Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 05/31/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
How old was Abram when he first became a father?

A. 86 years

B. 75 years

C. 92 years

D. 55 years

In the News:

Was the speeding ticket worth it?
For Spencer White of California… yes! While driving his DeLorean, Spensor recently received a speeding ticket for going the exact speed that broke the space-time continuum in the classic “Back to the Future” movies... 88mph. Wow… that’s heavy!
http://fox5sandiego.com/2017/05/30/best-speeding-ticket-ever-delorean-driver-pulled-over-for-doing-88-mph/

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Poison oak is not oak and poison ivy is not an ivy. Both are members of the cashew family. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I found a book called 'How to become an expert at Origami'. So far, I've made 1000 paper snowballs... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Ride That Glory Train” by the Cathedrals

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. 86 years (Genesis 16:16)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 05/30/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who suggested that Jonah be thrown overboard to calm the storm?

A. The captain

B. Jonah himself

C. The other sailors

D. A talking caterpillar

In the News:

With the weather warming up and the public pools now open, many are ready to swim. However, it might be a good idea to always look before you leap…. Especially if you live in Florida!

https://www.facebook.com/SarasotaCountySheriff/videos/1728717643806787/

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Football has more rules than any other American sport. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Carrots are a great thing to eat when you are hungry and want to stay that way. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“The Sweetest Song I Know” by Goodman Revival

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Jonah (Jonah 1:12)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 05/29/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
759 What was the name of the servant who had his ear cut off at the arrest of Jesus?

A. Peter

B. Tychicus

C. Judas

D. Malcus

In the News:

Word to the wise, don't leave hairspray in your car on a hot day!

Last week, a Vancouver woman had quite the surprise after her can heated up… exploding and embedding itself in her windshield.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The “South” refused to acknowledge Memorial Day until after World War 1. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

​I get road rage just walking behind people at the store...  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I’m Glad I Know The Lord” by N’Harmony

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Malcus (John 18:10)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 05/26/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What did Abraham’s son carry for his sacrifice?

A. Wood

B. Stone

C. Straw

D. Rope

In the News:

An Illinois graduate attempted to perform a back-flip after receiving his diploma, but instead ended up with a face full of floor. The incident was captured and posted on twitter… ouch!

https://twitter.com/loltitty/status/866413600763785217

Matt's Musing:

If you ever forget how idiotic people can be, just read a product's warning label...! #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“This Ole House” by The Cathedrals

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Wood (Genesis 22:6)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 05/25/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Which baby was named after his mother’s laughter?

A. Jesus

B. Moses

C. Joshua

D. Isaac

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The chance that a peanut grown in the U.S. will end up as peanut butter: 33% #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

My life resembles the game of "Trouble" I own at home. I've lost all my marbles. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Preach The Word” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Isaac (Genesis 21:6)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 05/24/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who prayed for the fiery serpents to be taken away from Israel?

A. Moses

B. Joshua

C. Paul

D. Jesus

In the News:

New coffee trend: "Avolatte" is exactly what it sounds like, coffee inside an avocado.

It all started with a video the Truman Cafe in Melbourne posted on their Instagram as a joke. The video's caption read, "Combining two of Melbourne's obsessions - lattes and avo," along with a laughing/crying emoji.

But then people started ordering the joke-drink. So, Truman Cafe started making them.

Would you try it?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BT92e0cjJU-/

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

What is the world’s most recognizable smell? Coffee! #MidDayFact

More News:

Crocs are making a comeback in popularity for a special occasion….! Yes, those ugly foam shoes designed for comfort are now a trendy “thing” for brides!
Ladies, if getting married soon, would you wear them on your special day?

Matt's Musing:

Today is Tiara Day… but you won’t see me wearing one! #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“John Saw” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Moses (Numbers 21:7)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 05/23/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who walked barefoot and naked for three years at the Lord’s command?

A. Adam

B. Nebuchadnezzar

C. Isaiah (Isaiah 20:2-3)

D. David

Trendy:

This year, “Fidget Spinners” have gained immense popularity among kids in the classroom with claims that they help ease anxiety and ADHD. There is some criticism of their effectiveness, but I’ve heard from local teachers actually loving them... in favor of noisy clicking pens, for example.

We all have had a fidget toy in the class. Pet rock, tile puzzles, erasers, Rubik's cube, slap bracelets...
Growing up, what was your fidget toy?
https://www.facebook.com/891KWFC/photos/a.408018245438.199429.388366545438/10155348172480439/?type=3&theater

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Scientifically speaking… A banana is actually a berry, but a strawberry is not! #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

It took me quite some time to be this good of a procrastinator... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Somebody Touched Me” by the Cathedrals

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Isaiah (Isaiah 20:2-3)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday, 05/22/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What happened to 42 of the children who made fun of Elisha’s baldness?

