to find out what national holidays are happening on any given day.

  • I was born on February 26th, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas.
  • I was one of six siblings.
  • I grew up listening to gospel music and radio. My mother taught me how to play guitar which enabled me to start writing music at the age of 12.
  • I enlisted in the Air Force in 1950 during the Korean War where I was a Morse Code operator in Germany trying to intercept Soviet Army transmissions.
  • I had a show that ran from June 1969 to March 1971 on ABC. I hosted guests such as Neil Young, Louis Armstrong, and Neil Diamond.
  • I died on September 12th, 2003, at the age of 71.

…..I am Johnny Cash

Congratulations to Brandon of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Crowder and Katy Nichole on Artist Newsday!

For Artist News Day, Mike and Dylan shared about Crowder’s new music video for his song grave robber. Here’s the new music video!

Dylan also shared about what Katy Nichole has been up to! She worked with Naomi Raine on a new single, “My God Can” which has been rising on the charts. You can read more about Katy HERE!

Today is also national strawberry day! Mike and Dylan talked about some of their favorite things about these red fruits!

Today’s Song Poetry was:

So I kept running and running and running, And you came chasing and chasing and chasing, A million miles of my mistakes still couldn’t keep your love away.

The answer was How Far by Tasha Layton.

Congratulations to Maude of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Dylan

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The Lord Gives Peace

For today’s Monday motivation, Mike shared the Our Daily Bread Devotional, which was a reminder of how God brings peace to those who trust in Him. You can read the full devotional HERE!

Today’s Monday Motivation song was Peace be Still by Hope Darst. Here is the lyric video for the song!

It’s also National Set a Good Example day, so Mike shared 1 Corinthians 11:1, which says, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” It’s a great verse to remember to show everyone a good example, no matter who is watching.

Name an animal that might weigh more than 1000 pounds!

The answers are:

  1. Elephant (77)
  2. Whale (7)
  3. Hippopotamus (6)
  4. Grizzly Bear (4)
  5. Rhinoceros (3)

Congratulations to Michael from Mount Vernon who correctly guessed the top two answers! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening,

-Mike

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NZ Top 10 for 2/23/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Anne Wilson – Strong
9. Rend Collective – Hallelujah Anyway
8. Tasha Layton – Never
7. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
6. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord
5. Patrick Mayberry – Lead on Good Shepherd
4. CAIN – Any More
3. Housefires & JWLKRS Worship – I Thank God
2. Phil Wickham – I Believe
1. TobyMac – Faithfully (3rd week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Natalie Grant – In Christ Alone

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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