Friday, December 28, 2012

Verse of the Day: 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! (Hebrews 13: 6-8)

Amazing Fact: $46 billion of merchandise was predicted to be returned after Christmas.

Scriptural Pursuit: What did the angels say to the shephards that praised God?
Answer: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men." (Luke 2: 14)

DQ Blizzard Cake: Congratulations to Haley Abbott of Pocomoke for winning this week's DQ Blizzard Cake!

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Verse of the Day: 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. (Isaiah 43: 4-5)

Amazing Fact: France has the greatest length of paved roads.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was the first author to be mentioned in the Bible?
Answer: Moses (Exodus 17: 14)

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Verse of the Day: Let Heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth. For you died when Christ died, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your real life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all His glory. (Collosians 3: 2-4)

Amazing Fact: You take about 7.8 million breaths in just one year.

Scriptural Pursuit: When David became king of Israel, for how many years did he reign in Jerusalem?
Answer: 33 years (2 Samuel 5: 5)

Friday, December 21, 2012

Verse of the Day: But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, "Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well." (Luke 8: 50)

Amazing Fact: During the Christmas season, about 1.5 billion candy canes will be made.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who told Joseph the baby's name should be Jesus?
Answer: an angel

DQ Blizzard Cake: Congratulations to Barbara Morgan from Marion Station, MD for winning the DQ Blizzard Cake this week!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Verse of the Day: Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done marvelous things! (Joel 2: 21)

Amazing Fact: More than 30 million Americans will have presents under the tree for their dog.

Scriptural Pursuit: Two of the four Gospels do not mention the birth of Christ. Which two?
Answer: Mark and John

Wacky But True: A Florida eagle cam has gone viral in the past two months. A real estate company in Florida has a nesting Bald Eagle on one of their properties. So they set up a web camera to track the birds. The two eagles are named Ozzie and Harriet. Here is a link so you can check them out.
Eagle Camera

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Verse of the Day: Don't be afraid of those who want to kill you, they can only kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Not even a sparrow, worth only half a penny, can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to Him than a whole flock of sparrows. (Matthew 10: 28-31)

Amazing Fact: The Christmas shopping season begins so early because of our military. During World War II, it was necessary for Americans to mail Christmas gifts early so the troops in Europe could get them in time. Merchants jumped on the cause and helped remind the public to shop and ship early.

Scriptural Pursuit: Where did Joseph take Mary and the Baby to protect them from Herod's murderous intentions?
Answer: Egypt

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Verse of the Day: For He order His angles to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you with their hands to keep you from striking your foot on a stone. (Psalm 91: 11 & 12)

Tuesday Trivia: According to a new survey, this is the number one re-gifted item. What is it?
Answer: Picture frames!


Amazing Fact: 30-35 million REAL Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. each year.

Scriptural Pursuit: What baby was born to a relative of Mary's about six months before the birth of Jesus?
Answer: John the Baptist

Monday, December 17, 2012

Verse of the Day: The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. (Deuteronomy 31: 8)

Amazing Fact: Electric tree lights were first used in 1895. The new lights became much safer than the tradition of putting real candles on trees!

Scriptural Pursuit: What Old Testament prophet predicted the virgin birth of Christ?
Answer: Isaiah

Friday, December 14, 2012

Verse of the Day: Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mind. 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)

Amazing Fact: During the Christmas buying season, all VISA credit card combined are used an average of  5,340 times every minute in the United States.

Scriptural Pursuit: How many years in total did Jacob work for Laban before he returned home?
Answer: 20 (Genesis 31: 41)

DQ Blizzard Cake: Congratulations to Ryan Henry Barnes of Parksley, Va., winner of this week's DQ Blizzard Cake drawing!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

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 hlep you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)

Amazing Fact: Scientists have provided a sneak peek at what is being called the world's fastest supercomputer. It costs 100 million dollars - and can perform 1,000 trillion calculations per second.

Scriptural Pursuit: According to the book of Matthew where is the best place to pray? In a closet with the doors closed (Matthew 6:6)

December 12, 2012

Amazing Fact: It's 12/12/12 the last of the great repeating dates to happen in most of our lifetimes. The next one isn't until January 1, 2101, which will be 01/01/01.

Scriptural Pursuit: The Lord said that Jacob and Esau were two  what in the womb? Nations (Genesis 25:23)

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Verse of the Day: Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. (Isaiah 12: 2-3)

Tuesday Trivia: According to the FDA, liver is the #1 disliked food in America. What is number 2?
Answer: Lima Beans


Amazing Fact: The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds.

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

Monday, December 10, 2012

Verse of the Day: The Lord says, "I will rescue those who love Me. I will protect those who trust in My Name. When call on Me, I will answer: I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue them and honor them. I will satisfy them with a long life and give them My salvation. (Psalm 91: 14-16)

Amazing Fact: On the Canadian two dollar bill, the American flag flies over the Parliament building.

