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Praise God it’s almost Friday

On this very hot Praise Thursday we shared some uplifting devotionals from Our Daily Bread! Our first devotion is called “Failed Again”. In Galatians 3 it’s said that God continually supplies us with His Spirit and works powerfully through us as a free gift—not because we’ve done anything or deserve it. You don’t have to work for His grace—it’s free. To read more click HERE. In our second devotion called “Death Zone” we talked about being humble. If we’ve achieved some success, we may appropriately celebrate the accomplishment and accept congratulations, but we must keep moving. We’re in the death zone. Come down the mountain. Humbly serve others in the valley—asking God to guard your heart and your steps. To read the full devotional click HERE.

Q: What book of the Bible contains the Fruit of the Spirit?

A: Galatians

Congratulations to Stephanie of Mount Vernon for answering that question correctly, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening

-Kelsi and Alyssa

August 12, 2021 0

Active week and weekend!

Today’s Who Knew focused on the Hartford Independent Fair and the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival.

Wesley and the Big Blue Crew were live in Croton, and we’ll be live in downtown Mount Vernon Friday through Sunday.

For more on the Hartford Fair, click here.

For more on MVMAF, click here.

I was born on this date in 1983 in Melbourne, Australia.
I started my acting career in my home country, playing Kim Hyde in the soap opera Home and Away
After a successful 3 seasons there, I moved to Hollywood acting where I played a minor role in J.J Abrams’ 2009 remake of Star Trek.
My performance as Captain Kirk’s dad led to my casting in 7 Marvel movies from 2011-2019 as Thor.
I have also starred in other movies such as “Vacation”, “Ghostbusters”, and “Men in Black: International”.
I am happily married and continuing my acting career into my 38^th year of life.

I am… **Chris Hemsworth**! Congratulations to Laura from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

August 11, 2021 0

New week…new lessons.

Today we shared devotional shorts from Our Daily Bread for Monday Motivation…

Jonathon’s was called “Returning Home,” from Winn Collier, which tells the story of a Korean POW. Read more by clicking here.

Joe’s was from Patricia Raybon, called “Wisely Weeding,” based on Psalm 139. Read more by clicking here.

**Name a Word That Rhymes With the Word “Shower”**
Power (52)
Flower/Flour (26)
Tower (13)
Hour/Our (7)

Congratulations to Lauren from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

August 9, 2021 0

NZ Top 10 for 8/6/21

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Crowder – Good God Almighty
9. CeCe Winans – Believe For It
8. Evan Craft & Danny Gokey f/Redimi2 – Be Alright
7. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
6. Elevation Worship – Rattle
5. Rhett Walker – Gospel Song
4. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of God
3. TobyMac – Help is on the Way
2. Anne Wilson – My Jesus
1. CAIN – Yes He Can (2nd week at #1)

New Music Friday – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week:

Cory Asbury – Egypt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEeCl1KyXiI

Jeremy Camp – When You Speak

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNzjWDIe6ZM

Thanks for listening – see you at First Friday!
– Joe

August 6, 2021 0

Seeking God’s Help

Today is Praise Thursday! We read two devotions today from Our Daily Bread. Our first one was called “Seeking God’s Help” by Amy Boucher Pye. God rescued His people from the invading armies, and He hears us when we cry out to Him in distress. Whatever your concern—whether a relationship issue or something threatening from the natural world—lift it to God in prayer. Nothing is too hard for Him. To read more click HERE. Our second devotion was called “In the Vine” also by Amy Boucher Pye. When we who believe in Jesus embrace the idea of being as close to Him as a branch is to a vine, our faith is strengthened and enriched. Click HERE to read more!

Q: When David wanted to fight Goliath, what did Saul try to give him?

A: His armor

Congratulations to Letha of Mount Vernon for answering that question correctly, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening

-Kelsi and Alyssa

August 5, 2021 0

The Dog Star?

August First Friday is just around the corner and we are excited to be hosting the main event for this month – the “Dog Days of Summer” Dog Parade! First Friday will run from 6-9pm, but registration for the dog parade is on-site only in Downtown Mount Vernon from 6:30-7:15.

We have all heard the phrase “Dog Days of Summer”, but what does that actually MEAN?

Sure, this time of year is typically the hottest it gets, but that is not the origin of the phrase. This saying is actually derived from astrology and this time of year celebrates when Sirius – known as the “Dog Star” rises to its most noticeable point. So next time you are out stargazing, keep an eye out for the Sirius star because it’ll only be prominent until roughly August 11th.

You can read Scott Smith’s article that we referred to during the show here!

Who Am I?

I was born on this date in 1901 in New Orleans
I moved to Chicago to start my music career as a trumpet player in the late 20s
I eventually became one of the pioneers of scat singing and formed a big band named after myself in the 40s
Some of my biggest hits include “What a Wonderful World” and “Mack the Knife”
I died of a heart attack in 1971 at the age of 69

I am… Louis Armstrong!

Congratulations to Kathy of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing our trivia and winning a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon

August 4, 2021 0

You Are Not Forgotten

Today, I shared two devotionals from Our Daily Bread, a booklet that you can pick up at Big Blue this Friday for August First Friday!

Those devotionals can also be found on their website accordingly – “Who Needs Your Support?” and “Not Forgotten”

If you could miraculously become the boss at work, what’s the first thing you would do?

Give Raises 42
Fire People 23
Take A Vacation 15
Give Days Off 8
Change Hours 3

Congratulations to Rhonda of Fredericktown for winning today’s $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup but correctly guessing the top two answers!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon

August 2, 2021 0

NZ Top 10 for 7/23/21

Happy Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10 – for KING & COUNTRY – Amen
9 – Anne Wilson – My Jesus (1st week in the countdown)
8 – Elevation Worship – Rattle
7 – CeCe Winans – Believe For It
6 – Crowder – Good God Almighty
5 – Rhett Walker – Gospel Song
4 – Lauren Daigle – Hold On To Me
3 – CAIN – Yes He Can
2 – We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
1 – TobyMac – Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)…3rd week at #1

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – today’s new additions to the WNZR playlist:

Sanctus Real – My God is Still the Same

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggPEQ_COpBA

Apollo LTD – Sunday Morning Feeling f/Ryan Stevenson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kectZGXcuZI

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

July 23, 2021 0

Its Thursday, YAY!

Today on Praise Thursday we shared some amazing devotions from Our Daily Bread. The first one we shared was called “God’s Restoring Ways”. When we’ve hurt others or taken for granted God’s goodness in our life, it’s easy to assume we’ve forever marred the good gifts we’ve been given. But when we humbly turn to Him, we find His love is always reaching to embrace and restore. To read more click HERE. Our second devotional was called “The Baggage Activity”. Sometimes the burdens we carry make us feel like foreigners—alone and misunderstood—even among our peers. Read more HERE.