Thursday, January 31, 2013

Verse of the Day: Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God above, who created all Heaven's lights. Unlike them, He doesn't change or cast shifting shadows. (James 1: 17)

Amazing Fact: You won't be alone if you're watching the Super Bowl on TV. Of the 10 most-watched programs in U.S. television history, nine of them are Super Bowls. In fact, last year's Super Bowl tops the list with a whopping 111.3 million viewers.

Scriptural Pursuit: What was Luke's profession?
Answer: A doctor (Colossians 4: 14)

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Verse of the Day: All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it's by his boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. Now we live with a wondeful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. (I Peter 1:3)

Amazing Fact: It takes a lot of spuds to make the 11.2 million pounds of potato chips that fans will be munching on during the big game. Those many bags of chips will accounts for 27 billion calories and 1.8 billion grams of fat.

Scriptural Pursuit: Faith is dead if it does not also have what? Works (James 2:26)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

40% of women in a recent survey say that they break out in a sweat when they have to do this? Parallel Park


Verse of the Day: Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use His words to teach and counsel each other. (Colossians 3:16)

Amazing Fact: From 2011 to 2012, the highest price for a single Super Bowl ticket increased from $14,000 to $18,000 - 23 percent.

Scriptural Pursuit: What did Joseph tell Pharaoh he needed to store up in the 7 years of plenty? Grain

Friday, January 25, 2013

Verse of the Day: Throw off your old evil nature and former way of life which is rotten through and through, full of lust and deception. Instead there must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes. (Ephesians 4: 22)

Amazing Fact: Only 10% of the world's salt supply is used each year to de-ice roads in America.

Scriptural Pursuit: What did God ask Abraham to do to prove his obedience?
Answer: Sacrifice his son. (Genesis 22: 2)

DQ Cake Winner: Congratulations to Sarah Matthews of Dagsboro, DE!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Verse of the Day: Oh the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked or stand around with sinners or join in with scoffers. (Psalm 1: 1)

Amazing Fact: World War I ended at precisely eleven o'clock on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918.

Scriptural Pursuit: What type of tree did Zacchaeus climb to see Jesus?
Answer: Sycamore ( Luke 19: 4)

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Verse of the Day: And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially that the day of His coming is drawing near. (Hebrews 10: 25)

Amazing Fact: The waterbed was invented in 1832 by Scottish surgeon Neil Arnott as a way of improving patients' comfort.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who suggested that it is not wise to spend too much time at your neighbor's house?
Answer: Solomon (Proverbs 25: 17)

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Verse of the Day: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the Earth. (Psalm 8: 9)

Tuesday Trivia: The average person does this for about 8 minutes a day. What?

Answer: Shower!

Amazing Fact: Cats have two sets of vocal cords - one for purring and one for meowing.

Scriptural Pursuit: How were Paul and Silas freed from prison?
Answer: An earthquake (Acts 16: 26)

Monday, January 21, 2013

Verse of the Day: Draw close to God and God will draw close to you. (James 4: 8)

Amazing Fact: The Hurst Company estimates that the Jaws of Life has saved some 800,000 lives in the past 30 years.

Scriptural Pursuit: How many sons did Gideon have?
Answer: 71 (Judges 8: 30)

Friday, January 18, 2013

Verse of the Day: I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need. (Phillipians 4: 13)

Amazing Fact: Praying mantis have only one ear!

Scriptural Pursuit: As Jesus was arrested, who cut off the high priest's ear?
Answer: Simon Peter (John 18: 10)

DQ Blizzard Cake Winner: Congratulations to Karissa Scott of Seaford, DE.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Verse of the Day: He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. (Psalm 23: 3)

Amazing Fact: The string attached to boxes of animal crackers was originally placed there so that the container could be hung from the branches of a Christmas tree.

Scriptural Pursuit: If you "Honor your mother and father", you will receive what?
Answer: a long life (Deuteronomy 5: 16)


Wacky But True - A fisherman reeled in a giant goldfish on Michigan's Lake St. Clair Friday.
Mike Martin loves to fish.
He has been fishing for 20 years. The fish was over 3 pounds and nearly 15 inches long.
Martin caught it while ice fishing for Perch.
He says he thought it was just a big perch on the line before he saw what it really was.
Martin says he called his father after the catch "I didn't know what to do with it, what do you do with a goldfish?"
Martin says he called the DNR to see what the state record is, but hasn't heard back yet.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Verse of the Day: And we know that God causes everthing to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. (Romans 8: 28)

Amazing Fact: The highest score in a college football game was 222-0. It was Georgia Tech against Cumberland College in 1916. Ga. Tech's coach was John Heisman, whom the Heisman trophy is named after.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who went with Moses to confront Pharaoh?
Answer: Aaron, his brother.
    
Wacky But True: A baby has become a YouTube star after the child upstaged his father at a New Year's Eve concert.
The 17-month-old boy named Ethan ran onto the stage toward his performing dad, Christian artist Coffey, and started dancing.
It turned out that the baby had some sweet moves, which captured the hearts of the audience and also nearly 500,000 people who have watched the video on YouTube.