Scriptural Pursuit: What did Jesus say He would arrive in when He returns with "power and glory."
Answer: a cloud (Luke 21: 27)


Wacky But True: Here's something you don't see every day! There's video of the New Zealand SPCA of a dog driving. The folks there used doggy treats to teach the dog how to steer, use the gear shift and reach the gas. Next week they're putting the dogs to the ultimate test by airing the video on national television. It's all in the hopes of helping get more dogs adopted by showing how smart and trainable they are.

 

Friday, December 7, 2012

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

Amazing Fact: Before aspirin was produced, ailing patients chewed the bark of the white willow tree (from which aspirin is derived) to help alleviate fever and pain.

Scriptural Pursuit: What is the meaning of the name Emmanuel? "God With Us"

DQ Blizzard Cake Winner: Paul Hudson from Millsboro, DE

Thursday, December 6, 2012

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 mortan man do to me? (Psalm 56:3-4)

Amazing Fact: The sun is 330,000 times larger than earth.

Scriptural Pursuit: What prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born to a virgin? Isaiah (Isaiah7:14)

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

A survey of a thousand households found that 42% of men will ask their wife if it is okay before doing what? Adjusting the thermostat!


Verse of the Day: 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 stumble 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: Under federal law, garment tags that contain the use-and-care instructions must last the lifetime of the garment.

Scriptural Pursuit: From which son of Noah was Abram (later Abraham descended? Shem

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

A survey of a 1,000 households found that 42% of men will ask their wife if it is ok before doing what? No correct answer today so we'll give it another try tomorrow morning at 7:15.

Verse of the Day: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)

Amazing Fact: Humans need roughly one hour of sleep for every two hours they are awake, and the body innately knows when this ratio becomes out of whack.  Each hour of missed sleep one night will result in deeper sleep the next, until the body's sleep debt is wiped clean.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was in prison with Paul in Philippi when they were singing and there was an earthquake? Silas

Monday, December 3, 2012

Verse of the Day: His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.

Amazing Fact: In the Lincoln Memorial, on the statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting, each hand forms a letter in the sign language alphabet. They form his initials, A and L.

Scriptural Pursuit: What famous visitor from Arabia was impressed with Solomon's wisdom and brought gifts to him?
Answer: The queen of Sheba (I Kings 10:1, 6, 10)

Wacky But True: Tinker, a miniature pony, has become a big helper in the Salvation Army kettle campaign. He uses his mouth to ring the bell. In a normal hour most folks raise $250 but during Tinker's hour, it's not uncommon for him to bring in $2,500. The 13-year old horse has been ringing the bell for four seasons now.

Friday, Novmeber 30, 2012

Verse of the Day: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. (Lamentations 3:22)

Amazing Fact: You blink twenty-five times every minute. Each blink takes one-fifth of a second. So if you take a ten hour automobile trip, averaging forty miles per hour, you'll drive thirty-three miles with your eyes closed!

Scriptural Pursuit: Which Psalm is the shortest in the Bible? Answer: Psalm 117

Congratulations to Reagan Rice of Onancock, VA - the winner of the DQ Blizzard Cake!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Verse of the Day: O Lord, the Earth is full of Your unfailing love; teach me Your principles. (Psalm 119: 64)

Amazing Fact: The average American eats 8 1/2 pounds of pickles each year. Dill pickles are twice as popular as the sweet ones.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who could use bows and arrows or sling stones with either their right or left hands?
Answer: David's might men (1 Chronicles 12)

Wacky But True: John Storms and his family have only lived in their Cedar Park, Texas home a few months, but even before they started unpacking boxes, they started unpacking their Christmas lights. Nothing says, "Hello neighbors," like 25,000 Christmas lights. The Storms' neighbors say they don't mind having their own Clark Griswold. They enjoy the light show and if you would like to check out the story, just click on the link below!

Link to Christmas Lights Video

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Verse of the Day: Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14: 6)

Amazing Fact: In 1915, the average annual family income in the United States was only $687 a year. Currently, it's near $52,000.

Scriptural Pursuit: What man in the Bible had hair like eagles feathers and nails like bird claws?
Answer: Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4)

Wacky But True: A family in Shawnee, Oklahoma is offering a reward to find their lost pet. The wacky part is they're not looking for a dog or cat, but their pet kangaroo! They say it went missing during the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving Day.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Only 38% of Americans have ever used one of these? Rotary Telephone





Verse of the Day: As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease. (Genesis 8:22)

Amazing Fact: A British study found that the average mother spends 12 full 24 hour days shopping for Christmas.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who said, "Listen my son, to your fathers instruction and do not forsake your mothers teaching"?
Answer: Solomon (Proverbs 1: 8)

Wacky But True: Tom Fox has built a very unusual home in Florida. He took shipping containers that were just abandoned and turned them into a green house that can withstand severe storms. With the addition of solar panels he's also able to make money on the house.

