Velvet Ice Cream celebrates a family legacy and the tradition of the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival

Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Luconda Dager, President of Velvet Ice Cream.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

She shared the rich family history of Velvet. She is part of the 4th generation leading the company.
Luconda shared the history of the Ye Olde Mill and the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival.
There are many exciting events coming this weekend for families to have fun!
They talked about ice cream eating contests, favorite flavors, and recipes, and that Velvet plans to serve around 5,500 gallons of ice cream this weekend at the festival!
Don’t miss the family fun this weekend in Utica!

Click HERE for the festival details.

Click HERE to connect with Velvet Ice Cream – check out the yummy recipes!

Click HERE for details on how you can win gift cards to Ye Olde Mill with WNZR!

Covenant Church in Mount Vernon welcomes special speaker Mickey Robinson

Alyssa Sidle of The Morning Thing talked with speaker and author, Mickey Robinson.
He shared a message of how Courage is God’s Secret Weapon for YOUR Victory!

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Mickey will speak this Sunday, 5/28 at Covenant Church, 13360 New Delaware Road in Mount Vernon.
The special service begins at 10:45 am.
For more information call (740) 392-3152 or go to covenantcog.com

Doug McLarnan Shares about Walk for Ukraine

Doug McLarnan is participating in a Walk for Ukraine to help raise money for a great cause and in honor of two well-known men in Knox County.

Doug shared how he was inspired and influenced by Jim Buchwald and Bobby Herald and he decided to do the walk in honor of them.

He also gives us an update on where he is on his walk currently and how people can get involved with donating to the cause.

Listen to the full conversation HERE.

WNZR shares exciting news from New Directions of Knox County

The Morning Thing shared a conversation with Lori Jones Perkins, Executive Director of New Directions.
WNZR thanks this amazing organization for being a table sponsor at our 2023 Mom’s Night Out.
Lori shared exciting news about how the ministry is expanding, an upcoming move for her, and how they serve women in our community.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to connect with New Directions.

Are you looking for your purpose in Christ?

Are you asking yourself this question – Does God have a plan for my life?

We found an insightful article from jesusfilm.org

Click HERE to read the FULL article – 5 Tips For Finding Your Purpose in Christ.

1. Keep yourself in God’s Word

2. Surround yourself with wise counselors

3. Pray for wisdom and discernment

4. Prioritize doing God’s will

5. Pay attention to your passions

Would you like to create everyday romance?

Today’s Morning Thing was for couples! We shared some fun and easy ideas on how to create everyday romance with your sweetheart.

Click HERE to see the full article from Family Life. (They are labeled “Valentines Day” ideas, but we think they can work all year round)

Marcy and Alyssa decided to stay with that theme for our Friday Favorites.
Click HERE to listen to our “Dream Dates”!
We hope our ideas spark some romance at your house this weekend!

25 Ideas to spark everyday romance in your home:

1. Set her coffee cup next to the coffee maker in the morning before she is out of bed.

2 Send texts to let each other know you’re headed home from work.

3. Kiss each other goodbye every morning.

4. Buy the snacks he likes when you grocery shop.

5. Remember her coworkers’ names.

6. Give her a night off from helping the kids with homework. You huddle around the table for the spelling words and multiplication facts instead.

7. Tell him how much the kids enjoy being with him.

8. On a day off work, instead of sticking to your typical exercise routine, arrange it so you can work out together.

9. Watch the game with him. Try cheering for his team.

10. Ask him about his day.

11. Put your arm around her in church. Don’t let the kids sit between you.

12. Pray together. Pray out loud for each other.

13. Recall past memories together.

14. Cook his favorite dinner. Tell him you made it because you know he likes it.

15. Recognize your spouse for paying all the bills on time every single month.

16. When you come home from work, embrace each other. Squeeze tightly for longer than just a quick second.

17. Be the one who offers to turn out the lights tonight.

18. Text her that you’re thinking of her.

19. Reach over and hold his hand.

20. Compliment her for your favorite physical feature. Then also compliment her heart.

21. Help her clean the house.

22. Thank him for rolling the garbage can to the curb.

23. Split your dessert with her.

24. Talk to your in-laws instead of looking at your phone, during the next family gathering.

25. Let your spouse help you with something.

Romance doesn’t have to be hard or even well planned. All it takes is a thoughtful, intentional moment as you go about your regular day. Those daily displays of love really are the best after all.

