Today, Dylan shared a devotional about confessing from James Banks, called ‘Convicted and Freed.’ You can read it by clicking here. It’s inspired by Psalm 32.
1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.
3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.[b]
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them. 7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
We had a stumper! Some hints for next week: – the name of the band is the lead singer’s last name – the song title has two words and was released in 2007 – the album name is ‘Burn for You’
That’s right! Tauren Wells is hosting the GMA Dove Awards for the second consecutive year! Congratulations to Tauren!
Here is the article:
Tauren Wells is hosting and performing at the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards. This is the second consecutive year that he has hosted the GMA Dove Awards. The GMA Dove Awards will be held on October 1st, 2024, at Allen Arena in Nashville.
Here is what Tauren Wells said about being selected to host the GMA Dove Awards. “Last year’s Dove Awards was such an incredible experience, we’ve decided to run it back!” says Tauren Wells. “I’m so excited to return as host for this year’s Dove Awards. It’s going to be a great night!”
Here is today’s winner to our Lauren Daigle Concert Ticket Giveaway:
We played Name That Tune today to one of Lauren’s songs.
Here is what the song was: These Are The Days.
Congratulations to Ashley of Mount Vernon!
Here is today’s winner for our General Admission Ticket Giveaway to the Ohio State Fair:
Today’s trivia question was:
What major sporting event has been featured as an Ohio State Fair Butter Sculpture?
The answer is: They did a tribute to the Olympics.
Congratulations to Monica of Mount Vernon!
There’s a sign on the door, says, “Come as you are” but I doubt it ‘Cause if we lived like it was true, every Sunday morning pew would be crowded.
The answer is Truth Be Told by Matthew West!
Congratulations to Lindsey of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today’s Monday Motivation song comes from for King & Country with their song The Proof of Your Love! This song reminds us that our lives must show the proof of His love! When we are sharing His love with others, we are fulfilling what Jesus commands us to do.
Here is the verses that I picked:
If I sing, but don’t have love I waste my breath with every song I bring an empty voice, a hollow noise If I speak with a silver tongue Convince a crowd, but don’t have love I leave a bitter taste with every word I say.
So let my life be the proof, the proof of your love Let my love look like you, and what you’re made of How you lived, how you died Love is sacrifice So let my life be the proof The proof of your love.
Here is the music video to this song:
Here is today’s winner to our Lauren Daigle Concert Ticket Giveaway:
The song was Thank God I Do and the lyrics that needed to be filled in were:
“I don’t know who I’d be if I didn’t know You,
Thank God I do.“
Congratulations to Rodney of Gambier!
Here is today’s winner for our General Admission Ticket Giveaway to the Ohio State Fair:
Today’s trivia question was:
What anniversary will the Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions celebrate in 2024?
The answer is: 56th Anniversary
Congratulations to Radley of Gambier!
Name a soda that people like to drink.
Coca Cola (39)
Diet Coke (29)
Pepsi (14)
Dr. Pepper (11)
Mountain Dew (7)
Congratulations to Jim of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answers! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show I shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread. This devotional is so good because it reminds us that even though we sin, we can always run back to Christ for him to forgive our sins. We will be cleansed and made whole again. Also we had our weekly Name That Tune Feature where one lucky person has a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.
Here is the devotional that I shared from Our Daily Bread titled, “Cleansed By Christ”. Read more about it here!
Today’s song is titled “It Is Well With My Soul” by Matt Redman
Congratulations to Brenda of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answer! She wins TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show I shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread titled, “We Can’t Out-Love God.” This devotional is really inspirational by sharing how God’s love is stronger than our love will ever be. We also had our ‘Name That Tune’ trivia where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here is the link to my devotional from Our Daily Bread. Click HERE.
Faithfully by TobyMac!
Congratulations to Lisa from Mount Gilead, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
Today on the show I talked about how you can still give to Food For The Hungry until 12/31/23. I also talked about people who won our Grand Prizes for Christmas Gift Exchange. Congratulations to all who won! I shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread. And of course we did our Name That Tune feature where one person had a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here is the devotional that I read today from Our Daily Bread: “Troubled Souls, Honest Prayers.” You can find the link here.
I Thank God by Housefires/ JWLKRS Worship.
