It is Conflict Resolution Day! A day created for people to resolve conflict peacefully. People were not created for war, but fellowship and relationship. Today we focused on how to resolve conflict without violence while maintaining healthy, Christian relationships.

For information on the global event click HERE

On The Morning Thing we talked about an article from Focus on the Family about Biblical conflict resolution. Here are a few tips for honoring Christ during times for conflict and disagreement.

Define the Problem and Stick to the Issue

Clearly define the issue and stay on topic during the discussion. Conflict deteriorates when the issue that started the conflict gets lost in angry words, past issues, or hurts tossed into the mix.

Pursue Purity in Heart

Before approaching others regarding their faults and shortcomings, prayerfully face up to your own. Confess any way you might have contributed to the problem.

Affirm the Relationship

Affirm the relationship before clearly defining the problem. For example, “Our relationship is important to me. But when you don’t return my calls, I feel rejected and unimportant.” Avoid blaming the other person and saying, “You make me feel…” Instead, say, “When you do ‘A’, I feel ‘B’.”

Forgive

Forgive others as Christ has forgiven you. “Forgiveness is both an event and a process,” Don’t expect it to happen over night. In fact, you should offer forgiveness along with these four promises:

• I promise I won’t bring this up and use it against you in the future.
• I promise I’m not going to dwell on it in my own heart and mind.
• I’m not going to talk to other people about it.
• I’m not going to let it stand between us or hinder our personal relationship.

Check out the full article from Focus on the Family about healthy, Biblical conflict resolution, HERE!

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This morning on the show we talked about Fire Prevention Week, and how important it is! Here is a Home Safety Checklist that you and your family can use to stay prepared!

Smoke Alarms
□ There is one smoke alarm on every level of the
home and inside and outside each sleeping area.
□ Smoke alarms are tested and cleaned monthly.
□ Smoke alarm batteries are changed as needed.
□ Smoke alarms are less than 10 years old.
Cooking Safety
□ Cooking area is free from items that can catch fire.
□ Kitchen stove hood is clean and vented to the outside.
□ Pots are not left unattended on the stove.
Electrical & Appliance Safety
□ Electrical cords do not run under rugs.
□ Electrical cords are not frayed or cracked.
□ Circuit-protected, multi-prong adapters are used for
additional outlets.
□ Large and small appliances are plugged directly
into wall outlets.
□ Clothes dryer lint filter and venting system are
clean.
Candle Safety
□ Candles are in sturdy fire-proof containers that
won’t be tipped over.
□ All candles are extinguished before going to bed or
leaving the room.
□ Children and pets are never left unattended with
candles.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
□ Carbon monoxide alarms are located on each level
of the home.
□ Carbon monoxide alarms are less than 7 years old.
Heating Safety
□ Chimney and furnace are cleaned and
inspected yearly.
□ Furniture and other items that can catch fire
are at least 3 feet from fireplaces, wall heaters,
baseboards, and space heaters.
□ Fireplace and barbecue ashes are placed outdoors
in a covered metal container at least 3 feet from
anything that can catch fire.
□ Extension cords are never used with space heaters.
□ Heaters are approved by a national testing laboratory
and have tip-over shut-off function.
Home Escape Plan
□ Have two ways out of each room.
□ Know to crawl low to the floor when escaping to
avoid toxic smoke.
□ Know that once you’re out, stay out.
□ Know where to meet after the escape.
□ Meeting place should be near the front of your
home, so firefighters know you are out.
□ Practice your fire escape plan

The Mount Vernon Fire Department will hold an open house tonight from 4 until 7 at the fire house, 200 West Gambier Street in Mount Vernon.

Residents can meet Fire Chief Chad Christopher, plus the Fire Prevention Officer, Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, and of course, the fire fighters.  The department will offer safety talks and valuable safety information handouts, tours and demonstrations.  Kids can enjoy special handouts, a bounce house, bicycle safety information and balloons.

