For our Friday Favorites, we celebrate what we love about October!
Friday Favorites – we LOVE October!
Restored Conference
This morning on the show we talked with Kelli Highnam about the Restored Conference what it is and who all is going to be there as speakers.
Kelli goes in depth about all the speakers and what they will be talking about. If you missed any of the conversation click HERE.
More info about the conference and for registration information click HERE.
Effective Communication: What are The Rules?
The way we communicate is the key to life! That saying rings true to the lives of The Morning Thing! Marcy, Lexie, and Hunter share 10 Rules for Effective communication in the workplace! They take to Saba.com for these informational and helpful rules for the best communication in the workplace, and in life.
check out the full list of rulesĀ HERE
Friday Favorites – Let’s EAT!
Today for our Friday Favorites, Lexie Merritt and Marcy Rinehart shared their favorite fall foods. It is all about comfort and taste! Letās COOK this weekend!
Friday Favorites – Lexie’s Favorite Fall Foods
Friday Favorites – Marcy’s Favorite Fall Foods
Congratulations to the 2019 Dove Award Winners!
Congratulations to Lauren Daigle! She won the Dove Award for Artist of the Year.
She also won the Dove Award for Song of the Year with her amazing hit, āYou Sayā!
Everyone that gave correct predictions in those two categories were put into a random drawing.
Congratulations to our 3 winners in the 2019 Dove Awards Prediction Prize Giveaway!
These winners will receive a 9 CD prize package with Dove Award nominees!!
- Casey Gray of Howard
- Eric Bressi of Fredericktown
- Vanessa Bartal of Gambier
CD Prize package includes:
- TobyMac ā The Elements
- TobyMac ā The St. Nemele Collab Sessions (including new remixes and collaborations with several artists including Crowder, Bart Millard of MercyMe, Jordan Feliz, Cory Asbury, Matt Maher, Ledger and more!) Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
- Riley Clemmons ā Self-Titled CD
- Hillsong United ā People Ā
- Crowder ā I Know a Ghost
- Rend Collective ā Good News
- MercyMe ā Lifer
- Austin French ā Wide Open
- Phil Wickham ā Living Hope
Thanks to these wonderful record labels for their donation of CDs: Provident Music Group, Capitol Christian Music Group and Fair Trade Services.
You can SEE the Dove Awards this Sunday on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) at 8pm (ET). Donāt miss this special 50th Anniversary with special presentations and performances.
You can see the complete list of Dove Award Winners at www.doveawards.com
Here are some of the big winners from last night:
SONG OF THE YEAR
- Ā āYou Sayā ā Lauren Daigle
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Lauren Daigle
WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
- āWho You Say I Amā ā Hillsong Worship
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (ARTIST)
- Bart Millard
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-ARTIST)
- Jason Ingram
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- TobyMac
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Aaron Cole
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
- (Team) Jason Ingram and Paul Mabury
ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
- āWildfireā ā Crowder
POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
- āGod Only Knowsā ā for KING & COUNTRY
WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
- āLiving Hopeā ā Phil Wickham
ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Native Tongue ā Switchfoot
POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Look Up Child- Lauren Daigle
WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- PEOPLE- Hillsong UNITED
CHRISTMAS/SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- The Advent of Christmas ā Matt Maher
RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
- The Wait ā David Leonard
SHORT FORM VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Havenāt Seen It Yet ā Danny Gokey
LONG FORM VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Only Jesus Visual Album ā Casting Crowns
INSPIRATIONAL FILM OF THE YEAR
- Breakthrough
The Morning Thing celebrates Clergy Appreciation Day! (a little early)
Sunday, 10/13 is Clergy Appreciation Day.Ā
October is National Clergy Appreciation Month, a time set aside to recognize the contributions and service of pastors, priests, reverends, ministers, and all other clergy members. Within Clergy Appreciation Month is Pastor Appreciation Day.
Clergy Appreciation Day falls on the second Sunday in October and is a day when the faithful come together nationally to pay tribute to our pastors and their staff.
Clergy Appreciation Day falls on the second Sunday in October and is a day when the faithful come together nationally to pay tribute to our pastors and their staff.
The Morning Thing shared 25 ways that you can honor your pastor this weekend and throughout the month.
Click HERE for the full list from http://chucklawless.com/
Here are 10 of our favorite ideas!
- Give your pastor and his family a weekend getaway.Ā Give them a break on somebody elseās nickel ā and make sure that time is not counted as vacation!
- Do some tasks for him and his family.Ā Rake the leaves. Cut the grass. Wash the cars. Paint a room. Power wash the deck or the house. Do something that helps him.
