Praise Thursday

The praise that comes from freedom

We start today with a simple praise – God, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to live in a nation where I can cast my vote and where I have a choice! We are blessed!

Then a prayer – Lord, help me to view this week from YOUR perspective. You’re on the throne, and your word still commands us to show proper respect to everyone, to love the family of believers, to fear you, and honor our leaders. Help me to rise above how someone voted, and love them because they are my brother or sister in Christ. To love them like you love us.

Here’s a song we played today that I absolutely love – and is PERFECT for this week! ‘Made Me Glad’ from Darlene Zschech and Hillsong.

This week, Bonnie from Mount Vernon guessed our stumper – ‘Heart of God’ from Zach Williams – she wins two $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Today’s winner was Linda from Fredericktown!

Thanks for listening,
Joe

November 7, 2024 0

Place It On God’s Plate!

Hi!

Today on the show we shared some devotionals from Our Daily Bread. We also had our Name That Tune trivia question where one person has a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Here is my devotional titled, “Place It On God’s Plate.” Click the link HERE to read it.

Glorious One by FEE

Congratulations to Chris of Gambier for guessing the correct answer! He wins TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

August 22, 2024 0

The Beauty of Confession

Today, Dylan shared a devotional about confessing from James Banks, called ‘Convicted and Freed.’ You can read it by clicking here. It’s inspired by Psalm 32.

¹Blessed is the one
    whose transgressions are forgiven,
    whose sins are covered.
²Blessed is the one
    whose sin the Lord does not count against them
    and in whose spirit is no deceit.

³When I kept silent,
    my bones wasted away
    through my groaning all day long.
⁴For day and night
    your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was sapped
    as in the heat of summer.^[b]

⁵Then I acknowledged my sin to you
    and did not cover up my iniquity.
I said, “I will confess
    my transgressions to the Lord.”
And you forgave
    the guilt of my sin.

⁶Therefore let all the faithful pray to you
    while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters
    will not reach them.
⁷You are my hiding place;
    you will protect me from trouble
    and surround me with songs of deliverance.

We had a stumper! Some hints for next week:
– the name of the band is the lead singer’s last name
– the song title has two words and was released in 2007
– the album name is ‘Burn for You’

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

August 15, 2024 0

The true peacemaker

Today’s devotional time for Praise Thursday focused on the story of Elijah and Elisha from 1 Kings. Kirsten Holmberg shares how God anointed a ‘finisher’ for Elijah’s work. Read the devotional by clicking here.

We also shared a truth from John 16 today – Jesus IS the true peacemaker. Read the inspiring words from Winn Collier by clicking here.

Congratulations to Brooklynn from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly that the clip was “Redeemed” by Big Daddy Weave. She wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Sylvia from Mount Vernon won our 3rd NIV Adventure Bible – congratulations!!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

August 1, 2024 0

The power of red

Today we shared the significance and the power of the color red, the color of the blood of Jesus. Kenneth Petersen shares an amazing passage with us in Our Daily Bread, called ‘Jesus Blood.’ Read it here!

We also played a song that reminds that when Jesus shed His blood for us, the cross WAS enough! Enjoy this song, “Jesus, Son of God,” from Chris Tomlin and Christy Nockels.

Today’s song? “Made to Love,” from TobyMac.

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

Thank you for listening!
– Joe

July 11, 2024 0

Generosity and Service

Today we shared more inspiration from the team at Our Daily Bread.

Dylan shared a story of generosity from James Banks – read it by clicking here.

Joe shared a story of service and being ‘made for more’ from Sheridan Voysey – you can read it by clicking here.

Here’s also the link to the documentary Joe shared about Nichelle Nichols, called ‘Woman in Motion.’

Our two-week stumper was ‘Remedy’ by David Crowder Band. Congratulations to Alan from Mount Vernon, who wins two $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Dylan and Joe

June 27, 2024 0

The joy found in hope…and giving.

Today, we shared more inspiration from Our Daily Bread:

Dylan shared a story forged in the shadows of Hurricane Katrina called ‘Seeing a Future of Hope,’ from author Monica LaRose. Click here to read it!
Joe shared a story about a wedding dress that’s based in the book of Proverbs. Read ‘Gifted with Love’ from author Patricia Raybon here!

Some hints:
– we played this song in the 4pm hour today
– the artist has had two different band names
– the song title is one word and starts with R
– the song was released in 2008
– this one will be a stumper for next week’s show!!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

June 20, 2024 0

“Jesus is on his way.”

If you got that message in your email, voicemail, or text, would you wonder if it was true? Cindy Hess Kasper had a friend who did. Read about it here in her Our Daily Bread devotional, “Expecting Jesus.”

Joe shared a 2021 ODB classic, “Jesus is Our Peace,” from Con Campbell. Read it by clicking here.

We also talked about the wonderful message in this new song from Micah Tyler with Emerson Day, “People Like Us.”

Building 429 “Glory Defined”

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

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

June 13, 2024 0

Cleansed By Christ!

Hi!

Today on the show I shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread. This devotional is so good because it reminds us that even though we sin, we can always run back to Christ for him to forgive our sins. We will be cleansed and made whole again. Also we had our weekly Name That Tune Feature where one lucky person has a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Here is the devotional that I shared from Our Daily Bread titled, “Cleansed By Christ”. Read more about it here!