Thursday, March 28, 2013

Verse of the Day: The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God stands forever. (Isaiah 40: 8)

Amazing Fact: One brow wrinkle is the result of 200,000 frowns.

Scriptural Pursuit: In what city did four people let a man with palsy down through the roof to be healed?
Answer: Capernaum (Mark 2: 1)

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Verse of the Day: For in Christ the fullness of God lives in a human body, and you are complete through your union with Christ. He is the Lord over every ruler and authority in the universe. (Colossians 2: 9-10)


Tuesday Trivia: What grocery item list is most misspelled?
Answer: Mayonnaise

 
Amazing Fact: During WWII, La-Z-Boy manufactured seats for tanks, armored cars and torpedo boats.

Scriptural Pursuit: What did Pilate write on Jesus's cross?
Answer: Jesus of Nazareth, The King of the Jews

Wacky But True:

A Southern California man who lost control of his car while driving ended up on the roof of his next door neighbor's house.

Galina Wynn and her husband were in the Cadillac when it went airborne and landed on top of the home.

She says they came down the hill and couldn't stop as they turned the corner.

When she opened the door, Galina said she saw the edge of the roof. The car came to rest on the edge of a retaining wall. Firefighters got a ladder to get the couple down from the roof.

There was someone in the house where the car landed but he wasn't hurt.

In order to remove the car, the fire department called for a crane to do the heavy lifting. 

Monday, March 25, 2013

Verse of the Day: I will shout for joy and sing Your praises, for You have redeemed us. (Psalm 71: 23)

Amazing Fact: There are more species of fish in the Amazon River than in the Atlantic Ocean.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who asked Pilate for the body of Jesus?
Answer: Joseph of Arimathea (Matthew Chapter 27)

Special Guest: Thanks to Dean Defino from Power Production Ministries for stopping by to discuss their upcoming passion play called The First Martyr. It will be held Saturday, April 13 at 7pm and Sunday, April 14 at 2:30pm at the Wicomico High School Auditorium. For more information go to www.thefirstmartyr.com

Friday, March 22, 2013

Verse of the Day: For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline. So you must never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. (2 Timothy 1: 7 & 8)

Amazing Fact: Lizards communicate by doing push-ups. 

Scriptural Pursuit: According to Paul, how should women make themselves attractive?
Answer: Dress modestly and do good works. (1 Timothy 2: 9)

DQ Blizzard Cake: Congratulations to Sunshine Taylor Jr. of Crisfield for winning this week's DQ Blizzard Cake!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Verse of the Day: But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Protect them, so all who love Your Name may be filled with joy. For you bless the Godly, O Lord, surrounding them with your shield of love. (Psalm 5: 11 & 12)

Tuesday Trivia: What do most Americans say is the best food invention recipe ever?
Answer: Chocolate chip cookies.



Amazing Fact: In 1859, 24 rabbits were released in Australia. Within 6 years, the population grew to 6 million.

Scriptural Pursuit: In Proverbs, who shall be cut off from the earth?
Answer: the wicked (Proverbs 2: 22)

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Verse of the Day: For the word of the Lord holds true, and everything He does is worthy of our trust. He loves whatever is just and good, and His unfailing love fills the earth. (Psalm 33: 4 & 5)

Tuesday Trivia: What do most Americans say is the best food invention recipe ever?
Answer: No correct answer. We will play Tuesday Trivia again on THURSDAY due to our one day Share-a-Thon on Wednesday.


Amazing Fact: From 1908-1927, the price of a Ford Model T decreased from $800 to $350.

Scriptural Pursuit: How many of Job's friends went to comfort him during his suffering?
Answer: Three (Job 2: 11)

Wacky But True: 

Honey the dog and Kwanza the white lion cub are the best of friends. They love to pal around at their home at the Darling Downs Zoo.

They formed their special bond when Kwanza was being raised by the zoo owners after his mother stopped producing milk. Honey is the zoo dog.

Kwanza isn't albino; his white coloring is the result of a recessive gene that's a color inhibitor that can result in lions being blonde, near white or even red.    

