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Sharing Our Faith

The Bible calls us to share our faith with others. Jesus tells us to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 8:19) and that we are Christ’s ambassadors on Earth (2 Corinthians 5:20). Sometimes sharing the Gospel can seem intimidating, but we found some great advice from Focus on the Family and prayers from Crosswalk that can help!

Here are Focus on the Family’s 5 simple steps to share the Gospel:

  1. Pray for guidance
  2. Build a relationship with the person you want to share with
  3. Share your story with them
  4. Share the Gospel with them
  5. Offer to pray with them and invite them to church

Click HERE to read more about sharing the Gospel.

We also shared 5 prayers that you can pray specifically for the next generations of believers. Click HERE to see the prayers from Crosswalk.

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The Morning Thing celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Today, we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior.
We shared the history of this special holiday and some facts on how this amazing man changed history.

Click HERE to read more about the difference Dr. King made in our country’s history.

We also shared some powerful quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Junior that will inspire you!
Click HERE to access 57 different quotes compiled by Country Living Magazine!

Some of our favorites:

  • “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
  • “Forgiveness is not an occasional act. It is a permanent attitude.”
  • “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
  • “The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold.
  • “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”
  • “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
  • “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.”
  • “I think I have discovered the highest good. It is love.”
  • “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
  • “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
  • “In some not too distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all their scintillating beauty.”
  • “He who hates does not know God, but he who loves has the key that unlocks the door to the meaning of ultimate reality.”
  • “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

(picture from www.history.com)

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Want to try a NEW recipe for 2024? The Morning Thing is here to help!

This week, The Morning Thing celebrated trying NEW things in the NEW year. All week long, we shared fun activities to try in 2024.

Many of us want to eat healthier, it is one of the top New Year’s resolutions.
We all want to spend less time in the drive-thru and more time around the dinner table with our family and friends.
We are excited to link you to 18 different recipes that you can try in 2024! The editors and staff members of Southern Living Magazine came up with a list of the recipes that topped their must-make lists of 2024. Click HERE to see the full list!

Here are the recipes that Marcy and Josiah talked about this morning.

 Chicken Salad

Cheddar Cheese Straws

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Million Dollar Spaghetti

Honey Chai Granola

Chocolate Chip Pie

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – What is on your bucket list for 2024?

All this week we have been talking about NEW things for the NEW Year.
Today for our Friday Favorites, we decided to share the NEW things that we want to try in 2024.
Some of these items are simple ideas for our daily lives, but some ideas are from our bucket lists.
We hope that we encourage you to be brave and try something new as we create new memories in 2024.
Thanks for listening to The Morning Thing.

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Olivia Toth Joins WNZR to Share on New Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau Website

This week on The Morning Thing we have been focusing on trying new things in the new year. We ran with that theme when chatting with Olivia Toth the Marketing Manager for the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Toth shared about her position as the Marketing Manager for the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau and told us about the brand-new website visitknoxohio.org! Check it out HERE.

Olivia wrapped up with sharing what new things you can try in Knox County this year and how great a resource the new website can be for Knox County residents.

Listen to our full conversation with Olivia below or by clicking HERE.

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WNZR presents the January 2024 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR with our monthly MVNU Update.

Dr. Castleman shared about Christmas break and time with his family. He discussed the two new Vice Presidents: Rev. David Mills and Johnna Vanover.

Dr. Castleman then gave his top priorities for MVNU in 2024. He also gave a message to students, staff, and faculty as they return to campus for the spring semester.

Dr. Castleman finished with sharing how we can be praying for him and his family.

Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE.

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How to Stick to Your New Year Resolutions!

Are New Year’s resolutions worth making when, according to statistics, between 80 and 90% of them will fail? Today on The Morning Thing we shared 10 Steps to Help Think Through Your Goals for 2024! These steps offer great insight and really help establish habits that will let you attain those resolutions.

Read the full list from Crosswalk.com by clicking HERE.

The Morning Thing and WNZR wishes you a Happy New Year!

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How to Stay Positive When Times are Tough

Life is a roller coaster, filled with peaks of joy and valleys of challenges. During the tough times, maintaining a positive mindset can be challenging, but it’s essential for our mental and emotional well-being. Today we shared tips and practices from The Positivity Blog to help you get through those difficult times.

Here is one that stood out to us today:

Talk it over with someone close to you.

This is one of the most powerful tips in this post and one my most used ones.

Just letting your thoughts and feelings out can be a powerful thing. It can relieve stress and anxiety and all the inner pressure that has built up inside.

And it can help you find a new perspective.

Sometimes as someone close to you simply listens and as you vent and figure things out for yourself.

And sometimes as the other person helps you to navigate your situation and out of negative thinking by sharing what they did when they had similar troubles or by building a small plan together with you for what you need to do next.

Read the full list of tips here!

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Happy New Year from The Morning Thing

Today is special! It is a fresh start for a New Year with new possibilities and opportunities.

Today on the show, Marcy Rinehart shared some ways that you can celebrate this special day.
Click HERE to see ways to celebrate the occasion from Good Housekeeping.

Some of our favorites include:
– Go to the Movies
– Start a New Book
– Treat Yourself to an at Home Spa Day
– Binge a TV Marathon
– Cheer for Your Favorite College Football Team
– Check out a Parade
– Try a Good-Luck Dish
Click HERE for a list of 8 New Year’s Foods to Bring Good Luck. (This list will still work for 2024)

We also talked about resolutions on the show. New Year’s Resolutions can be hard to keep sometimes. We shared 10 tips that will help you keep them this year.
Click HERE to see the complete list and read the full article from Very Well Mind.

  1. Choose a Specific Goal
  2. Limit Your Resolutions – Focus on One Goal at a Time
  3. Put Time Into Planning – Make a Detailed Plan
  4. Start With Small Steps – Small Steps Lead to Success
  5. Avoid Repeating Past Failures
  6. Remember That Change Is a Process
  7. Get Support
  8. Renew Your Motivation
  9. Keep Working on Your Goals – Keep a Resolution Journal
  10. Learn and Adapt


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