 
Wacky But True: A dog groomed to look like a lion is fast becoming a sensation. Charlie the labradoodle came to the attention of authorities in Norfolk, Virginia, after they were swamped with 911 calls.
People saw Charlie walking around and thought a lion had escaped from the zoo!
His owner groomed him to look like a lion so he could be an unofficial mascot at nearby Old Dominion University.
His owner says Charlie often catches people by surprise. 

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Verse of the Day: A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. (Proverbs 24: 3)

Tuesday Trivia: A new report says that 11% of parents regret this?
Answer: The name they gave their baby.


Amazing Fact: Clarence Birdseye founded his frozen food empire with $7. That was enough to buy an electric fan, cakes of ice and buckets of brine.

Scriptural Pursuit: From what mountain did Moses see all of the promised land?
Answer: Mt. Nebo (Deuteronomy 32: 49)

Monday, January 14, 2013

Verse of the Day: And I will give you a new heart with new and right desires, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony heart of sin and give you a new, obedient heart. (Ezekiel 36: 26)

Amazing Fact: Last year, consumers spent, on average, two hours a day using mobile applications. That's an increase of 35 percent from 2011. The most popular applications were Angry Birds, Instagram and Facebook.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was Moses' wife?
Answer: Zipporah (Exodus 2: 21)

Friday, January 11, 2013

Verse of the Day: What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life is begun! (2 Corinthians 5: 17)

Amazing Fact: As beautiful as the Carribean is, only 1% of it's islands are inhabited.

Scriptural Pursuit: Which prophet called down fire from Heaven?
Answer: Elijah ( 1Kings 18: 38)

DQ Blizzard Cake Winner: Congratulations to Mercy Winston of Milford, DE!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Verse of the Day: My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Your anger can never make things right in God's sight. (James 1: 19-20)

Amazing Fact: Americans consume 42 tons of Aspirin a day.

Scriptural Pursuit: Jesus stayed at the home of what leper in Bethany?
Answer: Simon (Matthew 26: 6-13)

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Verse of the Day: We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. (Romans 12: 6)

Tuesday Trivia: A survey shows 100% of kids eat this while only 10% of adults do. What is it?
Answer: SNOW


Amazing Fact: The genetic mutation that causes red hair also causes redheads to be more resistant to anesthesia. They can require up to 25% more than patients of other hair color.

Scriptural Pursuit: How much money did the poor widow mentioned in Mark 12 cast into the treasury?
Answer: 2 mites (Mark 12: 42)

Eastern Shore Ministry of Mercy: Thanks to Dick Van Gelder, president of Hebron Savings Bank, for joining us this morning. Dick spoke to us about an awesome ministry taking place at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center on March 15 and 16th from 6am to 6pm. 
About 100 dentists and dental professionals will be offering FREE dental services from cleanings to fillings for all adults. No insurance needed and if you have dental insurance, you are still welcome. No children will be permitted. 
The ministry is still seeking volunteers, dentists, dental hygenists and monetary donations. You can go to www.easeasternshoremissionofmercy.org for more information or call 443-365-5776.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Verse of the Day: So I concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live. (Ecclesiastes 3: 12)

Tuesday Trivia: Almost 100% of children eat this while only 10% of adults do. What is it? 
Answer: No correct answer today. We'll try again on Wednesday.

Amazing Fact: Robert Lincoln, son of President Lincoln, was saved from a railroad accident by Edwin Booth. Edwin was the brother of President Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was Solomon's mother:
Answer: Bathsheba (1 Kings 1: 11)

Monday, January 7, 2013

Verse of the Day: For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in our bodies. (2 Corinthians 5:10)

Amazing Fact: Pretzels were invented by an Italian monk who used the treats as an incentive to get kids to memorize scripture. In fact, the criss-crossed bits are supposed to represent folded arms in prayer.

Scriptural Pursuit: What prophet's word caused the Syrian soldiers to be struck blind? Elisha (2 Kings 6:18-23)

Friday, January 4, 2013

Verse of the Day: Christ is the one through whom God created everything in Heaven and Earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see - kings, kingdoms, rulers and authorities. Everything has been created through Him and for Him. (Colossians 1: 16)

Amazing Fact: According to a Progressive Insurance poll, 63% of people say they talk to their cars.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was the first woman to tell Jesus she believed He was the Messiah?
Answer: Martha (John 11: 24-27)

DQ Blizzard Cake Drawing: Congratulations to Nicholas Johnson from Salisbury, MD, winner of this week's DQ Blizzard Cake!

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Verse of the Day: God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. (James 1: 12)

Amazing Fact: According to a recent survey, American have an average of six remote controls.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who preached the salvation message in Acts chapter two?
Answer: Peter

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Verse of the Day: Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. If you do this, you will experience God's peace which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. (Phillipians 4:6-7)

Amazing Fact: There are more than 15 thousand varieties of rice.

Scriptural Pursuit: To whom did the Lord say, "No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life. As I have been with Moses I will also be with you"?
Answer: Joshua (Joshua 1:5)