The Fall Season makes people Happier

This morning on the show we talked about fall and the fact that 56% of Americans say fall makes them happier. We found a list of 20 reasons why that is the case. To see the list click HERE.

We also talked with Fire Chief Chad Christopher about the fire departments ground breaking for their new patio. To hear that full conversation click HERE.

What does love mean? Let’s ask 4-8 year old kids!

What does love mean to 4-8 year old kids? Slow down for a few minutes to read this…
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A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, ‘What does love mean?’ The answers they got were broader, deeper, and more profound than anyone could have ever imagined!

‘When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore… So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.’  Rebecca – age 8

‘When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.’  Billy – age 4

‘Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.’  Karl – age 5

‘Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.’ Chrissy – age 6

‘Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.’ Terri – age 4

‘Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.’  Danny – age 8

‘Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and just listen.’  Bobby – age 7 (Wow!)

‘If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.’ Nikka – age 6
(we need a few million more Nikka’s on this planet)

‘Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day.’ Noelle – age 7

‘Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.’ Tommy – age 6

‘During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling.
He was the only one doing that. I wasn’t scared anymore.’ Cindy – age 8

‘My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.’ Clare – age 6

‘Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.’ Elaine – age 5

‘Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.’  Chris – age 7

‘Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.’ Mary Ann – age 4

‘I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.’  Lauren – age 4

‘When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.’ (what an image!) Karen – age 7

‘Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn’t think it’s gross…’  Mark – age 6

‘You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.’ Jessica – age 8

And the final one: The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman’s yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, ‘Nothing, I just helped him cry.’

Now, take 60 seconds and post this for other to see. And then be a child again today!✨💗✨

Relationship Tips from Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

On Monday, The Morning Thing shared some insight from the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. We shared tips on supporting healthy relationships and managing disagreements during COVID-19. This is a timely topic as Marcy and Wesley return from quarantine.

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites celebrate World Food Day! Yummy!

This week for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing celebrates World Food Day. The co-hosts share their favorite foods from around the world. Yummy!

Marcy Rinehart

Hunter Sutyak

Wesley Boston

Click HERE for more information on World Food Day and how you can help create food security in some crisis areas.

Here in Knox County, we encourage you to get involved with our local Food For The Hungry Drive. Stay tuned to WNZR for opportunities on how to get involved. Stay up to date on the 2020 calendar at www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Also, follow FFTH on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/foodforthehungryknoxcounty

What are you praying for? Here is a list of 20 ways to pray in 2020.

The year 2020 has taught us many lessons for life, including the need to make prayer part of our daily routine.
Do you ever find yourself struggling to know what to pray for? 
You are not alone. www.cru.org has shared a list of 20 specific prayer ideas to strengthen your prayer life.

For many Christians, prayer can sometimes feel dry or stale. Everyone goes through times when praying feels like walking uphill.
Click HERE to see the complete list of things you can pray for when you need a little inspiration. Each item on the list comes with a verse from the Bible to shape your thinking and an example of how you might pray in response.

You can also explore the Cru beginner’s guide to prayer.

If you’re in a hurry, use this list to jump to a specific prayer idea:

  1. Praise God for Who He Is
  2. Thank God for What He Has Done
  3. Pray that You Remember God’s Love and Grace for You
  4. Pray That You Would Love Your Neighbors
  5. Talk to God About Someone in Need
  6. Pray for Someone Who Does Not Yet Know Jesus
  7. Pray That You Would Love Your Enemies
  8. Pray That You Would Give Your Time, Money and Energy
  9. Pray for Your Church or Christian Community
  10. Pray for Your City and Nation
  11. Pray for Civic and National Leaders
  12. Pray for Kindness
  13. Pray for Humility
  14. Pray for Teachability
  15. Pray for The Ability to Forgive
  16. Pray for Obedience
  17. Pray for Your Mind to Be Renewed
  18. Pray for Purity
  19. Pray for Responsibility
  20. Pray for Courage

It’s Dessert Day! What sweat treat will you have today?

We have GREAT news! Today is Dessert Day! A day to celebrate all things that are sweet and juicy or tart and sour. It’s your choice! You can indulge dessert with a range of chocolates, candy, or pastries, cakes, and cupcakes, and what about tarts and pies? Preparing them can make the wait for them all the sweeter, or you can grab a pudding or two on the go just to make the day that much brighter. Dessert Day is your excuse to indulge in your favorite treats.

(From www.daysoftheyear.com) The origin of the word dessert comes from the French “desservir,” a word which means “to clear the table.” This, of course, referenced the dish that came after the clearing of the main dishes served as part of the meal. The earliest references to the term dessert being used are in the 1600’s and arrived at the same time as the concept of serving a meal in courses, letting each part of the meal be its own experience.

