Driving Notes

Jon Reddick says Hebrews 12 was a big inspiration for his song, ‘Don’t Fight Alone.’ Reddick cites Hebrews 12:1: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.”

Jon shared, “the marathon of faith is easier to endure when we know we have people cheering us on.” This includes our loved ones not just here on earth, but also those who have gone before us, who now call Heaven home!

Kids question: What makes you healthy and strong?

1. Eating ??? (30 votes)
2. Drinking ??? (27)
3. Drinking ??? (20)
   
   Looks like we’ve got a stumper for today!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Today Monday Motivation comes from our friend Dan Bremnes and the song, ‘Fingerprints.’

Psalm 139 reminds us that the fingerprints of God are everywhere, but especially on us, because we are fearfully and wonderfully made – and God knit us together! Sometimes, we only need to look in the mirror to see His fingerprints, and know that we are loved!

Name something you might associate with a commercial airplane.

1- a pilot (28 votes)
2- a flight attendant (27 votes)
3- luggage (26)
4- peanuts (10)
5- emergency instructions (9)

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

Thanks for listening!
-Joe

Today is the start of the fall semester at MVNU and I’m starting my 20th year of teaching communication and media. Today our President, Dr. Carson Castleman, shared a message about the power of the cross and how the life and sacrifice of Jesus encourages the surrender of:

• Our worries. The act of surrender allows us to put our trust in Him. 
• Our control. We can’t manage every aspect of life. Let go of this illusion. Trust His ways!
• Our past! Christ is ready to give us a fresh start! Our shared need for forgiveness binds us together.

Psalm 55:22 says,

“Cast your cares on the Lord
    and he will sustain you;
he will never let
    the righteous be shaken.”

Name something that thrill seekers love to ride.

1. ?? 77 votes
2. ?? 8 votes
3. ?? 3 votes
4. ?? also 3 votes

It’s a stumper! We’ll bring it back next week!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Today we officially start the new academic year at MVNU with our annual University Dinner and the return of most of our student leaders. Faculty begin meetings tomorrow and classes start in one week. That’s exciting, but also maybe daunting for those of us renewing our school year, again.

So my motivation message to you today comes from Jeremy Camp and the song, “Getting Started.” Sometimes getting something renewed or started again can come with mixed emotions. This song reminds us to put Jesus at the center of each and every day. New life begins and the old is renewed when we do this!

Name something you can ride on.

1. A bicycle (29 votes)
2. A horse (23)
3. A scooter or motorcycle (19)
4. A roller coaster (16)
5. Bus or train (13)

Congratulations to Gabriel from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening,
Joe