10. Chris Tomlin – Always 9. for KING & COUNTRY – For God Is With Us 8. Brandon Heath – See Me Through It 7. Ben Fuller – Who I Am 6. Tasha Layton – How Far 5. TobyMac f/Blessing Offor – The Goodness 4. Matthew West – Me On Your Mind 3. Andrew Ripp – Fill My Cup (spent 3 weeks at #1) 2. Jeremy Camp – Getting Started 1. Phil Wickham – Hymn of Heaven (1st week at #1)
Today, Jonathon and Emma shared about the excitement of last nights opening of the CH4 soccer and lacrosse stadium on the campus of MVNU. After the ribbon cutting ceremony, women’s soccer team took on Siena Heights (MI) and won 3-2. Later they shared about Frist Friday, which is happening tomorrow in downtown Mount Vernon. The theme this month is Back to School. Don’t forget to see Big Blue Crew to win our clean up, drink up, stay up basket.
Emma then shared a devotional from “The Well-Watered Woman” by: Gretchen Saffles. That we as Christians we sometimes compare our lives to the lives of others who are in a growing season. She then shared that you don’t have to be in a “blooming” season to be growing in your faith walk. That if you are stilled God can do amazing things in that growth. That if we find our hope in Christ, we can bloom where we are planted.
Jonathon later shared a devotional from “Our Daily Bread” When We Gather Together . He shared the verse Hebrews 10:25 NLT. He went on to talk about that as Christians we are encouraged to gather together as a community.
Today for Name that Tune, our song was Man of Your Word by Maverick City Music. Congrats to Becky of St. Louisville for winning a five dollar gift card to Round Hill Dairy.
Today, we welcomed a brand co-host to the Afternoon Drive, Emma Reuss! She is a junior communications and digital media major from Cincinnati, Ohio. Jonathon and Emma will be hosting the show Tuesdays and Thursdays for the fall semester.
Tuesday, as always, was Artist Newsday, and Emma shared a story about CAIN, the musical trio who all welcomed new babies to the world through Instagram posts all throughout this year! You can find the story HERE.
Also in the news, Mac Powell is hosting a FREE VIP virtual concert experience tomorrow, August 31st, at 7:30pm. You can find more information HERE.
Finally, congratulations to Leanna Crawford for her engagement to former-NBA player Cody Zeller! She also announced the occasion on Instagram and you can read the whole story HERE.
Today’s Song Poetry Lyrics:
You brought me blessings out of a tragedy You turned my old song into a symphony
The fall season of the show is here! Dylan Elliott and Joe Rinehart host Monday/Wednesday/Friday, while Emma Reuss and Jonathon Langdon do the Tuesday/Thursday shows.
Dylan’s Monday Motivation today comes from Karen Huang as we approach the first week of classes here at MVNU. It’s called ‘Trust in His Name.’ Read it by clicking here.
Today we shared inspiration based on the story of a famous book character and a promise from Psalms. Read ‘Longing For a Home,” from author Anne Cetas by clicking here.
Also, another story about finding home, “The Wizard of Oz,” celebrates the anniversary of its theatrical release, August 25, 1939.
Today’s song was “Patient,” from Apollo LTD. Congratulations to Demi from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card from Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
10. Chris Tomlin – Always 9. Ben Fuller – Who I Am 8. for KING & COUNTRY – For God Is With Us 7. Tasha Layton – How Far 6. Brandon Heath – See Me Through It 5. TobyMac f/Blessing Offor – The Goodness 4. Phil Wickham – Hymn of Heaven 3. Jeremy Camp – Getting Started 2. Matthew West – Me On Your Mind 1. Andrew Ripp – Fill My Cup (3rd week at #1)
National Waffle Day is TODAY! Why? From thenibble.com
In 1869, Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, a Dutch-American, receives a patent for the first waffle iron in the U.S., on August 24th. Described as a “device to bake waffles,” one heats up the waffle iron over a coal stove, pour batter on the griddle, close the cover and after a few minutes, flip the griddle and cook the other side of the waffle. It becomes very popular. The anniversary of the patent is now celebrated as National Waffle Day.
More history?
In 1620, Dutch “wafles” come to America with the Pilgrims, who spend time in Holland prior to sailing to America. 1735. The word “waffle,” with two “fs,” appears in print in English for the first time.
In 1789, at the start of the French Revolution, Thomas Jefferson returns to the U.S. from his position as Minister to France. Along with a pasta machine, he brings a long-handled waffle iron that encloses the batter and gives the waffle crispness and shape. This begins the trend of “waffle frolics” or waffle parties, where guests can enjoy their waffles sweet (with maple syrup or molasses) or savory (topped with kidney stew).
– I was born August 24, 1960 in Maryland – My father was a baseball coach with Baltimore and I fell in love with the game – I was drafted by the Orioles in 1978 and I spent my whole career with them – I was called up to the big leagues in 1981 and became a full time starter at shortstop in 1982 – I played in a record 2,632 consecutive games – I was a 19-time all-star and two-time American League MVP – I was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007
I am…Cal Ripken, Jr. Congratulations to Doug from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
This week For King and Country joined We The Kingdom as making their debuts on the famous Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville. For Joel and Luke, it happened on Saturday, August 12th. Read more about it from jesusfreakhideout.com HERE.
The YouTube series My Opry Debut recapped We The Kingdom’s night. Read more about how you can watch it HERE.
I’m not gonna fear the storm You are greater than it’s roar I’m not gonna fear the storm I’m not gonna fear at all
The song? Hope Darst’s powerhouse, “Peace Be Still.” Congratulations to Cody from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
Today’s Monday Motivation comes from author Constantine Campbell and reminds us of a quiet monk and what Paul writes in Ephesians 2. Read ‘Jesus Is Our Peace’ by clicking here.
Name something you almost always find two of: · Eyes – 27 votes · Shoes – 24 · Hands – 21 · Socks – 17 · Legs – 11
Congratulations to Pam of Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
Driving Notes 