Today I shared a timely devotional for a Monday. It comes from Arthur Jackson and reminds us that when we get worn down or need ‘dusted off,’ God is there for us. Read ‘Feeling Dusty’ by clicking here!
1- museum (30 votes)
2- art gallery (25)
3- historical site (20)
4- Zoo (14)
5- safari (11)
Congratulations to Jack from Mount Vernon, who guessed those top two and wins the one-day pass to the Hiawatha Water Park and Pool.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:
10. Jon Reddick – God, Turn it Around
9. Ryan Ellis – Heart of the Father
8. Brandon Heath – See Me Through It
7. Anne Wilson – Sunday Sermons
6. Jordan St. Cyr – Weary Traveler
5. for King and Country – For God is With Us
4. CAIN – The Commission
3. Blessing Offor – Brighter Days
2. Jordan Feliz f/Mandisa & Jonathan Traylor – Jesus is Coming Back (spent 4 weeks at #1)
1. Katy Nichole – In Jesus’ Name (God of Possible) – 2nd week at #1
New Music Friday adds this week:
Blanca f/Dante Bowe – The Healing
LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5tGdzyeRYc
Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa
So today we shared the name origins of some of our famous cities…here’s the list:
Baton Rouge, LA – red stick (French)
Boise, ID – woods (French)
Des Moines, IA – of the monks (French)
Terre Haute, IN – high ground (French)
Detroit, MI – strait (French)
Anaheim, CA – hybrid of Santa Ana and the German word for home
Philadelphia, PA – brotherly love (Greek)
Athens, OH and GA – named for the Greek capital
Phoenix, AZ – named for the immortal bird of Greek mythology
Cincinnati, OH – curly hair (Latin) named for Lucius Cincinnatus – a Roman hero
Chicago, IL – wild onion (Native American)
Milwaukee, WI – gathering place (Native American)
Tucson, AZ – base of the black hill (Native American)
Los Angeles, CA – the angels (Spanish)
Amarillo, TX – yellow (Spanish)
Santa Fe, NM – holy faith (Spanish)
El Paso, TX – the pass (Spanish)
Las Vegas, NV – the meadows (Spanish)
Memphis, TN – city in ancient Egypt, named by Andrew Jackson b/c of its location on the Nile-like Mississippi River
Cairo, IL – like the Egyptian capital, pronounced CAY-roh by the natives
Odessa, TX – city in Russia, named by Russian/Ukrainian rail workers
Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Brogan
Today’s Artist News features:
ANNE WILSON – certified Gold! Read the story here from NewReleaseToday.com
ZACH WILLIAMS – he’s coming to the Ohio State Fair August 1st, but just announced his fall tour. Find the details here from JesusFreakHideout.com!
When the storm of life is raging
And the thunder’s all I hear
You speak softly to my soul
I go running to Your mountain
The song is ‘Strong Tower’ by Kutless – congratulations to Janell from Howard, who wins the one day pass to the Hiawatha Water Park and Pool.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Brogan
Today for Monday Motivation, we shared Kenneth Petersen’s devotional, “A Good Work,” inspired by several verses, including Psalm 139. Read it by clicking here!
Today’s Monday Motivation song is Charlie Hall’s ‘Marvelous Light.’
Congratulations to Sandye from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the One Day Pass to the Hiawatha Water Park and Pool.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:
10. Micah Tyler – Walking Free
9. Jon Reddick – God, Turn it Around
8. Anne Wilson – Sunday Sermons
7. Ryan Ellis – Heart of the Father
6. Jordan St. Cyr – Weary Traveler
5. for King and Country – For God is With Us
4. CAIN – The Commission
3. Blessing Offor – Brighter Days
2. Jordan Feliz f/Mandisa & Jonathan Traylor – Jesus is Coming Back (spent 4 weeks at #1)
1. Katy Nichole – In Jesus’ Name (God of Possible) – FIRST WEEK at #1
New Music Friday adds this week:
Newsboys f/TobyMac – Stand
Austin French – Good Feeling
Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa
Today we shared inspiration from Isaiah 43 and Psalm 27.
Brogan shared “I Am Here, Not There” from the Upper Room daily devotional page. Click here to read it!
Joe shared “Permanent Address” from Kirsten Holmberg and Our Daily Bread. Click here for more!
Thanks for listening!
…include Egos, Mental Health and Composers…
World Ego Awareness Day is referenced as, ” an opportunity to spend some time in self-reflection exploring our ego, while simultaneously exploring our experiences with those around us to determine how much of their perceived ego is our own coming into conflict with others.”
The first Ego Awareness Day came into existence in 2018 with the intent of helping those who suffer from an advanced case of egoism learn to deal with the world from a more humble perspective. Egoism has some rather significant effects, including leading to abusive behavior, a blindness to the reality of situations around them, and generally a skewed experience regarding their interactions with other people.
But what does EGO really mean? Is it, as Oxford defines, “a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance?” Or does it go deeper?
In their book, Lead Like Jesus, Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges talk about the two versions of EGO, as an acronym. The self-serving leader and the servant leader both deal with EGO, but in a different way
The self-serving leader’s EGO stands for Edging God Out
The servant leader’s EGO stands for Exalting God Only
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National Mental Health Awareness Month in May focuses on bringing tools, resources, and education to the general public.
Each year Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and other mental health organizations across the country organize events, webinars, and more to improve mental health access across the country.
Mental health is a hot topic. This is good news. It means the stigma for mental health issues is slowly going away. Mental health issues are finally getting the attention they deserve. Healthcare workers and individuals feel they can discuss mental health more openly. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t still work to do, however.
As a whole, we often misunderstand mental health because it is hard to define. Additionally, mental health includes several areas. These areas involve one’s social, emotional, and psychological well-being. Mental health affects thoughts, feelings, and actions. When one has positive mental health, they are better equipped to handle stress, be more productive, and realize their full potential.
While we focus on our physical wellbeing, the food we eat, exercise, and getting regular check-ups for vision and dental care, we often forget to take stock of our emotional and spiritual needs. Everyday demands take their toll.
I am…Irving Berlin. Congratulations to Linda from Gambier, who guessed correctly and wins the WNZR drawstring backpack and Our Daily Bread devotionals.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Brogan
Today we shared news from:
FOR KING AND COUNTRY – Brogan shared the story of a NewReleaseToday.com podcast host, who had an up close and personal experience with the Smallbone brothers. Read more by clicking here!
POINT OF GRACE – Joe shared about the digital release of the band’s hymn album, ‘Beautiful Name.’ Read the story from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!
The answer? ‘Together’ by for King and Country, Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin. Congratulations to Flo from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the WNZR drawstring backpack.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Brogan
Driving Notes 