Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:
10. Riley Clemmons – For The Good 9. Sanctus Real -My God is Still the Same 8. CAIN – The Commission 7. Blessing Offor – Brighter Days 6. Crowder – In The House 5. Micah Tyler – Walking Free 4. Ryan Ellis – Heart of the Father 3. Jordan St. Cyr – Weary Traveler 2. Katy Nichole – In Jesus’ Name (God of Possible) 1. Jordan Feliz f/Mandisa/Jonathan Traylor – Jesus is Coming Back (2nd week at #1)
The third Wednesday of April is National Banana Day!
Some fun facts about this popular fruit (which is actually an herb):
A banana is about 100 calories and contains a lot of fiber and potassium, so it is very good for the treatment of high blood pressure, ulcers, calcium loss and some cancers.
Bananas are rich at manganese, vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
There are more than 1,000 varieties of bananas, but the most widely eaten in the United States is Cavendish.
Who Knew? Cavendish bananas were named after William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire. Though they were not the first known banana specimens in Europe, in around 1834 Cavendish received a shipment of bananas. His head gardener and friend, Sir Joseph Paxton, cultivated them in the greenhouses of Chatsworth House. The plants were botanically described by Paxton as Musa cavendishii. For his work, Paxton won a medal at the 1835 Royal Horticultural Society show.
Some popular uses of bananas include: banana splits, banana bread, a peanut butter and banana sandwich, Bananas Foster and a frozen chocolate-covered banana.
Who Knew? Bananas Foster was named for a New Orleans businessman? Read more by clicking here.
– He was born on April 13th, 2001, in Alexandria, OH – He’s been going to OSU basketball games since he was 4 years old – He is a Cleveland Browns fan, Guardians fan, and an avid OSU fan – He did musicals from his 7th grade year through his senior year of high school – He sang in the highest choir (Vocalise) at his high school. – He is currently a sophomore in college
This person is our own Dylan Elliott! Congratulations to Eric from Mount Vernon, who wins the drawstring backpack and Our Daily Bread devotional.
Tasha Layton is coming out with a new album! Entitled, “How Far”, Tasha’s album is scheduled for release on May 13th.
Layton co-wrote nine of the project’s 10 tracks, and interestingly enough, How Far also features songwriting contributions from such names as Matthew West, We Are Messengers’ Darren Mulligan, Aaron Shust and Andrew Bergthold (We The Kingdom), among others.
Here is what Tasha had to say about the upcoming release. “The whole album is summed up in the message of the title track, ‘How Far’. It’s about how God continues to reach out and pursue us even when we run from Him. It was God’s love for us that propelled Him to give His life on the cross. Arms stretched open wide—that’s how far He will go.”
Anne Wilson has landed her first Billboard Music Award Nomination for “Top Christian Song” with her breakout hit single “My Jesus,” making her the only female nominated in the category. The 2022 Billboard Music Awards will be held live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 15th at 8pm and air on NBC.
Here is what she had to say about this honor. “I am blown away and forever grateful that I was nominated for a BBMA. I never dreamed this would happen but I’m so thankful for it. Thank you Billboard for supporting my music and believing in me!! All glory to God.”
“My Jesus” was the longest-running No. 1 song on the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart of 2021 for seven weeks total. Her hit made her the first female artist to hit the top of the Billboard Christian Airplay chart with a debut song. Her debut album My Jesus will be available this Friday, April 22nd. She also performed this past Saturday at the Grand Ole Opry.
Now I ain’t nothing perfect I still stumble every single day I still get knocked down But the difference now Is that’s not where I stay
Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing today’s song poetry, “Walking Free” by Micah Tyler! She wins a Voice of the Cougars drawstring backpack!
Today for Monday Motivation, post-Easter, Joe shared the story of the song, “Victor’s Crown.” This was a song written by Darlene Zschech and performed with Israel Houghton and Kari Jobe.
