Mid-Day Recap (Monday 12/12/16)

Bible Trivia Question:
Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem from what city?

- Jericho

- Bethel

- Jerusalem

- Nazareth

In the News:

Tis’ the season of Giving!

A boy who came to a Best Buy store every day for two months to play a WiiU was surprised by employees who handed him his own console to take home and play. “I’m being serious. It’s your Christmas present,” an employee said while trying to hand the stunned boy the box with a receipt, warranty and a game to play. One of the employees at the Valley Stream, New York, store posted a video of the exchange on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/hs0RIQEEg0k

More News:

Choosing the perfect Christmas tree is a fun tradition for many families, but it's important to consider fire safety when decorating for the holidays, a pediatrician's' group advises.

People who opt for an artificial tree should make sure it's fire-resistant. This should be noted on its label, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

If you're buying a live Christmas tree for your home, the group recommends the following precautions:

• Pick a fresh tree. Many people look for trees that are a certain size or shape, but it's also important to make sure it's not dried out. Dry trees may become a fire hazard. A fresh tree is green and its needles don't break or drop off its branches easily. The trunk of a fresh tree is also sticky.
• Trim the trunk. Cutting a few inches off the trunk of the tree exposes fresh wood. This enables the tree to absorb water more efficiently and avoid drying out.
• Water the tree. Be sure to keep the tree-stand filled with water. Trees in heated homes can dry out quickly.
• Carefully consider tree placement. Christmas trees should not be near fireplaces, radiators or portable heaters. Trees should not block doorways. Instead, they should be placed away from high-traffic areas.

Matt's Musing: #musing

You´d be amazed how often I´m wrong when people say "guess what?"...

Matt's Pick Song:

“Christmas Time’s A Comin’” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

Nazareth (Luke 2:4)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday, 12/09/16)

Bible Trivia Question:
With what did Mary wrap newborn Jesus?

- A blanket

- Swaddling

- Joseph's cape

- A scarf

FB Reaction:

It’s been very cold here in the Ozarks. I’m seeking your reaction on Facebook! How cold is perfect for winter?

Warm, mild, chilly, freezing, glacial, or insane… let me know!

https://www.facebook.com/891KWFC/photos/a.408018245438.199429.388366545438/10154813180745439/?type=1&theater

News:

Better to give than receive?

We know Christmas is a time for giving, but let’s be honest. Part of what makes this holiday the most wonderful time of the year is that we also love to receive! But what if someone gave you a gift with one condition – you have to give it away to someone else? Would you want to part with it?

That’s what shoppers at Grand Central in Birmingham were asked to do in a video that has gone viral. It truly demonstrates season of giving.... https://youtu.be/4f4Ve-fuuZQ

Matt's Musing: #musing

True laziness is when you’re excited when plans get cancelled.

Matt's Pick Song:

“A Little Peace On Earth” by Legacy Five

Bible Trivia Answer:

Swaddling (Luke 2:7)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday, 12/08/16)

Bible Trivia Question:
Bethlehem is also known as the city of “what”?

- Jesus

- Abraham

- David

- Gold

In the news:

If you’re struggling to find a Christmas gift for someone who has everything, an American retailer has got you covered, and it’s not a lump of coal.

For $85 ($114), Nordstrom is selling a stone wrapped in a leather case. Yes, you read that correctly.

“A paperweight? A conversation piece? A work of art? It’s up to you,” reads the description for the handmade gift. “But this smooth Los Angeles-area stone — wrapped in rich, vegetable-tanned American leather secured by sturdy contrast whipstitching — is sure to draw attention wherever it rests.

It continues: “A traditional hardening process gives the leather a beautiful ombré effect. Like all Made Solid leather pieces, this one is cut, shaped, sewn and finished by hand in artist Peter Maxwell’s Los Angeles studio.”

So… if you always dreamed of owning a pet rock….

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/made-solid-medium-leather-wrapped-stone/4497177

More news:

A Christmas tree farmer has found and returned a wedding ring that slipped off a New Jersey man's finger roughly 15 years ago. David Penner lost the ring during a visit with his wife to Wyckoff's Tree Farm in White Township.

John Wyckoff, a third-generation tree farmer, was riding on the back of a tractor sticking trees in the ground in April when he spotted something shiny in the soil. He sifted the dirt and found the wedding band.

An NJ.com report on the discovery last week spurred a call from Penner's sister-in-law, who connected the two men. After meeting, and Penner confirming the wedding date within the band with the marriage certificate, the reunion was bittersweet. Penner’s wife of 42 years had recently died at age 67 in September. "This was a piece to come back to me, in her absence," he said.

Matt's Musing: #musing

When is the longest minute of life? When waiting for food to heat up in the microwave...

Matt's Pick Song:

"O Come All Ye Faithful" by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

David (Luke 2:11)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday, 12/07/16)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was told by an Angel of the Lord to name the baby, Jesus?

