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Our Mystery Monday trivia question asked this: “Atkins, Arkansas is famous for selling the first what?”

The answer is a fried dill pickle.  The History Channel says the first deep-fried pickle was sold at an Atkins Pickle Company festival in 1963.  They’re pretty much a staple now at fairs, festivals and as an appetizer at many restaurants.

The prize today was the CD ‘In Christ Alone’ from Keith and Kristyn Getty, the amazing worship leaders from Northern Ireland.  Congratulations to Tomi from Mount Vernon for winning the prize.  Find out more about the Gettys here.

Our word of the day was related to the question – GHERKIN. It means a small variety of cucumber. Those baby sweet pickles…yep, those are gherkins!

Thanks for listening!

-Joe

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NZ Top 10

This week’s NZ Top 10 is:

10. Prodigal by Sidewalk Prophets
9. You Are Loved by Stars Go Dim
8. There is Power by Lincoln Brewster
7. Grace Wins by Mathew West
6. Feel It by TobyMac ft. Mr. Talkbox
5. Just Be Held by Casting Crowns
4. Same Power by Jeremy Camp
3. My story by Big Daddy Weave
2. The River by Jordan Feliz
1. Flawless by MercyMe

Word of the Day
offing
noun
1. the most distant part of the sea seen from the shore, beyond the anchoring ground

Have a great weekend,
Faith

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Praise Thursday – The Habit of Prayer

Today was Praise Thursday on the Afternoon Drive! We continued our topic of habits for the new year by talking about the habit of prayer.

We shared the ACTS Model of Prayer from the book, Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges:

ADORATION –all prayer should begin here; tell the Lord you love Him and appreciate Him for who He is (I Chronicles 29:11)

CONFESSION – this is where we confess our sins in response to the fact that we adore God (I John 1:9)

THANKSGIVING – this is the heartfelt expression of gratitude to God for all He has done in creation, in redemption and in our lives. (Ephesians 5:19-20)

SUPPLICATION – this is where we sometimes start…but we should finish here. This is simply a big word for asking what you need. (Matthew 7:7)

We need to think about this question: ‘How’s Your Prayer Life?’

 

Our Word of the Day was hebetude, a noun meaning the state of being dull. You can read more on that here.

Have a great evening!

-Jess

 

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Who knew about this weather? 1/13

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Man in Snowstorm picture from discoveryeye.org

It’s freezing outside and snow has fallen and left us driving, walking, and playing in it! As much fun snow can be it can create some challenges and I know this weather stresses me out! Today for Who Knew Wednesday we shared some tips on dealing with this winter weather from theweathernetwork.com!

Most of the time we forget about our furry friends! During this cold weather we need to make sure we keep an I on our pets! Here are the tips we talked about today.

  • Keep them inside: They’re just as susceptible to hypothermia as we are. Long-haired breeds have a higher tolerance, but they also have their limits.
  • Check the paws: While out on a walk, their feet may suffer from the effects of snow or a cold sidewalk, like cracked or bleeding paw pads. Watch for ice accumulation between their toes also.
  • Dress ’em up: Especially for short-haired breeds, a good coat can ward off the chill on a walk. Make sure your pet sweaters are always dry.
  • Wipe them off: Their paws and bellies may pick up antifreeze, salt and other traces of de-icer. Wipe them down before they lick them off, risking poisoning.

This weather also gives us some challenges for driving.  We mentioned some tips that will help you prepare for the potential hazards! Here are a few tips we thought were very helpful!

  • Top up fluids: Not only keep your windshield wiper fluid at a good level, make sure it’s designed to remain fluid in extreme cold conditions
  • Spray your car windows with 3:1 mixture of distilled vinegar and water to prevent icing.
  • Change the battery: You should do this every three years or so. With cold weather looming, that’s as good a time as any.
  • Get an emergency kit: If the car breaks down on the road due to the cold, you’ll need: blankets, food and water, booster cables, flares, tire pump, and a bag of sand or cat litter (for traction), flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries, first-aid kit and plastic bags

Speaking of Emergency kits, Jess and I think they are a great idea! In case of an emergency it’s important that you are prepared for anything! Thinking ahead will help you be ready for those situations.  Here is a link that gives you tips and helps you build your own emergency kit: www.redcross.org

Jess wants will be leaving for LA Film spring of 2017! Hopefully she will work in the film industry! The Word of the Day is for her!

cineaste
noun
1. any person, especially a director or producer, associated professionally with filmmaking.

