Monday Motivation

God Knows…Trust Him.

Monday Motivation today focused on the trust we find when we remember that God loves us…and knows us!

Read this inspiring devotional from Kimya Loder called ‘God Knows You,’ by clicking here.

Joe shared ‘Unanswered Prayers,’ from John Blase, and inspired by Psalm 6. Read more here.

Name an activity where a person might come up for air:

Swimming (59)
Scuba/Snorkeling (28)
Kissing (6)
Bobbing For Apples (2)

Congratulations to Carole from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the CD of CeCe Winans album, Believe For It!

And as promised, here is our own Ricky Geyer as Jesus. A little heavy on the facial hair, maybe. A young Moses.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

October 31, 2022 0

Weathering the storm

Today’s Monday Motivation starts with a reminder from author Patricia Raybon about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Hebrews 12, and braving our storms. Read it by clicking here.

Dylan shared ‘Your Part, God’s Part,’ from Leslie Koh, inspired by Genesis 12. Read more by clicking here.

**What are things you stop doing as you grow older?**
1. Sucking your thumb – 27 votes
2. Sleep in your parents’ bed – 23
3. Tape posters to your wall – 20
4. Party – 18
5. Sports – 12

Congratulations to Rob from St. Louisville, who guessed correctly and wins a copy of The Action Bible.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

October 10, 2022 0

Jesus – the leader to peace.

Today’s Monday Motivation comes from author Constantine Campbell and reminds us of a quiet monk and what Paul writes in Ephesians 2. Read ‘Jesus Is Our Peace’ by clicking here.

**Name something you almost always find two of:**
·         Eyes – 27 votes
·         Shoes – 24
·         Hands – 21
·         Socks – 17
·         Legs – 11

Congratulations to Pam of Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

August 22, 2022 0

Today’s Monday Motivation comes from Psalm 111 and author Bill Crowder – How Great Is Our God! What things instill a sense of awe and wonder in you? How can you praise God for his marvelous works today? Click here to read this inspiring word from Our Daily Bread.

Name a body part that begins with the letter “E”…
1- Ear (33 votes)
2- Eye (31)
3- Elbow (25)
4- Esophagus (7)

Congratulations to Jim from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

July 18, 2022 0

A Good Work

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.’

**Name the top two famous rivalries between brands:**
Coke vs Pepsi (38 votes)
McDonalds vs Burger King (26)
Microsoft vs Apple (23)
Marvel vs DC (12)

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

May 16, 2022 0

He’s Like Us…and He’s FOR us.

Today I shared Monday Motivation from Kirsten Holmberg about Jesus’ willingness to share in our humanity. Read ‘Like Us, For Us,’ from the Our Daily Bread website by clicking here!

Today’s Motivation song/video share is Hawk Nelson’s ‘Drops in the Ocean!’

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

May 9, 2022 0

It’s the little things…

Today for Monday Motivation, we shared more devotional wisdom from Our Daily Bread.

Joe shared “Little Foxes” from Mike Wittmer, inspired by Song of Solomon. Click here to read more!

Jonathon shared “Always Worth Sharing” from Xochitl Dixon, reflecting on one of Paul’s letters. Click here to read it.

Name something kids would probably never do in the morning, if it wasn’t for Mom:

1- brush their teeth (42 votes)
2- eat breakfast (18)
3- get up (15)
4- go to school (11)
5- wash up/comb hair (10)

Congratulations to Brenda from Delaware who guessed correctly and wins the WNZR drawstring backpack and the ODB devotional.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

April 25, 2022 0

Post-Easter Praises!

Today for Monday Motivation, post-Easter, Joe shared the story of the song, “Victor’s Crown.” This was a song written by Darlene Zschech and performed with Israel Houghton and Kari Jobe.

Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2nBOGA6X2g

Watch Darlene share the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X100Fzd5PP8

Jonathon’s devotional today is from Our Daily Bready, called “Witness in the Workplace.” Read more by clicking here.