Monday, March 18

Verse of the Day: "For I now the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29: 11)

Amazing Fact: Manufacturing recycled goods uses 95% less energy than using raw materials.

Scriptural Pursuit: When Esther was taken to be prepared for the king, what secret did Mordecai tell her to keep?
Answer: that she was Jewish (Esther 2: 10)

Friday, March 15, 2013

Verse of the Day: Tough I am surrounded by troubles, you will preserve me against the anger of my enemies. You will clench your fish against my angry enemies! Your power will save me. (Psalm 138: 7)

Amazing Fact: The Cheesecake Factory's Bistro Shrimp Pasta won this year's Extreme Eating Awards, which highlights the highest calorie meals you can order while eating out. It contains 3,120 calories!

Scriptural Pursuit: Who said, "Create in me a clean heart oh God, and renew a right spirit in me?"
Answer: David (Psalms 51)

DQ Cake Winner: Congratulations to Liz Principe of Trappe, MD for winning the DQ cake drawing this week.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Verse of the Day: This includes you who were once so far away from God. You were His enemies, separated from Him by your evil thoughts and actions, yet now He has brought you back as His friends. He has done this through His death on the cross in His own human body. (Colossians 1:21-22)

Amazing Fact: It's estimated that the worlds oceans contain 10 billion tons of gold.

Scriptural Pursuit: When Joseph sent his brothers back to Canaan to get Benjamin who was left in prison? Simeon (Genesis 42:19)

To learn more about "The Easter Journey" at Cross Pointe Church of the Nazarene visit their website at www.crosspointenaz.org or call 410-742-3840


Here are the two newest members to Rodney's family. Introducing Baxter and Bella, miniature Schnauzer puppies. 

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Verse of the Day: So give freely to those who are needy. Open our hearts to them. Then the Lord your God will bless you in all of your work. He will bless you in everything you do. (Deuteronomy 15: 10)

Amazing Fact: Penguins have an organ above their eyes that converts seawater to fresh water.

Scriptural Pursuit: Thou shalt not steal is what number of the 10 Commandments?
Answer: eight (Deuteronomy 5: 19)

Special Guests: We had several special guests in the studio this morning to talk about an upcoming conference in Deal Island. Former Joy In The Morning co-host, Howard Travers, talked about the ROC Crusade (Reaching/Reclaiming Our Community for Christ). It's going to be held at the Deal Island School from March 15th through the 17th. For more information call 443-783-1730.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Verse of the Day: I rejoice in your word as one who finds great treasure. (Psalm 119: 162)

Tuesday Trivia: In a 20 year span between the 50's and 70's, sales of this item went up 1,000%. What was it?
Answer: Guitars!

Amazing Fact: Before 1687 clocks were made with only an hour hand.

Scriptural Pursuit: What was more glorious than even Solomon dressed in his splendor, according to Jesus?
Answer: lilies (Matthew 6)

Monday, March 11, 2013

Verse of the Day: God saved you by His special favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. (Ephesians 2: 8 & 9)

Amazing Fact: Most Koala bears sleep an average of 22 hours a day.

Scriptural Purusit: In Revelation, the mystery of the seven candlesticks is revealed as symbolizing what?
Answer: the seven churches (Revelation 1: 20)

Wacky But True: 
Flowers, cake, white gown and tux were all on hand Thursday afternoon at Topeka, Kansas' Farley Elementary school.
The kindergarten students were dressed to impress for a wedding ceremony like no other.
What started as a classroom lesson about the alphabet, ended with a wedding uniting a special pair of letters that always go together. Q and U.
The mastermind behind the interactive lesson is Farley Elementary Kindergarten teacher Nikki Meier.
"I like to think outside the box and creativity is probably one of my biggest strengths and we do a letter a week and I thought, you know what, Q and U always go together they've got to get married," she said. 

Friday, March 8, 2013

Verse of the Day: Pay all your debts, except the debt of love for others. You can never finish paying that! If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill all the requirements of God's law. (Romans 13: 8)

Amazing Fact: The average CD can hold 74 minutes worth of music. That unusual length was determined by Sony's president, who decided that a single CD should be able to contain the longest recorded version of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

Scriptural Pursuit: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of (what?)
Answer: knowledge (Proverbs 1: 7)

DQ Cake Winner: Congratulations to Sierra Merritt of Marion, MD!

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Verse of the Day: As for God, His way is perfect. All the Lord's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection. (2 Samuel 22: 31)

Tuesday Trivia: According to a trade publication, almost 70 versions of this come out every year. What is it?
Answer: Toothpaste


Amazing Fact: There is an underground mushroom in Oregon that measures 3.5 miles long.

Scriptural Pursuit: Jesus predicted His betrayal and showed the disciples who would betray Him by doing what?
Answer: dipping bread and giving it to him (John 13: 26)

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Verse of the Day: Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave - just as the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. (Matthew 20: 26-28)

Tuesday Trivia: According to a trade publication, almost 70 new versions of this product come out every year. What is it?
Answer: No correct answer today so we'll play Tuesday Trivia on a Thursday.

Amazing Fact: It took Leonardo da Vinci 12 years to paint Mona Lisa's lips.

Leeland in Concert: Pastor John Woods from Bayside Community Church in Pocomoke was our special guest in the studio this morning to talk about the youth conference going on this weekend. At the conclusion of the conference, Leeland will be in concert Saturday, March 9th at 6pm. Tickets are $15. For information about the concert, call 443-735-1041. For information about the youth conference, call 410-251-9195.

Scriptural Pursuit: Paul says to feed the enemies if they are hungry and give them drink if they are thirsty, for in doing so this will heap what upon their heads?
Answer: coals (Romans 12: 20)

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Verse of the Day: Praise the Lord, for He has shown me His unfailing love. He kept me safe when my city was under attack. In sudden fear I had cried out, "I have been cut off from the Lord!" But You heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help. (Psalm 31: 21-22)

Amazing Fact: An ant's sense of smell is stronger than a dogs.

Tuesday Trivia: According to a trade publication, almost 70 new versions come out each year of what product?
Answer: No correct answer today. We'll play Tuesday Trivia again on Wednesday. 

Scriptural Pursuit: Weeping may endure for a night but what comes in the morning?
Answer: Joy (Psalm 30: 5)

Monday, March 4, 2013

Verse of the Day: Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10: 24)

Amazing Fact: The popsicle was invented in 1905 by an 11 year old.

Scriptural Pursuit: What instrument sounds the alarm of war in Jeremiah?
Answer: trumpet (Jeremiah 4: 19)

Wacky But True: 
At 37 pounds, Biscuit is about the right weight for a 4-year-old - human, that is.
A St. Louis-area animal shelter is trying to find a new home for the sweet tabby with a sweet tooth.
Biscuit is now roughly three times the weight of a healthy adult cat, he's restricted to about a cup of diet food per day.
His first owner, a disabled woman who fed him lots of treats, brought him to the St. Charles Animal Control shelter about a year ago because she could no longer care for him.
When he arrived, Biscuit could only take a few steps before lying down and panting, but now he's showing increased energy.
Any prospective owner would need to keep Biscuit away from the gravy and on a strict diet.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Verse of the Day: Those who know Your Name trust in You, for You, O Lord, have never abandoned anyone who searches for You. (Psalm 9: 10)

Amazing Fact: The human eye has over 2 million parts working together.

DQ Cake Winner: Congratulations to Melissa Smith of Westover, MD!

Scriptural Pursuit: Jesus said the kingdom of God is like what kind of seed?
Answer: mustard seed (Mark 4: 31)

Wacky But True:
Let's see LeBron James do this.
Ashlee Arnau, a cheerleader at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Miss., made an incredible front-flip half-court shot Thursday night at halftime of the school's men's basketball game that became an instant Internet sensation.
The ball was placed on the floor at midcourt. Arnau approached it with a running start, did a front-flip, grabbing the ball while she was upside down, and then launching it toward the basket while her legs swung forward.
Swish!
The 21-year-old Arnau tells the AP she has been trying the shot during halftime of home basketball games all season, but this was the first time she made it.