Mid-Day Recap (Friday 09/21/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
How old was Joseph when his brothers sold him into slavery??

A. 10

B. 13

C. 15

D. 17

In The News:

• One in three adults eat the same lunch pretty much every day. And eight in ten of us say we are bored by our lunch choices. (as long as it involves pumpkin spice, that might work!)
• According to a new study, when you meet someone new they like you more than you imagine that they do. (this is why I need to meet new people each day)

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

32% of us say we have one  nap every day. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

The "Where’s Waldo" audiobook would not be as popular... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“He Said” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. 17 (Genesis 37: 2, 28)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 09/20/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
How many stories/levels were in the Ark??

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

In The News:

• No, it's not the most wonderful time of the year (yet!) but it is one of the most exciting— Hallmark's full schedule for its 2018 'Countdown to Christmas!' has been revealed! And the best part? The network, and its sister channel, Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, are airing a record 36 brand-new movies this holiday season. Not only does that mean more films to watch, but it also means we get to start viewing them even earlier this year. Hallmark will kick off its annual event with Christmas at Pemberley Manor on Saturday, October 27. Who will be watching?
• Today in 1897: The “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” letter was published in the New York Sun.
• Parents, do you know what makes your kids happy? It’s… YOU. That’s according to a survey (by Associated Press). Researchers asked more than 1,000 teens what gave them the most satisfaction, and guess what? The #1 Answer: Spending time with family. Hanging out with friends was #2. The big surprise? Money and material possessions ranked near the bottom of every teen’s list.
• Hey Ladies… If your hubby has been letting himself go a bit lately, here’s why — men give up trying to be trendy and cool at the age of 46.  Most say they’re not in great shape anymore and have stopped worrying about how they look, and a third of guys could care less about the health implications of what they eat. What’s behind this laziness? You may be able to blame marriage. Two thirds of guys say it’s normal to give up worrying about your appearance once you get hitched.  … Women also give up caring — but not until age 59.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Around the world each year 500 billion disposable coffee cups are thrown away. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

The five second rule is exponentially longer when no one else is around..... #musing

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. 3 (Genesis 6:16)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 09/19/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
In order to see Jesus more clearly, Zacchaeus climbed what type of tree?

A. Sycamore (Luke 19:2-4)

B. Cedar

C. Fig

D. Gopher

FB News:

Candy canes are quite possibly the most benign of all holiday treats. It’s not like they stir up passionate debate the way, oh, fruitcake does…. Until now.

Seattle novelty company Archie McPhee is selling mac and cheese candy canes this year.

Would you TRY them?

https://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article218554325.html

In The News:

• A horde of one of the country’s deadliest spiders has moved into a Georgia woman’s new home — and she’s prepared to take extreme measures to get rid of them. Nicole Photianos jokes, “We should burn it down.” About 30 brown recluse spiders invaded the house shortly after the Photianos family moved in. At least all other insects are gone.
• A survey of employees finds bosses have no idea what their staff do on a daily basis. One in three believe their managers are totally oblivious about the jobs they do on a daily basis.
• Is your dog sad? That may mean that you’re probably on your mobile device too much. Some studies have shown that human relationships aren’t the only ones that suffer when you spend too much time on your phone. Experts say our growing attachment to technology could have negative effects on our pets, too. Dogs especially may feel sad when their owners focus most of their attention toward a screen, and may even develop behavioral issues as a result.
• We all love singing along while driving. But we should be cautious while driving! An Oregon man told police he crashed his car after a bee flew into his mouth while he was singing along with a song on the radio.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

42% percent of us say we check work email while on vacation. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

A shark will only attack you if you’re wet... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Hey Jonah” by Triumphant

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Sycamore (Luke 19:2-4)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 09/18/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Moses had a brother… what was his name?