Storm relief efforts in Crisfield
If you are interested in helping out the storm clean-up efforts going on in Crisfield, you can contact Adam Riggin at CrisfieldRecovery.org. Adam appeared on Joy in the Morning to discuss the continued recovery efforts and said folks in Crisfield are still in need of help due to Sandy's destruction. 

Monday, November 26,2012

Verse of the Day: You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. (Psalm 118:28-29)

Amazing Fact: In 2010 Cyber Monday spending surpassed the billion dollar mark. 70% of folks who did their shopping online did so at work.

Scriptural Pursuit: According to I Corinthians, what will be swallowed up in victory at the last trumpet? Death (I Corinthians 15:51-54)

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Verse of the Day: But the wisdom that comes from Heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. (James 3: 17 & 18)

Amazing Fact: Americans consume about 535 million pounds of turkey on any given Thanksgiving Day. Also, Ben Franklin wanted to make the wild turkey the national bird instead of the Bald Eagle.

Scriptural Pursuit: One of Joseph's brothers said, "Let us not kill him." Who was that?
Answer: Reuben (Genesis 37: 21-23)

Wacky But True: Greg Thomas of Bangor, Maine was diagnosed with cancer three years ago and told he was going to die. He passed his time by taking long walks in the country. Those walks led him to an old country church. After shedding many tears and sending up prayers while sitting on the steps outside the church, Greg decided to save the crumbling church. Now the church has a new lease on life and Greg's cancer is in remission. See the full story.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Verse of the Day: For God is the One Who gives seed to the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, He will give you many opportunities to do good, and He will produce a great harvest of generosity in you. Yes, you will be enriched so that you can give even more generously. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will break out in thanksgiving to God. (2 Corinthians 9: 10 & 11)

Amazing Fact: The Boeing 767 aircraft has more than 3.1 million parts and those parts come from 800 different suppliers from around the world.

Scriptural Pursuit: When Isaac passed away, who buried him?
Answer: Jacob and Esau (Genesis 35: 29)

Friday, November 16, 2012

Verse of the Day: Happy are those who fear the Lord. Yes, happy are those who delight in doing what He commands. Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed. They themselves will be wealthy, and their good deeds will never be forgotten. (Psalm 112:1-3)

Amazing Fact: The largest pumpkin pie ever made weighed in at 350 pounds. It used 80 pounds of cooked pumpkin, 36 pounds of sugar and 12 dozen eggs. It took 6 hours to bake.

Scriptural Pursuit: What river did John baptize Jesus in? Jordan River (John 3:23)

Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Matthew Krystofiak from Pocomoke, who turned 11 years old this week AND won the DQ Blizzard Cake this morning!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Verse of the Day: For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. How we thank God, who gives us victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ our Lord. (I Corinthians 15:56-57)

Amazing Fact: Gray whales migrate 12,000 miles each year -farther than any other mammal

Scriptural Pursuit: What color-changing lizard was not permitted on Israelite menus? Chameleon (Leviticus 11:29-30)

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Verse of the Day: What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man is going to come in His Father's glory with His angels, and then He will reward each person according to what he has done. (Matthew 16: 26 & 27)

Amazing Fact: The Great Pyramid of Giza contains well over 2 million blocks of stone. 

Scriptural Pursuit: Who once fed 100 men with 20 loaves of barley bread and still have some left over?
Answer: Elisha (2 Kings 4: 42-44)

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

According to a new survey only 20% of women say they still use this in their kitchen? Apron



Verse of the Day: Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. (John 16:24)

Amazing Fact: New born babies' eyes do not produce tears.

Scriptural Pursuit: What baby was given a name by his dying mother, but had it changed by his father? Benjamin (Genesis 35:18-20)

Monday, November 12, 2012

Verse of the Day: You turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever. (Psalm 30: 11 & 12)

Amazing Fact: A single brown bat can catch 1,200 mosquito-sized insects in just one hour!

Scriptural Pursuit: Who said, "Choose ye this day whom ye will serve....but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord?"
Answer: Joshua (Joshua 24: 15)

Friday, November 9, 2012

Verse of the Day: Now I can rest again, for the Lord has been so good to me. He has saved me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. (Psalm 116: 7 & 8)

Amazing Fact: The thumb is controlled by a different part of the brain than the rest of the fingers. The thumb is such a major player in the human body that it has a special section, separate from the area that controls the fingers, reserved for it in the brain.

Scriptural Pursuit: What prophet got so angry at God that he told God to just go ahead and kill him?
Answer: Jonah (Jonah 4: 1-3)

DQ Blizzard Cake Winner: Congratulations to Sharlene Ruark from Fishing Creek, MD!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Verse of the Day: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (John 13:34-35)

Amazing Fact: Today's Amazing Fact: 95% of people age 18-24 own a cell phone and 97% of them send an average of 109 text messages a day!

