Category: Inspirational

Are you ready for Easter?

Today, The Morning Thing shared ideas for Easter 2019.
We shared ideas on food, baskets and decorating. Check out these fun and yummy ideas from www.goodhousekeeping.com

Click HERE for decorating tips for your Easter Eggs. Once your eggs are dipped, dyed, and decorated, add them to your Easter baskets, table decorations, or floral centerpieces. Your house is looking more colorful — and festive — already.

Click HERE for 60 Mix-and-Match Easter Dinner Menus. YUMMY!

Click HERE for 25 Seriously Creative Easter Gift Ideas for Kids.

Click HERE for Easter decorating ideas. 30 Gorgeous Easter Wreaths You Can Keep Up All Spring

Happy Easter from The Morning Thing and WNZR!

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Spring Cleaning Doesn’t Have to be Hard!

The birds are chirping, the weather is warm! You know what that means! SPRING CLEANING! But it doesn’t have to be such a chore! On the Morning Thing, we shared some cleaning hacks to get your house looking nice and smelling fresh in no time! Check it out HERE! As always, thanks for listening!

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 celebrates reading!

We are celebrating National Library Week with our Morning Thing Fave 5 by sharing our favorite books! Visit your library, pick out a good book and get ready for some adventure!

Listen in to find out what our co-hosts love to read.

Daria Swisher

Daria Swisher

Hunter 2

Hunter Sutyak

Marcy in studio

Marcy Rinehart

Trevor 2

Trevor Moore

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(and guest co-host) Wesley Boston

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New Directions hosts their annual Dinner and Celebration Benefit

New Directions, the Domestic Abuse Shelter and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County held their annual Dinner and Celebration Benefit on Thursday night, 4/11/19.

Executive Director, Lori Jones-Perkins shared how the money raised from this event will support the organization. She also shared some award winners and goals for 2019.
Click HERE to hear her conversation with WNZR’s Abigail Brown.

Several awards were given out.
Chloe Merriman, a Senior from Centerburg received the Volunteer Award for her exceptional service with TAC – the Teen Advisory Council. She has served with TAC for all 4 years of high school.

The Mary Hendrickson Award recognizes outstanding, long-term commitment to the organization and honors the late founder and director of New Directions. This year’s award was presented to Pat Keane, who has an extensive history with the organization and was part of the founding team that helped to create the outreach.

Lori shared that the top goal for New Directions in 2019 is ongoing community education.

For more information about New Directions of Knox County, go to their website, newdirectionsshelter.org

 

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WNZR will be at the Franklin United Brethren Church’s Easter Extravaganza!

This Saturday WNZR is going on the road to join the Franklin United Brethren Church in New Albany for their Easter Extravaganza!

The Easter Extravaganza is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be over 40 vendors inside and outside the church. Food and Drinks will also be available for purchase. The Easter Bunny will be there to take pictures with the kids. The first 50 kids to see the Easter Bunny will also get a stuffed bunny! There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. with over 300 filled eggs!

WNZR had a chance to talk with Pastor Mike Brown about the event. You can listen to that conversation HERE. The Franklin United Brethren Church is located at 7171 Central College Road in New Albany.

WNZR will be broadcasting live at the Easter Extravaganza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the event, call 740-358-8516 or visit the Franklin United Brethren website.

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The NEW Knox County 4H Youth Activity Center is coming soon

The official groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, 4/10 for the new 4H Youth Activity Center. The new building will be located at 700 Perimeter Drive (next to the Fairgrounds).

WNZR’s Lilly Buckley talked with Mark Bennett,  4-H Planning Committee member about the construction schedule and how this new facility will enhance the experience 4H kids have here in Knox County.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE for more information on how to support this project.

Here are more details about the new Center:

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72 Life Skills that your kids need to know before they leave the house

If you are a parent, you understand the struggle with raising a child. The Morning Thing crew understands and wants to help!
We found an incredible list of skills that are crucial for kids getting ready for a transition of leaving home.

