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Here are the first four…

The first four countries were shared about today are these:
Kiribati (KEER-uh-bosh): https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/kiribati.htm
Djibouti (juh-BOO-tee): https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/djibouti.htm
Benin (be-NEEN): https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/benin.htm
Liechtenstein (LICK-ten-stine): https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/liechtenstein.htm

We also asked: “How many countries does the United Nations recognize as sovereign?” The answer is 195, according to WorldAtlas.com.  There are technically 197 countries, but the UN doesn’t recognize Taiwan or Kosovo as sovereign countries.

Congratulations to Brenda from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Smitty surprised by his friends!

Today we shared the story of a celebration for one of our favorite guys, Michael W. Smith  – read the story here from JesusFreakHideout.com

We also shared news of Toby Mac’s upcoming Theatre Tour – read more here or by clicking the picture below!

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Song Poetry today featured these lyrics:

It’s coming closer to the lost and found.
Tears of joy and tears of shame
Are washed forever in Jesus’ name.

The song is “Healing Rain” by Michael W. Smith – congratulations to Jill of Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

For Name That Tune, this week’s clip was TobyMac’s “I Just Need U” – congratulations to Nicole from Brinkhaven who wins the Troyer’s certificate.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Unsolved Mystery Monday?

Todd hid dog toenail clippers in the Mystery Box today – congratulations to Lorena of Mount Liberty who wins the $5 certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

There used to be a popular TV show called “Unsolved Mysteries” and when I was a kid, another one called “In Search Of.”  I loved watching those shows and thinking about solving those mysteries…

Today Todd shared some stories of some of the more recent mysteries that are still confusing the experts. The first deals with an unexplained tremor. Read more here from Reader’s Digest:

On November 11, 2018, low-intensity seismic waves were detected around the world, from Africa to Chile to New Zealand to Canada to Hawaii, according to National Geographic. No one knows what caused the waves, which were the type that would normally be observed at the tail end of a significant earthquake. The theories so far: Was it a meteor strike? A submarine volcano eruption? An ancient sea monster rising from the deep? The investigation continues. Here are more of the biggest unsolved mysteries about Planet Earth.

On August 20, a leading Dutch cybersecurity expert, Arjen Kamphuis, checked out of his hotel in Norway, telling friends he was flying back to Amsterdam. He was never seen again. In September, his ID card was pulled from nearby Arctic waters. Yet Kamphuis’s phones had been turned on more than 1,000 miles away in a small northern Norwegian town on August 30. Because Kamphius was an outspoken advocate for online privacy, some speculate he was assassinated. Others believe he’s become a spy.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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The NZ Top 10 for 5/3/19

Happy Friday and congratulations to our MVNU Class of 2019.  Graduation day is tomorrow!

Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Casting Crowns – Only Jesus
9. Lauren Daigle – Look Up Child
8. Danny Gokey – Haven’t Seen It Yet
7. I Am They – Scars
6. Josh Baldwin – Stand in Your Love
5. Elevation Worship – Resurrection
4. MercyMe – Best News Ever
3. Pat Barrett f/Cory Asbury – Build My Life
2. We Are Messengers – Maybe It’s Okay
1. for King and Country – God Only Knows

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This week we featured two recent adds on New Music Friday – click the photos to link to the official music videos!

Chris Tomlin – Is He Worthy?

chris tomlin

Building 429 – Fear No More

B429 fear

Have a great weekend!
– Joe

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The challenge of patience…the power of the Holy Spirit.

Today, we continue our devotions from the book “Time with God for Fathers” by Jack Countryman.

Today it’s all about the challenge of patience, and the power of the Holy Spirit to help us!

THE CHALLENGE:

Romans 15: 3-5 starts our plea, “Father, help me to be patient.”

3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”[ 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.

Patience has been defined as learning to accept difficult situations without giving God a deadline for their removal.

We know we need patience, but we generally shun the process by which we learn. We want it now. We can’t wait. When we do this and decide we can’t wait for God’s direction…and move ahead on our own…the Old Testament has something to remind us.

