Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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

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

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, November 30, 2012

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

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

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

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.