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Staying in the Moment

So…what inspired Jeremy Camp to write the song ‘Keep Me in the Moment?’ Here’s what he shared last March:

“When I wrote this song, it really was inspired by a conversation with my wife Adrienne. We were talking and realizing that our daughter Bella only has a few more years in the house with us because she’s going to go off to college. It really sent us on a trajectory of being more intentional with her, and of course the whole family and just realizing how fast time goes, and I don’t want to miss out on any moment. I realize so much with our society we live in, we have our faces buried in our phone so much, and we’re not even keeping our eyes open to things around us – that God may be trying to reveal things in our family, in friends in our lives or whatever it may be. We’re so caught up so many times in what’s next or what’s tomorrow or planning for next year and I’m not saying planning is wrong, but we may miss what God has for us today. And for me, I don’t want to miss anything that God has for me. I want to stay in the moment. It’s been a life lesson for us right now and kind of a reset button and it’s been so good, I pray it encourages you guys.”

Watch the video from Jeremy by clicking here

Todd shared a devotional about respite and sabbath called “Out of Breath,” from Our Daily Bread and author Sheridan Voysey – click here to read it!

Name something that is impossible to do in the dark.

Congratulations to Lauren from Howard, who guessed the top two answers correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

The answers:
1- Read
2- See
3- Put on makeup
4- Eat
5- Write

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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NZ Top 10 for 3/12/21

10. Zach Williams – Less Like Me
9. Casting Crowns – Start Right Here
8. We Are Messengers – Image of God
7. Cory Asbury – Sparrows
6. CAIN – Rise Up (Lazarus)
5. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
4. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
3. Matthew West – Truth Be Told
2. Elevation Worship f/Brandon Lake – Graves Into Gardens
1. Andrew Ripp – Jericho (3rd week at #1)

Here’s the new video to Lauren Daigle’s song, “Hold on to Me” CLICK HERE

Thanks for listening! GO LADY COUGARS!
– Joe and Zoe

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NZ Top 10 for 3/5/21

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

10. Casting Crowns – Start Right Here
9. Josh Baldwin – Evidence
8. We Are Messengers – Image of God
7. Cory Asbury – Sparrows
6. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
5. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
4. CAIN – Rise Up (Lazarus)
3. Matthew West – Truth Be Told
2. Elevation Worship f/Brandon Lake – Graves Into Gardens
1. Andrew Ripp – Jericho (2nd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – additions this week to the WNZR playlist include:

Ryan Stevenson – When We Fall Apart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUPgzd3nwMo

Watch the Story Behind the Song video with Ryan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smu0ugwYlrE

Lauren Daigle – Hold on to Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWua9o2KEv0

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Mighty…despite our size.

Today’s Monday Motivation focuses on how mighty we are, no matter our size, when we tap into God’s power.

Todd’s devotional is from Winn Collier and called “Mighty.” Read it by clicking here.

Joe shared more about the power of prayer – our ultimate weapon. We are in a constant battle, so how can we respond?
1. Like James 4:7 reminds us, submit ourselves daily to God
2. Close any open doors that give the enemy access.
3. Pray in the name of Jesus, the blood of Jesus and pray the Word!

Name two things in your house that get used more than anything else?

1- TV/remote
2- bathroom/toilet
3- kitchen/fridge
4- telephone
5- bed
6- coffee maker
7- microwave
8- washing machine

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

Thanks for listening.
– Joe and Todd

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NZ Top 10 for 2/26/21

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

10. Tauren Wells and Jenn Johnson – Famous For (I Believe)
9. We Are Messengers – Image of God
8. Josh Baldwin – Evidence
7. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
6. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
5. Cory Asbury – Sparrows
4. CAIN – Rise Up (Lazarus)
3. Matthew West – Truth Be Told
2. Elevation Worship f/Brandon Lake – Graves Into Gardens (3 weeks at #1)
1. Andrew Ripp – Jericho (1st week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – additions this week to the WNZR playlist include:

TobyMac – Help is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)

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

Jordan Feliz – Next to Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MKP3SkzkIA

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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Everybody wants today…to be their day.

Seriously?? How many people claimed February 24th as their day? Who Knew February 24th was everybody’s day?

Pink Day

Pink Day was established in 2007 after a pair of students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, saw one of their fellow students at Central Kings Rural High School being bullied for no other reason than that they were wearing a pink shirt.