Scriptural Pursuit: What was cursed by God because of Adam? The Ground (Genesis 3:17)

Our guest this morning - Ted DiBiase, The Million Dollar Man. Ted is a former 3 time champion of the WWF and 2012 Hall of Famer of the WWF. He is now a motivational speaker and evangelist traveling the world sharing the gospel. Learn more about his visits around the shore by visiting www.besuretour.com.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

This is the number one item that causes women buyers remorse? Leather Pants



Verse of the Day: For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; He will save us. (Isaiah 33:22)

Amazing Fact: 8 trillion text messages were sent in 2011...that's over 15 million a minute.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who said, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in Him?" Job (Job 13:15)

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

This is the number one item that causes women buyers remorse? No correct answer today, so we'll try again tomorrow.



Verse of the Day: I am with you and will save you, declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 30:11)

Amazing Fact: Parrots rarely speak more than 20 words no matter how well trained they are. However, Tymhoney Greys and African Greys have been known to carry vocabularies in excess of 100 words.

Scriptural Pursuit: King Solomon had how many steps to his thrown? Six (I Kings 10:18-20)

Monday, November 5, 2012

Verse of the Day: Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannon be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptabley with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. (Hebrews 12: 28)

Amazing Fact: It takes the human eyes an hour to adapt completely to the dark. Once adapted, they are 100,000 times more sensitive to light than they are in bright sunlight.

Scriptural Pursuit: According to Paul, how many people saw Jesus after the resurrection?
Answer: more than 500 (I Corinthians 15: 6)

Wacky But True: It's a nearly annual occurrence in Washington State. Most years the Skokokosh River floods and salmon are able to swim across a road. This year, a dog managed to catch one of the fish. The river floods after heavy rains in the Olympic Mountains.

 

Friday, November 2, 2012

Verse of the Day: No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening - it is painful! But afterward there will be a quiet harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. (Hebrews 12: 11)

Amazing Fact: Earthworms have FIVE hearts!

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was Jesus' first disciple?
Answer: Andrew (John 1: 35-41)

DQ Blizzard Cake: Congratulations to Charlotte Vickers of Hurlock, MD. Charlotte won the drawing for this week's blizzard cake from our birthday/anniversary entries.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Verse of the Day: My grace is sufficient for  you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Amazing Fact: In 1971 Hurrican Ginger lasted for 3 weeks.

Scriptural Pursuit: What boy had a coat made for him each year by his mother? Samuel (I Samuel 2: 18-19)

Friday, October 26, 2012

Verse of the Day: He orders his angels to protect and guard you. And they will hold you with their hands to keep you from striking your foot on a stone. (Luke 4:11)

Amazing Fact: Every square inch of the human body has an average of 32 million bacteria on it.

Scriptural Pursuit: What is the name of the man who preached in the valley full of dead men's bones? Ezekiel (Ezekiel 37)

Congratulations to Tyler Meisenholder of Delmar, MD. Tyler who turns 10 on Saturday won the DQ Blizzard Cake!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Verse of the Day: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. (I Chronicles 16: 34)

Amazing Fact: The tallest tree ever was an Australian Eucalyptus in 1872. It measured 435 feet tall.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who rolled the stone across the tomb when Jesus was buried?
Answer: Joseph of Arimathea (Matthew27: 57-60)

Wacky But True
A diehard New York Giants fan has created a scale replica of the old Giants Stadium in his garage in New Jersey. Don Martini began building the replica in 2010 after the old stadium was demolished. It's complete with lights, a working train and elevator. It cost $20,000 to build.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Verse of the Day: We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character, and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has pured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit. (Romans 5:3-5)

Amazing Fact: A camel has 3 eyelids

Scriptural Pursuit: In Luke who said the following of Jesus? "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel"? Simeon (Luke 2:34)

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Among the top 10 companies searched on the internet, only one serves food. What is it? Starbucks



Verse of the Day: If they obey Him and serve Him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures. (Job 36:11)

Amazing Fact: An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

Scriptural Pursuit: Jesus taught stories . What are they called? Parables

Monday, October 22, 2012

Verse of the Day: He is so rich in kindness that He purchased our freedom through the blood of His son, and our sins are forgiven. He has showered His kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. (Ephesians 1: 7-8) 

Amazing Fact: The Victorian Falls in Zimbabwe can be heard as far away as 40 miles!

Scriptural Pursuit: What was Potiphar's job?
Answer: captain of the guard (Genesis 39: 1)

Wacky But True: Igor Vovkovinsky is the tallest man in the United States at seven feet, eight inches tall. His shoe size is 24, 10E and he's had multiple foot surgeries due to ill-fitting shoes. Now he has custom fitting Reebok shoes. It took Reebok five months to make the shoes!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

No Tuesday Trivia this week as we prepare for Sharathon which starts tomorrow.



Verse of the Day: Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about what happens to you. (I Peter 5:7)


Amazing Fact: Lightining strikes somewhere about 6,000 times per second.

