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The values series: contentment

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Today we start a Praise Thursday series on values, inspired by the book #Struggles by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv.  The theme of the book (click here for more info) is giving us sound biblical tools to combat our addictions to technology and social media, focusing more on “following Jesus in a selfie-centered world.”

Craig sets up the book by establishing eight biblical values that can help us put technology and social media in its proper place. The first is contentment, which is defined as a state of satisfaction or peace of mind.  Contentment can be at risk when we put too much value in comparing our lives with others through social media.  Comparison can be a trap that leads to envy…and envy is the enemy of contentment.

So what can the Bible teach us about contentment?  First, that Christ can be the source of our contentment, as Paul shares in Philippians 4:12-13. “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Remember that Paul wrote that while he was in jail, chained to a guard!

What can we do to foster contentment in our lives?  The first choice is to embrace our position and confidence in Christ as his child.  Then, we have to identify and stop doing things that cause us to compare or even envy. That may look different for each of us. Stop trying to one-up your friends on social media? Quit worrying about your likes and follows? Maybe. You can also start celebrating the blessings in the lives of others instead of wondering why it didn’t happen to you. You also can cultivate gratitude; being thankful for what you do have instead of what you don’t.

and…remember this…the toe-stepper…in Exodus 20:17 (The Ten Commandments): “Thou shalt not covet.”

Thanks for listening!

-Joe

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Who Knew These Holidays Were Today?!

Today was Who Knew Wednesday on the Afternoon Drive. We shared some interesting holidays that are today.

We talked about Say Something Nice Day, which you can read about here. We also talked about Running Day. You can click here to find out more on that. Lastly, today is Go Barefoot Day, and you can find everything about that holiday over here.

We also told you that tomorrow is Leave The Office Earlier Day, which you can find out about over here.

Our Word of the Day was tickety-boo (tik-i-tee-boo), an adjective meaning fine or okay. You can read more on that here.

Have an awesome Wednesday evening!

-Jess

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May is…gone already?

Summer is officially here, you might say.  It’s hard to believe this is the last day of May, yet, here we are.

Eddie celebrated his 19th birthday Monday with his family. His signature gift was a baritone ukulele (see picture).koloa-baritone-ukulele

We also spent a fun Saturday at the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival and were happy to be part of the Mount Vernon Memorial Day Parade.

Congratulations to our winners for Game Time Tuesday: Lisa from Danville and Beth from Howard both won $5 gift certificates to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.  Our Song Poetry song was ‘Great is Our God’ by Plumb, and our Name that Tune song was ‘It’s Not Over Yet’ by For King and Country.

Today’s Word of the Day is MUGWUMP (just like it sounds), a noun that is 1800’s slang for a person who cannot make up his or her mind; someone indecisive.

Thanks for listening!

-Joe

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NZ Top 10 + New Music – 5/27

Here’s this week’s NZ Top 10:

10: Good Good Father – Chris Tomlin

9: If We’re Honest – Francesca Battistelli

8: Diamonds – Hawk Nelson

7: God Is On The Move – 7eventh Time Down

6: Everything Comes Alive – We Are Messengers

5: Grace Wins – Matthew West

4: Just Be Held – Casting Crowns

3: You Are Loved – Stars Go Dim

2: Tell Your Heart To Beat Again – Danny Gokey

1: Trust In You – Lauren Daigle

 

NEW MUSIC ADDS (Click each for a lyric video)

What You Want – Tenth Avenue North

Sparrows – Jason Gray

 

Today’s Word of the Day was fard (fahrd), a verb that means to apply cosmetics to the face. You can read more on that here.

Have a great weekend!

-Jess

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The importance of remembering

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This coming Monday is Memorial Day – a holiday established originally as ‘Decoration Day,’ to remember the fallen of the Civil War.  It became a national holiday in 1971 and now covers all of America’s fallen in military service of the country.

So how do we reconcile Memorial Day with our faith?  Sometimes that’s difficult because the holiday becomes more about the USA or more about picnics and barbecues then about the people and families impacted.

Andy Rau from BibleGateway.com wrote an article in 2013 that reminds us that memorials and monuments are an important part of history and culture, including the people of biblical times.  You can read his article by clicking here.

Honor is also an important concept we need to think about on Memorial Day.  We honor those who have served.  After all, we live in a country where we can worship freely and those men and women have defended that right…but we also honor their memory by praying for the families that have experienced loss. John 15:13 says: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

We may not always agree with the decisions that lead to and influence war, but we can honor those who protect us. Romans 13:7 reminds us: “Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.”

