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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

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.

Blessed is the one
    whose transgressions are forgiven,
    whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the one
    whose sin the Lord does not count against them
    and in whose spirit is no deceit.

When I kept silent,
    my bones wasted away
    through my groaning all day long.
For day and night
    your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was sapped
    as in the heat of summer.[b]

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.

Therefore let all the faithful pray to you
    while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters
    will not reach them.
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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The joy found in hope…and giving.

Today, we shared more inspiration from Our Daily Bread:

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!!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

“Jesus is on his way.”

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.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

The Wisdom from Above

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.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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