 

Scriptural Pursuit: How many of Jesus' brothers wrote books of the Bible? Two (James and Jude)

Monday, October 15, 2012

Verse of the Day: He is good; His love endures forever. (2 Chronicles 5:13)

Amazing Fact: A Boeing 747 airliner holds 57,285 gallons of fuel.

Scriptural Pursuit: What substance appeared on Gideon's fleece one night but not the next to convince him he was working in God's will?
Answer: Dew (Judges 6:36-40)

Friday, October 12, 2012

Verse of the Day: If we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong. (I John 1:9)

Amazing Fact: On a hot afternoon, the atmosphere draws up 5,500 million gallons of water an hour from the Gulf of Mexico.

Scriptural Pursuit: What illegal activity resulted in Daniel being thrown into the lions den? Praying to God (Daniel 6:6-14)

Congratulations to Sam Lawson of Mardela Springs, who celebrated his birthday on Monday, October 8th. Sam is the winner of the DQ Blizzard Cake this week!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Verse of the Day: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. (Matthew 7: 7-8)

Amazing Fact: It costs more to buy an average new car in the United States than it cost Christopher Columbus to make three new world voyages.

Spiritual Pursuit: What group of people, according to Luke, received the angels' announcement of the birth of Jesus?
Answer: shepherds (Luke 2: 8-15)

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Verse of the Day: And the Holy Spirit helps us in our distress. For we don't even know what we should pray for, nor how we should pray. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. (Romans 8: 26)

Amazing Fact: The football huddle was started by a Gallaudet University quarterback in 1892. Gallaudet was one of the first schools for the deaf. Quarterback Paul Hubbard realized the opposing team could see his hand signals so he got his team to huddle around him.

Scriptural Pursuit: What birds were being sold in the temple courts when Jesus drove out the salesmen?
Answer: doves (John 2: 14)

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Verse of the Day: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23: 1)

Tuesday Trivia: About 33% of Americans admit they haven't done this since high school. What is it?
Answer: Read a book.


Amazing Fact: The invention that made Alfred Nobel, benefactor of the Nobel Prize, so wealthy was dynamite.

Scriptural Pursuit: What idol were the Israelites worshipping with singing and shouting when Moses arrived with God's Ten Commandments?
Answer: the golden calf (Exodus 32: 1-4)

Monday, October 8, 2012

Verse of the Day: But the Lord still waits for you to come to Him so He can show you His love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for Him to help them. (Isaiah 30:18)

Amazing Fact: An average human drinks about 16,000 gallons of water in a lifetime.

Scriptural Pursuit: What evil woman led Israel's King Ahab, her husband into Baal worship? Jezebel (I Kings 16:29-31)

Friday, October 5, 2012

Verse of the Day: This is a faithful saying: for if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him. If we endure, we shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannoon deny Himself. (2 Timothy 2: 11-13)

Amazing Fact: Aztec emperor Montezuma drank 50 goblets of hot chocolate every day.

Scriptural Pursuit: What vegetable did the complaining Israelites recall from their years of slavery in Egypt?
Answer: cucumbers, leeks, onions (Numbers 11: 4-5)

DQ Blizzard Cake Winner: Jerome Thomas of Hurlock, MD. Congratulations!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Verse of the Day: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. (Psalm 89: 14)

Amazing Fact: A can of SPAM is opened every 4 seconds! 

Scriptural Pursuit: Leah's story is recorded in what book of the Bible?
Answer: Genesis

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Verse of the Day: He generously poured out the Spirit upon us because of what Jesus Christ our Savior did. He declared us not guilty because of His great kindness. And now we know that we will inherit eternal life. (Titus 3: 6 & 7)

Amazing Fact: A queen termite can live up to 50 years. Most insects live less than a year.

Scriptural Pursuit: What sin against the Holy Spirit, according to Jesus, would result in eternal guilt?
Answer: blasphemy (Mark 3: 28-29)


Wacky But True: A Labrador dog is being credited with helping save a sick calf. One man's dog started taking care of an abandoned calf it found on their ranch. The family took the calf inside their home and bottle fed it. The dog stayed with the calf keeping a watchful eye on him. It's now doing better and has returned to his fellow cows but now has a new friend. 

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Verse of the Day: But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40: 31)

Tuesday Trivia: According to a new survey, this is the kitchen item that people are most likely to buy, use a few times and never use again. What is it?
Answer: a bread maker

Amazing Fact: The Great Lakes contain six quadrillion gallons of fresh water! That's 1/5th of the world's surface fresh water.

Scriptural Pursuit: What city was home to Mary, Martha and Lazarus?
Answer:

Wacky But True: Spangles the cat has become a facebook sensation. The kitty was born cross-eyed and Spangles' owner, Mary Buchanan says the cat enjoys walking around the house in different little outfits. So Mary started posting pictures of the cute feline. Spangles now has his own facebook page. He can see fine and enjoys playing with the family dog and various other animals.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Verse of the Day: But God is so rich in mercy, and He loved us so very much, that even while we were dead because of our sins, He gave us life when He raised Christ from the dead. (Ephesians 2:4)

Amazing Fact: Fingernails grow nearly four times faster than toenails.

