Mid-Day Recap (Friday 03/30/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Angels are servants of the Lord, and should not be what?

A. Spoken to

B. Worshiped

C. Touched

D. Killed

Today:

Taking a walk at a local park is an excellent way to clear one’s mind from the stresses of the day, re-energize and at the same time, to improve health. So with the weather expected to be nicer, what park would be great to visit?

#TakeAWalkInTheParkDay

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

There is 1 active volcano, thousands of petrified trees, and almost 300 waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park.  #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I have kids... when is it my turn to place myself in "time-out"? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“You’re Never Too Far Away” by the Lefevre Quartet

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Worshiped (Revelation 19:10)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 03/29/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Where was Lot when he unknowingly encountered two angels?

A. Sodom

B. Canaan

C. Egypt

D. Jerusalem

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are more than 27 million small businesses in the United States. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I obviously don't care what the expiration date says, I have to smell it... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Canaanland Is Just In Sight” by Heavenbound

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Sodom (Genesis 19:1)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 03/28/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
While in the wilderness for forty days, who was being ministered to by angels?

A. John the Baptist

B. Elijah

C. Moses

D. Jesus

Family Fun:

We’ve had a lot of rain at our house since yesterday. I have five kids. They love playing games of course. So on the way home, I thought of an idea...

Me: “Let’s all pretend that the puddles of water are LAVA...”

Kids: “Awesome! 3 - 2 - 1 - Lava!”

It worked! No muddy mess brought into our house. Parent win!

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Pretzels have long been associated with Easter because the twists of the pretzel were thought to resemble arms crossing in prayer. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Why do all the hand creams smell feminine? It it not possible to make one with a masculine scent... Something like Doritos or WD-40...? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Jesus Saves” by the Cathedrals

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Jesus (Mark 1:12-13)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 03/27/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
What river did God turn to blood after Moses struck it with his staff?

A. Amazon

B. Jordan

C. Nile

D. Mississippi

In The News:

When it comes to chocolate bunnies, an online survey of more than 28,000 Americans reveals that 59% of us eat the ears first. How about you?

(The Laryngoscope Journal)

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Jelly beans became associated with Easter holiday in the 1930’s due to their ovate shape… meaning they resembled eggs. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Whoever said the camera adds 10 pounds should stop eating cameras... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Stuff Of Life” by the Booth Brothers

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Nile (Exodus 7:17-25)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 03/26/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Jonathan, the best friend of David, was the son of WHO?

A. Samson

B. Saul

C. Samuel

D. Solomon

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Medieval artists extracted green pigment from spinach to use as an ink or paint. #MidDayFact #NationalSpinachDay

Matt's Musing:

I can't wait to procrastinate....  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“What The Storm Doesn’t Know” by Paid In Full

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Saul (1 Samuel 14:1)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 03/23/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Where was John the Baptist preaching?

A. Desert

B. Mountains

C. Riverside

D. Wilderness

In The News:

Featuring Mister Rogers wearing his trademark cardigan and along with King Friday, the U.S. Postal Service is releasing a stamp today in his honor!

Will he be coming to your neighborhood?

https://store.usps.com/store/product/buy-stamps/mister-rogers-S_477204

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

For National Puppy Day, puppies are born blind, deaf, and toothless. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

My neighbors listen to some amazing music… whether they like it or not.  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Sometimes It Takes A Mountain” by the Gaither Vocal Band

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Wilderness (Matthew 3:1)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 03/22/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was the wife of Moses?

A. Sarah

B. Zipporah

C. Ruth

D. Jochebed

In The News:

Today is “National Goof Off Day”. According to official records, the first celebration took place in 1976. So yup, let any goofy idea pop into your head. Share it with those around you. Need inspiration? Just visit our KWFC’s Facebook page and look what I posted!

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Some land turtles can actually outrun a human on level ground. The desert tortoise is probably the slowest of all tortoises, it can only move 2 feet each minute. #MidDayFact

Jelly Bean Prayer:

Red is for the blood He gave.

Green is for the grass He made.

Yellow is for the sun so bright.