A. Bitten by poisonous vipers

B. Killed by two bears (2 Kings 2:24)

C. Swallowed up by the earth

D. Went mad and lived as beasts of the field

In the News:

A Texas storm chaser combined two of his greatest loves by proposing to his girlfriend in front of an oncoming tornado last Tuesday! Yes, Alex Bartholomew shared photos as he got down on one knee to propose to Britney Fox Cayton in a field in McLean while a twister raged in the distance. I’ve shared the post on facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/alex.bartholomew.353/posts/1542775375763676

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Ostriches are faster than horses. If you organize a running competition, horses may never win! #MidDayFact

More News:

Ladies… how far would you go to commemorate the day you met your husband?

After four years of collecting, a woman in Pennsylvania has fashioned thousands of Starbursts wrappers into a dress. They had met when he offered her a pack of Starburst candy. I’ve posted the story on facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.164135844112298.1073741832.164111497448066&type=3

Matt's Musing:

If my calculations are correct... then someone else did them for me. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Think I’ll Read It Again” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Killed by two bears (2 Kings 2:24)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 05/19/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
​Who did Jesus say was the “father of lies”?

A. Adam

B. The devil

C. Judas

D. The Anti-Christ

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The lighter was invented long back before the matchbox and matchsticks are invented. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

If you think you're bad with words, imagine the first guy to say, "There there" when consoling someone... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I’ll Be Living That Way” by the Dixie Melody Boys

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. The devil (John 8:44)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 05/18/17)

Bible Trivia Question:

To which garden did Jesus go, to pray in before his arrest?

A. Garden of Eden

B. Garden of Golgotha

C. Garden of Gethsemane (Matt 26:36)

D. Hanging Gardens of Babylon

In the News:

A Florida woman found an unexpected visitor in her bathroom on Tuesday night. Swimming in her toilet bowl… a 2-4 foot long iguana!

I’d say it left her feeling more than a bit “flushed”…. What would you do?

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

You are 1% shorter in the evening than in the morning. #MidDayFact

More News:

In-N-Out is now… OUT as America has a favorite burger chain. Five Guys has triumphed over In-N-Out. The chain received the top spot in the burger category in an annual survey by Harris Poll.

Matt's Musing:

Thanks to social media, who would have thought that one day so many would be this addicted to reading and writing... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Already Know How The Story Ends” by the Hinsons

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Garden of Gethsemane (Matt 26:36)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 05/17/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was Jacob’s twin brother?

A. Esau

B. Abraham

C. Isaac

D. John

In the News:

Remember getting lucky Charms and just eating the marshmallows? Or perhaps you still do that. Either way, if you're interested… General Mills is giving away 10,000 boxes of marshmallow-only Lucky Charms. The only way to get them is to win them. Specially-marked rainbow boxes will be on store shelves soon. Inside some of them will be a special code to enter on a website to receive a box full of marshmallows! I know my kids would love it!

https://twitter.com/LuckyCharms/status/864117478649020417

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The average American drinks about 600 sodas a year. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I haven't slept for three days, well, because that would be way too long... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Jesus Saves” by the Cathedrals

Bible Trivia Answer:

Esau (Genesis 25:24-26)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 05/16/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Daniel was cast into a den of WHAT?

A. Thieves

B. Lions

C. Tigers

D. Bears

In the News:

Pop-Tarts…. the grab-and-go breakfast of our childhood — Soon to be hitting stores later this month as Jolly Rancher-flavored! The new three varieties are: green apple, cherry, and watermelon. Would you try them?

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

You lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

​Have you ever noticed? People will do odd things to get even... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Calling” by Karen Peck & New River

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Lions (Daniel 6:16)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday, 05/15/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Whose mother found him a wife from Egypt?

A. Moses

B. Joseph

C. Ishmael

D. Isaac

In the News:

A pair of Scottish college students left a pineapple on a table at a modern art show as a joke, only to find days later it had been encased in glass and had become part of the exhibit.

https://twitter.com/LloydJack16/status/859048442164850688

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

​Heart attacks are more likely to happen on a Monday.

#MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

​The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Chain Breaker” by the Triumphant Quartet

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Ishmael (Gen 21:21)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 05/12/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
​Who was the mother of John the Baptist?

A. Mary

B. Sarah

C. Elizabeth

D. Ruth

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

Approximately 122 million phone calls are made to moms on Mother's Day in the United States. #MidDayFact

FB Question:

Common gifts on Mother's Day include: flowers, dinner or lunch in a restaurant, jewelry, gift cards, clothing and treats such as a trip to a spa. Books, CDs, housewares and gardening tools are popular gifts as well.

What are you planning on giving your mother?

Matt's Musing:

​You can correct people's grammar or you can have friends. Apparently, you can't do both. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I’m Rich” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Elizabeth (Luke 1:13)