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A March Mystery Box Monday

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Today for mystery Monday we saw the return of the Mystery Box, and this week Joe hid from Eddie.  L.J. called in and told us that the item was a candle, specifically and Oakmoss and Amber candle. He won a 5$ gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

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Our word of the day today is Stravage, a verb of Scottish, Irish, and North English origin which means to wander aimlessly.

A Musical Mystery Monday!

Joe and I are back from NRB! It was an incredible trip, but it is good to be back here with you in rainy Ohio. Today was Mystery Monday, which meant the return of the Mystery Box! Since I never get to do Monday shows, Joe let me hide an item in the mystery box! I did do a Monday show with him over Christmas break, and he hid a razor in there, so today it was my turn!
I have to admit, Joe seemed pretty stumped until Lopez called in, but congrats to Lopez from Mt. Vernon who correctly guessed what the item was! He will receive a $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley! The item was a guitar capo!

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Returning from Florida, we have so many points and takeaways from NRB, but one of Joe’s big highlights was listening to Dr. Tony Evans speak on Wednesday night at NRB. To really sum up what Dr. Evans said, Joe said this:
“Part of our call as Christians is to go out and fix what is broken. We can’t sit back and just watch things break, we have to be proactive in fixing what is broken.”
Dr. Evans is on the forefront of racial reconciliation and he really convicted us that evening, which made it a highlight for all 11 of us.
Here’s a link to the recap video I did of our trip! Check it out!

Lifeline 2017 is coming up at the end of this month! Our theme this year is ‘Let it be Love’ based off the song from Family Force 5, and John 13-:34-35, which reads:
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”
Mark your calendars for March 29th, because Lifeline is coming!!!
Learn more about what Lifeline is and how you can help, here!

Our word of the day today was: affable (adjective af·fa·ble \ˈa-fə-bəl\)
This word means being pleasant and at ease in talking to others;  characterized by ease and friendliness. Check out the origin and facts about this word here! 

Have a wonderful evening!
Blessings,
– Lilly

 

 

Sunny Mystery Monday

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Today the Mystery Box returned for a sunny February Mystery Monday, and because it was sunny out, our item in the box was Sun Glasses.  Lorna from Mount Vernon called in and correctly told us what the item was, and she won a 5$ gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

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Our Word of the Day is Fress, which is a slang-verb that means to eat or snack, especially often or in large quantities.

Valentine’s Mystery Monday

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Valentine was used as a way to describe what type of early Christian?  That was our mystery question for today, and Abigail from Gambier called in and correctly told us that it was term used to describe martyrs.  She won a 5$ gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

And speaking of Martyr, it was our word of the day today, it is a noun that means a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion.

Also if you want to check out any of the information we shared on the history of Valentine’s Day, click HERE.

Mystery Box Monday: Bacon Bits

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Today for Mystery Monday, it was the return of the Mystery Box!  The item inside was a savory crunchy topping often used on salads and potatoes, Bacon Bits!  Our winner was Jill from Fredericktown.  She won a 5$ gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

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Our word of the day today was Juggernaut, a noun that means any large, overpowering, destructive force or object, as war, a giant battleship, or a powerful football team.

Mystery Monday 1/16

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Today for Mystery Monday we had an MLK day themed trivia question.  We asked when Martin Luther King Jr. originally gave the “I Have A Dream Speech.”  Amanda called in and correctly told us that it was August 28, 1963.

We also continued to play Winter Jam Trivia, asking how many band members are in NewSong.  Jen called in and gave us the correct number, which is 7.

Our word of the day is igneous, a adjective which means of, relating to, or characteristic of fire.

Here comes…spring?

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Today was the first day of spring semester courses at MVNU…but weather-wise, it’s NOT spring! Nevertheless, everyone’s back in the classroom and here’s our lineup for the Afternoon Drive:

Mondays – Joe Rinehart and Eddie Dilts
Tuesdays – Eddie and Hannah Radke
Wednesdays – Joe and Hannah
Thursdays – Joe and Lilly Buckley
Fridays – Joe and Lilly

Mystery Monday’s trivia question today was: Since it’s Apricot Day, what country is the world’s largest producer of dried apricots?  The answer – Turkey, with over 811 tons a year. Congratulations to Ruthie from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Our first Winter Jam Trivia question was: Colton Dixon was on what season of American Idol?  The answer? The 11th season.  Pam from Fredericktown was our winner!

Word of the Day – crepitate (verb) to make a crackling sound.

Thanks for listening!
-Joe

Mystery Monday!

lilly-razorGood Afternoon!
Today was the first show of 2017, and it was a great one!

Professor Rinehart talked today about how important prayer is, and how prayer should be your first priority. His advice was to keep prayer at the forefront of your mind this year. We serve a God that cares deeply about us, so don’t think that your prayers are falling on deaf ears, God hears every prayer and He will answer them according to His will and in His time.
Psalm 17:6 says
“I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.”

New Years was this weekend, and you know what that means? Resolutions!
My New Years resolutions were to stop drinking so much soda and start drinking more water. I know soda is bad for me, so I’d really like to cut back a little. I also want to get my drivers license this year. I don’t like driving all that much, but I need to get my license so my parents don’t have to drive me everywhere. Professor Rinehart said that his resolution was just to keep prayer as a first priority, which is a great resolution.

It was Mystery Monday today! Professor hid the item today and I had to guess  what it was. and the item was a razor!
We learned that it was not a writing utensil, and it also was not a typical office supply.
I said that it was small, light, and it didn’t make any distinguishable sound when I shook the box. When i did the smell test, it didn’t really smell like anything! Whoops. I asked if Professor brought it from home or if it was from the station or if it was something he brought from home. He told me it was from home. I also asked if it was an item you’d find in a kitchen, and he also said no. The touch test let me know that it was a razor! Thanks to Professor for putting the protective cover over it for me! We found out that it was an item that you would find in a bathroom, and also, that this item is normally used in tandem with something else (shaving cream in this case). Congratulations to Ben of Mt. Vernon who called in and got the answer right! He received a $10 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Our word of the day today was yeasayer. We’ve all heard of naysayer before, but a yeysayer is a person with an optimistic and confident outlook, a person who habitually agrees with or is submissive to others.

I hope you had a wonderful New Year weekend! Leave us a comment and tell us what your New Year’s resolutions are! Have a great evening and God bless! 

Mystery Monday: Christmas Edition II

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Today’s Mystery Monday trivia question was a two-parter:

In which ocean is Christmas Island located? And who performed the original version of the song, Christmas Island?

The answers were: the Indian Ocean (see map above) and The Andrews Sisters, who sang the song with the Guy Lombardo Orchestra in 1946. Congratulations to Spencer of Utica, who won the $5 gift certificate from Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Today’s Christmas Word of the Day is partridge, a noun which describes any of several North American gallinaceous game birds. Here’s one!

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Thanks for listening!
-Joe

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