Need to Refresh Your Quiet Time?

Does your quiet time need a reset? Is it hard to remind yourself everyday to take that time alone for just you and God? Maybe you need to refresh and renew what your quiet time looks like.

Crosswalk.com shares 10 tips to help renew that special time! Read all the steps they have HERE.

We hope those tips and tricks help bring life back to that all-so-important time with the Lord.

-The Morning Thing

Feeling overwhelmed? Check out these 6 verses!

Today, The Morning Thing continued their dive into the bible by sharing some special verses for those feeling overwhelmed.

Author and Speaker, Micah Maddox wrote an article for crosswalk.com sharing insight on where to go in the word when you find yourself in a state of overwhelm.

Click HERE to read the full article.

1. Psalm 61:2 – “From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

2. Psalm 102:1 – “Hear my prayer, O Lord, And let my cry come to You.”

3. Luke 10:41-42 – “And Jesus answered and said to her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.’”

4. Philippians 4:6 – “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”

5. Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”

6. Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.”

For Wayback Wednesday, host Marcy Rinehart shared songs from the WNZR Vault that were written about bible verses. These songs can help you memorize scripture.
Click HERE to see the list and listen to an amazing and uplifting list of songs.

Please let us know what YOU would like to hear on The Morning Thing. Email us at wnzr@mvnu.edu

The Morning Thing is a great way to start your day, each weekday from 6am – 9am. See you tomorrow morning!

The book of Proverbs offers insight for your everyday life

Today, The Morning Thing dug into the bible. We shared 10 Proverbs that can help your everyday life.

The article was written by Lynette Kittle with Crosswalk.com

Click HERE to read the full article.

1. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” (Proverbs 3:5)

2. “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act” (Proverbs 3:27)

3. “An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies” (Proverbs 12:17)

4. “Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin” (Proverbs 13:3)

5. “A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great” (Proverbs 18:16)

6. “Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and He will avenge you” (Proverbs 20:22)

7. “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6)

8. “Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord” (Proverbs 23:17)

9. “Evildoers do not understand what is right, but those who seek the Lord understand it fully” (Proverbs 28:5)

10. “Whoever leads the upright along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance” (Proverbs 28:10)

We pray that you will be encouraged by the topics that we share on the show and here on our blog. Please let us know what YOU would like to hear. Email us at wnzr@mvnu.edu

30 Bible Verses for Mom

Today, The Morning Thing shared some powerful bible verses for Moms.

imom.com compiled the list and separated the verses into different categories!

Are you dealing with Fear? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling grateful? Unappreciated? Do you need encouragement?

Well, please check out this list of verses!

Our prayer is that they inspire and encourage you as you do the most important job in the world – being MOM!

Happy Mother’s Day from WNZR!

Click HERE to see the full article.

Bible Verses for Moms Who Are Fearful

Psalm 34:4–5

I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

Matthew 8:23–27

Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

Psalm 46:1–2

God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Matthew 10:29–30

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Joshua 1:9

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Matthew 6:27

Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

Matthew 6:34

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Deuteronomy 3:22

Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.

Mark 5:35–36

While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

Bible Verses for Moms Who Are Overwhelmed

Matthew 11:28–30

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Philippians 4:6–7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 61:2

From the ends of the earth I call to you,
I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Isaiah 40:28–29

Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Psalm 142:3

When my spirit grows faint within me,
it is you who watch over my way.

Bible Verses for Moms Who Are Grateful

Proverbs 17:6

Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

1 Samuel 1:27–28

I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.”

Psalm 127:3–5

Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward from him.
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are children born in one’s youth.
Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their opponents in court.

Bible Verses for Moms Who Feel Unappreciated

Psalm 139:1–4

You have searched me, Lord,
and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue,
you, Lord, know it completely.

Genesis 16:13

Hagar gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.”

Isaiah 43:1

But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”

2 Chronicles 15:7

But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.

Bible Verses for Moms Who Are at Their Wits’ End

Romans 8:18

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

2 Corinthians 12:9–10

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

James 1:2

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Romans 12:12

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

What Bible verse do you keep handy to help you through motherhood?

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