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Praise Thursday

Praise, devotionals, stories…and Sonfest tickets!

Need some encouragement? Good news, it’s Praise Thursday on The Afternoon Drive!

This afternoon, we shared praise and worship songs all throughout the show, as well as devotionals, stories of encouragement and a little reminder that none of us have it all together.

With Sonfest just around the corner, we’re giving out tickets all week long! Congratulations to Julie for correctly answering today’s trivia questions and winning the tickets!

Question: Which Sonfest artist has a song that was featured in an episode of CBS’s MacGyver?

Answer: Cochren & Company- “Don’t Lose Hope”

Verse for today, from ‘Our Daily Bread’ devotional: Psalm 37:7 “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.”

For ‘Name That Tune’, our song was ‘Somebody Like Me’ by Caleb & John. Congratulations to Rebecca from Cardington, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!

-Judah

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More Fun in Fredericktown!

It’s Praise Thursday! We shared praise and worship songs, devotionals and encouragement all throughout the show, and we were On The Road With Big Blue again at the 47th Annual Fredericktown Tomato Show! Alyssa and the Big Blue Crew shared updates live from downtown Fredericktown, as the festival’s schedule is full of fun and activities all weekend long!

Verse for today: Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

We can trust Him today because we know He holds tomorrow!

For ‘Name That Tune’, our song was ‘Take It All Back’ by Tauren Wells and Davies. Congratulations to Brandon from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!

-Judah

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Color for a Cause this weekend!

Today we heard Alyssa’s conversation with Julia Rine, advisor for the Teen Advisory Council, part of New Directions of Knox County. Saturday is the Color for a Cause race at Ariel-Foundation Park. Hear more about it by linking to our Soundcloud page here!

We’re also sharing this year’s theme verse at MVNU: I Thessalonians 5:24

“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”

This reminds us that our God is a God who calls, a faithful God, and a God of action!

Our song was ‘Word of God Speak,’ by Mercy Me. Congratulations to Janelle from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Place It On God’s Plate!

Hi!

Today on the show we shared some devotionals from Our Daily Bread. We also had our Name That Tune trivia question where one person has a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Here is my devotional titled, “Place It On God’s Plate.” Click the link HERE to read it.

Glorious One by FEE

Congratulations to Chris of Gambier for guessing the correct answer! He wins TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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The Beauty of Confession

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’

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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The true peacemaker

Today’s devotional time for Praise Thursday focused on the story of Elijah and Elisha from 1 Kings. Kirsten Holmberg shares how God anointed a ‘finisher’ for Elijah’s work. Read the devotional by clicking here.

We also shared a truth from John 16 today – Jesus IS the true peacemaker. Read the inspiring words from Winn Collier by clicking here.

Congratulations to Brooklynn from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly that the clip was “Redeemed” by Big Daddy Weave. She wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Sylvia from Mount Vernon won our 3rd NIV Adventure Bible – congratulations!!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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In the valley of the shadow

Yesterday was one of the toughest days of my life. After 16 years, our family said goodbye to our precious dog, our teacup Yorkshire Terrier, Belle. I literally held on to the 23rd Psalm, because I walked through the valley of the shadow of death with Belle in her last moments. I was thankful to be there, but even in my deep sorrow and sadness, I knew the Holy Spirit was there, comforting our family.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

today’s song – Matt Redman’s ‘You Never Let Go’ (see video above) – congratulations to Betsy from Mount Vernon who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Congratulations to Linda from Utica! Keep listening for more chances to win tickets for the Monday, July 29th concert.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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The power of red

Today we shared the significance and the power of the color red, the color of the blood of Jesus. Kenneth Petersen shares an amazing passage with us in Our Daily Bread, called ‘Jesus Blood.’ Read it here!

We also played a song that reminds that when Jesus shed His blood for us, the cross WAS enough! Enjoy this song, “Jesus, Son of God,” from Chris Tomlin and Christy Nockels.

Today’s song? “Made to Love,” from TobyMac.

Congratulations to John from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thank you for listening!
– Joe

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Generosity and Service

Today we shared more inspiration from the team at Our Daily Bread.

Dylan shared a story of generosity from James Banks – read it by clicking here.

Joe shared a story of service and being ‘made for more’ from Sheridan Voysey – you can read it by clicking here.

Here’s also the link to the documentary Joe shared about Nichelle Nichols, called ‘Woman in Motion.’

Our two-week stumper was ‘Remedy’ by David Crowder Band. Congratulations to Alan from Mount Vernon, who wins two $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Dylan and Joe

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