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Today at 5 PM, two Red line trains collided resulting in several injuries and fatalities. It is the biggest accident in Metro’s 33-year history.

As we learn more of the details, we’ve also heard about some of the miracles that have happened in the midst of this accident.

One of our interns Courtney had one of those miracles happen to her and her dad today:

It was around four o’clock when my dad called me at work to come pick him at the train station. It was a bit unusual since my dad doesn’t call me until 5:30. I picked him up. After I heard about the collision, I called him. He said it was because he had to go to Laurel for something. If not for the trip to Laurel he may have been on the train that collided.

Please share your Metro Miracle story, as our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by this tragedy.

You may have gotten to know Angela Stevens from listening to the Morning Show w/ Brennan and Angela. For the years that Angela has been at WGTS, she has helped bring a smile to faces of many of her listeners, sometimes a tear, and a lot of laughter during our afternoon and morning commutes.
She recently announced that she will be moving on from WGTS to pursue to some other interests. Angela shared with me that she has been praying about direction in her life, and feels that God has some exciting plans in store for her. She is thrilled to see where God can use her ministry and talents next. One of the things that she will be working on is exploring her musical talents.
Angela’s energetic, fun loving spirit will be missed very much, but we understand that she is following God’s lead. We’ll be keeping her in our prayers. I hope you will to.

Feel free to share your well wishes with her here

A student from NC State came up with this clever little sculpture affectionately dubbed the “barrel monster.”  Police don’t think it’s so cute and have charged him with larceny for stealing and damaging the traffic barrels.  I think they’re missing an awesome opportunity to discover the new face of highway safty!  With just the name he could probably save a lot of lives!

Names we’ve come up with:

• Connar the Barbarian
• Cone-man
• Ted
• Gumby

Leave your names below:

WGTS Chaplain Terry Johnsson explains what it means to really trust God at the first WGTS Night of Hope. You can join us at the next Night of Hope on November 13.

We can all get discouraged at work from time to time, even if you have the greatest job, boss, co-workers, and salary on planet Earth.  Don’t know why, but I have been struggling over the past couple of days with thoughts and feelings of discouragement.

It finally occurred to me today that I need to start speaking life into my spirit if I want things to change.  Proverbs says “words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.  So here are some verses I’ve been speaking over myself today.  Maybe they’ll be helpful to you as well:

Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Fix my eyes on God—soon I’ll be praising again.  -Ps 42:5

Don’t get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. Therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith. -Gal. 6:9

Be brave. Be strong. Don’t give up.  Expect God to get here soon.  -Ps. 31:24

God holds me head and shoulders above all who try to pull me down.  -Ps. 27:6

God, your God, is leading the way; he’s fighting for you.  -Deu. 1:30

People with their minds set on you, you keep completely whole, steady on their feet, because they keep at it and don’t quit.  Depend on God and keep at it because in the Lord God you have a sure thing.  -Is. 26:3

Recap: Brennan cheated and brought in Panda Express’s Terriaki Broccoli instead of making the broccoli recipes Angela sent to him which honorary tasters Zack (7) and J.J. (5) liked the best.  You can find all the Great Broccoli Taste-Off recipes that were tasted below.

Azzeza’s Fried Broccoli (Angela’s husband’s new favorite dish)

My broccoli recipe is simple.  Broccoli (cut leaving crown), flour, seasoning salt, black pepper, egg whites (beaten), melted margarine, onion powder, garlic powder.  Add dry ingredients to flour, then egg whites to make a batter. batter broccoli, then deep fry until golden brown.   Put on your kid’s favorite plate with tons of ketchup.   Angela and every kid in the world will love it.

Kira’s Baked Broccoli

Here’s a really simple broccoli recipe that is SURE TO PLEASE!!

Spread fresh (1 or 2 heads) or frozen (1 bag) broccoli florets out on a baking sheet.  Generously drizzle olive oil over the broccoli.  Also, generously sprinkle with salt.  Put in the oven at 450 degrees (or higher) until broccoli becomes burnt (about 45 minutes or so).  Serve and enjoy!!  The broccoli gets this great crunchy texture and slightly sweet taste!

My fiance’s mom used to make it for him when he was a kid.  It was the only way he would eat broccoli.  He still loves it to this day and now I get to make it for him (even though he does eat broccoli other ways).

Savannah’s Breaded Broccoli

This works with any and all vegetables for the vegetable-haters in my house.  My son actually gobbles this up and he HATES VEGGIES! The favorite of all we mix in?  BROCCOLI!
This is not originally my recipe, I’ve adapted it from BHG.

Ingredients
-Nonstick spray coating
-1/4  cup fine dry bread crumbs
-1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
-1/8  teaspoon paprika
-1/8  teaspoon garlic salt
-2  cups 1/4-inch-thick zucchini slices, onion rings, broccoli and cauliflower flowerets (*If you must, try only broccoli, we swear it’s still delicious!)
-2 tablespoons Italian Vinaigrette salad dressing

Directions
1. Spray a cold cookie sheet with nonstick spray coating. Set aside.

2. In a 9-inch pie plate stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt and paprika until well mixed. In a medium mixing bowl place zucchini, onion rings, broccoli and cauliflower. Drizzle vegetables with salad dressing; toss until well coated. Then, roll vegetables in crumb mixture until coated. Place the coated vegetables in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet.

3. Bake vegetables in a 450 degree F oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden.
Makes 4 (1/2-cup) servings and is dee-eee-licious!

Kathleen’s Fire Fighter Broccoli

This is the BEST broccoli recipe around. Not to mention it is quick and easy to make. I am a professional fire fighter and fix this at the firehouse. The guys love it!  Here it is:

Ingredients::

Italian Dressing
Broccoli
Parmesan Cheese (Optional)

Cut the tops of the broccoli off and slice up into bite-size portions.  Place them onto a cookie sheet and cover with Italian dressing. You may also sprinkle on parmesan cheese if you like.  Bake them for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.  Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and sprinkle a little more Italian dressing on the broccoli. Serve!

An 8-year-old girl scout decided to go online to sell her cookies in hopes of selling 12,000 boxes to send her troop to summer camp.  When the other parents found out they asked her to take her site down, citing that it was prohibited to sell cookies online, and saying it took customers away from the other girls.  One of the reasons  Girl Scouts sell their cookies is to teach their kids how to be entrepreneurial.  Which makes for some interesting questions:

Should she be allowed to sell her cookies online?  Is she really taking away from other customers?  Is her dad helping her a little too much?  You can check out the article here and leave your comments below.