Check out the full list here from imom.com

  1. Passport to Purity book study
  2. How to read and apply the Bible.
  3. How to study and apply biblical parables.
  4. How to play golf.
  5. How to play tennis.
  6. Know your family history. Involve both sets of grandparents.
  7. Go on a date night with mom. She shows him the basics of treating a girl on a date.
  8. How to tie a tie and bow tie.
  9. How to keep score for a baseball game.
  10. Why and how should we save money?
  11. Why is baptism a big deal?
  12. The 5 S’s of Manhood/Womanhood – (Step up, Speak out, Stand strong, Stay humble, Serve the King)
  13. How to use power tools (examples: lawnmower, saw, drill)
  14. Gun safety, operation, and maintenance
  15. How to set and reach goals.
  16. How to be a Godly brother.
  17. Cults and false religions of the world
  18. Why and how do you write a thank you note?
  19. Importance of connection to other believers in small group and corporate church
  20. Confronting the lure of pornography.
  21. How to shoot a bow and arrow.
  22. Basic home plumbing
  23. How to kayak.
  24. Basic principles of investing in financial markets
  25. White water rafting
  26. Interior home demolition/construction
  27. The importance of abiding with God daily (John 15)
  28. How to drive a car.
  29. How to shave.
  30. Importance of looking back and remembering
  31. How to develop a prayer life.
  32. How to disagree with friends, authorities, and relatives.
  33. What can I do to make this the best year of my life?
  34. What to look for at a college visitation
  35. Deep sea fishing
  36. Identifying idols
  37. What do I say to my friend who keeps on sinning?
  38. Is it ok for a teenager to date?
  39. Importance of accountability
  40. Preparing and living on a budget
  41. How to respond to foolish person?
  42. What does a true friend look like?
  43. What does courageous leadership look like? (Look for local/current examples)
  44. How should people who love God set their priorities?
  45. How should I choose a college?
  46. 5 movies to see
  47. Dating well
  48. What to do in a wreck/changing tire/basic car stuff
  49. Voting. Why is voting a privilege and how do I decide who I will vote for?
  50. What does generosity with time and money look like?
  51. How do you share and talk about your faith?
  52. What does it mean to “turn the other cheek?”
  53. What does Sabbath or rest look like?
  54. How and why do we pray?
  55. What does it look like to apologize and ask for forgiveness?
  56. How to make a great steak and burger on the grill.
  57. How do I go food shopping?
  58. How to resolve conflict biblically.
  59. How to play poker/Black Jack/Texas Hold’Em.
  60. How to play chess.
  61. How to create a resume.
  62. How to interview for a job.
  63. How do I understand and use my gifts and passions?
  64. How to camp and hike.
  65. How do I know what to study in the Bible?
  66. How to take care of clothes – laundry, ironing, etc.
  67. How to paint a room.
  68. How to hang pictures on a wall and do basic house repairs.
  69. How to choose a good book to read.
  70. How to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  71. How do I book travel and navigate an airport?
  72. Last but certainly not least… how to brew a good pot of coffee!
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The MT Fave 5 – We LOVE RUC!

For The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, the co-hosts shine a spotlight on a wonderful ministry – RUC, Relationships Under Construction.

They shared their 5 favorite things about this ministry that teaches middle and high school kids about healthy relationships. The Morning Thing Co-Hosts had the privilege of attending the RUC annual fundraising banquet on 4/4.

Daria Swisher

Hunter Sutyak

Marcy Rinehart

Trevor Moore

(and guest co-host) Wesley Boston

Find out more about this ministry at http://training.relationshipsunderconstruction.com/

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April Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding share his monthly campus update with The Morning Thing today.

He talked about construction, how donors make a difference in the lives of students and goals for the end of the school year.

Click HERE to hear the April MVNU Presidential Update.

Click HERE to stay up to date on MVNU’s Calendar for April, 2019.

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