This morning on the show we tackled the question, “Why am I always Tired?” We turned to the experts for answers on why we might always be feeling extra tired. We also looked at solutions for better sleep. We spend one third of our lives sleeping and it best for our bodies if we do it well.
If you want answers to why you are always feeling tired click HERE.
If you want tips on how to sleep better click HERE.
Summer has officially started, even though it may not feel like it!
iMom.com has given us some amazing ideas for how to keep your kids happy and entertained during this summer.
Here are some ideas!
See the entire list of 60 ideas here!
Sharing our testimony is hard, sharing it with a stranger is even harder.
On Wednesday’s show, The Morning Thing shared 10 tips for sharing your testimony. Your story can make a difference in someone else’s life!
Click HERE to see the full article from Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ International)
When you tell your story, it’s God who is responsible for changing people’s hearts. You are simply called to be ready and to share what God has done in your life.
10 Tips for Telling Your Story:
1. You’ve Got the Power
2. Everyone’s on a Spiritual Journey
3. God Desires to Use YOU
4. Be Prepared
5. Practice, Practice, Practice
6. Pray
7. Ask Permission
8. Be a Good Listener
9. Leave the Results to God
10. Remember
(picture from cru.org)
Today is a day where we celebrate being nice to one another, how appropriate for the time we are living in!
Say Something Nice Day began in Charleston, South Carolina, when the Mayors of North Charleston and Charleston came together with members of the Charleston-Atlantic Presbytery and the South Carolina Baptist Convention to create a day to be kind to the special people in our lives, like our children.
It’s also a day to remember and celebrate people who provide us with a variety of services, such as bus drivers, healthcare workers, and teachers. And, it’s a great opportunity to apologize to people that we might have wronged or hurt through our behavior. The aim of this special day is to fight against unkindness, bullying, and the lack of politeness that dominates society today. The creators hope that this one day of pleasantness will grow until people are nice to each other every day.
Set an example and encourage your children to be nice to each other on this day.
It’s as simple as complimenting a co-worker, forgiving someone who wronged you, or choosing to react with grace instead of anger.
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32
Here is a complete list of Bible verse that all have to do with kindness.
It may sound basic but there are two crucial things your burner needs if you want to make great barbecue food. The first thing is, it has to be a charcoal one. There’s nothing wrong with gas barbecues, but you won’t get any extra smoky flavor. You might as well be cooking in the oven, flavor-wise! The second thing you need is a lid. It locks in flavor, keeps the temperature constant and can be used as an extra technique.
In the UK, charcoal is usually bought in a rush from a petrol station car park as soon as the sun peeks its head around a cloud. But being prepared can make a huge difference, because the charcoal you use changes the way your food tastes.
If you’re a bit of a pro, try adding wood chips to your charcoal. Hickory and oak are great with fish and pork, while cherry and apple wood add a sweetness to most meats. Just soak half what you’ll use in water to make it last, then add it all once lit.
Barbecuing takes patience and concentration, in that order. You need to wait for the flames to die down – flame-grilled is a very misleading term! You want the coals white hot – by which I mean grey and glowing. That’s the hottest and evenest heat.
Following on from that, don’t forget that what you have created is a caveman oven, so you need to control the heat just like an oven. DJ BBQ says the best way to test the heat is with your hand. Hold your hand about 12cm/5inches above the grill and see how long you can hold it there comfortably (ie. without screaming).
6 seconds = low heat
4 seconds = medium heat
2 seconds = in DJ’s words “hotter than a goat’s butt in a chili pepper patch”
0 seconds = Hospital. Now.
You also need to control the temperature across the grill. The easiest technique is the half and half – put all the coals to one side, so you have a mega-hot side and one with no direct heat.
We’ve all accidentally lost a sausage down a grill or flipped a burger over the edge. Well, get yourself a decent fish slice, a heavy-duty oven glove and maybe even a fish grill (clamp/clip/basket thing – we’ve no idea what they are called). The one bit of kit you simply must have is a decent pair of tongs – they give you the most control, and reduce the chances of dropping anything between the grills.
Homemade burgers are better. Even if you make them from nothing but salt and pepper and good-quality meat, they will beat anything in the shops. Buy mince with plenty of fat, or get your butcher to give you some minced flank or chuck– you’ll get juicy, flavorful burgers whether you like them pink in the middle or cooked right through.
Why do people forget fish? Fish and smoke are such great friends (think smoked salmon!). So get a whole trout or side of salmon, throw some oak chips in and cook like the caveman you always knew you were. If you’re feeling fancy, slice a whole fish open and stuff with lemon, dill and pepper.
We all know the phrase “leave for a few hours, ideally over night”. Well that applies doubly to barbecues, to make sure the flavors aren’t overridden by the addition of the smoke. In fact, it’s best to save some marinade when you make, and brush your meat or fish with the marinade every 10 minutes as it cooks. That way it will add moisture, trap the smoke flavor and caramelize gently as it goes.
I know barbecues are an excuse for us all to turn into carnivores, but fire does wondrous things to vegetables too, if you get the technique right. What you want is that lovely charring along the bars – it looks amazing, and tastes even better. So slice thin, then grill straight away – no oil, no seasoning.
Sides should never be an afterthought! They will make up two-thirds of what you eat if you’re trying to have something that resembles a balanced meal. You could go for a classic potato salad, or get some corn on the cobs on the grill.
See the entire list here!
MVNU Professor of Visual Communications, Jayme McMillan shared his thoughts about our Lifeline theme of Echo. He also shared how God is working in his life and in the lives of those around him. Listen to the entire conversation here!
For more information about Lifeline 2020, go to www.wnzr.fm
Lifeline 2020 – Thursday, 5/21 and Friday, 5/22 on WNZR! #Lifeline
#WNZR #TheMorningThing #Lifeline2020 #ECHO #MVNU
MVNU Professor of Biblical Literature and Coordinator of the Master of Ministry Program, Dr. Michael VanZant shared his thoughts about our Lifeline theme of Echo. He also shared how God is working in his life and in the lives of those around him. Hear the conversation here!
For more information about Lifeline 2020, go to http://www.wnzr.fm
Lifeline 2020 – Thursday, 5/21 and Friday, 5/22 on WNZR! #Lifeline
#WNZR #TheMorningThing #Lifeline2020 #ECHO #MVNU
GO2020 is a global campaign in 150+ countries. This wonderful outreach initiative can help you spread the Gospel to others.
WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Roger Tickle, President of the Knox Network of Christian Ministries, about GO2020. Roger shares how you can get involved in GO2020 and why it is so important now in our world.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Find out more information and get the Go Guide, a daily action-oriented devotional at https://go2020usa.com/
You can also find more information at https://www.revivehub.org/
Everyone can reach someone.
Together we can reach the world!
WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Carol Grubaugh, Executive Director for the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. Carol shared an update on our local Economic Recovery Task Force and how this group is working hard to help our local businesses. She also shared how the Chamber is partnering with Main Street Mount Vernon to provide Toolkits and a webinar that will help business owners with their preparations for Ohio’s reopening.
Click HERE to hear their conversation
Click HERE to see a comprehensive list of COVID-19 Resources provided by the Chamber. This list is routinely updated, so please check it regularly.
WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University are proud members of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce.