Attendees can enter a drawing to win free home fire equipment, while kids can enter a drawing for a new bike!

Today is Face Your Fears day, and we shared some awesome Bible verses about Fear. Check them out here!

Clergy Appreciation Month is here! Send your pastor to breakfast!

WNZR wants to help YOU honor your pastor during October! It’s Clergy Appreciation Month. Go online to www.wnzr.fm for details on how you can nominate your pastor for a wonderful prize package.
Plus, WNZR is partnering with MVNU Church Relations and the Knox Network of Christian Ministries for a Clergy Appreciation Prayer Breakfast!
The breakfast will be held on Saturday, October 21^st from 8:30am to 10:30am in Foster Hall (inside Ariel Arena) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Our goal is to have pastors and their spouses come to an event where there is good food, a chance to connect with other pastors and a time praying for each other’s ministries. Tickets are $14.00 per person. The ticket will include the “Country Breakfast Buffet” from Pioneer Food Service. The buffet will include Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese, Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Pancakes, Crispy Bacon and Sliced Ham, Fresh Baked Biscuits with Country Gravy, Home Fried Potatoes, Cheese Grits, Breakfast Pastries, Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.

The program will include a special welcome and prayer from Rev. Roger Tickle from Grace Community Church and the Knox Network of Christian Ministries. Special music will be provided by a trio of MVNU Students – Lilly Buckley, Richie Johns and Rachel Rinehart. Joe Rinehart from WNZR will share an encouraging message for pastors and their families. Plus, we’ll have door prizes and a special gift for each pastor!
We want YOU to buy a ticket for your pastor and their spouse. Tickets are on sale NOW at the WNZR studios on the MVNU Campus.
What a wonderful way to show your appreciation with a kind note and tickets to a prayer breakfast! The deadline to purchase tickets is THIS Friday, 10/13 at 6pm.
So don’t delay, buy 2 tickets today and say THANK YOU to your pastor.

Call 740-392-9090 if you have any questions.
Celebrate your pastor during Clergy Appreciation Month with WNZR!

If you could walk and make an impact that will last for generations…would you?

Here’s your chance – join WNZR and support Starting Point in their annual fundraising WALK. You can become a registered walker or sponsor the WNZR Team.The WALK will take place on TOMORROW morning October 7th at Starting Point’s 11 Woodlake Trail location in Mount Vernon. Registration is at 9:30.

We had the chance to chat with a few people from Starting Point about the importance of the WALK and how the community can support the organization. We also talked about the remodel and how we can specifically pray for the ministry.

Executive Director Kassandra Baker
Marketing Director Lauren Kuhn
Project Manager Jamie Parry
Client Service Director Diana Wetzel
Development Director Diane Henwood

 
Starting Point serves an average of 350-400 women and men each year with their confidential services. These visits provide a tremendous outreach opportunity within our community. Congratulations to the ministry for celebrating 28 years of serving our community.

This month is special. WNZR hosts DOGtoberfest! To gear up, the WNZR staff shared their favorite dog breed for this week’s Morning Thing Fave 5.

Marcy Rinehart

Daria Swisher

Eddie Dilts

Trevor Moore

James Hubbard

A DOGtoberfest costume parade will take place today at 6:30 p.m. The parade will startat Big Blue (located in front of the public square), travel around the square, go down South Main Street and travel back up Main, ending at the square. Each dog and owner will be announced at the corner of South Main and Gambier Street. Pre-registration is from 6 – 6:30 p.m. at Big Blue (located in front of the public square).

Plus, don’t forget to stop by Big Blue and register yourself and your dog to win a prize basket!

Today on The Morning Thing we featured MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, for his October Presidential Update.

Dr. Spaulding talked about changes coming to MVNU and gave us an update on the progress of the engineering building downtown. He also explained the vision and purpose behind the athletic departments’ initiative, #MVNUnited. Listen in to hear how we can support and pray for him and the University.

For our full conversation, click HERE!