Another good read is last year’s Memorial Day blog by Ed Stetzer of Lifeway Research, now with Wheaton College. You can read it here.

Today’s Word of the Day is MILQUETOAST (MILK-toast), a noun meaning a timid, meek or unassertive person.

Thanks for listening!

-Joe

 

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Who Knew So Much About Ice Cream?!

utica ice cream festival 2016-01We all scream for ice cream on the Afternoon Drive!

Today was Who Knew Wednesday, and we decided to talk all about the delicious frozen dessert since we are getting ready for the Utica Ice Cream Festival this weekend. Click here for all the information on the festival and parade.

First, we shared the history of ice cream, which you can find over here, along with several other fun facts.

We also took the Ice Cream Identity Quiz to find out which flavor of ice cream we are. Eddie got vanilla and I got anything with cookies. Click here to take the quiz for yourself, and let us know what you get!

We shared some more fun facts from this website.

Our Troyer’s Trivia Question was “what day of the week most ice cream is purchased on?”. Erica from Mount Vernon called in and correctly guessed that it’s Sunday, so she picks up a $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Our Word of the Day was hypnagogic (hip-nuh-goh-jik), an adjective meaning of or relating to drowsiness.You can read more on that here.

Have an awesome Wednesday evening!

-Jess

 

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Game Time Tuesday

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Today our Song Poetry lyrics were:

From the lips of those you saved, a redemption song will rise;
Every tongue, every tribe; hear the church your bride.

The song? Audio Adrenaline – Sound of the Saints! Congratulations to Pam from Fredericktown for guessing correctly.

Our Name That Tune clip was from Stars Go Dim – You are Loved. Betsy from Mount Vernon was our winner for that contest.  Both receive $5 certificates from Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Today’s Word of the Day comes from the novel Don Quixote – DULCINEA (dull-sih-NEE-uh or dull-cee-NAY-uh), which means a lady love or sweetheart.

Today is also Brother’s Day, so my best to my brothers, Jeff and Jim!  Thanks for listening.

-Joe

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Mystery Monday Geography

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 SAND ISLAND HARBOR. Aerial image of Honolulu Harbor and Sand Island taken in 2001 by Ken Ige.

Today’s Mystery Monday questions focused on U.S. capital city names and their meanings.

We asked: what state’s capital city name means ‘sheltered harbor’? (Honolulu, Hawaii) and what state’s capital city name means ‘old field’ or ‘old city’? (Tallahassee, Florida)

Congratulations to William and Madison, a father-daughter team from Fredericktown, who made the correct guesses and win a $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley and the Pier House Coffee Shop.

We also shared information and links to the 2016 Utica Sertoma Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival, which begins on Saturday.  Here’s a link to the website, with the schedule, too.

We’re also posting information about NEXT Monday’s Memorial Day Parade in Mount Vernon: It begins at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30, traveling west from East High Street (at George St.) to the Square, circle the Square then exit the Square by South Main to Vine. The program on the Public Square will be after the parade. Co-grand marshals are Robert Carpenter and Lloyd Carpenter. The theme for the event is “Home of the Free Because of the Brave.”

Today’s Word of the Day is JIMJAMS, which is English slang for ‘extreme nervousness or the jitters.’

Thanks for listening!

-Joe and Eddie

 

 

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Praises For Our Kids

Today was Praise Thursday on the Afternoon Drive, and we focused on verses that talk about the relationship between parents and children.

First, we shared Matthew 18:1-7, which says:

“At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” 6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7 Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come!”

We also discussed Ephesians 6:1-4, which says:

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”[a] 4 Fathers,[b] do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”

Lastly, we shared Colossians 3:18-21, which says:

18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers,[a] do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

We also had a Who Am I trivia question featuring these clues:

  • I was born on this date in 1944 in southeast London.
  • I am now a US citizen living in Texas.
  • I am 7 feet 3 inches tall.
  • I started out as a hospital orderly, but was cast in a very popular film that released in 1977.
  • I have played that role in that movie, one prequel and three sequels, the last of which came out this past December…
  • I don’t speak in the films, but occasionally growl…
  • My character is a Wookie.
  • Who am I?

Congratulations to Andrea from Mount Vernon who called in and correctly answered Peter Mayhew, who plays Chewbacca in the Star Wars movies. She picks up a $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Our Word of the Day was ramshackle (RAM-shak-ul), an adjective that means rickety, or loosely or carelessly constructed. You can read more on that here.

Have a great evening!

-Jess

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