Scriptural Pursuit: What was every seventh year in Israel's economy called? Sabbath Year (Leviticus 25:4)

Friday, September 28, 2012

Verse of the Day: Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the one who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31: 6)

Amazing Fact: Caterpillars have around 2,000 muscles in their body.

Scriptural Pursuit: After the crucifixion, who asked Pilate for Jesus' body?
Answer: Joseph of Arimathea (Luke 1: 39-55)

DQ Blizzard Cake: Congratulations to Stephen Ewing of Salisbury, Maryland who won the drawing for the DQ Cake this week!

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Verse of the Day: There are different ways God works in our lives, but it is the same God who does the work through all of us. A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the entire church. (I Corinthians 12: 6 & 7)

Amazing Fact: There are 691 drinking fountains in the Pentagon.

Scriptural Pursuit: What New Testament preacher, like the Old Testament hero Samson, was never to drink wine or other fermented drinks?
Answer: John the Baptist.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Verse of the Day: I cried out, "I'm slipping!" and Your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. (Psalm 94: 18 & 19)

Amazing Fact: Americans eat 11 billion bananas a year! Bananas are actually an herb, not a fruit.

Scriptural Pursuit: In Exodus, what does the Bible say manna tasted like?
Answer: Wafers with honey (Exodus 16: 31)

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Verse of the Day: Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned, forgive, and you will be forgiven. (Luke 6:37)

Tuesday Trivia: 90% of this product is purchased by women...what? Greeting Cards

Amazing Fact: The fingerprints of koala bears are virtually indistinguishable from those of humans, so much so that they could be confused at a crime scene.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who said I know that my redeemer lives and that in the end He will stand on earth? Job (Job 19:25)

Wacky But True: A man who hopes to become the first to drive at 1,000 mph has inspected the track where the car will make the record attempts. The Bloodhound SuperSonic Car project is based in Bristol, England. The car will attempt to break the current land speed record of 763 mph some time in 2014. Currently engineers are testing the car and its three engines.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Verse of the Day: For it pleased God in his kindness to choose me and call me, even before I was born. What undeserved mercy. (Galations 1:15)

Amazing Fact: A house catches fire every 45 seconds in the United States

Scriptural Pursuit: What New Testament word means "teacher"? Answer: Rabbi

Wacky But True: A Great Dane from Michigan is doggone tall. The Guinness World Records 2013 book published Thursday recognizes Zeus of Otsego, Mich., as the world's Tallest Dog. The 3-year-old measures 44 inches from foot to shoulder. Standing on his hind legs, Zeus stretches to 7-foot-4 and towers over his owner, Denise Doorlag. Zeus is just an inch taller than the previous record-holder, Giant George. Zeus weighs 155 pounds and eats a 30-pound bag of food every two weeks. Doorlag says she had to get a van to be able to transport Zeus.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Verse of the Day: But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. (1 Thessalonians 5:8)

Amazing Fact: The fastest growing hair on the human body is a man's beard. In fact, if men let their beard grow, it would get to 30 feet in their lifetime>

Scriptural Pursuit: What man living in a rented house welcomed all who visited him?
Answer: Paul (Acts 28: 30)

DQ Blizzard Cake Winner: Congratulations to Jake LeCates of Salisbury, MD!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Verse of the Day: Our God is a God who saves: from the sovereign Lord comes escape from death. (Psalm 68: 20)

Tuesday Trivia: The average life span of one of these, which we use every day, is three years. What is it?
Answer: Mouse pad

Amazing Fact: In the United States, a pound of potato chips costs 200 times more than a pound of potatoes.

Scriptural Pursuit: What did Jesus tell the disciples to do to the people who cursed them?
Answer: Bless them. (Luke 6: 20, 28)

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Verse of the Day: He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1: 4)

Tuesday Trivia: The average life span of one of these, which we use in offices every day, is three years. What is it?
Answer: No winner this morning so we'll play Tuesday Trivia on THURSDAY!

Amazing Fact: Every year Americans consume half of the world's supply of chocolate. That means we eat 3.1 billion pounds of chocolate a year!

Scriptural Pursuit: What affliction did Jesus heal two men of saying, "According to your faith be it unto you?"
Answer: blindness (Matthew 9: 27-30)

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The average life span of one of these, which many of us use at work each day, is 3 years...what?



Verse of the Day: Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

Amazing Fact: In 2002, it took 12.5 minutes to download a song on a 56k modem. In 2012, it took just 16 seconds.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who said, "With great wrestlings, I have wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed."
Answer: Rachel (Genesis 30: 8)

Wacky But True: The University of Massachusetts has welcomed students back with a record breaking seafood stew. Students chowed down on a nearly 6,700 pound seafood stew. The stew was made in a 14 foot custom built frying pan and used 1,000 pounds of mussels, clams and salmon. It also had 1,725 pounds of half and half!

