Need inspiration to take a break? We’ve got you! The Morning Thing hosts shared some great bible verses on the topic of rest. Rest is important not just physically, but it also helps replenish our mind and soul!
Click HERE to see all the verses!
This morning, our hosts highlighted some of the most incredible children in the Bible. They show how to serve God and their stories are truly an inspiration to all of us!
Here are a few of them:
To see the rest of these amazing kids and learn about their stories, click HERE!
Today as we honor Good Friday, The Morning Thing hosts have a special Friday Favorites. They share their favorite Easter songs.
Songs:
Marcy’s Favorite – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus) by Jon Reddick
Shawn’s Favorite – Holy Forever by Chris Tomlin
Xander’s Favorite – Man on the Middle Cross by Rhett Walker
Eric’s Favorite – The King of Love by Steven Curtis Chapman
Palm Sunday marks the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem riding a donkey. Crowds gathered to honor him and laid down palm branches and cloaks as a gesture of honor.
On Monday’s Morning Thing, Marcy and Xander talked about Palm Sunday including the history, bible verses, and hymns focusing on Palm Sunday.
Click HERE for more history regarding Palm Sunday.
Click HERE for worship songs for Palm Sunday
Our theme for Lifeline 2025 is Made For These Days,
Our staff members shared their thoughts about what this theme means to them.
Click HERE to hear from our WNZR Staff.
WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is introducing you to 13 NEW DJs that are joining our staff this semester!
Today, we introduce you to Gabriella Stanley. She is a Freshman Communication & Media (Strategic Communication) Major from West Jefferson, OH.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Gabriella got interested in radio when she met Joe Rinehart on a campus tour. She wants to learn everything in the field of media so that she can be a “Swiss Army Knife” for a future employer. (A Joe Rinehart term)
Gabriella shares her favorite foods and artists and memories she has made here at MVNU.
She talks about how God has been working in her life. Her favorite verse is Jeremiah 17:14.
You can hear Gabriella Stanley on WNZR on Mondays and Fridays from 1pm – 2pm.
Today for our Friday Favorites, we celebrated National Bible Week. Each show host shared their favorite bible verses.
Click HERE to hear from Shawn, Xander and Marcy.
Shawn’s favorite verse – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Xander’s favorite verse – Proverbs 16:9
Marcy’s favorite verse – Proverbs 3:5-6
For some of us, it might be difficult to say yes to that question.
As we approach Thanksgiving next week, The Morning Thing is spending time to focus on gratitude.
Crosswalk.com has a list of 5 scriptures to help guide our gratitude this Thanksgiving.
Click HERE to read the full article.
From Crosswalk Author, Whitney Hopler
Thanksgiving invites you to reflect on God’s goodness and give thanks for the blessings in your life. It’s more than just a holiday; it’s a spiritual discipline to give thanks. The Bible repeatedly encourages you to give thanks – not only when in good circumstances, but in all situations. Practicing gratitude is a powerful act of faith, reminding you that God is present, faithful, and good. Here are 5 scriptures from the Bible to guide your Thanksgiving gratitude. They can inspire you to give thanks not just on Thanksgiving, but on every day that God gives you to enjoy.
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” – Colossians 3:17
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.” – Philippians 4:6-7
James 1:17
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17
Hebrews 12:28
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” – Hebrews 12:28
Click HERE to read Whitney’s valuable insight on each bible verse.
Captain Christine Moretz shared an exciting ministry update with WNZR.
Construction is underway for a new childcare center in our community!
Click HERE to hear the full conversation or click on the link below.
She explained how they discovered the need for childcare and decided to build this facility.
Christine shared an overview of the facility that will be added to the area that they call “Salvation Square.” This new building is a 13,270 square foot childcare center, that also allows for 36 additional slots for an after-school program. A total of 112 children will be cared for daily in this facility, named “The Salvation Army Learning Lighthouse!”
She listed the areas and facilities in this center that will be used for educational and recreational programs. There will also be renovations made to their existing social services building to better serve those in need in the community!
Christine also shared the timeline for this building project with WNZR. Construction is planned to finish in October 2025, with the childcare center to open in January 2026!
Their campaign goal is $6.25 million dollars, and about $4.9 million dollars has been pledged by generous organizations.
You can support this campaign at www.salarmy.us/LightTheDay
Christine also shared about the many ways to get involved with raising funds for the Salvation Army this Christmas Season!
Kettle Kickoff is Tuesday, November 26th at noon at the Salvation Army! You can keep an eye out for red kettles accepting donations around town, or volunteer to ring a bell.
The community Thanksgiving Dinner will be November 27th at the Salvation Army, and you can volunteer for that event as well.
The Morning Thing celebrated World Kindness Day today. Did you know that 27 countries recognize this day and the need to show kindness to others?
There is a long history for this day that dates back to 1997 where the World Kindness Movement was launched at a conference in Tokyo, Japan.
Click HERE to read about the history and some interesting facts about the day.
Today, the hosts shared a Kindness Matters Guide from The Mental Health Foundation.
Click HERE to read the full article and all the different ideas on how we can show kindness.
Here are some of our favorites.
Volunteer to help others:
Here are some ideas about getting involved:
We also shared bible verses that talk about being kind. Click HERE to access 40 different verses from biblestudytools.com to inspire you to show kindness.
Ephesians 4:32 (New International Version)
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
A Prayer for Kindness, Compassion, and Forgiveness (from biblestudytools.com)
Father, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness describe Your character. How can I be more like You, Father? How can I be an outlet of Your kindness, compassion, and forgiveness to the people You have purposefully placed in my life? Show me, Father. Open my heart to remember the words of my Savior and feel the all-encompassing love of You, my heavenly Father. I am loved, chosen, purposed, and forgiven. Therefore, emboldens me to pray, live, and love in a reflection of these great truths about who I am. Guide my prayers and my life. Let all I do, honor You. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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