Category: Inspirational

It’s a NEW day and a NEW week. How will you choose to spend it?

Monday brings a NEW Day and a NEW Week! How you face the day is a choice that only you make for yourself. The Morning Thing shared some fresh insight from author, Max Lucado. He shared how to adopt the fruits of the spirit into our daily life.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day. — Max Lucado

It’s a New Day: The Choice Is Yours
by Max Lucado, from Let the Journey Begin

It’s quiet. It’s early. My coffee is hot. The sky is still black. The world is still asleep. The day is coming.

In a few moments the day will arrive. It will roar down the track with the rising of the sun. The stillness of the dawn will be exchanged for the noise of the day. The calm of solitude will be replaced by the pounding pace of the human race. The refuge of the early morning will be invaded by decisions to be made and deadlines to be met. For the next twelve hours I will be exposed to the day’s demands. It is now that I must make a choice.

Because of Calvary, I’m free to choose. And so I choose.

I choose love. No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.

I choose joy. I will invite my God to be the God of circumstance. I will refuse the temptation to be cynical… the tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God.

I choose peace. I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.

I choose patience. I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I’ll invite Him to do so. Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moment to pray. Instead of clinching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage.

I choose kindness. I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone. Kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind to the unkind, for such is how God has treated me.

I choose goodness. I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one. I will be overlooked before I will boast. I will confess before I will accuse. I choose goodness.

I choose faithfulness. Today I will keep my promises. My debtors will not regret their trust. My associates will not question my word. My wife will not question my love. And my children will never fear that their father will not come home.

I choose gentleness. Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice, may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.

I choose self-control. I am a spiritual being. After this body is dead, my spirit will soar. I refuse to let what will rot, rule the eternal. I choose self-control. I will be drunk only by joy. I will be impassioned only by my faith. I will be influenced only by God. I will be taught only by Christ. I choose self-control.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithful-ness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks. If I fail, I will seek His grace. And then, when this day is done, I will place my head on my pillow and rest.

This devotion is from Let the Journey Begin by Max Lucado and shared by FaithGateway.

 

 

 

 

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reviveOHIO is coming to Knox County!

reviveOHIO is coming to Knox County March 15 – 21.

Want to know more about this event?

Join us for a Come & See Night, this Sunday (1/27) at Trinity Worship Center (1051 Beech St. Mount Vernon).
The event will be held from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
The evening will include community worship, teaching and sharing the visions of what is to come when the Church of Knox County embraces unity, hunger an humility.

Mark Burd of reviveOHIO tells us more about this wonderful event and how people can stay connected with upcoming events. Click HERE to hear his conversation with WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart.

Click HERE to stay connected with reviveOHIO: Knox County.

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What do you do for “Me Time”?

The bible is clear about the need to take time for ourselves, time to rest and recharge.

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV

God created a Sabbath for a purpose – to rest!

The Morning Thing shared 20 great ideas for “Me Time”.  Cyndi Barber is a writer for imom.com
Cyndi said that she learned that spending time on herself was an investment in her future self and the overall health of her family. It opened her up to greater creativity, productivity, and concentration. It balanced out the selflessness that being a mother required. Me time helped Cyndi to be a better parent because it regenerated energy levels and the ability to fully engage and connect with her family.

Check out Cyndi’s great ideas! Click HERE for the full article!

  1. Get a massage.
  2. Take a walk in nature.
  3. Buy yourself flowers.
  4. Sit in the park and feed the birds.
  5. Lose yourself in Google-searching random subjects.
  6. Take a class.
  7. Go to bed early and let dad put the kids to bed.
  8. Join an adult small group or bible study.
  9. Spend time on a hobby.
  10. Take a bath with candles and music.
  11. Play your favorite music while cooking dinner.
  12. Turn off gadgets for an hour.
  13. Go to the movies with a friend.
  14. Join a city team sport.
  15. Catch up with a friend.
  16. Go to a conference out of town.
  17. Get a manicure or pedicure…..or both!
  18. Visit a museum or gallery.
  19. Join a book club in person or online.
  20. Go for a drive and discover new parts of your town.

For our Morning Thing Fave 5, we shared our Mom’s favorite way to spend Me Time. Click on each name for another great idea. Now….go take some ME Time this weekend!

Daria’s Mom likes to watch Hallmark movies. Click HERE

Hunter’s Mom likes to do pallet art. Click HERE

Marcy’s Mom works on crafts, especially ceramics. Click HERE

Trevor’s Mom loves puzzles. Click HERE

Rachel’s Mom (Marcy) likes to hang out with family and watch movies. Click HERE

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The Woodward Opera House opens after over 20 years of restoration

This is an exciting time in downtown Mount Vernon as the Woodward Opera House prepares for an opening.