- Give him an Amazon tree.Ā The ātreeā might be only a big twig or an artificial plant, but the leaves are Amazon gift cards.
- If youāve been sitting a while in church, start serving.Ā I assure you heāll appreciate every believer who gets more committed to God and His work.
- Offer five nights of childcare over the rest of the month.Ā Give your pastor and spouse the opportunity to have several date nights this month.
- Help him participate in his hobby.Ā Ā If his hobby is golf, give him several rounds of golf. If itās reading, give him Amazon cards. Give him something youĀ knowĀ heāll enjoy.
- Give him time and funds to attend a conference he wants to attend.Ā Even if he already receives a conference benefit, increase it for this year.
- Have the churchās children write him notes.Ā Few things melt a pastorās heart like the simple, honest words of children.
- Commit to praying for him dailyāand then be sure to do it. Let him know youāre doing it, too. Heāll be grateful.
- Ask him, āWhat can I do to most help you?ā You might be surprised by his answer. He might have immediate needs.
For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing celebrates Clergy Appreciation Day and Month. We take time to honor our favorite Pastors.
Hunter honors Paul Snoddy from Tru-Village Christian Church in Pataskala.
https://soundcloud.com/wnzr/friday-favorites-clergy-appreciation-month-hunter
Lexie honors Mary Horzempa from St. Thomas Aquinis in West Virginia.
Marcy honors her late grandfather, Lowell B. Miller.
It’s World Mental Health Day. We have tips on fighting anxiety.
(information and picture from www.daysoftheyear.com)
World Mental Health Day was established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. In some countries around the world, it forms just one part of the larger Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Mental health problems, ranging from issues like depression and anxiety disorders to conditions like schizophrenia, affect millions of people around the world. In fact, according to current statistics, 1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem during their lifetime and many more will see friends of family members affected.
This morning, we shared 10 tips on how to calm anxiety in the moment.
These 10 expert-backed suggestions from www.webmd.com can relax your mind and help you regain control of your thoughts.
Click HERE for the full article. These tips are from Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., a psychologist and author ofĀ Freeing Yourself from Anxiety.Ā
1. Stay in your time zone.
Ask yourself: Whatās happening right now? Am I safe? Is there something I need to do right now? If not, make an āappointmentā to check in with yourself later in the day to revisit your worries so those distant scenarios donāt throw you off track.
2. Relabel whatās happening.
3. Fact-check your thoughts.
People with anxiety often fixate on worst-case scenarios. To combat these worries, think about how realistic they are.Ā Getting into a pattern of rethinking your fears helps train your brain to come up with a rational way to deal with your anxious thoughts.
4. Breathe in and out.
Deep breathing helps you calm down. Focus on evenly inhaling and exhaling. This will help slow down and re-center your mind.
5. Follow the 3-3-3 rule.
Look around you and name three things you see. Then, name three sounds you hear. Finally, move three parts of your body — your ankle, fingers, or arm. Whenever you feel your brain going 100 miles per hour, this mental trick can help center your mind, bringing you back to the present moment.
6. Just do something.
Stand up, take a walk, throw away a piece of trash from your desk — any action that interrupts your train of thought helps you regain a sense of control.
7. Stand up straight.
8. Stay away from sugar.
Research shows that eating too much sugar can worsen anxious feelings. Instead of reaching into the candy bowl, drink a glass of water or eat protein.
9. Ask for a second opinion.
Call or text a friend or family member and run through your worries with them. It can also help to write your fears on paper.
10. Watch a funny video.
Laughing is a good prescription for an anxious mind. Research shows that laughter has lots of benefits for our mental health and well-being; one study found that humor could help lower anxiety as much as (or even more than) exercise can.
If you deal with anxietyĀ on a regular basis, mediationĀ doesn’t have to be your only treatment. Here are self-care tips from www.webmd.com that can be worked into your daily routine:
Click HERE for the full article.
Move your body.Ā ExerciseĀ is an important part of physical — and mental — health.
Pay attention toĀ sleep.Ā Both quality and quantity are important for goodĀ sleep
– Leave screens behind before you hit the hay.
– Try to stick to a schedule.
– Be sure your bed is comfy.
– Keep your room’s temperature on the cool side.
Ease up onĀ caffeine.Ā
Schedule your worry time.Ā Take 30 minutes to identify whatās bothering you and what you can do about it. Have your āworry sessionā at the same time every day. Donāt dwell on āwhat-ifs.ā Focus on what actually makes you anxious.
