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!!
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.
3He 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.
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!
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.
Some hints: – we played this song in the 4pm hour today – the artist has had two different band names – the song title is one word and starts with R – the song was released in 2008 – this one will be a stumper for next week’s show!!
If you got that message in your email, voicemail, or text, would you wonder if it was true? Cindy Hess Kasper had a friend who did. Read about it here in her Our Daily Bread devotional, “Expecting Jesus.”
Joe shared a 2021 ODB classic, “Jesus is Our Peace,” from Con Campbell. Read it by clicking here.
We also talked about the wonderful message in this new song from Micah Tyler with Emerson Day, “People Like Us.”
Building 429 “Glory Defined”
Congratulations to Jeff from Centerburg, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
Are you in the market for some wisdom? Some advice leading to good judgment? The Word of God is a great place to start:
“The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.” – James 3:17 (KJV)
Other translations of this verse include the adjectives, “considerate, submissive, impartial, sincere.” Today we shared a prayer from authors Christine Dallman and Randy Petersen:
‘”I’ve had enough of worldly wisdom, dear Lord, from so-called sages who tell me that money buys happiness and success brings friends. They say I should put myself first, indulging my desires and ignoring others. This, I’m told, is the path to fulfillment. But that can’t be right, can it? Lord, I ask for an extra helping of your ‘wisdom from above.’ Show me how to treat others with gentle love. Teach me to deal peaceably with the challenges in my life. Help me be fruitful and merciful. Erase the petty prejudices that keep me from appreciating your other children. Let me yield fully to your perfect wisdom and set aside the tame truisms of this world.”
Dylan shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread called ‘Words Reflect Our Heart.’ Read more here!
We had a stumper this week! A couple of hints: it was a song we played in the 4pm hour, a song that samples part of a classic hymn and part of the hymn title is in the title of this song.
Today we shared a devotional from Mike Wittmer and ‘Our Daily Bread’ about what extravagant love from a Christ-follower looks like. Mike shares the story of someone he met on an airplane flight. Read more here by clicking this link!
Dylan also spoke with Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services, about their new branch location in Centerburg. Listen to the conversation on our Soundcloud page here!
Today’s song: Jeremy Camp and ‘Let Everything That Has Breath.’ Congratulations to Sandi from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
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.
Driving Notes 