Orange is for the edge of night.

Black is for the sins we made.

White is for the grace He gave.

Purple is for His hour of sorrow.

Pink is for our new tomorrow.

A bag full of jelly beans, Colorful and Sweet

Is a prayer, a promise, A loved one's treat!!

Matt's Musing:

If at first you don’t succeed... look in the trash for the instructions. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Somebody Touched The Lord” by Perfect Heart

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Zipporah (Exodus 2:21)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 03/21/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Paul tells us to walk in WHAT?

A. Joy

B. Love

C. Peace

D. Kindness

In The News:

Is it "common" anymore? Common courtesy can be as simple as saying “please” and “thank you”. They go a long way and are noticed by others even if you do not realize it.

If common courtesy is not a part of your daily routine, then this is the day to start implementing courtesy into your life. Try it... then let us know how it goes in the comments!

#CommonCourtesyDay

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

In the Middle Ages in Europe, the behaviour expected of the nobility was compiled in courtesy books. Not only covering basic etiquette and decorum, these courtesy books also provided models of sophisticated conversation and intellectual skill. #MidDayFact

FB Fun:

7 Things women love on a man:

- Well Fitted Suits (because of how masculine they make a guy look)

- A Nice Watch (women like men who pay attention to details... time)

- A Pleasant Fragrance (women rate smell cues as more important than visual cues)

- The Color Pink (pastel, not bright… they see it as confidence)

- Well Fitted Jeans (the real world isn’t Hollywood glamorous... or sloppy)

- Stylish Footwear (a good pair to show that you pay attention to the small details in style)

- A Great Smile & Fresh Breath (research shows smiling is the simplest and cheapest way to make one more attractive)

Is this true ladies???

Matt's Musing:

lf the people in the movies listened to me, they would still be alive… #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“When You Change Your Mind” by the Bishops

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Love (Ephesians 5:2)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 03/20/18)

Bible Trivia Question:

How many sons did Noah have?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

On the first day of Spring (today) the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart and the hours of daylight and night are almost equal with daylight being is a little longer. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I have problems cleaning my room. Mainly because I get distracted by all the fun things I find... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I’d Rather Have Jesus” by the Blackwood Brothers

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. 3 (Genesis 6:10)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 03/19/18)

Bible Trivia Question:

While riding on a donkey, who came upon an angel with a drawn sword?

A. David

B. Jesus

C. Balaam

D. Daniel

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Poultry refers to domestic birds that are raised for meat and eggs. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Never cry over spilt milk. It could've been coffee...  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Came On Business For The King” by 2nd Generation

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Balaam (Numbers 22:22-33)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 03/16/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
What king was walking on the roof of his palace and suddenly went insane?

A. Nebuchadnezzar

B. Saul

C. Darius

D. Ahab

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

A group of pandas is called an “embarrassment." #MidDayFact #NationalPandaDay

Matt's Musing:

If anybody steals my identity, at least I’ll know who to look for.  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“If Church Pews Could Shout” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:28-33)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 03/15/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
To protect himself, who pretended to be insane by drooling on his beard and making marks on doors?

A. Samson

B. David

C. Daniel

D. Judas

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book series, Dorothy’s shoes were made of silver… not the dazzling ruby red slippers shown in the iconic 1939 film. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

If I had a dollar for every time someone has told me to grow up... I could probably afford a whole arsenal of Super Soakers and Nerf Guns. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“He’s Still Working On Me” by the Hemphills

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. David (1 Samuel 21:10-15)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 03/14/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was the beggar in Jericho whom Jesus healed of blindness?

A. Joshua

B. Saul

C. Nicodemus

D. Bartimaeus

In The News:

Here’s an idea for today…
http://www.villageinn.com/nationalpieday/plan/

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

9% Americans who prefer to eat their pie crust-first. #MidDayFact #piday

Are you among the few?

Matt's Musing:

It’s always good to keep a fork on hand... You just never know when there might be pie! #musing #piday

Matt's Pick Song:

“Lord, You’re So Good” by Soul’d Out Quartet

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52)