Category: Inspirational

The book of Proverbs offers insight for your everyday life

Today, The Morning Thing dug into the bible. We shared 10 Proverbs that can help your everyday life.

The article was written by Lynette Kittle with Crosswalk.com

Click HERE to read the full article.

1. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” (Proverbs 3:5)

2. “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act” (Proverbs 3:27)

3. “An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies” (Proverbs 12:17)

4. “Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin” (Proverbs 13:3)

5. “A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great” (Proverbs 18:16)

6. “Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and He will avenge you” (Proverbs 20:22)

7. “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6)

8. “Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord” (Proverbs 23:17)

9. “Evildoers do not understand what is right, but those who seek the Lord understand it fully” (Proverbs 28:5)

10. “Whoever leads the upright along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance” (Proverbs 28:10)

We pray that you will be encouraged by the topics that we share on the show and here on our blog. Please let us know what YOU would like to hear. Email us at wnzr@mvnu.edu

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30 Bible Verses for Mom

Today, The Morning Thing shared some powerful bible verses for Moms.

imom.com compiled the list and separated the verses into different categories!

Are you dealing with Fear? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling grateful? Unappreciated? Do you need encouragement?

Well, please check out this list of verses!

Our prayer is that they inspire and encourage you as you do the most important job in the world – being MOM!

Happy Mother’s Day from WNZR!

Click HERE to see the full article.

Bible Verses for Moms Who Are Fearful

Psalm 34:4–5

I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

Matthew 8:23–27

Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

Psalm 46:1–2

God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Matthew 10:29–30

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Joshua 1:9

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Matthew 6:27

Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

Matthew 6:34

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Deuteronomy 3:22

Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.

Mark 5:35–36

While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

Bible Verses for Moms Who Are Overwhelmed

Matthew 11:28–30

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Philippians 4:6–7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 61:2

From the ends of the earth I call to you,
I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Isaiah 40:28–29

Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Psalm 142:3

When my spirit grows faint within me,
it is you who watch over my way.

Bible Verses for Moms Who Are Grateful

Proverbs 17:6

Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

1 Samuel 1:27–28

I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.”

Psalm 127:3–5

Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward from him.
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are children born in one’s youth.
Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their opponents in court.

Bible Verses for Moms Who Feel Unappreciated

Psalm 139:1–4

You have searched me, Lord,
and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue,
you, Lord, know it completely.

Genesis 16:13

Hagar gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.”

Isaiah 43:1

But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”

2 Chronicles 15:7

But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.

Bible Verses for Moms Who Are at Their Wits’ End

Romans 8:18

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

2 Corinthians 12:9–10

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

James 1:2

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Romans 12:12

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

What Bible verse do you keep handy to help you through motherhood?

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The Morning Thing Shares Prayers for Mom this Mother’s Day

The Morning Thing shared 8 beautiful prayers for Moms this Mother’s Day. All from Christianity.com, the prayers touch the lives and hearts of Moms in all different situations and walks of life this Mother’s Day.

Read the encouraging prayers by clicking HERE.

-Alyssa from The Morning Thing

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25 Affirmations for Mom – we love you Mom!

This week, The Morning Thing is honoring Moms. Today, we shared some inspiration from imom.com – 25 Affirmations for Mom.

If we are honest, we tend to be self-critical, especially with how we handle Motherhood.
Author Mary Jo Wyse gives us a two-part challenge:
#1 – Start giving yourself affirmations every day. Pick one or two from the list below.
#2 – Use these affirmations to praise someone else. Recognize another Mom.

Click HERE to read the full article.


