Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:
10. Katy Nichole – Hold On 9. Matt Maher – The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) 8. Andrew Ripp – For The Love of God 7. Jon Reddick – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus) 6.Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything 5. Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever 4. Cochren & Co. – Running Home 3. Phil Wickham – This is Our God 2. Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do 1. TobyMac f/Zach Williams – Cornerstone (7th week at #1)
Today we shared a devotional from author Katara Patton that encourages us to take on the humble attitude of Jesus – you might even say he is the original ‘Undercover Boss.’ Check out ‘Putting on Humility’ by clicking here!
We want to praise God for you! Your partnership in prayer and support just moved our Lifeline 2023 total up AGAIN! We are at a pledge total of $86,508. Thank you!
CASTING CROWNS TICKET WINNER: Joshua from Mansfield GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WINNER: stumper! We’ll bring it back tomorrow.
Since it’s National Hot Dog day, and we’re four days away from the Knox County Fair, why wouldn’t we go all in on this favorite fair food? The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has us covered!
We are thrilled to let you know that Blessing Offor is joining the lineup for this year’s Sonfest outdoor music festival at MVNU, Saturday, September 16!
For King & Country also announces the return of their Christmas tour. It’s not coming to Ohio, but that means there might be a Christmas road trip in your future! They start Nov. 25th in Chicago and wrap up with three dates at the Grand Old Opry Dec. 20-22. Find out more here from our friends at jesusfreakhideout.com
CONCERT TICKET WINNER: Stacy from Mount Vernon GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WINNER: Ben from Mount Vernon Congrats!
This week, we kick off the show with Monday Motivation and the chance to win tickets to see Casting Crowns at the Ohio State Fair!
We start with author Karen Huang and her timely reminder that, even when we feel everyone doesn’t have time for us, has left us or just is too busy to care, we STILL have a purpose!
Can you imagine living in Germany and having the last name Fuhrer? That would be tough. Still, read here how a pastor named Fuhrer sparked a prayer meeting that grew and helped bring down the Berlin Wall.
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:
10. Jon Reddick – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus) 9. Consumed By Fire – First Things First 8. Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything 7. Matt Maher – The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) 6.Andrew Ripp – For The Love of God 5. Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever 4. Phil Wickham – This is Our God 3. Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do 2. Cochren & Co. – Running Home 1. TobyMac f/Zach Williams – Cornerstone (6th week at #1)
Today I was encouraged by a note I saw posted on Instagram – a literal note posted by a coffee shop at their counter. It refers to the two voices you might be listening to…
Mount Vernon is getting a splash pad at Riverside Park, hopefully as early as this fall.
Councilwoman Amber Keener announced plans Monday night at the City Council meeting. The splash pad will be pirate-themed and named in the memory of former Ariel executive, husband and father, Hunter Wright (Capt. Hunter’s Landing). Funding for the splash pad and the adjacent pavilion are coming from the Ariel Corporation and the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County.
The pavilion will be able to host events like local meetings, outdoor music lessons, book talks, and parts of the library’s summer reading program. Rendering pictures here were provided by Councilwoman Keener!
Today is National Pecan Pie Day!
Pecan pie is a staple at Thanksgiving and Christmas tables around the country.
The first printed pecan pie recipe surfaced in an 1886 edition of “Harper’s Bazaar” magazine. Years later, various forms of the recipe were published in well-known cookbooks such as “Joy of Cooking.”
NationalToday.com reports that throughout the early 1900s, Karo corn syrup was invented and yet another claim to the discovery of pecan pie emerged. The wife of a company executive shared her recipe using Karo as the ingredient of choice instead of maple syrup, honey, or molasses. Whether her claim is true, Karo corn syrup helped raise the popularity of pecan pie when they published the recipe on the product can.
Today is also National Eat Your Jello Day…um…what??
Jell-O was trademarked in New York in 1897, but it’s a classic dessert we all know and love! The best part of it is that it comes in a variety of flavors and can be combined with many ingredients for a simple, delicious treat.
TAUREN WELLS – Fresh off his Spring 2023 Joy In The Morning Tour, Tauren dropped a brand new version of his captivating single “Joy In The Morning” with Lecrae and DOE, via Capitol/CCMG.
“I’m grateful to have Lecrae, an icon of faith and substance and DOE with an unparalleled talent and anointing on this new version,” says Wells. “This song has impacted so many people and I’m honored to have them come alongside the message of this song and expand the reach of the promise it carries.”
Originally released as the title track of his 2022 album, “Joy In The Morning” has resonated with listeners around the world, garnering more than 46 million total streams and peaking in the Top 10 on the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart. Wells released a soulful, extended version with Elevation Worship as a part of his multi-track single “J.I.T.M.,” earlier this year.
Hear the new version here!
PHIL WICKHAM – Last Friday, Phil released the official music video and title track from his highly anticipated new studio album I BELIEVE, set to release August 18th. “I Believe” serves as the fourth instant grat track to preview the respected worship leader’s forthcoming LP.
Previously released advance tracks include the NZ Top 10 hit, “This Is Our God,” swiftly evolving into one of the biggest songs of Wickham’s career to date.
“There are so many searching for truth, meaning, belonging, purpose, hope, fulfillment, peace and healing,” Wickham passionately states about his inspiration for ‘I Believe.’ “I have found all of these things and more in the person of Jesus Christ. I think the world is desperate to see and hear people full of hope, joy, love and confidence telling their stories about how Jesus saved and changed their lives; About how He is the best thing they have ever found, and He will be the best thing anyone will ever find. My song “I Believe” was written to shout about Jesus from the rooftops. Something that we as believers can unify together on and say with joy in our hearts that we believe in the mighty name of Jesus! I can’t wait to sing this one with you all. I’ve never put more time, effort and prayer into a project, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all when it releases on August 18th!”
Congratulations to Jayne of Centerburg who wins our family 4-pack today!
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