Have a safe, snowy, Wednesday!
Faith

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Cold? Yes! Really cold? Maybe…

Today we shared some facts about the cold.  Let’s face it…the weather is cold around Ohio today, but it could be like 1899.

The cold snap that covered the USA from February 1-14, 1899 is known as the Great Arctic Outbreak.  The Weather Channel shared some facts from that two-week span:

  • EVERY state in the Union (45 at that time) had at least one day where the temperature was below zero.
  • Tallahassee, Florida, dipped to -2 on February 13, 1899, the only subzero low in the city’s history. This remains the all-time record low for Florida.
  • All-time record lows were set in 12 states.
  • Temperatures dipped as low as -61 in Montana.
  • Cape May, New Jersey got 34 inches of snow from February 11-14.
  • Engineers said trusses on the Brooklyn Bridge contracted 14 feet!

So…maybe it’s not that cold, after all?  Okay, yea.  It’s cold.

Congratulations to Cheryl, who won Song Poetry by guessing the lyrics we shared belonged to Natalie Grant for ‘Perfect People.’

Today’s Word of the Day was PERIPATETIC (pair-uh-puh-TET-ik), an adjective describing someone who walks or travels about.

Thanks for listening!

-Joe

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Praise and Power

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I hope you’re praising into the new year.  Today we played some songs that remind us of the incredible love and power of God.  ‘Let it Be Love’ by Family Force 5, ‘Same Power’ by Jeremy Camp, ‘Noel’ from Lauren Daigle, ‘You Are Loved’ by Stars Go Dim…and many more.

We also talked about the power behind finding solitude as you start this new year.  Alone time with just you and God. No smartphone, no agenda, just a time for you to be quiet and hear his still, small voice.  Think about how counter-cultural that is in 2016 – yet, it is sometimes EXACTLY what we need!

Today we gave away Winter Jam 2016 passes and we’ll have more tomorrow on The Morning Thing and right here.

Today’s Word of the Day was TERPSICHOREAN (terp-sih-KORE-ee-un), which is an adjective meaning something pertaining to dancing.

Thanks for listening!

-Joe

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Who Knew Wednesday 1/6

The first Who Knew Wednesday of 2016 is all about Winter Jam 2016!  We have all the information you need to go to Winter Jam this Saturday!  If you can’t go this weekend do not fear because there are two more chances to experience this amazing event in February! Check out our website for more details wnzr.fm.

If your going this Saturday you are going to hear an amazing variety of music from unbelievable musicians.  Many members from WNZR were able to chat with Mathew West, Crowder, Lauren Daigle, Newsong, Stars Go Dim and for King and Country! Check it out at soundcloud.com/wnzr.

Today our Word of the Day is:
redintegrate
verb
1. to make whole again; restore to a perfect state; renew; reestablish

Have a great Wednesday!
Faith

 

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Are you kvelling today?

151129-christmas parade 2015-40No, that’s not a typo…KVELL was our word of the day.  It’s a Yiddish and Middle German word that means ‘to feel happy and proud.’  Pronounced just like it sounds: kuh-VELL. So are you feeling happy or proud today? Marcy sure was in this picture from the MV Christmas Parade!

Today’s Song Poetry was a stumper, so we’ll carry it over to next week:

Suddenly it’s like a weight is lifted, when you hear the words that you are loved!
He knows where you are and where you’ve been…
and you never have to go there again.

Thanks for listening!

-Joe

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Starting 2016 strong!

winter lettuce

Welcome to 2016!

Today’s show was a mixed bag of trivia, stories and inspired songs. One of those choruses was Darlene Zschech’s “Made Me Glad,” which offers this statement of victory for all who know Jesus:

You are my SHIELD, my STRENGTH, my PORTION, my DELIVERER…my SHELTER, STRONG TOWER, my very present HELP in time of need!

I hope that as you begin the new year, you can rest firmly in that promise.

Our trivia question for Mystery Monday was: What county in what state is known as the ‘winter lettuce’ capital of the world?  It produces 90% of the lettuce sold in the US from November-March.

The answer? Yuma County, Arizona. (source: Good Housekeeping)

Our winner was Tanya of Mount Vernon.

Our word of the day was SALUBRIOUS – an adjective meaning favorable to or promoting health.

Thanks for listening!

-Joe

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