1. I’m doing the best I can.
2. I don’t need to be perfect.
3. I work hard to teach my kids to be good people.
4. I am the best mom for my kid(s).
5. God made me a mom for a reason.
6. I make mistakes just like everyone else.
7. Discipline is hard to follow through with, but I’m trying.
8. I’m lovable.
9.  Trying counts and I try hard to be a good role model for my kids.
10. I’m not always patient with my kids, but I’m trying.
11. I’m glad I can admit my mistakes to my kids because it teaches them humility.
12. Not every moment of the day needs to be productive. I’m allowed down time and silence.
13. I work hard at creating happy memories for my kids.
14. I’m my kids’ best advocate.
15. I’m teaching my kids with the best tools I have.
16. I don’t need to spend money to create a happy home. My hugs and affection go a long way.
17. I am God’s beautiful creation.
18. Every day that I pour love and attention into my kids, they grow a bit stronger and more capable.
19. I’ve had to work at this job of motherhood, but I’ve done well so far.
20. I can’t prevent every mishap from occurring in my child’s life, but that’s OK.
21. When I slip up, it becomes a teaching moment for my kids. I have lots of opportunities to teach my kids! That makes them so lucky to have me as a mom.
22. I am not my mother, my sister, or anyone else. I do motherhood my own way.
23. I’m learning.
24. I’m getting better at this day after day, week after week. I will continue to improve year after year.
25. I’m a good mom.

Philippians 4:6-8 – Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

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Mom, Stop Waiting to do THIS…

We continued celebrating Moms for Mother’s Week on The Morning Thing as we get closer to Mother’s Day. Today we shared the origins of Mother’s Day as a holiday and some surprising facts about the day. Read more HERE.

We also talked about 10 Things You Need to Stop Waiting to Do from iMOM.com! Read the full list HERE.

One thing that is not on that list, but definitely is something you should have on your radar is Mom’s Night Out! It is just around the corner, don’t miss out on the fun and make sure to get your tickets today. It will be taking place in the chapel building on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Thorne Performance Hall on Friday, May 19th. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are free and you can find them HERE.

We look forward to fun night out with you!

-The Morning Thing

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Place 4 Grace has exciting ministry news – P4G Thrift is here!

Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Kandee Popham, Place 4 Grace Executive Director and Beth Landis, Manager of the NEW P4G Thrift Shop.
The ladies shared the exciting news of the Grand Opening for this new initiative of the Place 4 Grace Ministry.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

They shared the story of how God has opened this door to serve Moms and babies in our community.
They also shared all the details of the Grand Opening from May 11 – 13.
P4G Thrift Shop is located at 506 North Main Street in Mount Vernon.
Visit their website p4gthrift.com for more information
Visit place4grace.com for more information about the ministry overall, to donate or to volunteer.

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The Morning Thing talks about 4H Summer Camp

Alyssa Sidle of The Morning Thing talked with Lindsey VanGundy, Extension Educator with the Knox County OSU Extension Office.
They talked about this year’s 4H Summer Camp.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

Lindsey shared details on the date, location, benefits, activities and the approaching deadline.
The registration deadline is THIS Wednesday, 5/10!
You do not have to be a 4H member to attend camps. Scholarships are available!
Contact Lindsey at 740-397-0401 with any questions or for more information.

Click HERE for more camp information.

Click HERE to register.

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WNZR presents the May 2023 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, talked with The Morning Thing for his final Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared an update on his health and talked about how this graduation would be bittersweet. Dr. Spaulding will be retiring after MVNU’s Commencement on 5/6/23.

He talked about the accomplishments that he is proud of, shared memories from his time at MVNU and gave us an update on the Presidential Search.

Dr. Spaulding shared a special message to the Class of 2023 and all MVNU students. He also shared encouragement for MVNU Faculty and Staff.

He shared the plans that he and Sharon have for retirement, including a trip to Florida and a move to Sunbury.

The WNZR Staff want to thank Dr. Henry and Sharon Spaulding for their incredible service to our ministry and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Please join us in praying for this transition for their family and MVNU.

Dr. Spaulding,
Thanks for the many conversations and valuable information that we have shared over these past few years. It has been my honor to talk with you each month as we highlight a very special place – 800 Martinsburg Road! Your legacy will live on at MVNU. God bless you in retirement.

Marcy Rinehart
WNZR Station Manager

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we share memories

For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories from this school year.

Click HERE to hear from Marcy Rinehart, Allison Prouty and Ricky Geyer.

Allison and Ricky are headed to internships for their summer. Please pray for this transition for them and Marcy.

Alyssa Sidle joins the show next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Morning Thing is a great way to start your day, weekdays 6am – 9am.

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