September is friendship month and we talked about friendship this morning on the show.
We talked about two different parts of friendship. During the 6 o’clock hour we talked about what we should look for when choosing our friends. If you want to see the full list click HERE.
In the 8 o’clock hour we talked about how to fix a broken friendship. Another list that talks about how we can fix a relationship that was broken because of something that we did. If you want to see that list click HERE.
The Morning Thing focused on forgiveness today (9/8).
Today is International Pardon Day. The history of this special day takes us back to 1974 when President Gerald Ford presented a rather controversial Presidential Proclamation. This proclamation pardoned Richard M. Nixon of all wrongdoing that was related to that most famous of American scandals, the Watergate affair.
If you are holding a grudge against those who have committed some offense against you, Pardon Day grants you a valid reason to examine your feelings and the time that has passed, and to let that resentment and anger go.
Click HERE to read more about Pardon Day.
The Morning Thing shared scriptures that talk about forgiveness.
Click HERE to see the FULL List of 20 verses from www.countryliving.com.
Here are a few or our favorites.
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Matthew 18:21-22
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’ “
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Psalm 103:12
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
(Picture from www.countryliving.com)
The Morning Thing brings you an update from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with Dr. Henry Spaulding. He shares an update on COVID-19 from campus, talks about enrollment numbers for this school year and tells us how COVID-19 is impacting Cougar Sports.
Click HERE to hear Dr. Spaulding’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart
Click HERE to stay updated on COVID-19 at MVNU.
Did you know that your daily schedule can actually help you build resilience? The ability to adapt to stress is something you can develop through practice.
On Thursday’s show (9/3), we talked about how to use your schedule to fight stress and anxiety in your life.
Click HERE to see the full article from www.sharecare.com
In the morning
Let the sunshine in – Start the day with a blast of sunlight and some physical activity, ideally a walk outside.
Fuel up – Eating a breakfast with a balance of complex carbs, protein and healthy fats will give you energy to sustain your brain and body through the morning. Try:
Sit in stillness – Before diving into your day, take a moment to sit and tune in to the flow of your breath at one point in your body, whether at your nose or your belly. Once you’ve found a little quiet, direct your attention to your thoughts. Starting the day with this mindset reminds you that stress is inevitable, it flows through all of us—but stress is not who you are. As we develop this mindful approach to our thoughts, we begin to learn how our minds work and how we respond to internal and external experiences, explains Brewer.
In the afternoon
Lunchtime talk – Make it a point to have a meaningful conversation with someone—a coworker, an old friend, a family member or even a licensed therapist—as part of your break. Talking about your worries can help you identify what’s bothering you. Active listening, meanwhile, strengthens your connection with others and can help put into perspective what you’re going through.
Stretch break – Throughout your day, remember to get up periodically to move your body and stretch your legs. Spend a few minutes looking out the window or with your eyes closed and find that in-and-out flow of your breath.
In the evening
Spread kindness – Whether you realize it or not, you probably help a number of people, whether coworkers or family members, throughout your day. But reaching out beyond your circle to perform deliberate acts of kindness is an important component of developing resilience. If you have the resources to donate, make a daily micro-payment to a favorite charity. If you have time to spare, take a half hour to pick up groceries for a friend or to run a parcel to the post office for an elderly neighbor.
Have a laugh – Research suggests that laughter offers a number of health benefits, from reducing levels of stress hormones to boosting the immune system. If you find something really good, share it: Having a laugh with friends also triggers the production of endorphins—feel-good chemicals in the brain—which may help people bond and form relationships, suggests one 2017 study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Clock out – In order to do it all over again tomorrow, you need a good night’s rest. Set a reminder on your phone to let you know when to start winding down, at least an hour before lights out. Jot down your key to-dos for the next day so they’re not rattling around in your brain when your head hits the pillow.
If you nailed your resilience-building points today, give yourself credit. If you missed the mark in a few places, know that there’s a new day tomorrow to keep making progress.
(pictures from http://www.sharecare.com)
On Wednesday’s show we talked about birth order. Whether you were born first, middle, or last there are traits that you are more likely to show and reasons why those traits are part of you.
We also talked about the strengths and challenges that each child faces when it comes to birth order.
If you missed anything everything that we talked about and more can be found HERE.
On Tuesday’s show, we talked about why we should do the hard thing.
Many people often take the easy way out, but taking short cuts in life often give us a life that is less than fulfilling. We discussed a new idea – doing the hard things in life.
Click HERE for the full article.
1. You Will Grow As A Person
2. You Will Become A Better Person
3. You Will Stand Out
4. You Will Be Healthier
5. You Will Become Smarter
6. You Will Be More Productive
7. You Will Be Valued
8. You Will Be Happier
(Picture from Brett Sayles from Pexels)
For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing hosts share their favorite things that happened in the month of August.
Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart talk about moving her daughter Rachel to Florida.
Click HERE to hear Hunter Sutyak talk about how he found joy in the midst of a busy schedule.
How has your August been? Remember to look for the positive side. Count your blessings and share the joy with the people around you.
Psalm 100: 4–5
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”
WNZR brings you our Mount Vernon Spotlight for August.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
The Mayor shares an update on several issues:
– construction projects
– news on how the city has worked on school traffic challenges
– the idea of adding social workers to ride along with our city police officers
– plans for all webinars on the topic of overcoming racism
– new businesses coming to town
– thoughts on COVID-19
You can follow what is happening in Mount Vernon on the city’s website, http://mountvernonohio.org/
Join the Teen Advisory Council of Knox County (TAC) for the 2020 Virtual Color for a Cause 5k/1m Run or Walk to have the time of your life with your family, friends and/or co-workers.
WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Lindsey Lamp, Delta Coordinator at New Directions of Knox County about this great event.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
The Virtual Color for a Cause 5k, hosted by TAC, will take place from the morning of Saturday, August 29th, to the end of the day on Monday, September 6th to complete your event. Do it any way you want – on a treadmill, walking the dog, your usual jogging route, whatever works. This event is all about fun, family, friends, and healthy lifestyles! Join the TAC for a little exercise and lots of colorful FUN!
First 500 pre-registrations will receive a white t-shirt, a finisher medal, color packet, and Color Run Swag! You will have the option to have your packet mail to you or contactless pick up. If you choose to have your packet mailed, our goal is to have it to you before Saturday, August 29th so that you can do a great post-race selfie wearing them. We will be hosting a Facebook live virtual color toss on Saturday, September 5th at 6:00pm. We encourage you to post a video or picture to the Color for a Cause Facebook Event Page for a chance to win a door prize!
PRICING
$20 Race Registration & In Person Pick Up $30 Race Registration & Packet Mailing During registration you’ll have the option to pickup your packet at New Directions Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28 or we can mail the packet right to your door.
To register, click HERE.
To follow TAC or to join, click HERE.
It’s a Week of Encouragement on The Morning Thing. Today (8/27), we took the encouragement to the family.
We shared some fun family activities you can try out on a weekend.
We all know that this school year is going to be different.
We hope that these ideas can help you plan some special weekend activities to keep your family encouraged throughout the week.
Check out these 14 Fun Weekend Family Activities from imom.com
Click HERE to see the list. Some of these activities will have restrictions because of Covid-19.
Go to a local high school football, basketball or any other game. Games will usually cost anywhere up to $5 and are sometimes even free for kids! To make this even more fun, collect plastic bottles and any cardboard/poster board to make signs and noisemakers to cheer your team on.
Take the kids on a mystery trip. Give them clues about your destination as you get closer. It can be something as simple as an ice cream shop or a playground, or a trip to a museum or amusement park. The possible destinations are endless—just make it a surprise!
Put your child in the spotlight and put on a family play. You can make this as simple or detailed as you want by creating costumes, props, tickets, and maybe even some yummy refreshments. This is also a great opportunity to record a home video!
Let your children prepare a meal and serve it to you and your husband restaurant style. This is a great way for them to have fun in the kitchen and a memorable experience for everyone!
Plant flowers (indoors in a flower pot or outside). Let your child pick out what kind of flower he or she wants to plant and teach them how to take care of it.
Get to know the family of one of your child’s friends by having the family over for a cookout.
Let your kids take photos, print them, and make a photo album—then have the kids think of captions. Photo albums are easy, fun, and serve as a great keepsake!
Have a fun, free scavenger hunt. You can make up fun clues and even have a prize at the end! If you aren’t too sure where to start, look up some ideas on the internet to get you going.
Go on a bike ride that ends with a picnic. Map your route before you leave, choosing new and interesting destinations each week. This day will be full of fun, food, and great exercise!
Have a spa hour—paint each other’s nails, do your hair, and let them put makeup on you. To make your spa day even better, wear bathrobes and put on some soothing tunes!
Build an obstacle course and let each family member compete for the best time. You can even make certificates or medals for everyone.
Have a garage sale and let your kids decide how to spend the proceeds on a family day. Who says you can’t have fun and tidy up the garage at the same time?
Plan a secret surprise for someone in need. For example, cook a meal for someone or mow their lawn without them knowing who did it.
Tell ghost stories, look at the stars, and enjoy some yummy s’mores all in the comfort of your very own backyard.
We also shared some ideas for some Family Summer Activity Alternatives During Covid-19 from verywellfamily.com
Click HERE to see the full list.
Even though summer is wrapping up, you can still get some great ideas from this list.
When You Can’t Visit the Pool
When You Can’t Go on Vacation
When You Can’t Have a Party
OTHER fun IDEAS
Rise and Shine 