Mid-Day Recap (Friday 02/09/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
How long did it take Solomon to build the Temple of God?

A. 3 years

B. 7 years

C. 10 years

D. 14 years

In The News:

An Iowa woman captured video of her husband attempting to rescue their mail from a cow that wandered from a nearby lot to eat their letters.

Erin Hudson posted a video to Facebook showing the cow eating letters from the couple's mailbox in Afton while her husband runs out to try to rescue the mail.

The video shows the cow flee with a piece of mail as the man approaches. (#language)

https://www.facebook.com/erin.hudson.144/videos/1565861283467382/

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood) was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1963. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

If I had a time machine, I would just keep going back to bed… #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“After All” by the Perrys

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. 7 years (1 Kings 7:1)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 02/08/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
After placing the Ark of the Covenant in the Temple, what filled the house of the Lord?

A. A rainbow

B. Smoke

C. Music

D. A cloud

In The News:

Say... YES?

A Massachusetts restaurant is offering a special burger with a diamond engagement ring in the bun for Valentine's Day.

Pauli's Northend in Boston shared a photo on Facebook of the $3,000 Big Boy Burger which features a romantic surprise lodged inside the bun.

https://www.facebook.com/paulisboston/photos/a.222374037781705.62204.219766911375751/1846437168708709/?type=3&theater

More News:

A shocked Bolivar woman captured video when she arrived home to a bizarre scene -- her neighbor's mischievous dog riding on the back of her pony.

Callie Schenker, 22, said she pulled into her driveway last Thursday night and noticed her one-eyed pony, Cricket, was trotting around with a corgi perched on his back.

https://www.facebook.com/callie.bledsoefoster/videos/1662846220405556/

Matt's Musing:

Delicious pictures on microwavable foods are the reason I have trust issues... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Midnight Cry” by Gold City  

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. A cloud (1 Kings 8:10)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 02/07/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
How much older was John the Baptist than Jesus?

A. 2 months

B. 6 months

C. 9 months

D. 1 year

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Ice can be used to start a fire by carving it into a lens which will focus sunlight onto kindling. A fire will eventually start. #MidDayFact

SG Fun:

Matt Fouch (Legacy 5) joins the Booth Brothers on "Life's Railway to Heaven".

https://youtu.be/9LvlihCQvPs

Matt's Musing:

I don’t drink water in the morning, unless it’s been through a coffee machine first… #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Gettin’ Ready Today” by the Taylors

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. 6 months (Luke 1:24-37)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 02/06/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
What did Jonah do while in the belly of the fish?

A. Slept

B. Wept

C. Pray

D. Sing

Matt's Musing:

Whenever I receive piece of mail that says "open immediately"... I like to purposely wait a few minutes longer. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“This Ole Sinner Testifies” by the Perrys

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Pray (Jonah 2:1)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 02/05/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Although Daniel didn’t hold the official position, what was he known as?

A. A scribe

B. A prophet

C. A prince

D. A rabbi

In The News:

It's really been the 'taco the town’ and on social media!

A Houston real estate agent is drawing attention to her offered properties with signs bearing an unusual offer: "$250 in free tacos with the purchase of this home." The promotion has actually worked!

Would extra tacos help you in the decision of buying a house?

http://www.khou.com/news/local/houston-realtor-offers-free-tacos-with-purchase-of-home/512625229

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Yesterday, Facebook celebrated 14 years of social services. #MidDayFact

More News:

What’s this…? He’s having snow mulch fun...
Last week, a perplexed Michigan resident captured video of a neighbor choosing an odd time to mow his lawn -- when it's covered in snow.

The man bounces the mower up and down on the sidewalk to get the snow out of its blades.

https://youtu.be/d7ZqwUi1yzo

Matt's Musing:

Almost everyone carries a cellphone everywhere, yet we get annoyed when we actually have to answer a call... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“In My Robe Of White” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. A prophet (Matthew 24:15)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 02/02/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Which sport did the Apostle Paul reference in his letter to the Corinthians?

A. Running

B. Archery

C. Fencing

D. American Football

In The News:

Security camera records family dog starting fire in kitchen!

The Southwick Fire Department in Massachusetts posted a video to Facebook showing what happened when a family dog climbed on the stove to snatch some leftover pancakes while its owners were away. "Unfortunately, the dog hit the ignition button on the gas stove," the post reads. "Within minutes you will see the item on stove begin to ignite." The department said the dog was rescued and the home was spared serious damage thanks to a monitored alarm system that brought emergency responders to the house.

https://www.facebook.com/SOUTHWICKFIRE/videos/1776164935777398/

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

NFL footballs are required to be inflated within a range of 12.5-13.5 PSI #MidDayFact

More News:

Animals from around the country are predicting Sunday’s winner for the Big Game.
Get this… sweet Fiona the hippo (the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden) made her first Super Bowl prediction this year. Choosing between boxes filled with lettuce, she went with the Eagles.

http://www.pennlive.com/wildaboutpa/2018/02/what_are_the_super_bowl_predic.html

Matt's Musing:

If you don't field like football this Sunday, remember baseball is a batter game! #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Come Morning” by the Nelons

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Running (1 Corinthians 9:24)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 02/01/18)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who did Jesus send to catch a fish with a coin in its mouth?

A. Peter

B. James

C. John

D. Jonah

In The News:

Is your morning coffee a must?

California coffee shops may soon be forced to warn customers about a possible cancer risk linked to their morning jolt of java. The state keeps a list of chemicals it considers possible causes of cancer, and one of them, acrylamide, is created when coffee beans are roasted.

At least 13 companies have settled with the Council for Education and Research on Toxics (CERT) following its 2010 lawsuit, and promised to add warnings to served coffee. (USA TODAY)

More News:

Is Pizza A Healthier Breakfast Than Cereal?

According to a nutritionist, when you wake up in the morning don't reach for your favorite bowl of cereal for breakfast, grab a slice of pizza.
In a blog post, dietitian Chelsey Amer says, "pizza and a bowl of cereal with whole milk have the same amount of calories, but pizza packs a larger protein punch which keeps you full throughout the morning."

What do you think?

http://citnutritionally.com/pizza-healthier-breakfast-option-cereal/

Matt's Musing:

Would the company organizational get-together for an on-air football discussion be called a kickoff meeting? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I’ll Fly Away Medley” by the Cumberland Quartet

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Peter (Matthew 17:24-27)