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New week…new lessons.

Today we shared devotional shorts from Our Daily Bread for Monday Motivation

Jonathon’s was called “Returning Home,” from Winn Collier, which tells the story of a Korean POW. Read more by clicking here.

Joe’s was from Patricia Raybon, called “Wisely Weeding,” based on Psalm 139. Read more by clicking here.

Name a Word That Rhymes With the Word “Shower” 
Power (52)
Flower/Flour (26)
Tower (13)
Hour/Our (7)

Congratulations to Lauren from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

NZ Top 10 for 8/6/21

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Crowder – Good God Almighty
9. CeCe Winans – Believe For It
8. Evan Craft & Danny Gokey f/Redimi2 – Be Alright
7. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
6. Elevation Worship – Rattle
5. Rhett Walker – Gospel Song
4. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of God
3. TobyMac – Help is on the Way
2. Anne Wilson – My Jesus
1. CAIN – Yes He Can (2nd week at #1)

New Music Friday – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week:

Cory Asbury – Egypt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEeCl1KyXiI

Jeremy Camp – When You Speak

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNzjWDIe6ZM

Thanks for listening – see you at First Friday!
– Joe

Seeking God’s Help

Today is Praise Thursday! We read two devotions today from Our Daily Bread. Our first one was called “Seeking God’s Help” by Amy Boucher Pye. God rescued His people from the invading armies, and He hears us when we cry out to Him in distress. Whatever your concern—whether a relationship issue or something threatening from the natural world—lift it to God in prayer. Nothing is too hard for Him. To read more click HERE. Our second devotion was called “In the Vine” also by Amy Boucher Pye. When we who believe in Jesus embrace the idea of being as close to Him as a branch is to a vine, our faith is strengthened and enriched. Click HERE to read more!

Q: When David wanted to fight Goliath, what did Saul try to give him?

A: His armor

Congratulations to Letha of Mount Vernon for answering that question correctly, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening

-Kelsi and Alyssa

The Dog Star?

August First Friday is just around the corner and we are excited to be hosting the main event for this month – the “Dog Days of Summer” Dog Parade! First Friday will run from 6-9pm, but registration for the dog parade is on-site only in Downtown Mount Vernon from 6:30-7:15.

We have all heard the phrase “Dog Days of Summer”, but what does that actually MEAN?

Sure, this time of year is typically the hottest it gets, but that is not the origin of the phrase. This saying is actually derived from astrology and this time of year celebrates when Sirius – known as the “Dog Star” rises to its most noticeable point. So next time you are out stargazing, keep an eye out for the Sirius star because it’ll only be prominent until roughly August 11th.

You can read Scott Smith’s article that we referred to during the show here!

Who Am I?

  • I was born on this date in 1901 in New Orleans
  • I moved to Chicago to start my music career as a trumpet player in the late 20s
  • I eventually became one of the pioneers of scat singing and formed a big band named after myself in the 40s
  • Some of my biggest hits include “What a Wonderful World” and “Mack the Knife”
  • I died of a heart attack in 1971 at the age of 69

I am… Louis Armstrong!

Congratulations to Kathy of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing our trivia and winning a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon

You Are Not Forgotten

Today, I shared two devotionals from Our Daily Bread, a booklet that you can pick up at Big Blue this Friday for August First Friday!

Those devotionals can also be found on their website accordingly – “Who Needs Your Support?” and “Not Forgotten”

If you could miraculously become the boss at work, what’s the first thing you would do?
  1. Give Raises 42
  2. Fire People 23
  3. Take A Vacation 15
  4. Give Days Off 8
  5. Change Hours 3

Congratulations to Rhonda of Fredericktown for winning today’s $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup but correctly guessing the top two answers!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon

NZ Top 10 for 7/23/21

Happy Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10 – for KING & COUNTRY – Amen
9 – Anne Wilson – My Jesus (1st week in the countdown)
8 – Elevation Worship – Rattle
7 – CeCe Winans – Believe For It
6 – Crowder – Good God Almighty
5 – Rhett Walker – Gospel Song
4 – Lauren Daigle – Hold On To Me
3 – CAIN – Yes He Can
2 – We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
1 – TobyMac – Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)…3rd week at #1

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – today’s new additions to the WNZR playlist:

Sanctus Real – My God is Still the Same

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggPEQ_COpBA

Apollo LTD – Sunday Morning Feeling f/Ryan Stevenson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kectZGXcuZI

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Its Thursday, YAY!

Today on Praise Thursday we shared some amazing devotions from Our Daily Bread. The first one we shared was called “God’s Restoring Ways”. When we’ve hurt others or taken for granted God’s goodness in our life, it’s easy to assume we’ve forever marred the good gifts we’ve been given. But when we humbly turn to Him, we find His love is always reaching to embrace and restore. To read more click HERE. Our second devotional was called “The Baggage Activity”. Sometimes the burdens we carry make us feel like foreigners—alone and misunderstood—even among our peers. Read more HERE.

Q: What did Joseph do for the Pharaoh while he was in prison?

A: Interrupted dreams

Congratulations to Erika of Marengo for answering that question correctly, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Right around the corner…

The Knox County Fair starts on Sunday – today we heard from Andrea Rees from the OSU Extension 4H office in Knox County about the Ramser 4H Activity Center. Find the conversation by clicking here!

Also find out more about our fair content and contests by clicking here!

  • I was born today in 1899 in Rock Park, IL
  • My first job was as a reporter for The Kansas City Star
  • I was an ambulance driver in World War I, and returned home after being seriously wounded
  • My debut novel was published in 1926
  • I covered the Spanish Civil War and parts of World War II as a journalist
  • My residences included Key West, Cuba and Idaho
  • I was the 1954 winner of the Nobel Prize for literature

I am…Ernest Hemingway. Congratulations to Mark from Utica, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card from Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Authenticity. Advice.

Today’s first Monday Motivation starts with Jonathon’s devotional from David Roper…read ‘Authentic Christianity’ by clicking here.

Joe’s devotional is from Con Campbell and called ‘Listening to Wise Advice’…you can read it by clicking here.

Name Something That Grows Faster Than You Want it To

Hair/Unibrow (48)
Lawn/Weeds (14)
Kids/Babies (13)
Belly/Weight (13)
Nails (6)
Debt/Expenses (4)

Congratulations to Dawn from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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