Driving Notes

As we come out of the Easter holiday, does that ‘resurrection have you singing?’ I hope so. Those are just some of the lyrics from one of today’s Monday Motivation songs, ‘Grave Robber,’ from Crowder.

Name something you might ask your waiter to bring you.

1. Dessert (26 votes)
2. Napkin (21)
3. Utensils (20)
4. Water (17)
5. Menu (16)

Thanks to everyone who called in! We had over 20 unique guesses. Congratulations to Daniel from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Today we’re sharing Monday Motivation songs about Easter, reminding us that we serve a risen Savior!

Name a nut that you might find in cookies:

1 – Pecans (27 votes)
2 – Walnuts (23)
3 – Peanuts (19)
4 – Almonds (17)
5 – Macadamia nuts (14)

Congratulations to Sue from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins that $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Monday Motivation today features Darren Mulligan and We Are Messengers with their new song, ‘A Thousand Times.’ What a wonderful reminder of God’s persistence with us as we walk through the hills and valleys of life. His forgiveness and mercy knows no end!

Name something you might find in a first aid kit.

1. Bandage (41 votes)
2. Aspirins (29)
3. Antibiotic cream (21)
4. Tweezers (7)
5. Eye wash (2)

Congratulations to Jenny from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

This week we’ll hear a lot about being ‘Made for These Days!’

Lord, please renew our confidence that we are in the right place at the right time, and you have called us by name!  We were born to shine bright in the darkness…and we don’t have to be discouraged or afraid. This world needs the hope inside of us, so let us echo Paul’s letter in Galatians, to not become weary in doing good, for in the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Name something with a siren.

1. Police car (28 votes)
2. Ambulance (26)
3. Fire truck (24)
4. Weather alarm (19)
5. Clock (3)

Congratulations to Dave from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Today we kept the motivation going strong – here are some of the uplifting songs we shared to start your week!

Name something you might associate with a pirate.

1. Ship (29 votes)
2. Sword (24)
3. Scarf (23)
4. Rum (16)
5. Parrot (8)

Congratulations to Jack from Mount Vernon who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Also, Rhonda from Mount Vernon won our Tim Hawkins tickets for this Saturday’s 1pm show. Congrats!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Our family continues to join many others in mourning loss this week. Our friend Jessica, from Florida, died unexpectedly the last week of February. She leaves behind a husband and four kids. We’ve had some pretty transparent texts and calls with our daughter, who considered Jess to be like a big sister to her.

I keep thinking of this song…because maybe it’s okay, if I’m not okay…

Praising God in the good times and the bad times…we know what it’s like to broken and are thankful for His restoring power.

Name a popular candy bar!
1 – Hershey’s Chocolate bar (27 votes)
2 – Reese’s peanut butter cups (22)
3 – Snickers (21)
4 – KitKat (17)
5 – Twix (13)

Congratulations to Isabella from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

I sure hope so!!! Enough with the polar vortexes 🙂 I like winter, but this one has me craving the 40’s (temperature). Today it’s starting to feel like spring. Let’s celebrate with Andrew Ripp’s great song, “Love’s Got a Way…”

‘Cause love’s got a way
Of bringing healing to a heart in pain
Making beauty from the ashes
Breaking chains one after another
Putting old lies to shame
Love’s got a way

Name something you might find in your garage:

1 – a car or truck
2 – a lawn mower or tractor
3 – a motorcycle
4 – a washer or dryer
5 – tools

Congratulations to Holly from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Today’s Monday Motivation comes from Brandon Lake and his latest song, ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah.’ This is what I call a visceral song. It comes from the gut. It describes the battle that many of us face when we know we need to keep focused and keep praising God in the middle of trials or struggles. Watch this lyric video to see how these lyrics line up with I Peter 1:7:

“These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”

Name a fruit or vegetable that is orange other than an actual orange.

1. Pumpkin (29)
2. Sweet potato (27)
3. Carrot (25)
4. Cantaloupe (10)
5. Apricots (9)

Congratulations to Jennifer from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe