Thursday, December 31, 2009

Tuesday Trivia is rolling on to Monday. (We won't be taking phone calls tomorrow since it is a holiday). The question is...The average person spends $7,000 in their lifetime on this...what is it?

Amazing Fact: As beautiful as the Carribean is, only 1% of its island are inhabited.

Scriptural Pursuit: Which of Lazarus' two sisters was busy preparing a meal while the other listened to Jesus? Martha

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

What a beautiful, vibrant sunrise this morning! Thank you, God!

Tuesday Trivia rolls on to another day since we didn't get a correct answer. We are asking...The average person spends $7,000 in their lifetime on this...what is it?

Amazing Fact: The inhabitants of Papa New Guinea speak almost 700 languages.

Scriptural Pursuit: What is the 10th book of the Old Testament? 2 Samuel
Congrats to our winner, Sarah Martin of Princess Anne!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Good Morning! Hang onto your hats because it is a windy day. A wind advisory is in effect until 6pm.

Tuesday Trivia: The average person will spend $7,000 in their lifetime on this...what is it?
No correct answer yet, but you can try tomorrow morning at 7:15.

Amazing Fact: Mozart wrote the music for the song, "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" when he was just 5 years old.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who wrote the book of Proverbs according to it's first verse? Solomon

Monday, December 28, 2009

Amazing Fact: If the sun stopped shining suddenly, it would take 8 minutes for the earth to be in the dark.

Scriptural Pursuit: When Jesus, Mary, and Joseph left Egypt, which town did they go to? Nazareth

Merry Christmas from Joy in the Morning!

We hope you enjoy all the great Christmas music! We'll be back Monday with our normal schedule on Joy in the Morning!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Today's Amazing Fact: Hummingbirds can fly 71 miles per hour. Small species of the Hummingbirds may beat their wings 50-80 times per second. Also, Hummingbirds migrate to Mexico and South America during the winter season.

Scriptural Pursuit: Where did Noah's Ark come to rest? Mount Ararat

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Tuesday Trivia: According to Men's Health Magazine, doing this will take 16 years off of your life...what? Worrying.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who said, "I know that my Redeemer lives?" Job

Some Photos from the Gospel Shop Remote on Saturday

Friday, December 18, 2009

Welcome to the Joy in the Morning blog! A chilly start to the day with temperatures beginning at 14 degrees! And it looks like a "wintery" weekend with possible snow. But I doubt the snow will deter shoppers, as we have 6 more days until Christmas. Be sure to put the Gospel Shop in Salisbury on your list of places to go. Doors will open at 9am with door buster specials! Rodney and Joelle will be there from noon to 2 o'clock. Come out and join us! We'd love to meet you.

Amazing Fact:
A new report says last year Americans commuting to work lost over 3 billion hours sitting in traffic delays.

Where does the time go?
The average person spends:
7 years in the bathroom
6 years eating
5 years waiting in line
3 years sitting in meetings
2 years playing telephone tag
1 year searching through clutter
8 months opening junk mail

Scriptural Pursuit:
Which of the four Gospels begins with the geneology of Jesus? Matthew

Thursday, December 17, 2009

What's you're favorite Christmas Eve or Christmas Day tradition? We want to hear from you. Call us between 6-9 AM at 410-543-9652 or 877-569-9652. Also be sure to listen to hear some great family traditions on Joy in the Morning.

Check out yesterday's blog entry below to get all the details on our live broadcast from the Gospel Shop in Salisbury this Saturday from 12-2.

You can also check out that awesome video we posted yesterday of the Christmas lights set to Amazing Grace!

Joy in the Morning Listener's Chili Recipe's

Here are some of the Chili Recipe's we received from listeners:

Submitted by Denise Snyder:


1 lb. package of ground turkey breast – (I add some canola oil to the pan since there is no fat in the meat).
1 small onion
1 green pepper
1 package of “Simply Organic” spicy chili mix – I buy this at “Health Store and More” on College Avenue in Salisbury (but I just discovered that Food Lion on Tilghman Avenue near Ollie’s also carries it)
2 cans of Delmonte canned tomatoes – I use two of any of the three flavors (mild green chilies, spicy jalapeno or chili style)
1 can of red kidney beans

First I sauté the onion and green pepper in canola oil, then I add the meat and the chili spice mix, let it simmer for a little while, add the canned tomatoes, simmer a little longer, add the kidney beans and enjoy.

I sometimes add fresh ground black pepper and fresh garlic and top it with a little sour cream.

I do not add any salt since the mix and canned tomatoes are high in sodium.

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Submitted by Ginny Steuart:

Quick and Easy and Yummy Chili 1 lb of ground meat (beef,turkey or chicken)1 package of chili seasoning 1 can of kidney beans1 large bottle of salsa sauce (like Sam's Club large)1 can of rotel tomato Cook meat and then add season package and mix threw the meat. Add in the rest of the ingredients Cook on medium to low heat and cook about 45 minutes / the longer you simmer the better it gets :~)** If you use chicken or turkey meat add a little oil to the bottom of the pot before you start cooking the meat ****Recipe can be double and tripled**

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Submitted by Tina Timmons

HEARTY VEGETABLE CHILI

1 T. Olive oil
2 Onions, chopped
3 Large garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 oz. can) diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz. can) pinto beans
1 (15 oz. can) black beans
2 C. Butternut or acorn squash, peeled, seeded, cubed
3/4 C. Water
3 Pasillo or ancho chilies (dried), seeded & chopped
1 t. Cumin
1 1/2 t. chili powder

Heat a large pot, add oil and onions, cooking over medium heat until onions begin to soften. Add garlic, cooking for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat until squash is tender, but not mushy. Serve with you favorite toppings or over rice.

The surprising sweetness of the squash against the spiciness of the peppers is a nice mix. For those who would miss the meat, add a pound of your favorite ground meat. Enjoy!

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Submitted by Debbie Bayliss:

Chili

1 TBS Vegetable Oil
1 Can (8 ox.) Tomato Sauce
1 Pound Ground Turkey or Beef
1 TBS Chili Powder (or more)
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
1 tsp Salt
1 Medium Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning (or Oregano)
1 can (28 oz.) Diced Tomatoes, undrained
½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 can (15.5 oz.) Kidney Beans, drained


Cook ground turkey (or beef), onion, and green pepper in vegetable oil until done. Be sure to break apart any large clumps. Drain; return to pan.
Add remaining ingredients (except cheese) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Serve topped with shredded cheese.

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3 Bean Chili
from Millie Fraser

1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion (chopped)
1 small jar of pimentos
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. catsup
1 teaspoon mustard
2 cans (21 oz.) pork and beans
1 can (16 oz.) lima beans (I do not use them.)
2 cans (151/2 oz.) kidney beans (undrained)
1 teaspoon chili powder - more if you like
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown ground beef. Add onions and cook until onions are transparent. Add rest of the ingredients in the order given above. Simmer for at least 1/2 hour.
I often put it in a crockpot on low for several hours.

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Tipi Chile

This stew accents all the earthly flavors of deer or other wild meat with spice and smokiness using squash, beans,corn and root vegetables. This chili is a tribute to the Native American people of North America.

Ingredients:
2 strips smoked bacon, chopped
2 med or 1 large onion, medium chop
4 lbs (or more) lean meat (deer, buffalo, elk or beef) using loin cut or flat iron steak-cut up into 1&1/2 “ pieces (if using ground meat I suggest making small tight meatballs with egg, breadcrumbs & grated onion rather than creating a meat sauce with loose ground meat).
Canned products: 1 can red kidney beans, 1 can black beans, 1 can great northern beans, 1 can hominy-rinsed, 1 can rotel, 1 small can of chopped tomatoes-or a 2nd can of rotel).
Chipotle chile powder, regular chile powder, 1 tsp cumin, 3-5 heads of garlic. Add salt and thyme to adjust taste at end.
4 cups of 1&1/2 inch pieces of butternut squash
2-3 turnips peeled and cut up bite size like the squash-(could substitute carrots)

Sizzle bacon until browned, add onions & meat and brown when no red left then add chile powders and cumin and garlic. Start wih 2 tsp of each chile powder and correct later.
If you have added way to much chile to suit your taste you can grate an apple into the stew it will mellow out the choke of too much chile. If you don’t have chipotle or hate the flavor, it is a shame it adds a nice smokiness and spice to the pot, just increase regular chile powder .

After chile is cooked in add drained beans, rotel, tomatoes(or 2nd can of rotel), squash, turnips, and water or beef broth to at least 2 inches above solid ingredients. Maintain juice levels m/l throughout cooking. Squash & Turnips should be done to tender in 45 minutes. Add salt to taste at end.
Sweet potato biscuits are nice with this.

An original recipe by Maureen Grupper

Note: Rotel is a canned tomato and chile product. Not for the timid. This recipe is adaptable to whatever meat is available-or even does well as a vegetarian chile.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Join us this Saturday as we broadcast live from the Gospel Shop in Salisbury from 12 - 2. We'll be sharing lots of free gifts with each person who stops by while supplies last. Plus the Georgia House Restaurant will be joining us to serve up some free food! The Gospel Shop is hosting a special Christmas party in honor of Jesus birthday. They will open at 9 AM with special Doorbuster savings. There will be a special story time for the children at 1 PM. Come join us and do some of your Christmas shopping this Saturday. We look forward to seeing you there! For more info click here.

We continue to receive some great Chili recipes! Thanks for sharing them with us. There's still time to share your favorite Chili recipe too. Just click here to submit your recipe. As we've mentioned on air some of you will receive a great prize just for submitting your recipe to us. So don't delay send your Chili recipe today! Following Christmas we'll be posting a number of these great recipes here on the Joy in the Morning blog.

Check out this video someone sent to us. Someone really knows how to decorate!!!

Today's Amazing Fact: Christmas Trees are edible. Many parts of pines, spruces, and firs, can be eaten. The needles are a good source of vitamin C. Pine nuts or pine cones are also a good source of nutrition.

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

Join us tomorrow on Joy in the Morning as we invite you to share with us your favorite Christmas tradition! We'll be taking your calls throughout the morning tomorrow. (410-543-9652 or 1-877-569-9652)

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Thanks to everyone who's submitted Chili recipes to us. There's still time for you to submit your Chili recipe. Email it by clicking here. We'll be posting some of these great recipes in the coming days. Plus we'll be giving away some prizes to those who's Chili recipe is chosen. So don't wait - send your recipe today!



Join us this Saturday, December 19th from 12 Noon - 2 PM as Rodney & Joelle broadcast LIVE from the Gospel Shop in Salisbury. The Gospel Shop is hosting a special Christmas party celebrating Jesus Birthday and you're invited to the party! They will be opening their doors at 9 AM for some incredible DOOR BUSTER SPECIALS! Stop in to do some Christmas shopping and take advantage of of the incredible savings being offered on Saturday. Plus during our live two hour broadcast we'll be giving away lots of free gifts including gifts cards from Chick-fil-a and Dairy Queen plus other great prizes (while supplies last)! Also our friends from the Georgia House Restaurant will be there serving some delicious free food. It all happens this Saturday so please stop by and say hi! For more information visit http://www.gospelshopdelmarva.com/.


Tuesday Trivia: If you go home for the Christmas holiday, there is a one in three chance this will happen...what? You'll sleep in your old room

Today's Amazing Fact: Newspaper circulation is down 7 million over the last 25 years , but in the last 5 years unique readers of online newspapers are up 30 million. Americans have access to over 1 trillion web pages!

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

Monday, December 14, 2009

School Delays:

Accomack County Schools - 2 hour delay
Asbury Child Development Center- no morning session
Caroline County Schools - 2 hour delay
Crisfield Christian Academy - 2 hour delay
Delmar School District - 2 hour delay
Dorchester County Schools - 2 hour delay
Holly Grove Christian School - 2 hour delay
Salisbury Christian School - 2 hour delay
Seaford Christian Academy - 2 hour delay
Seaford School District - 2 hour delay
Seaside Christian Academy - 2 hour delay
Somerset County Schools - 2 hour delay
Talbot County Schools - 90 minute delay
Wesleyan Christian School - 2 hour delay
Wicomico County Schools - 2 hour delay
Worcester County Schools - 2 hour delay

AMAZING FACT:
The University of Birmingham, England, found that if you let certain germs feed on chocolate nougat and caramel, they produce enough hydrogen to power a small fan.

SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT:
What happened to Zacharias for not believing the angel Gabriel concerning the birth of his son John? He would be mute until the child was born.


We continue this week to encourage you to submit your favorite Chili recipe! We'll be sharing some of the recipes here on the blog in the coming days. So don't delay submit your favorite Chili recipe today!



Click here to send your recipe or simply email rbaylous@wolc.org.







Still a day to vote in our listener poll question regarding Christmas Lights. Take a moment to vote now. The poll is just to the right of this blog.

Friday, December 11, 2009

On today's Joy in the Morning we're we're inviting you to call and share with us..."What's the best gift you ever received at Christmas?" We'll be airing your calls througout the morning so call 410-543-9652 or 1-877-569-9652. If you aren't able to call you can email us at onair@wolc.org.



Don't forget were in search of a delicious Chili recipe!

We're inviting you to share with us your favorite Chili recipe. You can email your recipe by clicking here. Over the next few weeks we'll be sharing some of the recipes here on the Joy in the Morning blog! Plus you might win a great prize for just submitting your great Chili recipe. So send your recipe today!

Make sure you vote in our web poll question about Christmas lights. It's to the upper right of this blog.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Here is a picture of one of our station Christmas trees. We put it up yesterday and added some white lights and what some call the "old fashioned" multi-colored ceramic lights. One of our staff members even commented that is has a retro look and although it's hard to see it in the picture it really looks good!

Since we added two different types of lights to our staff Christmas tree this year we thought we would post a new poll question to see what you prefer on your Christmas tree.

Take a moment to vote in our new poll question to the right of this blog.

One of Rodney's favorite foods especially this time of year is Chili and he's in search of a good Chili recipe.

Do you have a favorite Chili recipe? If so please share it with us. Email your recipe by clicking here.

In the coming weeks we'll share some of these great recipes here on the blog! Plus some of you just might receive a prize for submitting your famous Chili recipe!

Today's Amazing Fact: Each year there is one ton of cement poured for each man, woman and child in the world.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who had an almond rod that flowered and produced fruit overnight. Aaron

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Tuesday Trivia: Experts say working at a daycare is the germiest job, what's second? A Bank Teller

Today's Amazing Fact: The first Band-Aid Brand Bandages were three inches wide and 18 inches long.

Scriptural Pursuit: Which famous general was healed of his leprosy by dipping himself in a river? Naaman

Monday, December 7, 2009

Good Monday morning and thanks for joining us!

Today's Amazing Fact: It's the first stall that is the cleanest, as most people seeking privacy usually skip it and go directly to the last stall - which is usually the dirtiest.

Scriptural Pursuit: Which river is mentioned the most in the Bible? Jordan river

December 4, 2009

Amazing Fact:
The world's smallest mammal is a bat. The bumblebee bat resides in Thailand, weighing less than a penny.

Scriptural Pursuit:
What job did the prodigal son do when he found himself penniless?
Answer: took a job feeding the pigs

We welcome Rodney back with us on Monday as we begin a fresh, new week!

December 3, 2009

Good Thursday morning to you! Thanks for starting your day with us.

Amazing Fact:
Smelling bananas can help you lose weight. Smell away!!!

Scriptural Pursuit:
Which book of Psalms is the shortest? Psalm 117

December 2, 2009

We got an answer in Tuesday trivia!

The question is , "The average woman owns four of these but only uses two...what are they?".
Ashley Phillips was our winner and the answer is perfume.

Amazing Fact: As many as 100 pearls can be found in a single oyster.

Scriptural Pursuit: After Samson was captured and blinded, what job did the Philistines give him at Gaza? Answer: Grinding grain at the prison mill.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

It is the first day of December....hard to believe! We've got a fabulous morning filled with Christmas music and contests.

Today's Tuesdays Trivia is rolling on...to Wednesday. No winner today, but you can try tomorrow. Here is the question: The average woman owns four of these but only uses two...what are they?

Amazing Fact:
Your feet sweat as much as 8 ounces of moisture every day. There are approximately 250,000 sweat glands in your feet!

Scriptural Pursuit:
Who placed a wool fleece on a threshing floor to get guidance from God? Gideon
Congrats to our winner this morning, Caleb Reid!