Congratulations to Rebecca of Lima who guessed the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show I shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread. We also mentioned how tomorrow is Food For The Hungry Drive Day! We are so excited to be able to broadcast this event! You can find the event on https://portal.stretchinternet.com/mvnuadmin/. This link will take you right to the page where the broadcast will be streamed. Also, don’t forget to listen on 90.9 FM, WNZR as we will be having special interviews with different people involved with Food For The Hungry. We hope that you will listen in!
Here is my devotional from Our Daily Bread titled, “Appetite For Distraction.” You can find the link here.
Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer which was Ryan Ellis’ song Heart of the Father. She wins TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant!
Today Josiah shared this devotional from Our Daily Bread, If you would like to read more please click here
Have you ever done something in anger you later regretted? When my son was wrestling with drug addiction, I said some harsh things in reaction to his choices. My anger only discouraged him more. But eventually he encountered believers who spoke life and hope to him, and in time he was set free.
Even someone as exemplary in faith as Moses did something he later regretted. When the people of Israel were in the desert and water was scarce, they complained bitterly. So God gave Moses and Aaron specific instructions: “Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water” (Numbers 20:8). But Moses reacted in anger, giving himself and Aaron credit for the miracle instead of God: “Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” (v. 10). Then he disobeyed God directly and “raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff” (v. 11).
Even though water flowed, there were tragic consequences. Neither Moses nor Aaron was allowed to enter the land God promised His people. But He was still merciful, allowing Moses to see it from afar (27:12–13).
As with Moses, God still mercifully meets us in the desert of our disobedience to Him. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, He kindly offers us forgiveness and hope. No matter where we’ve been or what we’ve done, if we turn to Him, He’ll lead us into life.
Zoe shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread as well called Purple Shawl, if you would like to read more you can read it here
While serving as my mom’s live-in caregiver at a cancer center hundreds of miles away from my home, I asked people to pray for us. As the months passed, isolation and loneliness sapped my strength. How could I care for my mom if I gave in to my physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion?
One day, a friend sent me an unexpected care package. Jodi had crocheted a purple prayer shawl, a warm reminder that we had people praying for us daily. Whenever I wrapped the soft yarn around my shoulders, I felt God hugging me with the prayers of His people. Years later, He still uses that purple shawl to comfort me and strengthen my resolve.
The apostle Paul affirmed the importance and spirit-refreshing power of praying for others. Through his passionate request for prayerful support and encouragement during his travels, Paul demonstrated how those who pray for others become partners in ministry (Romans 15:30). Offering specific requests, the apostle not only showed his dependence on the support of fellow believers but his trust that God powerfully answers prayer (vv. 31–33).
We’ll all experience days when we feel alone. But Paul shows us how to ask for prayer as we pray for others. When we’re wrapped in the intercessory prayers of God’s people, we can experience God’s strength and comfort no matter where life takes us.
Who has God used to encourage you through intercessory prayer? Who can you pray for today?
Congrats to our winner of Name That Tune, Joanna of Pickerington!
Today on the Afternoon Drive, Zoe read a devotional from Our Daily Bread.
In Martin Handford’s Where’s Waldo? books, a series of children’s puzzle books first created in 1987, the elusive character wears a red and white striped shirt and socks with a matching hat, blue jeans, brown boots, and glasses. Handford has cleverly hidden Waldo in plain sight within the busy illustrations filled with crowds of characters at various locations around the world. Waldo isn’t always easy to see, but the creator promises readers will always be able to find him. Though looking for God isn’t really like looking for Waldo in a puzzle book, our Creator promises we can find Him, too.
Through the prophet Jeremiah, God instructed His people on how to live as foreigners in exile (Jeremiah 29:4–9). He promised to protect them until He restored them according to His perfect plan (vv. 10–11). God assured the Israelites that the fulfillment of His promise would deepen their commitment to call on Him in prayer (v. 12).
Today, even though God has revealed Himself in the story and Spirit of Jesus, it can be easy to get distracted by the busyness of this world. We may even be tempted to ask, “Where’s God?” However, the Creator and Sustainer of all things declares that those who belong to Him will always find Him if they seek Him with all their hearts (vv. 13–14).
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