In a stroke of brilliance, these two got together and decided to show support for the student and take a stand against bullying by getting everyone at their school to wear a pink shirt the next day. Pink Day was created to stomp out all bullying and spread understanding, and it’s a concept spreading throughout the world.

Tortilla Chip Day – make your own! Find out how by clicking this link from Simply Recipes!

I Hate Coriander Day – SERIOUSLY? But…some people really think it tastes like soap. Here’s the scoop from Encylopedia Britannica.

Inconvenience Yourself Day

This day is meant to serve as an incentive for others to acknowledge their appreciation for acquaintances or strangers and to promote a respectful attitude and an attentive demeanor.

We can all celebrate by simply opening a door for an old lady, giving up a seat to a pregnant lady, helping a child cross the street, stopping to ask if a tourist is lost and needs directions, offering to carry a suitcase up the stairs and generally making a small sacrifice.

But most of all, we have to reflect on what others need and how we can help. It can make a big difference!

Who Am I?

–          I was born on this date in 1885 in Fredericksburg, Texas

–          My father died six months before I was born, so my grandfather helped raise me

–          My grandfather influenced my love of the sea

–          I was appointed to the Navy in 1901

–          I rose to the rank of Fleet Admiral

–          I commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet in WWII

–          A Navy supercarrier is named after me

–          I died in 1966 at 80 years of age

I am Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz. Congratulations to Dave from Butler, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Lexie

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Digging up the root

Todd shared a devotional today from Anne Cetas about bitterness called “Dig It Up.” Read it from Our Daily Bread by clicking here.

I shared a few notes about tapping into the power of prayer by doing these three things:

1- praying in the NAME of Jesus (Luke 10:17-19; Philippians 2:10)
2- praying the BLOOD of Jesus (Revelation 12:11)
3- praying the WORD of God (Matthew 6)

Name a place where people go, which they insist be clean:
1- bathroom (42 votes)
2- restaurant (30)
3- the kitchen or a fridge (18)
4- hospital (6)

Congratulations to Jan from Howard, who wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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NZ Top 10 for 2/19/21

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

10. We Are Messengers – Image of God
9. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
8. Tauren Wells and Jenn Johnson – Famous For (I Believe)
7. Josh Baldwin – Evidence
6. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
5. Cory Asbury – Sparrows
4. CAIN – Rise Up (Lazarus)
3. Andrew Ripp – Jericho
2. Matthew West – Truth Be Told
1. Elevation Worship f/Brandon Lake – Graves Into Gardens (3rd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY

Hope Darst – Promise Keeper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8XivMN3Ado

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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The grain that gives so much!

Today we featured wheat on our Who Knew Wednesday? foodie chat…so here are some of our fun facts gathered about it from the National Association of Wheat Growers:

–          Wheat has been a principal cereal crop since the 1700’s as it is used for bread, pastries, pasta and pizza crusts

–          About 75% of all American grain products are made from wheat flour

–          About 50% of wheat grown in the U.S. is used here

–          Kansas alone produces enough wheat each year to bake 36 billion loaves of bread

–          An acre of wheat can feed about 9,000 people in one day

–          Never refrigerate bagels or any bread product. Bread products go stale up to 6 times faster in the refrigerator. Leave these products at room temperature or freeze them.

–          The first bagel rolled into the world in 1683 when a baker from Vienna, Austria was thankful to the King of Poland for saving Austria from Turkish invaders. The baker reshaped the local bread so that it resembled the King’s stirrup!

–          One bushel of wheat weighs approximately 60 pounds and makes 42 pounds of white flour or 60 pounds of whole wheat flour

–          A bushel of wheat makes about 42 pounds of pasta or 210 servings of spaghetti.

–          Wheat is also prominent in flour tortillas and crackers

Wheat allergies are rare, but can still impact up to 6% of the population who are gluten-sensitive. So you can find plenty of tasty alternatives if you need to avoid wheat.

Here is a picture of Lexie’s ‘snaigels’!

Who Am I?

–          I was born on this date in 1936 in St. Simons, Georgia

–          I attended Syracuse University in New York

–          I was the 6th overall pick in the 1957 NFL Draft and was Rookie of the Year

–          I shared the same last name as my head coach

–          I led my team to the NFL Championship in 1964

–          I was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971

–          I appeared in more than 30 films, including The Dirty Dozen

–          WHO AM I?

Former Cleveland Browns running back, Jim Brown! Congratulations to Judy from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Lexie

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