A. Noah

B. Joshua

C. Aaron

D. Jacob

In The News:

• In California a man went into a bank, pulled the hood of his sweatshirt over his face, and told the teller to hand over some money. He ran out with about a thousand dollars. Then the thief went back to that same bank several hours later to deposit about 10% of the stolen money into the ATM — into his own bank account. A bank employee recognized him and called police.
• A German triathlete has been banned from an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant after he wolfed too much food. Jaroslav Bobrowski, an Ironman competitor, went to the sushi place (Running Sushi in Landshut, Bavaria) last weekend and paid his $19 for as much as he could eat. The former bodybuilder managed to put away almost 100 servings — the amount normally eaten by five people. Each plate had two or three pieces of sushi on it. The triathlete, who works as a software engineer, follows an extreme diet where he does not eat for 20 hours and then eats until he is full. The restaurant owner told him personally he was no longer allowed to eat there.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The average man buys seven of these a year. (Bouquets of flowers) #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

"The more the merrier" - My excuse for going to an all-you-can-eat buffet.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“In The Twinkling Of An Eye” by the Greenes

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Aaron (Exodus 7:1)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 09/17/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
How many people were saved in Noah’s Ark?

A. 6

B. 8

C. 10

D. 12

In The News:

• Scientists say seeing pictures on a menu of appealing but unhealthy foods, like a hot fudge sundae, is likely to arouse diners. They say the sight of the tasty looking desert affects people’s emotions and can leave them with impaired decision making skills.
• Next time someone calls you bird-brained, take it as a compliment. Research shows that birds can remember not only where they left an object, but when it was left. Birds have a memory function that works along the same lines as humans remembering where they left the car keys. Birds use their memory to hide food and dig it back up before it rots.
• Ever wanted to get a text from the President? The Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to test a system allowing the president to send a message directly to cellphones of U.S. residents. FEMA will conduct the first nationwide test of Presidential Alerts on Thursday  beginning at 2:18 PM ET, followed by an EAS portion coming at 2:20 PM ET.
• Restaurants are getting dinged by the convenience of Netflix, the advent of pre-made meals, the spread of online grocery delivery. Eighty-two percent of American meals are prepared at home — more than were cooked 10 years ago.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Each year in the U.S. 15,000 fires are started by what… Clothes dryer vents! #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Thanks to my kids, getting stuff out of my refrigerator is like playing Jenga.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“No Doubt About It” by Ivan Parker

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. 8 (Genesis 6:10, 18)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 09/14/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who called himself greater than King Solomon?

A. Nebuchadnezzar

B. Herod

C. Ahab

D. Jesus

In The News:

Employees at a Walmart in Wichita Falls, Texas, watched as a man put clothing, food, and electronics in a bag, and then leave the store without paying for the items. They tried to confront him, but he ran. Before officers arrived the man came back to the store because he had accidentally left behind his Bible.

[Perhaps he’ll now have the time to read it?]]

A Texas woman bit her boyfriend, broke a picture frame across his face and swung at him with a sword during an argument. Why? She was mad at him for not doing the dishes….

Surprise, surprise… A Pennsylvania woman who thought she was petting a neighbor’s cat got a smelly surprise when it turned out to be a skunk. Not only did the skunk spray the woman, but it ran into her home.

Mid-Day Fact:

24 pounds: Weight of a typical giraffe’s heart.

Matt's Musing:

It's a fact, taller people sleep longer in bed.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Mercy Rescues Me” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Jesus (Matthew 12:42)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 09/13/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
What does the Bible say has never been tamed by man?

A. The human tongue

B. The heart

C. A lion

D. The wife

More News:

In Washington D.C., security footage caught a rat pulling a building’s fire alarm.

{Is this a distant relative of Mighty Mouse?]

Matt's Musing:

Making fun of a tree is a knock on wood... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Out of His Great Love” by the Martins

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. The human tongue (James 3:8)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 09/12/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
When David was a boy protecting his father’s sheep, he killed a lion. What other fierce animal did he kill?

