Category: Inspirational

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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The Morning Thing 12/31/2024: WNZR’s Top 30 Songs of 2024

Today we celebrated New Year’s Eve 2024 with the top 30 songs of the year!

Here is the entire list:
30. Terrian – Honestly, We Just Need Jesus | Official Music Video
29.  MercyMe – Always Only Jesus | Official Lyric Video
28. Tasha Layton – Never | Official Music Video
27. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere | Official Music Video
26. CAIN – Any More | Official Music Video
25. Megan Woods – The Truth | Official Music Video
24. Consumed By Fire – Walk With Jesus | Official Lyric Video
23. Micah Tyler – Praise The Lord | Official Music Video
22. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise | Official Music Video
21. CeCe Winans – That’s My King | Official Music Video
20. Anne Wilson – Strong | Official Lyric Video
19. Cody Carnes – Take You At Your Word | Official Lyric Video
18. Forrest Frank – Good Day | Official Audio
17. Patrick Mayberry – Lead On Good Shepherd | Official Audio
16. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) | Official Audio
15. We Are Messengers – God Be The Glory | Official Music Video
14. Phil Wickham – I Believe | Official Music Video
13. Tasha Layton ft. Chris Brown – Worship Through It | Official Music Video
12. Caleb & John ft. CAIN – Somebody Like Me | Official Lyric Video
11. Crowder – Grave Robber | Official Music Video
10. Katy Nichole ft. Naomi Raine – My God Can | Official Lyric Video
09. Housefires ft. JWLKRS – I Thank God | Official Music Video
08. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter | Official Lyric Video
07. Josh Baldwin & Jenn Johnson – Made For More | Official Music Video
06. Seph Schlueter – Counting My Blessings | Official Lyric Video
05. Jeremy Camp – These Days | Official Music Video
04. Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying | Official Music Video
03. TobyMac – Faithfully | Official Music Video
02. Tauren Wells & Davies. – Take It All Back | Official Music Video 
01. Elevation Worship – Praise | Live Performance Video
























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Big Things Are on Tap for Mount Vernon in 2025!

On the Morning Thing today (Friday, December 27), Mayor Matt Starr talks about several things that residents in Mount Vernon can look forward to in the new year.

Click HERE to Hear the Full Conversation.

Mayor Starr starts with infrastructure updates including sidewalks on the south side of town which will make school zones safer, the State Route 13 relocation that is in progress and improvements to the Splash Pad.

One of the biggest items on the city’s agenda surrounds the upcoming Listening Tour to discuss the development of new municipal facilities—including a police station, a city hall annex, and a municipal court building.

Mayor Starr also gives an update on what the City Council, Police and Fire Departments are up to in 2025.

Click HERE to visit the City of Mount Vernon’s website.

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The Morning Thing talks about Positive Mental Health

The Morning Thing talked about Positive Mental Health today, Thursday, December 26th.

The holidays are filled with the happiness and joy surrounding the birth of Jesus.

However, its is always important to remember to pay attention the mental health of yourself, family, friends, and co-workers during this time of the year.

We have provided a printout that you can use for mental health, sleep hygiene, and a list of core emotions associated with mental health awareness.

Click HERE to find some helpful hints from Focus on the Family.

Click HERE for a Emotional Checklist.

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Looking for a yummy dessert for your family gathering? The Morning Thing has some recipes to share!

We found a list of top-rated Christmas dessert recipes that your guests and family will LOVE!

Click HERE for 25 different ideas from AllRecipes.com

Here are the ones that Marcy shared this morning on the show:

Peppermint Brittle

Cannoli Dip

Chewy Caramels

Best Snowball Cookies

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Interchurch Social Service Annual Wreath Auction Returns To Benefit Food For The Hungry

Sheryl O’Neill with the Centerburg Branch of Interchurch Social Services and Cindy Martin, the Danville Branch Manager for Interchurch Social Services talk about the return of the silent wreath auction in their towns!

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.


They say the wreaths can be seen at the Centerburg and Danville Branches of Park National Bank during regular business hours and on Facebook. Bids can be placed at the branch. The auction ends Friday and arrangements for payment and pickup will be addressed at that time.


Donations raised will be used to purchase food through the Mid Ohio Food Collective.

For more information on the Centerburg Wreath Auction, click HERE.

For more information on the Danville Wreath Auction, click HERE.

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Interchurch Social Services Branches talk about Food For The Hungry and their needs

Interchurch Social Service Branches in Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown Are Gearing Up for Food For The Hungry!

Click HERE for all three conversations!

Sheryl O’Neil with the Centerburg Branch, Cindy Martin in Danville, and Katie Frazier in Fredericktown all talk about their time with Interchurch Social Services and the Food For the Hungry. They talk about their needs including what to donate and how they can turn $1 in $4.56 worth of food through the Mid Ohio Collective.

They also explain how monetary donations also benefit people with uncommon needs such as avoiding utility cutoff and eviction.

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