BreatheĀ deep.Ā It sends a message to yourĀ brainĀ that youāre OK. That helps your mind and body relax. To get the most out of it, lie down on a flat surface and put one hand on your belly and the other on your chest. Take a slow breath in. Make sure it fills your belly enough that you can feel it rise slightly. Hold it for a second, then slowly let it out.
Be the boss of your thoughts.Ā Try to turn any negative thoughts into positive ones. Picture yourself facing your fears head-on. The more you do this in your mind, the easier it will be to deal with it when it happens.
Tame tense muscles.Ā Relax them with this simple exercise: Choose a muscle group, tighten it for a few seconds, then let go. Focus on one section at a time and work through your whole body.Ā This is sometimes called progressive muscle relaxation.
Help out in your community.Ā Spend time doing good things for others. It can help you get out of your head. Volunteer or do other work in your community. Not only will it feel good to give back, youāll make connections that can be a support system for you, too.
Look for triggers.Ā Think of times and places where you notice yourself feeling most anxious. Write them down, if you need to. Look for patterns and work on ways you can either avoid or confront the feelings ofĀ panicĀ and worry. If you know the causes of your anxiety, that can help you put your worries into perspective. Next time, you’ll be better prepared when it affects you.
A Day of Bullying Prevention: What are The Signs?
The Morning Thing talked Monday morning about a Global Day of Bullying Prevention.
This day started because two young men saw that one person was being bullied because of the clothes he was wearing, and instead of standing by, they helped him. If you want to read up on the history of Bullying Prevention Day, check it out HERE.
What’s The Need-to-Know about Bullying?
(photo from www.imom.com)
Marcy and Lexie also talked about what the signs of bullying are. According to http://www.imom.com, one in four kids who bully will grow up to have a criminal record before the age of 30. The way that bullying is in the 21st century looks very different as well, due to the addition of social media. Want to know more? click HERE
Is Your Child a Bully?
(photo from daysoftheyear.com )
Marcy and Lexie also share five signs that your child may be the one who is doing the bullying. Is your child obsessed with popularity? Making overly-critical comments? Getting angry when they don’t get their way? These may seem like just a part of growing up, but it might be signs that your child is a bully. http://www.imom.com, talks about the five signs your child might be picking on others, and how to handle these situations when they arise. to read more, click HERE
October Presidential Update with MVNU President Dr. Henry Spaulding
MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding shared a campus update with WNZR.
The October Presidential Update includes a construction update, calendar highlights, mid-term advice for students and prayer requests.
Click HERE to hear Dr. Spaulding’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
Click HERE to stay up to date on MVNU’s calendar.
It’s Taco Day! Kid’s Music Day! World Smile Day! How will you celebrate?
This is a special Friday. You can eat tacos, encourage kids to sing and play instruments and smile! š
Let’s break down these special celebrations for 10/4/19.
TACO DAY! (from www.daysoftheyear.com)
Tacos are the Mexican equivalent of a sandwich. Instead of bread, a hard or soft tortilla is wrapped or folded around a spicy filling. It is not known exactly when taco day originated, but tacos themselves have been around for a long time. They were first referenced by that name at the end of the 19th century, but the conquistador Cortez mentioned a meal prepared with tortillas as far back as 1520! Those would have been the soft wheat or corn tortillas. Hard taco shells are a much more recent innovation.
How do you celebrate TACO DAY? Click HERE to see some yummy, healthy and easy taco recipes.
KID’S MUSIC DAY! (from www.daysoftheyear.com)
The idea behind Kids Music Day, is to have a day dedicated to celebrating the importance of music education for children. Research has long shown the positive academic and social benefits kids receive by participating in music classes and related activities.
The purpose of Kids Music Day is not to create professional musicians (although that will happen for some). The true aim of Kids Music Day is to help kids have the best chance of future success in whatever career path they choose.
Click HERE to find out more about MVNU’s Community Music School for kids. (Fall registration is closed. Keep checking back for information about spring classes.)
Today is also WORLD SMILE DAY! (from www.daysoftheyear.com)
Sometimes all it takes to make the day better is a smile, whether itās one someone gives to you, or one you share with another. Little acts of kindness can bring a shining smile to someone who has otherwise had a terrible day, and it can change everything that follows.
Whether itās just a simple compliment, a cheery hello, or a gift of something small to help brighten their day, World Smile Day encourages you to take action to bring a few more smiles into the world.
We celebrated World Smile Day with our Friday Favorites. Listen in as The Morning Thing Co-Hosts share a memory of when someone made them smile.
You can become a World Smile Day Ambassador. Click HERE for more information.
Pictures from: www.awarenessdays.com, www.nationaltacoday.com, www.daysoftheyear.com, and www.askideas.com.
Rise and Shine 