Thursday, December 29, 2011

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Today is Joelle's last day as co-host of Joy in the Morning. Before she leaves us though we have some special surprises in store for her!

Verse of the Day:
For if you carefully obey the laws and regulations that the Lord gave to Israel through Moses, you will be successful. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart.

Amazing Fact: On average an American family sends and receives 28 Christmas cards each year.


Scriptural Pursuit: In the Old Testament what was the sixth plague brought upon the Egyptians by God? Boils

Wednesday, December 28, 2011


Tuesday Trivia on Wednesday: On average a woman will have four of these where as a guy will have none...what? Charms on their key chain.


Verse of the Day: (Hebrews 13: 6-8) So we say with confidence, the Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Amazing Fact: More than 30 million Americans had presents under their Christmas tree for their dog.

Scriptural Pursuit: In the book of I Samuel who died suddenly when he heard the news that the Ark of Covenant had been captured by the Philistines? Eli

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Isaiah 43:4-5~ Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you, and people in exchange for your life. Do not be afraid, for I am with you.

Tuesday Trivia rolls on to Wednesday! Here is the question: On average a woman will have 4 of these where as a guy will have none. What is it?

Amazing Fact: It is estimated that 400,000 people become sick each year from eating tainted Christmas leftovers.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who, according to Psalm 8, was made a little lower than the angels? Answer: Man

Friday, December 23, 2011

Friday, December 23, 2011

Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. ~I Peter 8:9

Cake Winner: Rachel Perkins from Salisbury!

Amazing Fact: Oregon produces more Christmas trees than any other state. Also, in the state of Oregon, you can find Humbug Mountain, Humbug Creek, and Humbug Point.

Scriptural Pursuit: How many months did Mary stay with Elizabeth? about 3 months

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Today's Verse: Luke 12:22-25

We have a winner in our Tuesday Trivia contest!!
Tuesday Trivia: This happens to people more on Monday than any other day of the week, what is it? Answer: lock keys in the car! Congrats to Joy from Snow Hill...first time winner, too!

Amazing Fact: Before settling on the name of Tiny Tim for his character in "A Christmas Carol," Charles Dickens considered a few other names: Little Larry, Puny Pete, and Small Sam.

Scriptural Pursuit: What book and chapter will you find these 2 verses: "Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it." Answer: Isaiah 40

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Luke 8:50~ But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, "Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well."

Amazing Fact: The pileated woodpecker can strike a tree trunk at around 20 times per second, with around the same force as if you would hit your face against a wall at around 16 mph. They do this around 12,000 times a day.

Scriptural Pursuit: What is the Hebrew meaning of Immanuel? Answer: God with us

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011











This happens to people more on Monday than any other day of the week, what? No correct answer this morning. We'll try again tomorrow at 7:15!



Verse of the Day:
Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done marvelous things!




Amazing Fact: Before launching the Chef Boyardee line of products, Chef Boiardi, in 1915 at the age of 17 years old, supervised the catering for President Woodrow Wilson's wedding reception.

Scriptural Pursuit: Name the book of the New Testament that begins with this line, "The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God"? Mark

Monday, December 19, 2011

Monday, December 19, 2011

Merry Christmas!

Today's Amazing Fact:
A worker diggin in Peru found a fossilized prehistoric armadillo the size of a small car.

Scriptural Pursuit: Mary's husband Joseph worked as a what? A Carpenter

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Friday, December 16, 2011

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Verse of the Day: (Lamentations 3:25-26) The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

Amazing Fact: During the Christmas season approximately 1.76 billion candy canes will be made.


Scriptural Pursuit: How many years in total did Jacob work for Laban before he returned home? Was it 20 years, 30 years, or 35 years? 20 years (Genesis 31:41)

Congratulations to Rachel Reeder who won the DQ Blizzard Cake this morning from DQ Grill & Chill in Salisbury!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

December 15, 2011

Today's Verse: No one is like you, O Lord; You are great, and your name is mighty in power. (Jeremiah 10:6)

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Click here to check out the pictures and story from our Wacky But True story about the baby seal who entered a house and fell asleep on a sofa!

Amazing Fact: The first cell phone was introduced in 1984. The Motorola Dyna TAC weighed close to 2 pounds, took up to 10 hours to recharge, and cost $3995.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who betrayed Samson for a fortune in silver shekels? Delilah

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Today's Verse: Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. (Isaiah 43:1-3)

Today's Amazing Fact: According to Guiness World Records the largest pecan pie ever baked weighed 41,586 pounds. It was made in a baseball stadium in El Paso, TX.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was hidden among the reeds along the bank of the Nile?
Moses

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

We see these all the time. On average they are about 24 years old...what? Telephone Poles




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Verse of the Day: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)

Amazing Fact: Over the course of the night there are 8-16 fallings stars (meteors) an hour. They are best seen in the hours just before sunrise.

Scriptural Pursuit: What two prisoners sang hymns in prison at midnight? Paul & Silas (Acts 16:25)

Monday, December 12, 2011

Monday, December 12, 2011`

Today's Amazing Fact: The average human body contains enough water to fill a ten gallon tank

Scriptural Pursuit: According to Jesus, what would not fall to the ground apart from God's will? A Sparrow (Matthew 10:29)

Friday, December 9, 2011

Friday, December 9th, 2011

DQ Cake Winner: Karen Barnes from Lusby, MD!!!

Amazing Fact: According to the annual Christmas Price Index compiled by PNC Wealth Management, the 12 Days of Christmas would cost over $100,000 for the first time. The 364 items repeated across all the song's verses would cost $101,119, an increase of 4.4% over last year.

Scriptural Pursuit: Where were Joseph, Mary, and Jesus when King Herod died? Answer: Egypt

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Today's Amazing Fact: In Tokyo they sell toupees for dogs!

















Check out this one man barbershop quartet!


Tuesday Trivia on Wednesday: 79% of us will do this sometime this Christmas, what? Break an ornament

Verse of the Day: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)

Scriptural Pursuit: Which prophet gave these details about a sign from God for Ahaz "the virgin with be with child and give birth to a son and will call Immanuel"? Isaiah

Tuesday, December 6, 2011


79% of us will do this sometime this Christmas, what? No correct answer this morning so we'll try again on Thursday.



Verse of the Day: When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? (Psalm 56:3-4)

Amazing Fact: According to the journal of Human Movement Science reports simply observing a co-worker performing a different task can slow you down.

Scriptural Pursuit: What Biblical place means house of bread? Bethlehem

Monday, December 5, 2011

Monday, December 5, 2011

Today's Verse: The Lord is my light and my salvation so why should I be afraid? The Lord protects me from danger so why should I tremble? When evil people come to destroy me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumple and fall. Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will know no fear; even if they attack me, I remain confident. (Psalm 27:1-3)

Amazing Fact: In the United States, deaf people have safer driving records than hearing people nationally.


Scriptural Pursuit: Five women were mentioned in Matthews genealogy of Jesus. Name at least 3 of the 5? Mary, Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba.

Our special in-studio guest this morning is Christian recording artist Kirk Hacker. To learn more about Kirk check out his facebook page.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Tuesday Trivia on Thursday:

70% of people say they cannot live without this...what? DVR




Verse of the Day:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)

Amazing Fact: Parker Brothers prints about 50 billion dollars worth of monopoly money a year.

Scriptural Pursuit: What is the name of the person whom Peter raised from the dead in Joppa whose name is translated at Dorcas? Tabitha