Category: Inspirational

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites celebrate SMILES :-)

For this week’s Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts celebrated World Smile Day. They shared their favorite ways to make others smile.

Click HERE to hear from Hunter Sutyak

Click HERE to hear from Marcy Rinehart

A little history about this special day from www.worldsmileday.com:
Harvey Ball was a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts. He created the smiley face in 1963. That image went on to become the most recognizable symbol of good will and good cheer on the planet.

As the years passed Harvey Ball became concerned about the over-commercialization of his symbol, and how its original meaning and intent had become lost in the constant repetition of the marketplace.  Out of that concern came his idea for World Smile Day®. He thought that we, all of us, should devote one day each year to smiles and kind acts throughout the world.  The smiley face knows no politics, no geography and no religion.  Harvey’s idea was that for at least one day each year, neither should we.  He declared that the first Friday in October each year would henceforth be World Smile Day®. Ever since that first World Smile Day® held in 1999, it has continued every year in Smiley’s hometown of Worcester, MA and around the world.

After Harvey died in 2001, the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation was created to honor his name and memory.  The Foundation continues as the official sponsor of World Smile Day® each year.

Join the celebration this year on Friday, October 2nd.
“Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile”!

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WNZR talks with Savannah, a Client of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.
We talked with Savannah about her experience as a client of Starting Point. She shared how the ministry impacted her life.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Prayer Walk.

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WNZR talks with Abbey Ernst, Client Services Director of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.
We talked with Client Services Director, Abbey Ernst about how God has been working through the ministry in the midst of COVID-19 challenges.
She also shared some unexpected blessings they have encountered this year at Stating Point.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Prayer Walk.

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WNZR talks with Jennifer Furay, Development Director of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.

We talked with Development Director, Jennifer Furay about how God called her to serve in this ministry. Jennifer also shared the details of Starting Point’s Prayer Walk. The event will be held this Saturday, 10/3 throughout our community. We also shared prayer requests for the ministry’s staff and clients.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Walk.

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The Morning Thing celebrates National Coffee Day!

Today is very special – it’s National Coffee Day!

The Morning Thing is celebrating by drinking an extra cup and sharing some of the amazing health benefits in this wonderful drink.

Check out these 13 health benefits of coffee! Click HERE for the full article from www.healthline.com and more details on how caffeine can help us.

1. Can Improve Energy Levels and Make You Smarter

SUMMARY – Caffeine blocks an inhibitory neurotransmitter in your brain, which causes a stimulant effect. This improves energy levels, mood and various aspects of brain function.

2. Can Help You Burn Fat

SUMMARY – Several studies show that caffeine can increase fat burning and boost your metabolic rate.

3. Can Drastically Improve Physical Performance

SUMMARY– Caffeine can increase adrenaline levels and release fatty acids from your fat tissues. It also leads to significant improvements in physical performance.

4. Contains Essential Nutrients

SUMMARY – Coffee contains several important nutrients, including riboflavin, pantothenic acid, manganese, potassium, magnesium and niacin.

5. May Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

SUMMARY – Several observational studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

6. May Protect You From Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

SUMMARY – Coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease, which is a leading cause of dementia worldwide.

7. May Lower Your Risk of Parkinson’s

SUMMARY – Coffee drinkers have up to a 60% lower risk of getting Parkinson’s disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disorder.

8. May Protect Your Liver

SUMMARY – Coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of cirrhosis, which can be caused by several diseases that affect the liver.

9. Can Fight Depression and Make You Happier

SUMMARY – Coffee appears to lower your risk of developing depression and may dramatically reduce suicide risk.

10. May Lower Risk of Certain Types of Cancer

SUMMARY – Liver and colorectal cancer are the third and fourth leading causes of cancer death worldwide. Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of both.

11. Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease and May Lower Stroke Risk

SUMMARY – Coffee may cause mild increases in blood pressure, which usually diminish over time. Coffee drinkers do not have an increased risk of heart disease and have a slightly lower risk of stroke.

12. May Help You Live Longer

SUMMARY – Several studies show that coffee drinkers live longer and have a lower risk of premature death.

13. The Biggest Source of Antioxidants in the Western Diet

SUMMARY – Coffee is rich in powerful antioxidants, and many people get more antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and veggies combined.

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WNZR talks with Victoria Russell, Client Care Coordinator of Starting Point

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This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight
on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.

We talked with Client Care Coordinator, Victoria Russell
about the challenges the ministry has faced in 2020 and how the staff worked diligently to still meet the needs of their clients. She also shared how God has blessed the ministry throughout the pandemic.  Victoria shared details of the Starting Point Walk on 10/3 and how to participate.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Walk.

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WNZR talks with Diana Wetzel, Executive Director of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.

We talked with Executive Director, Diana Wetzel about the many different facets of this ministry, the challenges of facing a pandemic and how to participate in their upcoming Walk on 10/3. Diana also shared how she sees God working through the ministry. She shared a special thank you to the donors who support Starting Point financially and spiritually.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Walk.

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Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr joins WNZR for the September Spotlight on MV

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr in their monthly “Spotlight on Mount Vernon”.
Mayor Starr shared numerous updates on the city:
– Community Development Block Grant distribution for infrastructure projects
– Construction updates on the following projects: Mount Vernon Avenue bridge, bike trail underpass on South Main St., Eastmore and Dogwood water lines, North Main and Chestnut Street intersection, water lines in the North End of the city, traffic signal conflict monitoring and street sweeping.
– Development of Shellmar Park
– Development of the city’s strategic plan
– and the importance of voting in the upcoming election.

Click HERE to hear Marcy’s conversation Mayor Starr.

Stay connected with the Mayor’s Office at www.mountvernonohio.org
Or on Facebook and Twitter – search for The City of Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Or call 740-393-9517

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The Morning Thing celebrates World Dream Day for their Friday Favorites!

World Dream Day has been established for the purpose of encouraging individuals, communities, businesses, schools, and families to take some time to concentrate on their dreams and make an effort to turn them into a reality.
Today, to celebrate World Dream Day, The Morning Thing Co-Hosts share their biggest dreams.

Marcy Rinehart

Hunter Sutyak

Wesley Boston

It does not matter where you come from, where you live, or how much money you have, one thing that we all have in common is dreams! We all have aspirations and goals for a better tomorrow. The trouble is that there are a lot of hurdles and barriers that stand in the way when it comes to making our dreams a reality.  

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
Harriet Tubman

Learn about Dream Day, Click HERE

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Today is the first day of FALL! Celebrate with The Morning Thing!

Today, 9/22/2020, is the first official day of Fall.
(picture from www.almanac.com)

The autumnal equinox—also called the September or fall equinox—is the astronomical start of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere and of the spring season in the Southern Hemisphere.

Click HERE for some scientific facts about fall. You can impress your family members and co-workers.

Click HERE for some FUN facts about fall. (These facts are not so “scientific”, but you can still impress your friends and family members.)

Here are some FUN things you can do this Fall. Enjoy the new season.

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