Justin Bauer, Marketing Director for the Woodward Development Corporation talked with us about the timeline of restoration, upcoming events and how to stay connected to activities at the Woodward Opera House.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay updated on all events and activities at the Woodward Opera House.

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Honesty is always the best policy because……..

Today, The Morning Thing talked about honesty.

Colossians 3:9-10 New International Version (NIV) says:
9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

We found 13 Ways to demonstrate Honesty from author, Frank Sonnenberg.
Click HERE for the full list.

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We also shared 10 Ways to be a Man of Integrity from www.allprodad.com
Click HERE for the full article and insight on each tip from author, Mark W. Merrill.

Here are 10 ways to be men of integrity:

1. Root yourself in a moral foundation.

2. Be optimistic.

3. Don’t compartmentalize your life.

4. Be selfless.

5. Surround yourself with support.

6. Partner with a friend where you need to make progress.

7. Be in the habit of sharing everything with your wife.

8. Practice the habit of imagining the presence of someone whose opinion you value.

9. Hold your children accountable.

10. Have a “principle of the week”.

 

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MVNU Lecture Event Focuses on the Drug Issue in Knox County

The drug epidemic in Ohio is a key issue, and the Mount Vernon Lecture Artist Series has scheduled a special event to address and inform the community about several areas of this important topic. These special presentations are free and open to the public.

On Thursday the 24th, Judge Richard Wetzel will be speaking in MVNU’s R.R. Hodge’s Chapel Auditorium at 7:15 pm to open the Lecture Artist Event. Judge Wetzel will present his professional insight from the Knox County Common Pleas Court as he speaks on “The Difference Between Calling and Life.”

Following this presentation will be a public workshop on Saturday the 26th, in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel. This series of lectures will break down the science and societal impact of drug usage, and look into the path of recovery. The sessions begin at 9 am with Sheryl Hemkin, Professor of Chemistry at Kenyon College, who present how our bodies react to different substances and how me can make informed, healthier choices. At 10:00 Amy Smart, Director of Riverside Recovery Services, will speak about the impacts of addiction on employment, health, and society. Then at 11:00, Todd Farrell, a chemical dependency counselor for Behavioral Health Partners, will close out the event with a discussion of real life recovery situations and ideas on how society can fight against addiction.

WNZR had the opportunity to speak with several of the individuals involved with this special event. You can hear from guest speakers Sheryl Hemkin and Amy Smart, as well as MVNU’s professor of Biology, Dr. Paul Madtes, who organized the Lecture Artist Series.

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Want better communication with your kids?

Want to have some meaningful conversation with your kids? Check out the tips we found and shared on The Morning Thing.

Good communication with children involves listening well and talking in ways that encourage your child to listen to you. It’s like any other skill – you get better with practice.
Click HERE for some very valuable tips from http://www.raisingchildren.net.au

A great time to communicate is at bedtime. Make conversation part of your daily routine. Click HERE for Pillow Talk for Parents and Kids from imom.com
Check out the great conversation starters for the bedtime routine.

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 – our favorite songs from WinterJam 2019 Artists

For The Morning Thing Fave 5 today, we shared our 5 favorite songs from WinterJam 2019 Artists.
We were sad that the concert is being cancelled in Columbus on 1/19, but we can still enjoy some of the songs hitting the stage for this year’s tour.

Daria Swisher loves Danny Gokey’s “If You Aint’ In It”

Hunter Sutyak loves “Wherever I Go” by Dan Bremnes

Marcy Rinehart is a Mandisa fan. She loves her song “Unfinished”

Trevor Moore likes the song “I Am Free” by the Newsboys

(and guest co-host) Wesley Boston likes the classic song “Shine” by the Newsboys

Don’t worry about this cancellation, WinterJam stops 2 more times in Ohio.

  • Saturday, February 16th – at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati
  • Sunday, March 31st – at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland

Click HERE for all the details of this year’s tour.

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Dr. Ron Archer visits Mount Vernon to celebrate LIFE with Place 4 Grace

WNZR is proud to introduce you to Dr. Ron Archer.

Dr. Archer travels around the world sharing his testimony.
He will be in Mount Vernon on Saturday, 1/19 participating in the “Celebrating Life” event with Place 4 Grace.

The evening will be filled with worship music, stories from the ministry and Dr. Archer’s powerful personal testimony.
The event is at the Memorial Theatre, 112 E. High Street, Mount Vernon.
Doors open at 6:30pm. The event starts at 7pm.

*Due to the nature of Dr. Archer’s testimony, this event is not recommended for children.*

Click HERE to hear an amazing conversation that WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had with Dr. Ron Archer and Kandee Popham, Executive Director of Place 4 Grace.

Click HERE for more details about this event.

Click HERE for more details about Place 4 Grace.

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