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The ‘label’ that matters most

I’m not a big ‘New Year’s Resolution’ guy. Yes, I care about self-reflection and getting better, but I feel like I do this throughout the year, not just at the end of one year and the beginning of the next. One of the sermons I heard recently that really caught my attention was our MVNU Chaplain, Rev. Dave Mills, sharing about the Christmas concept we hear about all season, “good tidings of great joy.” Dave challenged us to embrace that phrase by identifying and pushing back against what steals our joy.

One ‘joy stealer’ Dave mentioned was the labeling we allow to define us. The things people say about us that we allow to define us. Honestly, one label I’ve been wrestling with this year is ‘old.’ I turned 56 this year and it’s amazing the sub-labels that start flying your way when you hit that 55+ mark. It becomes even more difficult when you’re surrounded by 18-23 year-olds all the time! I realize that I need to draw closer to the Holy Spirit so I can find joy in my years and my experiences and also focus on the only label that really matters – child of the one true King!!

Dave reminded us that our calling is TOO GREAT to live in these joy-stealing areas! Here’s a song to lead you there – Megan Woods, “The Truth.”

Name a household chore that no one likes to do!
1- cleaning the bathroom (45 votes)
2- washing dishes (25)
3- vacuuming (20)
4- doing laundry (10)

Congratulations to Lori of Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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The Rock on Which I Stand

Cody Carnes’ ‘Firm Foundation’ is our Monday Motivation song today.

Here’s what Cody shared about the inspiration behind the song: “In such a shaky season, it was burning in my heart to write a song that declared what Jesus teaches us in Matthew 7. It says, Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. The world can be in chaos all outside our windows, but when we build our house on Jesus, we can have confidence knowing that our foundation is secure. We’re not going down! This song celebrates that truth. It was me singing my way out of fear by declaring a truth! I pray it blesses you.”

What’s another word for garbage?
1. Trash (42 votes)
2. Junk (22)
3. Waste (12)
4. Rubbish (5)
5. Litter (2)

Congratulations to Jackie and her kids from Howard, who guessed correctly and win the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Today’s ticket voucher winner is Rhonda from Fredericktown!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Running back to the table, back to our hope!

Seph Schlueter’s (SHLEE-tur) new song, ‘Running Back to You,’ is our Monday Motivation song today. The Erie, Ohio native shares this about his latest release:
“This song is one of wanting people to understand the joy and freedom that comes from knowing the Gospel, knowing what Jesus did. The Gospel literally means good news, but for too much of the church, we think it’s just okay news. But this is the best news ever!
Romans tells us the Gospel is the power of salvation to all who believe that it literally brought us from death to life, from slavery to freedom, and we get to live in that reality now. And it’s so exciting, it’s such a joyful thing. And so, ‘Running Back To You’ is a reminder that no matter where we’ve been, no matter how far we’ve wandered, the beauty of the Gospel is that we have a God who welcomes us in with open arms, who calls us back to the table, and who still loves us.”

Let’s come back to the table…and come back to hope!

Name an animal that would be very quiet if you kept it as a pet:

Snake (28 votes)
Fish (26)
Cat (17)
Lizard (12)
Worm (5)
Tarantula and Bat (3 each)

Congratulations to Amma from Mount Gilead, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Seeing the creator’s hand…everywhere.

Today’s Monday Motivation song is Leanna Crawford’s ‘How Can You Not?’ Inspired by, believe it or not, fireflies (or, some might say, lightning bugs).

Leanna shares, “I actually wrote that song…(while) my parents were visiting me in Nashville. My sister and I moved there together five years ago, and we moved from the good old northwest. And in the northwest there are no fireflies, but of course in this part of the country, fireflies everywhere. And so not growing up with them, I just think it’s the coolest thing every summer, every year to see them. Well, my dad had never seen fireflies and they were going to be there. My parents were there for a whole week.
And during firefly season, the height of it, and we were about to see some fireflies. I don’t know where they were. We went on walks every single night, not a single firefly was found. The night before, they’re about to fly home where there’s no fireflies. So sad. We go for one final walk and we are walking by this field, and I’ve walked by this field like 100 times, and I’d never seen anything like this. It lit up. It looked like stars were in the field just full of fireflies. And my dad looked over to us and he just said, ‘How can you not see a creator?’ And that’s where this song came from.”

Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.’ (Jeremiah 32:17)

What desserts do kids like?

Cake (24 votes)
Ice Cream (21)
Candy (16)
Cookies (16)
Pie (7)
Pudding (3)
Popsicle (3)

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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All The Glory is Yours!

Hi!

Today’s Monday Motivation song is The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) by Matt Maher. The reason why I chose this song is because it is literally The Lord’s Prayer in song form. I love the way that Matt constructed the song. He put his own spin on it using The Lord’s Prayer.

Here is the music video:

Name something on the table at a restaurant.

  1. Menu (48 votes)
  2. Glasses (20)
  3. Silverware (17)
  4. Dishes (10)
  5. Salt and Pepper Shakers (5)

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

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Blessings!

Today’s Monday Motivation songs are Hallelujah Anyway by Rend Collective and Blessings by Laura Story. Both of these songs reminds us how even though we don’t think we deserve to be blessed, we are blessed.

Here is the Lyric Video for Hallelujah Anyway by Rend Collective:

Here is the Lyric Video for Blessings by Laura Story:

Here is the Story Behind The Song for Laura Story’s song Blessings:

Name two of the elements that make up life.

  1. Oxygen (51 votes)
  2. Carbon (21)
  3. Hydrogen (19)
  4. Nitrogen (10)
  5. Sulfur (8)

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

Thanks for listening!

-Joe and Dylan

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Somebody Like Me!

Today’s featured song is Caleb & John featuring CAIN with their song Somebody Like Me. Somebody Like Me is a great song because it reminds us of Jesus’ love towards us. No matter where we come from, he will always be with us and wash us clean.

Here is the lyric video for Somebody Like Me:

Name a popular bird found in a zoo.

  1. Parrot (26)
  2. Flamingo (24)
  3. Peacock (22)
  4. Ostrich (17)
  5. Emu (11)

Congratulations to Linda of Gambier for guessing the correct answers! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Joe and Dylan

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Let My Life Be The Proof Of Your Love!

Hi!

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.

  1. Coca Cola (39)
  2. Diet Coke (29)
  3. Pepsi (14)
  4. Dr. Pepper (11)
  5. Mountain Dew (7)

Congratulations to Jim of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answers! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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We Are Made For More!

Hi!

We have a recall of a local product that we wanted to make you aware of. Classic Delight LLC of St. Mary’s, Ohio is recalling thousands of sandwhiches that might contain Listeria. To read more about which sandwiches are being affected, click HERE. This will take you to the full article regarding the recall.

Today’s Monday Motivation song comes from Josh Baldwin feat. Jenn Johnson and their song Made For More. This song reminds us that we weren’t made to be tending a grave, we are called by name, born and raised, back to life again, we are made for more! This song picks me up when I am down because I know I am made for more!

Here are the song lyrics that stood out to me:

I know who I am ’cause I know who You are
The cross of salvation was only the start
Now I am chosen, free and forgiven
I have a future and it’s worth the living.

‘Cause I wasn’t made to be tending a grave
I was called by name
Born and raised back to life again
I was made for more
So why would I make a bed in my shame
When a fountain of grace is running my way
I know I am Yours
And I was made for more.

Here is the music video for Made For More:

Our 5:00 hour song is Firm Foundation (He Won’t) by Cody Carnes. This song reminds us that Christ is our firm foundation! He is the rock that we are standing on. Without Him we are nothing!

Here are the lyrics that stood out to me:

Christ is my firm foundation
The rock on which I stand
When everything around me is shaken
I’ve never been more glad

That I put my faith in Jesus
‘Cause He’s never let me down
He’s faithful through generations
So why would He fail now?
He won’t!

Here is the lyric video for Firm Foundation (He Won’t):

Name something you might find in the grocery store dairy aisle.

  1. Milk (39)
  2. Cheese (21)
  3. Butter (18)
  4. Yoghurt (16)
  5. Sour cream (6)

Congratulations to Linda of Gambier for guessing the correct answers! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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