- Mary

- Joseph

- Elizabeth

- The Shepherds

In the news:

A dog obsessed with her Santa Claus plush toy got the chance to meet the real man in red at a Florida mall last week. The Montaldo family saw that Santa was doing a pet photo shoot at the mall, so they decided to bring their 1 year-old pup, Kya along. The entire time they were waiting in line, Kya was reportedly fixated on her toy come to life. When it came time to finally take the photo, the pup’s happiness was totally unmatched.

After the photo shoot, John tweeted a picture of Kya with her Santa plush toy, plus one alongside the real deal.

https://twitter.com/jjmontaldo/status/801249832488890369/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

More news:

Having insect troubles... Who you gonna call? This Christmas, it could be your kids!

One of the top toys for the season is the “XShot Bug Attack”. At the retail price of $20, these blasters fire aerodynamic darts up to 55 feet, promising to hit bugs with total accuracy!

So, is this safer than a Red Ryder BB Gun?

Matt's Musing: #musing

The fridge is a clear example that what matters is what’s inside.

Matt's Pick Song:

“Glory To God In The Highest” by Canton Junction

Bible Trivia Answer:

Joseph (Matt 1:20-21)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 12/06/16)

Bible Trivia Question:

The name “Immanuel” means what?

- “God with us” (Matt. 1:23)

- “Son Of David”

- “Bethlehem Star”

- “Wonderful Counselor”

Video:

So… Could this be the best version ever?

Voctave performs “Mary, Did You Know” with original songwriter Mark Lowry. Voctave is an a cappella group of singers from the Central Florida area.

https://youtu.be/uaRpeMT1tjQ

Video (reprise):

Have you seen this? "The Singing Contractors" are back to follow up their viral hit “How Great Thou Art” from last September. This weekend, their version of “Mary, Did You Know?” has blown up online.

This is a pair of general contractors who one day decided to start singing at job sites and recording the songs on their phone. What do you think?

http://wishtv.com/2016/12/05/singing-contractors-have-another-viral-hit-with-christmas-song/

Matt's Musing: #musing

Until you can kill a spider with an e-book, Print media will live.

Matt's Pick Song:

“We Need A Little Christmas” by Legacy Five

Bible Trivia Answer:

“God with us” (Matt. 1:23)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 12/05/16)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who told Joseph to name the baby Jesus?

- Mary

- The chief priests and scribes

- An angel of the Lord

- Herod the king

Reaction:

With a chance of snow in the forecast for this week, give us your reaction on facebook!

- Just enough

- Soft covering

- Bury me

- Dusting

- Few Flakes

- NO!

#snow #ozarksweather #givemesomesnow

In the news:

When it comes to inventions for cheese, the human race has outdone it this time! The “Fondoodler”, a hot glue gun for cheese, now exists and can be purchased for $25. It’s culinary caulking gun that dispenses hot, coagulated cheese all over your nachos, crackers, or face.

Here's how it works: load up the canister with whatever cheese you see fit, let it heat up for three minutes, and cover your tacos with pure, melty exceptionalism. Or you can just shoot it right into your open mouth.

And to answer the big question… Yes, every piece of the Fondoodler can be washed in a dishwasher!

#cheeseloversrejoice #gotanycheese

Matt's Musing: #musing

I wish I could remember other things like I remember lyrics… I would be a genius.

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Have Seen The Light” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

An angel of the Lord (Matt 1:20-21)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday, 12/01/16)

Bible Trivia Question:
What city did Mary and Joseph travel to for the census? Answer: Bethlehem (Luke 2:4).

- Galilee

- Jerusalem

- Bethlehem

- Nazareth

In the news:

Blame wages and turtle doves: '12 Days of Christmas' now costs $34,363.

For more than 30 years, PNC Financial Services Group has calculated the prices of the twelve gifts from the classic carol "The Twelve Day of Christmas." The result is the PNC Christmas Price Index, a unique and whimsical holiday tradition that makes learning about the economy fun.

This year, the price of two turtle doves jumped from $290 to $375, but nine of the other 12 gifts listed in the carol stayed the same price or became cheaper, including a partridge in a pear tree.

To put it all in perspective, a buyer who purchased all the gifts each time they are mentioned in the song would spend $156,507, up $1,100 from last year.

Yes, I think I’ll just stick to singing the song…

#12daysofChristmas http://pnc.co/ChristmasPriceIndex

More news:

Check this out... Springfield and Branson have made the list for the top 10 most enchanting, magical Christmas towns in Missouri! Branson comes in at number 4, and Springfield at number 8. http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/missouri/christmas-towns-in-mo/

Matt's Musing: #musing

I wish my life had background music so I could figure out what the is going on in the situations I find myself.

Matt's Pick Song:

“It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

Bethlehem (Luke 2:4)