Monday, September 17, 2012

Verse of the Day: But the person who loves God is the one God knows and cares for. (1 Corinthians 8: 3)

Amazing Fact: In 2002, we spent an average of 46 minutes on the internet per day, in 2012, we spent 4 hours! In 2002, there were 3 million websites, in 2012, there were 555 million!

Scriptural Pursuit: What is the name of the man who preached in a valley filled with dead men's bones?
Answer: Ezekiel (Ezekiel 37)

Friday, September 14, 2012

Verse of the Day: He causes things to happen on Earth, either as a punishment or as a sign of His unfailing love. (Job 37: 13)

Amazing Fact: The tip of a whip moves so fast that it can break the sound barrier. That "crack" is actually a small sonic boom.

Scriptural Pursuit: What Old Testament prophet had to buy back his adulterous wife with silver and barley?
Answer: Hosea (Hosea 3: 1-2)

DQ Blizzard Cake: Congratulations to Richard Eaton from Salisbury, MD!

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Verse of the Day: But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)

Amazing Fact: The Philadelphia mint produces 26 millions pennies per day.

Scriptural Pursuit: Ruth and Boaz had a son named? Answer: Obed (Ruth 4:13-17)

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Verse of the Day: But God is my helper. The Lord is the one who keeps me alive! (Psalm 54: 4)

Tuesday Trivia: A recent study shows 9% of North Americans do not have this. What
Answer: a bank account

Amazing Fact: A 70 pound octopus can squeeze through a hole the size of a silver dollar because it has no backbone.

Scriptural Pursuit: What bird did Jesus use to teach us that God will care for us?

Answer: the sparrow (Matthew 10: 29-31)

Wacky But True: In 2009, a little boy named Liam lost his favorite blue toy monkey on vacation in the Rocky Mountains. His mom actually found it on eBay three years later! She said when it came in the mail, they recognized the singe marks Liam had put there years earlier. Liam burst into tears when he got the monkey back.

Wacky But True: There's a new record for the world's largest cheeseburger. A resort in Minnesota cooked up a 10 foot long bacon cheeseburger that weighed more than a ton. It took a crane to flip the burger. The representative from Guiness Book of World Records said it actually tasted pretty good.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Verse of the Day: Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11: 28)

Tuesday Trivia: A recent study shows 9% of North Americans do NOT have this. What is it?
Answer: No answer today so we'll play Tuesday Trivia on Wednesday.

Amazing Fact: In the 1900 Sears Roebuck company catalog, a piano cost $98.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was put in prison as a political enemy of the Philistines?
Answer: Samson (Judges 16: 24)


Wacky But True: A couple on an African safari got more than they bargained for when a python crawled under their truck. They looked under the hood and sure enough, there is was. They had to drive three miles to the nearest outpost before they could remove the snake. No one was injured.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Verse of the Day: For all the earth is the Lord's and He has set the world in order. He will protect His goldly ones, but the wicked will perish in darkness. (I Samuel 2: 8-9)

Amazing Fact: The oldest American packaged food is Philadelphia brand cream cheese; it went on sale in its protective wrapper in 1885.

Scriptural Pursuit: What river stopped flowing when priests carrying the ark reached the water's edge? Answer: Jordan (Joshua 3:15-16)

Friday, September 7, 2012

Verse of the Day: The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the Godly run to Him and are sure. (Proverbs 18: 10)

Amazing Fact: If done perfectly, the Rubik's Cube can be solved in 17 turns.

Scriptural Pursuit: What is the popular name for Jesus' command to do unto others as you would have them do unto you?
Answer: The Golden Rule

DQ Blizzard Cake: Congratulations to David Webster of Dames Quarter, MD!

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Americans used 870,000 tons of this last year? The answer: Charcoal





Verse of the Day: The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the goldly run to Him and are safe. (Proverbs 18:10)

Amazing Fact: Olive trees may live to be 1500 years old

Scriptural Pursuit: Who knew that by following God's orders he could take Jericho? Joshua (Joshua 6:1-16)

To learn more about the free Alzheimer's Association Faith Based Breakfast call Damion 410-543-1163.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Americans used 870,000 tons of this last year? No correct answer today so we'll try again tomorrow.



Verse of the Day: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. (Matthew 5:6)

Amazing Fact: The average flea can leap an amazing 36 inches that's comparable to a man jumping the 555 foot high Washington Monument.

Scriptural Pursuit: What did Jesus do on a Sabbath day that so infuriated the Pharisees they began plotting to kill him?
Answer: Healed a Man (Matthew 12: 9-14)

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Americans used 870,000 tons of this last year? No correct answer today.




Verse of the Day: You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. (Psalm 16:11)

Amazing Fact: The Statue of Liberty's index finger is 8 feet long.

