Casting Crowns classic, ‘Who Am I?’ is our featured Monday Motivation song today. The song reminds us that it’s because of who He is and what He’s done that we are loved. Check out the video below with lead singer Mark Hall as he talks about the journey of writing the song.
Name something you buy after you get a puppy:
Food (56)
Toys (22)
Collar (10)
Leash (8)
Bed (4)
Congratulations to Karen of Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
For today’s Monday motivation, Mike shared the Our Daily Bread Devotional, which was a reminder of how God brings peace to those who trust in Him. You can read the full devotional HERE!
Today’s Monday Motivation song was Peace be Still by Hope Darst. Here is the lyric video for the song!
It’s also National Set a Good Example day, so Mike shared 1 Corinthians 11:1, which says, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” It’s a great verse to remember to show everyone a good example, no matter who is watching.
Name an animal that might weigh more than 1000 pounds!
The answers are:
Elephant (77)
Whale (7)
Hippopotamus (6)
Grizzly Bear (4)
Rhinoceros (3)
Congratulations to Michael from Mount Vernon who correctly guessed the top two answers! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!
Today’s Monday Motivation comes from Colton Dixon and his song, My Light.
Psalm 119 reminds us, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
I’ve tried on my own strength, but I just trip and fall Put my faith in the wrong things, turns out after all You’re the answer for every problem You’re the grace when I hit the bottom The lamp unto my feet, oh Lord, let it shine
Monday Motivation comes from Blanca today, with her song, ‘Even At My Worst.’ Check out the lyric video here!
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Isaiah 40:28-31
Today’s winner: Jeff from Mount Vernon had this question: St. Valentine is not only the patron saint of love, but what other insect-based profession? ANSWER? Beekeeper. Jeff wins a WNZR goodie bag, including a $5 gift certificate to Gospel Christian Life Shop.
Name a tool you might find in a tool box.
Hammer (27)
Screwdriver (25)
Pliers (19)
Wrench (17)
Tape measure (12)
Congratulations to Beth from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
Today’s Motivation comes from CAIN and their latest song, ‘Any More.’ The song was co-written by the Cain siblings, Madison, Taylor and Logan, with Jeff Pardo and Matthew West.
Here’s what Taylor told CCM Magazine last May about this song, “As a new mom, I’m starting to understand the love of God a little bit better. When I look at my daughter Stevie, I don’t need anything in return from her. There’s nothing she could do to change the amount of love that I have for her. The enemy lies to us, tries to tell us that we’ve made too many mistakes, that we’re too far gone, and that God couldn’t love us anymore. We hope when you hear this song, you can sing it victoriously knowing the truth is that God couldn’t love you any more than He does right now.”
Today’s winners: Mike from Mount Vernon – answered this question: A winged figure is often associated with Valentine’s Day. The Greeks called him Eros but today we know him by what name? The answer? Cupid. Mike wins a certificate for a dozen carnations to Flowers For You. Lisa from Mount Vernon – answered this question: Shakespeare mentions Valentine’s Day in which of his plays? Ironically, this play deals with revenge, not love. The answer? Hamlet. Lisa wins a WNZR goodie bag with a t-shirt and a $5 gift certificate to the Gospel Christian Life Shop.
Today’s inspiration comes from author Marvin Williams and tells the story of a 5K runner who accidentally ended up in a half-marathon. How does this tie in to the Christian race? Read this devotional from Our Daily Bread by clicking here.
Name a popular food for kids.
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich (28 votes)
Macaroni and cheese (26)
Pizza (25)
Hamburger (11)
Hot dogs (10)
Congratulations to Noah from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
Monday Motivation today comes from Shane and Shane and their song, “You’ve Already Won.”
Jesus is ultimately victorious, not just over death, but the future – he will bring us into his eternal kingdom and judge the wicked. Because of this, we have an internal peace. Though we may have present struggles, we know that God loves us and he has saved us! Let’s continue the good fight – understanding that connection and obedience with God are imperatives.
Name a place where you are told to use your inside voice.
Library (30 votes) Classroom (25) Movie theatre (20) Worship service (15) The doctor’s office (10)
Congratulations to Reagan from Mount Vernon, who guessed those top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
Cyndi from Mount Vernon wins two passes! Congratulations!
Monday Motivation today comes from author Kirsten Holmberg about ‘Meeting the Needs of Others.’ You can find it here from the online version of Our Daily Bread.
Heavenly Father, please open my eyes to the needs of others.
Name something in a person’s closet that only comes out on special occasions.
The word Immanuel means, as we learn in Matthew 1:23, “God with us.” The coming of the Christ child fulfilled what Isaiah wrote in chapter 7, verse 14: “the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
So what is the purpose of “God with us?” What does “with him” mean? Pastor Timothy Keller, in his book Hidden Christmas, writes that the purpose of the incarnation is that we would have relationship with him. In Jesus, the unapproachable God of the Old Testament becomes a human being who can be known and loved. Through faith, we can know this love.
This is a complete shift from the Old Testament. Think about this: anytime anyone drew near to God in the Old Testament, it was terrifying! God appears to Abraham as a smoking furnace; to Israel as a pillar of fire; to Job as a hurricane or tornado. When Moses asks to see the face of God in Exodus 33, he was told what? That it would kill him…that he could only get close to God’s back. When Moses came down off the mountain in Exodus 34, his face was SO BRIGHT with radiance that the people could not look at him!
So Pastor Keller asks this: can you imagine if Moses were alive today and heard the message of Christmas? What would he say? How would he react? What if Moses heard John 1:14 “the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us – we have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son?”
Keller thinks Moses would say, “Do you know what this means? This is the very thing I was denied! Through Jesus, you can meet God. You can know him personally and without terror. Do you realize what’s going on? Where’s your joy? Where’s your amazement? This should be the driving force of your life!”
And why did God show up this time in the form of a baby instead of fire? Because this time He has come not to bring judgment but to bear it; to take away the barrier between humanity and God. Jesus is God with us!
Today’s winners! – Pam from Fredericktown won the book ‘Healing Out Loud’ by Sandi Brown – Rob from St. Louisville won the Veggie Tales ‘Star of Christmas’ DVD
Name something people associate with Santa Claus: 1. Presents (25 votes) 2. Elves (18) 3. Mrs. Claus (15) 4. Sleigh (13) 5. Reindeer (12) 6. Beard (10) Congratulations to Brandon from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
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