“Wait on the Lord, be of good courage; and he shall strengthen your heart. Wait I say on the Lord.” That’s from Psalm 27:14.

The bible promises our trials and tribulations will produce patience as you learn to endure, to bear up, persevere and to keep holding on with no worldly help in sight. If you do so, God will grant you all the patience you need.

THE POWER

So where do we turn for daily guidance on how to live, what to do, where to go, whom to see, and how to make decisions? And how to find that patience we need?

John 14: 16-17 gives us a clue…

16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

The scriptures say the only guide worth trusting is the Holy Spirit.

He’s the only one who knows your past completely…from the moment you were conceived to the present…and who knows your future from this day to eternity.

Only he knows God’s plan and purpose for you what is fully good and right for you. The spirit of Truth is the inner compass for your life, pointing you toward what Jesus would be, say, or do in any given moment.

God desires to make his will known to you. He wants you to know what to do and when to do it…and he gives you this knowledge through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Trust the Holy Spirit to be your daily guide.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Featuring…Danny Gokey and Sanctus Real!

Today Artist Newsday focused on Danny Gokey‘s new album. Read more from JesusFreakHideout.com here!

Song Poetry:
I catch all your tears, burn your name on my heart…
Be still and trust my plan.

The song ias Danny Gokey’s “More Than You Think I Am.” Congratulations to Cheyenne from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

We also talked about the single and album from Sanctus Real, “Unstoppable God”…you can read more information here!

Name That Tune this week was a stumper!  We’ll bring it back next week…

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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The NZ Top 10 for 4/26/19

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

10. Danny Gokey – Haven’t Seen It Yet
9. I Am They – Scars
8. Casting Crowns – Only Jesus
7. Lauren Daigle – Look Up Child
6. Josh Baldwin – Stand in Your Love
5. Elevation Worship – Resurrecting
4. Pat Barrett f/ Cory Asbury – Build My Life
3. MercyMe – Best News Ever
2. We Are Messengers – Maybe It’s OK
1. For King and Country – God Only Knows (yes, that’s them below)

KingCountryimage_750x400

New Music Friday additions this week included:

Building 429 – Fear No More
see the video here!

B429 fear

Tauren Wells – God’s Not Done with You
see the video here!

Tauren Wells

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Lilly

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Accountability and Open Hearts

Today, we continue our devotions from the book “Time With God for Fathers” by Jack Countryman.  We start with Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10 and the topic of accountability:

9 Two are better than one,
Because they have a good reward for their labor.
10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.
But woe to him who is alone when he falls,
For he has no one to help him up.

The idea of being accountable to someone for our actions in life is often like sandpaper rubbing our egos raw.

God never calls on any of his children to go it alone in their walk with Him. We need each other, not only to receive help and encouragement, but also to remain transparent with our loved ones and those whom God has brought into our lives. When we are honest with God and with a trusted Christian friend, the commitment we have for a deeper walk with the Savior becomes a spiritual bond that will not be broken.

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Lord, hear my prayer for an open heart, from Matthew 7: 7-8…

7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

Lord, you have asked me to come to you with an open heart, to seek you and find what is your will for my life.

Help me to be open and sincere with all that I am for your Glory. Through your grace and goodness, I pray that you will lead me to a deeper, richer relationship with you. Mold me, Lord to be the father you wish me to be.

Fill me with your wisdom and understanding so that your word will come alive in my life. Place your hand upon me so that your spirit will be my constant guide, so that you may be glorified and all that I say and do. May you forever be praised.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Tori Harper, Citizen Way and prizes…

Todd started us off today with a story about Tori Harper and her new focus on Revival.  Read more from New Release Today by clicking here!

Citizen Way also is getting some help after a recent tragedy. Read how fans can be part of the effort here from jesusfreakhideout.com

Today’s Song Poetry winner was Paul from Apple Valley – he correctly guessed the lyrics to Citizen Way’s “Bulletproof:”

Your love made a way, now I’m not afraid
No matter what the world may say, or what they do…

Today’s clip for Name That Tune was from Tori Harper’s “Joy”…congratulations to Kelly from Mount Vernon – both she and Paul win a $5 gift certificate from Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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