Click HERE to find out more about the History of Dessert Day.

Today on the show, The Morning Thing shared some super easy dessert recipes from http://www.delish.com
Click HERE for 80 different EASY recipes!
These desserts look like a professional made them, but are actually so easy to put together. From cakes to brownies to macarons, add these to your baking to-do list ASAP.

Here are the recipes that we shared this morning.

Fried Ice Cream

Oreo Truffles

Chocolate Covered Oreos

Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

Swiss Roll Cake

Brownie Lasagna

10 Songs to Listen to When Life Is Changing

Change has been the one constant in 2020. We have all dealt with change in our daily routine, along with many other changes in schooling, employment, events and more.

Crosswalk.com has created a list of 10 songs to inspire you when you feel that your life is changing.
The Morning Thing featured these 10 powerful songs on today’s show.
We hope they encourage and inspire you as you face the rest of 2020!
Click HERE to see the full list with the meaning behind each song, plus scripture verses that inspired each song.
Click HERE to see a list of bible verses that talk about change from biblestudytools.com

In times of change, we need daily messages of hope and truth to keep our hearts encouraged and spirits lifted. Songs that carry us through uncertain seasons have a way of filling us with the courage or inspiration we may need to push through and move forward.

1. Raise a Hallelujah by Bethel Music’s Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, Molly Skaggs, Raquel Vega

2. Is He Worthy? by Andrew Peterson and Ben Shive

3. Graves into Gardens by Elevation Worship

4. Way Maker by gospel singer Sinach

5. Trust in You by Lauren Daigle

6. It Is Well by Kristene DiMarco & Bethel Music

7. The Blessing by Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes

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8. Love God, Love People by Danny Gokey

9. Hills and Valleys by Tauren Wells

10. Thy Will by Hillary Scott

It is Pulled Pork Day! Let’s celebrate and EAT!

What would make your Monday better? A yummy pulled pork sandwich! Or pulled pork nachos! How about pulled pork taquitos? Yummy!

History of this special day from www.daysoftheyear.com:
Sonny’s BBQ has partnered with the National Pork Board and the National BBQ Association to declare October 12 as Pulled Pork Day. BBQ is revered in the South, specifically in Florida for its special connection to family and its call to gather with loved ones; the South is also known across the country for its unique and dominant BBQ protein: pork, and its number one way to enjoy as a pulled pork sandwich. Because of this, these three organizations are joining together to create a holiday to celebrate this Southern tradition: Pulled Pork Day.

The Morning Thing shared a few recipes today. See the links below.
Click HERE for 20 easy dinners recipes using pulled pork.

Baked Pulled Pork Taquitos

Cuban French Bread Pizza

BBQ Pulled Pork, Pineapple and Banana Pepper Pizza

Pulled Pork and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas

Local author, Jared McCann talks about his new book

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with local author, Jared McCann.
They talked about his writing process and how he decides on the story line and characters. Jared also shared a glimpse into the story of his new book, “Enemies With Me”.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Jared invites you to a book signing this Friday, 10/16 from 4-7pm at the C A & C Depot in Mount Vernon.

BOOK SIGNING INVITE:
Local Christian Author and Mount Vernon Fire Fighter Jared McCann, will be debuting his third novel, (Enemies With Me) on Friday, October 16th from 4-7 pm at the CA&C Train Depot, 1 Columbus Road in Mount Vernon. This novel is about a firefighter who has strayed from his Christian roots and finds his faith again as he protects a child who has witnessed a crime and becomes a target in the process. An unlikely duo but one that God uses for his glory in this suspenseful novel. I appreciate your Christian support and prayers and I invite you, your family and friends to be a part of this special book signing. Please email me at firefighterauthor@gmail.com with any questions.

9 myths about forgiveness

Today, The Morning Thing focused on a very important topic – forgiveness.
They shared 9 myths about forgiveness.
As we learn more about how we are forgiven, it helps us to forgive and live in the freedom that Christ has waiting for us.

Click HERE to read the full article from www.crosswalk.com

Myth 1: Forgiveness is about the other person. 

Myth 2: If you forgive someone, you should forget it ever happened.

Myth 3: I can forgive them while still secretly living in bondage to regret and shame for my own failures. 

Myth 4: The people in the Bible didn’t need a lot of forgiveness.

Myth 5: Forgiveness is a decision, an act of the will. 

Myth 6: Refusing to forgive shows I value accountability.

Myth 7: Forgiveness and reconciliation are the same thing. 

Myth 8: I need to tell the person I forgave them.

Myth 9: Forgiveness is something I can do on my own. 

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