Scriptural Pursuit: What did Jesus say was more likely to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter Heaven? Answer: Camel (Matthew 19:23-24)

Friday, August 31, 2012

Verse of the Day: But I called on your name, Lord, from deep within the well, and you heard me! You listened to my pleading; you heard my weeping! Yes, you came at my despairing cry and told me "do not fear." (Lamentations 3: 55-57)

Amazing Fact: Some of the first vacuum models were powered with gasoline!

Scriptural Pursuit: God answered this man "out of a whirlwind" who was it?
Answer: Job (Job 38: 1)

DQ Blizzard Cake Winner: Congratulations to Brandon Morris of Delmar, MD!

Wacky But True: There's a new store opening in the Dubai Mall. It's called Candylicious and it features almost 10,000 square feet of nothing but CANDY! 
 The store also includes a 32 foot tall singing chocolate tree decorated with lollipops.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Verse of the Day: Don't you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. I Corinthians 6:19-20

Amazing Fact: The Eiffel Tower receives a fresh coat of 300 tons of reddish-green paint every 7 years.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who commanded the sun to stand still? Joshua (Joshua 10:12)

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

5 in 6 Americans under the age of 18 have never touched one of these? Postage Stamp





Verse of the Day: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalm 119:105)

Amazing Fact: For 186 days of the year you can not see the sun at the Northpole.

Scriptural Pursuit: How many years did the Israelites eat manna? 40 (Exodus 16:35)

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

5 in 6 Americans under the age of 18 have never touched one of these? No correct answer today. So we'll give it another try tomorrow.



Verse of the Day: For the Lord gives wisdom and from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:6)

Amazing Fact: Tug-of-war used to be an Olympic event from 1900-1920

Scriptural Pursuit: Which two disciples asked Jesus to sit at His right and left hand? James and John (Mark 10:35-37)

Monday, August 27, 2012

Verse of the Day: For you are God, O sovereign Lord. Your words are truth, and you have promised these good things to me, your servant. (2 Samuel 7: 28)

Amazing Fact: Delta Airlines started out as the first crop-dusting outfit to battle boll weevils.

Scriptural Pursuit: Where were the Israelites supposed to apply some of the blood from the Passover sacrifice?
Answer: over the doorframe (Exodus 12: 7, 11-13)

Friday, August 24, 2012

Verse of the Day: The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. (Psalm 28: 7)

Amazing Fact: The bones of a pigeon weigh less than its feathers.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who had a dream about birds eating from a basket on his head?
Answer: Pharoah's baker (Genesis 40: 16-17)

DQ Cake Winner: Congratulations to Carolyn Hudson from Bishopville, MD!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Verse of the Day: For He is good, for His mercy endures forever. (2 Chronicles 7: 3)

Amazing Fact: Henry Ford, father of the Model T, is also father of the charcoal briquette.

Scriptural Pursuit: What great king of Israel did Jesus quote from the book of Psalms?
Answer: David (Luke 20: 39-44)

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Verse of the Day: For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "NO" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and Godly lives in this present age. (Titus 2: 11-12)

Amazing Fact: The mouths of the President's faces on Mt. Rushmore are 18 feet wide.

Scriptural Pursuit: What "lake" is the final, eternal home for those people whose names are not found in the book of life?
Answer: lake of fire (Revelation 20: 15)

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Verse of the Day: His purpose in all of this was that the nations should seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward Him and find Him - though He is not far from any one of us. (Acts 17: 27-28)

Tuesday Trivia: According to Good Housekeeping Magazine, men sonsume 74% of this product. What is it?

Answer: Chips

Amazing Fact: The cells that make up the antlers of a moose are the fastest growing animal cells in nature.

Scriptural Pursuit: What idol were the Israelites worshipping with singing and shouting when Moses presented them the Ten Commandments?

Answer: the golden calf (Exodus 32: 1-4)

Natalie Grant explains the song, Human.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Verse of the Day: He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God who has called you into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. (I Corinthians 1: 8-9)

Amazing Fact: Americans make 350 billion phone calls a day!

Scriptural Pursuit: What musical instrument did Miriam, Aaron's sister, play?
Answer: Tambourine

DQ Cake Winner: Congratulations to Sallie Koslowski from Seaford, DE won the drawing this week for the DQ Blizzard Cake!

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Verse of the Day: He feels pity for the weak and the needy, and He will rescue them. He will save them from oppression and from violence, for their lives are precious to Him. (Psalm 72: 13-14)

Amazing Fact: You will walk approximately 65,000 miles in your lifetime.

Scriptural Pursuit: What wicked city did Jesus pair with Sodom?
Answer: Gomorrah (Matthew 10: 15)

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Christian recording artists Dan & Lauren Smith are our special guests in the studio this morning. Their new song is called "Awaken...Let The Whole World Sing" To learn more about Dan & Lauren click here.



Verse of the Day: You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of Heaven worship you. (Nehemiah 9:6)

Amazing Fact: Dogs and Cats consume almost 7 billion dollars worth of pet food each year.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was Jesus' first disciple? Andrew (John 1:35-41)