Category: The Morning Thing

Interchurch Social Services Set to Open New Facility

The Centerburg Office of Interchurch Social Services is opening this week!

Eric Brown spoke with Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director for Knox County Interchurch Social Services about this answer to prayer.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

She talks about the ribbon cutting ceremony that will be held Sunday.

She also briefly talks about the other locations and a program focusing on ending child hunger in schools and at home.

Click HERE to find out more about Knox County Interchurch Social Services.

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Make Better Decisions with Your Valuable Time

Many of us struggle to have enough time throughout the day because we are not using our time wisely. Due to the Internet, social media, and constant distractions, it can be hard to use our time for the glory of God. 

On the Morning Thing Thursday, Xander and Eric shared a few tips to do something meaningful with your time as opposed to endlessly scrolling through social media for hours on end.

  • Take time to read the bible
  • Be active in prayer
  • Prioritize Your Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health

Click HERE for the full article from Crosswalk.com

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Yes! You can Leave Your Kids for One Night!

On the Morning Thing Tuesday, Marcy and Eric shared 10 reasons why you should get away without the kids.

Here are some things to keep in mind when planning time with your spouse:

•     Your kids aren’t the only ones that need attention.

•     Happy Marriage = confident children

•     It’s not all about them.

•     You demonstrate God’s love.

Click HERE for some helpful insight from familylife.com

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How to Get Motivated to Do Spring Cleaning

It’s the time of year that a lot of people dread. Spring Cleaning.
On the Morning Thing Monday, Marcy shared tips on how to get motivated and stick with cleaning.
Some of tips include:
• Clean in the Morning
• Set a Schedule
• Avoid Distractions
• Reward Yourself
Click HERE for more tips.

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Mount Vernon Community Gardens Grow More Than Produce

On Monday, the Morning Thing talked with Catie Hayes with the Knox County Local Food Council about the Mount Vernon Community Gardens.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
She explained how to start the process of getting a community garden.
Catie says there are several gardens around Knox County associated with the community garden project. She explains where they are located.
She also has quick tips for those using a community garden vs a private garden.
Catie says that taking part in a community garden can lead to great relationships.
Click HERE to find out more about the Mount Vernon Community Gardens

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – Good Friday 2025

Today as we honor Good Friday, The Morning Thing hosts have a special Friday Favorites. They share their favorite Easter songs. 

Songs:

Marcy’s Favorite – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus) by Jon Reddick

Shawn’s Favorite – Holy Forever by Chris Tomlin

Xander’s Favorite – Man on the Middle Cross by Rhett Walker

Eric’s Favorite – The King of Love by Steven Curtis Chapman

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The Morning Things Shares Easter Conversation Starters

Most people dread family dinners, but it doesn’t have to be a minefield that you have to navigate to enjoy a meal.

On Tuesday, Eric and Xander shared some things to start POSITIVE conversations where the entire family can take part.

Examples include:

• What is your favorite part of Easter?
• What is one unusual tradition or ritual you’d like to make part of your Easter celebration?
• How do you stay focused on the Resurrection throughout the year?

Click HERE for more conversation starters at Easter Dinner.

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The Morning Thing Celebrates Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday marks the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem riding a donkey. Crowds gathered to honor him and laid down palm branches and cloaks as a gesture of honor.

On Monday’s Morning Thing, Marcy and Xander talked about Palm Sunday including the history, bible verses, and hymns focusing on Palm Sunday.

Click HERE for more history regarding Palm Sunday.

Click HERE for worship songs for Palm Sunday

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The Morning Thing celebrates Stress Awareness Month. How are you relieving stress today?

April is Stress Awareness Month. This is a time for us to evaluate the stress in our lives and find ways to relieve the negative impact it can have on our life.

The Cleveland Clinic has 20 different ways to relieve stress. They report that lengthy exposure to stress may lead to mental health difficulties like anxiety and depression or increased physical health problems such as cardiovascular disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

Click HERE to see the complete list of 20 ways you can fight stress!

Here are some of our favorites:

  • Spend time in nature
  • Focus on sleep
  • Assert yourself – it’s OK to say NO
  • Reduce triggers of stress
  • Set realistic goals and expectations – It’s also OK, and healthy, to realize that you can’t be 100% successful at everything all at once.
  • Take a break from your phone
  • Cuddle with a pet
  • Get your laugh on
  • Listen to music! Listen to 90.9FM or online at http://www.wnzr.fm or download the WNZR app!

https://www.wnzr.fm/wnzr-app

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