Praise the Lord it’s Good Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:
10. Riley Clemmons – For The Good 9. CAIN – The Commission 8. Sanctus Real -My God is Still the Same 7. Blessing Offor – Brighter Days 6. Crowder – In The House 5. Micah Tyler – Walking Free 4. Ryan Ellis – Heart of the Father 3. Jordan St. Cyr – Weary Traveler (spent 2 weeks at #1) 2. Katy Nichole – In Jesus’ Name (God of Possible) 1. Jordan Feliz f/Mandisa/Jonathan Traylor – Jesus is Coming Back (1st week at #1)
And Dylan shared “Love Song”, a devotional covering the famous verse Zephaniah 3:17 from Sheridan Voysey.
Question: When God showed Abraham the stars in the sky, what did he promise? Answer: That Abraham would have more descendants than the number of stars.
Congratulations to Kathleen of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing our trivia for a Voice of the Cougars Drawstring Backpack!
Today is National Scrabble Day – one of America’s most loved games, invented by the guy whose name you see above! From DaysoftheYear.com, here’s some history:
Scrabble, one of the most popular board games to exist today, began with the Great Depression of 1929, which left many people out work and starving for food. Alfred Mosher Butts, an out of work architect, decided to create a game that people could enjoy during their free time.
As an avid fan of games himself, he combined the elements of anagrams and the classic crossword puzzle to create a score wording game. This game was called LEXIKO, it would later change its name to Criss Cross Words.
However, many game manufacturers didn’t agree with the idea he had and rejected his game. It wasn’t until he met James Brunot that the concept was reshaped in rules and design that Scrabble was born.
Top 5 five-letter Scrabble Words (that you will actually use)
JAZZY (33 points) – Of, relating to or resembling jazz.
2. JIFFY (21 points) – A bit, a sec, a skosh, two shakes. A short time.
5. ZAPPY (21 points) – Slang for lively, exciting, straight up fun.
– He was born on April 13th, 2001, in Alexandria, OH – He’s been going to OSU basketball games since he was 4 years old – He is a Cleveland Browns fan, Guardians fan, and an avid OSU fan – He did musicals from his 7th grade year through his senior year of high school – He sang in the highest choir (Vocalise) at his high school. – He is currently a sophomore in college
This one was a stumper, but we’ll bring it back next week!
It’s Easter Week, and for Artist Newsday, we talked about Chris Tomlin who is preparing for his annual event, “Good Friday Worldwide”.
“Good Friday Worldwide” will take place (as you would expect) Friday, April 15th starting at 8:00pm EST. The live stream can be found at facebook.com/christomlin.
“There’s nothing like being there with people and gathering with people. It (Good Friday Nashville) just keeps growing and growing and growing … with what we’re able to do,” Chris said. “But the heart of it is the same. Coming together to remember the cross, to remember this weekend. That’s what Easter is: It’s a remembrance of what Jesus has done for us.”
“Good Friday Nashville is one of the most rewarding things I have ever been a part of. When this event began 5 years ago, I had a dream it might become an annual thing…a tradition for family and friends to come together, to celebrate, to remember,” shared Chris. “As we got closer to that first Good Friday, I felt a need to make this night more than just a concert. My wife, Lauren, and I had felt a calling to shed light on the foster care and adoption crisis in our nation. It was through that and our first Good Friday that our non-profit, For Others, came to be. And so, each year Good Friday Nashville benefits helping children find forever homes across our state. So, when you join us for this powerful night of worship… know that you are a part of making a difference in so many lives.”
To view this article as a whole, HERE is the link!
Now I ain’t nothing perfect I still stumble every single day I still get knocked down But the difference now Is that’s not where I stay
We had a stumper this week, so make sure to tune in next week for a chance to win two Voice of The Cougars Drawstring Backpacks and two Easter Devotionals from Our Daily Bread!
Today we shared inspiration about the importance of family and love.
Joe shared Lisa Samra’s ‘Part of the Family’,’ which starts with a reference about the popular TV show, Downton Abbey. Click here to read more!
Jonathon shared James Banks’ “Carried by Love.’ Read more here!
Name a specific piece of furniture that might be handmade: 1- Table (41 votes) 2- Chair (31) 3- Shelf or bookshelf (12) 4- Dresser (5) 5- Bed, cabinet, bench (all with 2 votes)
Congratulations to Laura from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the WNZR backpack and a couple of Our Daily Bread devotional books.
Driving Notes 