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)