Category: Inspirational

The Morning Thing Gives Reminders for Before You Go to Bed

Sometimes its tough to let go of things, especially before you go to bed. We need to trust in God and know that he has our best interest at heart.

Isaiah 43:18:19 (NIV) states “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

Marcy gave some insightful reminders from Facebook to think about to help shut your brain off right before bed.

They include: Tomorrow is a fresh start. Mistakes are just part of learning. Today was a step forward, even if it wasn’t perfect. It’s okay to rest —- I’ve earned it.

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The Morning Thing Gives Ways to Stay Healthy in 2025

On The Morning Thing Tuesday morning, Xander and Eric gave the following tips to stay healthy this year.

They include: Drink water, walk daily, sleep well, eat greens, avoid sugar, stretch, limit screen time and practice gratitude.

Click HERE for Webmd’s 12 Habits of Super Healthy People.

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WNZR talks with John Cooper from Skillet about WinterJam 2025

It’s WinterJam Week on WNZR. Each day, we are sharing conversations with the artists that are taking the stage for this year’s tour.
We talked with John Cooper from Skillet. Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
He talked about growing up to become a rock musician in a house where rock music was not allowed. He also discusses Skillet’s creative process to blend hard rock and biblical truth.

John shares about the band’s history on the WinterJam Tour. He also talks about their new album “Revolution”.

After 30 years of writing, recording and touring, John breaks down what keeps him and the band going.

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Sunday is the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday! Join WNZR to celebrate Starting Point!

On Friday’s show, The Morning Thing shined the spotlight on the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday and the ministry of Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center.
We talked with Jenn Furay, Executive Director of Starting Point.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation or watch the Soundcloud link below.
She shared with us how the celebration of life happens throughout the month of January.

She also shared some amazing stats:

  • Fingernails start to develop at 12 weeks gestation
  • the heart beats 54 million times between conception and birth
  • a baby that is delivered at only 24 weeks gestation has a 60-70% chance of survival
  • a baby delivered at 28 weeks (12 weeks pre-mature) has an 80-90% chance of survival with only a 10% chance of having any long-term health problems

Jenn also talked about the option of abortion pill reversal. Starting Point’s Medical Director, Dr. Hardin is part of a network that has saved over 1,200 lives with this method.

Jenn also shared how knowledge is power.
Starting Point offers:

  • an informational video for churches or online sharing
  • speakers for small groups or churches
  • tours of the Starting Point facilities
  • training for volunteers

For more information about Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center, go to www.FriendsofKSP.com

Here is a video with more facts.

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The Morning Thing Shares Prayers for Moms and Dads

We know that our kids can bring light into our life and make life enjoyable.
We also know that our kids can try our patience, and sometimes it can be a major struggle.
Marcy and Eric shared several prayers for both moms and dads to help them get through the day.
Click HERE for the prayers for moms by Amanda Idleman at Crosswalk.com
Click HERE for the 6 prayers for dads by Clarence Haynes, Jr. at the Bible Study Tools website.

(Image from Crosswalk.com)

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Would you like to be more creative? It’s not too late!

We honored International Creativity Month this morning on The Morning Thing. There is something about being creative that gives you a certain boost of confidence and it is never too late to become more creative in your lifestyle!

We shared some tips from Phil Cooke’s article How To Jumpstart Your Creativity. Phil says, “This is as good a time as any to take your creativity to the next level.”

Here are a few of our co-hosts favorite tips for becoming more creative:

  • Don’t be afraid to daydream
  • Stop working randomly
  • Value intuition and the power of hunches
  • Be open to new ideas
  • Be different

If you want to read more about these and check out the rest of the 10 then click HERE!

If you’d like to learn more about International Creativity Month click HERE!

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 1/3/25

January is National Soup Month. Today for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared about their favorite soups.

Click HERE to hear from Shawn, Xander, Eric and Marcy.

Here is Eric’s Chili Recipe:
Ingredients

1 lbs burger/1lbs mild Italian sausage

2 cups of salsa

Bushs chili and beans

2 can pinto beans

2 can kidney beans

2 can black beans

1/2 tsp paprika

1 onion

1 cup water

1/4 cup chili powder

To garnish

Cheddar cheese

Sour cream 

Steps

  1. Brown beef and/or sausage
  2. Dice onion
  3. Add all ingredients except salsa to crockpot or large pot
  4. Cook on medium or medium high heat for a couple of hours
    1. Depends on how soft you want the beans
  5. 1 hour to half an hour before eating, add the salsa.
  6. Eat when you think its ready and enjoy!

Note: You can really eat whenever after the meat has been cooked because the other ingredients are not based on temperature to consume. 

You can also add any peppers or other ingredients you wish. 

Its YOUR chili, so have fun with it!

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2025 is here! The Morning Thing shared New Year’s Resolutions that are achievable!

The New Year brings a fresh start! What goals would you like to achieve?
The word “resolution” often becomes a negative term because many of us give up after 2 weeks.
Good Housekeeping came up with a list of 65 Achievable New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep!
Check out the FULL LIST HERE!
If we can adopt 1 or 2 or maybe 3 of these goals, we will be on our way to a healthy, more balanced 2025.

Here are some of the resolutions that we are going to try in the New Year.

  • Start a gratitude journal.
  • Make time for family.
  • Create a budget you can stick to.
  • Cook new foods.
  • Add cleaning tasks to your calendar.
  • Prioritize sleep.
  • Learn to love vegetables.
  • Schedule annual health screenings.
  • Become a plant owner.
  • Take the stairs.
  • Plan a vacation.
  • Start walking more.
  • Write to yourself.
  • Do one thing at a time.

As you start this new year, we hope you can remember the promises of these powerful bible verses:

2 Corinthians 5:17 – Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Revelation 21:5 – And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

Ephesians 4:22-24 – To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

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