A. Tiger

B. Snake

C. Coyote

D. Bear

In The News:

This Saturday the countdown begins… yes, 100 days until Christmas.

And Amazon won’t leave you hanging. Next month, they’ll have a TREE-mendous offer.

According to the Associated Press, Amazon is planning on selling fresh, LIVE Christmas trees starting in November! The varieties include Douglas firs, Fraser firs, and Norfolk Island pines, and they will be bound and shipped within 10 days of being cut. Amazon said some trees will even be eligible for free Prime shipping. This also includes wreaths and garlands.

So… Will you do most logistically difficult (and most fun) part of the process — picking and transporting the tree? Or simply click "Buy Now"?

https://apnews.com/5f6506372f364a24b8894cf902eee601

More News:

Where is your favorite place to celebrate?

#NationalChocolateMilkshakeDay

In Ohio, a woman working the deli counter at a supermarket is accused of steadily sneaking bites of ham and salami. Over the years, the store estimates that she ate more than $9,000 worth of meat. [And this is why you won’t find me working at a place that sells anything “Pumpkin Spice”.]

You’ve heard the old excuse “my dog ate my homework.” Well, now-a-days…. Kids, beware. A dog in Spain had to be taken to the vet after eating a video game controller!

Matt's Musing:

When autocorrect changes "meditate" to "medicate"... It obviously knows me too well. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I’m Not Giving Up” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Bear (I Samuel 17: 36-37)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 09/11/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Lydia is known for WHAT?

A. Making tents

B. Selling purple cloth

C. Gathering wheat

D. Her multiple tattoos

In The News:

Today is Patriot Day. Remembering 9/11, 17 Years Later.

On the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, we take time to remember the events of that tragic day, as well as honor the victims and the heroism of first responders.

https://www.biography.com/news/911-anniversary-facts

Matt's Musing:

I always wondered about churches insisting on a new seminary graduate. Apparently, they're looking for greener pastors... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Look For Me At Jesus’ Feet” by the Booth Brothers

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Selling purple cloth (Acts 16:14)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 09/10/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who succeeded Moses as leader of the children of Israel?

A. David

B. Noah

C. Joshua

D. Abraham

In The News:

https://www.simplemost.com/you-can-go-camping-oregon-trail-style-in-these-new-covered-wagons/

I’m pretty sure I'd be the one out of my family who would end up getting dysentery…

Matt's Musing:

I was asked to join a stair climbing competition. Apparently I'd better step up my game... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Nobody’s There” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Joshua (Numbers 27:18-23)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 09/07/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Isaiah compares our righteousness to WHAT?

A. Dog vomit

B. Manna from heaven

C. Apples of gold

D. Filthy rags

In The News:

A religiously devout US woman (from Missouri) who smuggled cocaine into Australia in her high heels has been jailed for at least 4½ years. Denise Marie Woodrum, 51, was arrested at Sydney Airport and charged over importing a commercial quantity of the drug after stepping off a flight from Los Angeles on August 4 last year.

I guess you could say that they were truly... HIGH heels.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/devout-us-woman-jailed-for-smuggling-cocaine-in-her-high-heels-20180906-p5022m.html

More News:

Using your head? That’s nuts…

Guinness World Records shared video of a man, S. Navin Kumar, cracking 217 walnuts with his head in one minute to break a record. https://youtu.be/i1PQX64cTgY

Matt's Musing:

I wish people who say 'thanks, but no thanks' would make up their mind on where they stand on gratitude..... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“You’re Never Too Far Away” by The LeFevre Quartet

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 09/06/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
We are to trust in the Lord with all of our WHAT?

A. Heart

B. Mind

C. Body

D. Soul

Matt's Musing:

Whoever thinks that feathers on dinosaurs would suddenly make them not-scary... has never been chased by a goose. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“One Fine Day” by N'Harmony

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Heart (Proverbs 3:5)