Kevin Henthorn, Knox County Veterans Services, joined Alyssa Sidle in talking about the National Day of the Deployed.
Kevin shared his insight into what it is like to be a deployed service member and also what the family of the service member faces. He also told us how we can better help deployed service members and their families.
Listen to our full conversation with Kevin Henthorn below:
Today The Morning Thing shared powerful Christian quotes that can help encourage your faith today and get you ready for the rest of this week.
“Everyone loves to read words of encouragement and positivity, especially in the form of Christian quotes. Inspiration is subjective, as different people will find different things to be inspiring. However, Christians can unite around one inspirational source—God himself. God is the basis for all of our inspiration because He is the basis for everything good and everything worth imitating. From the teachings of Jesus Christ to the wisdom of theologians, saints, and modern-day leaders, Christian quotes have the power to inspire, comfort, and guide us in our faith journey. In this compilation, we’ve curated 50 remarkable Christian quotes that span centuries and denominations, offering insights into the profound and timeless truths that continue to shape the lives of believers around the world. Join us on a journey of faith and reflection as we explore these inspirational words of wisdom.”
We hope you are uplifted by these inspirational quotes today! Read the full list HERE.
-Alyssa & Allison
We’ve all heard the saying, “How you start your day sets the tone for the rest of it.” This adage holds a lot of truth. The way you begin your morning can significantly impact your overall productivity and mood throughout the day. Fortunately, there are several simple yet effective strategies you can employ to have a better morning and ensure a more productive day. Today Allison and Alyssa shared 21 on them!
Things like getting a good night’s sleep and relaxing before heading out to work may seem obvious, but this article breaks into the benefits backed up by statistics and science. Read the full list HERE.
Starting your day right is the key to having a better morning and a more productive day. Incorporating these 21 strategies into your daily routine can make a significant difference in your overall well-being and efficiency. Remember, it’s not about being perfect but striving for progress. By consistently applying these practices, you can enjoy a more satisfying and productive life. So, why not start tomorrow morning? Your better mornings and more productive days await.
-Allison & Alyssa
Today is National Savings Day and to celebrate we shared some great and life-changing advice from the staff of Crown Financial Ministries. They put together a list of their favorite money saving tips.
“The Crown team makes it a priority to “practice what we preach”, which means that we have an office full of brilliant budgeters, savers, and investors, all serving as faithful stewards, eager to hear the words, “well done, good and faithful servant”. Because our staff is full of creative and practical ideas, we asked them to share some of their best savings and budgeting tips.”
Read the list of tips HERE.
We are happy to partner with Crown Financial Ministries to bring you My Money Life with Chuck Bentley. Tune in at 3:50pm each weekday to hear more practical and helpful financial advice from the Crown Team.
October 10th is World Mental Health Day, so today we wanted to share some advice with you about boosting your mental health.
Caring for your mental health can lead to an improved mood, reduced anxiety, clearer thinking, deeper relationships, and improved self-esteem and confidence. Mental health is something that effects everyone, so make sure you are taking care of yourself.
To boost your mental health, Healthline.com suggests that you get good sleep, cut back on social media, strengthen your relationships, move your body (on your own terms), enjoy some nutrient-rich foods, know when to take it easy, make time for rest, and get some sunshine.
Click HERE to read the full article from Healthline.
It can be a difficult thing to do, but its not necessarily about trying to stay positive all the time. Instead, its more about trying to pull the good from the situations and circumstances of every day life. If we do this, we can find that there is a lot in life to be thankful for! God calls for us to count our blessings, so lets try and find some good to be thankful for. How can we do this? Well, our cohosts found a few great ways to get started in your journey of cultivating a gratitude practice!
Here are a few examples of how to practice gratitude!
Studies show that keeping a gratitude journal can have positive psychological and physiological effects. There are a variety of ways to build this practice, including:
Make your gratitude practice social by writing and sending thank you letters to someone who has done something for you. (Note: emails and even texts count.) Studies show that this act can strengthen relationships, help people to appreciate what they’ve received in life, and feel like they’ve given something back to those who have helped them.
Click HERE for the full list from the John Hopkins University blog.
WNZR had the chance to catch up with staff members of Knox Starting Point ahead of their 2023 Fall Fundraiser.
The Fun Run and Family Day is coming up this Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 12pm and Big Blue with our Big Blue Crew will be there. Anyone is welcome to participate. Alone, with friends, with a group or church, young and young at heart! Participate in our family activities, walk or run, and raise funds for Starting Point!
The Annual Fundraiser: Fun Run & Family Day is a great entry point to get involved in Starting Point. It allows you the opportunity to gather sponsors (optional), get a t-shirt, race packet and entry in prize drawings! As a local ministry, Starting Point uses events like the Fun Run & Family Day to raise funds in order to offer all services at no cost to our clients.
This year’s event will be held at the Fredericktown Community “Sockman” Park. There will be fun and games for the whole family.
Listen to our conversations with Diana Wetzel, Jenn Furay, Abbey Ernst, and Heather Lanzer below:
As the year rapidly approaches its final stretch, it is time to seize the moment and make the most of the time left. While we may have had our fair share of ups and downs throughout the year, there’s still an abundance of opportunities to savor the rest of 2023 and create lasting memories.
Alyssa and Allison shared 6 Ways to Make the Most of the Rest of 2023 from Crosswalk.com, read the full article HERE.
“John 10:10 shares that the Lord gives “life and life abundantly,” and that is very true in how we view our lives. God has graciously given us this time, but we get to decide through Free Will and choice how we will spend or squander these precious days. Life will offer abundant lessons or experiences for the good or the difficult, but how you navigate is determined if you do so within or without God. To really spend these final days of 2023 well, navigate with God. God loves you deeply, and even through the fiercest storm or the most beautiful of days, doing life with Him is spending life well. Go forth and live life abundantly in this last breath of 2023.”
Let’s embark on a journey to embrace the beauty of the present and make the most of the days ahead. The rest of 2023 holds endless possibilities for joy, growth, and fulfillment. By reflecting on your achievements and setting meaningful goals, you can make the most of the remaining months of the year.
We hope you find some inspiration from what we shared this morning!
-Alyssa and Allison
“Fred McFeely Rogers was a shy, somewhat awkward, and sometimes bullied child growing up in the 1930s. After going to college for what he called his “first language”—music—he prepared to enter seminary and study for the ministry. But on a visit home for Easter, he saw television for the first time. He hated it—people on the program were throwing pies in each other’s faces, and Fred found that demeaning. Nonetheless, he sensed instantly television’s capacity for connection and enrichment. That moment changed his life—and the lives of millions of Americans.”
Today on The Morning Thing we shared seven lessons we can learn from Mister Rogers that can help us as Americans be better neighbors. It is National Good Neighbor Day and we found the lessons from Mister Rogers to be fitting celebrating a day like today.
You can read the full list of these life-changing lessons HERE.
We hope you find these lessons to be as impactful as we did.
-Alyssa & Allison
Tom Wise is a veteran who has a passion for veterans and for the local men who lost their lives serving and fighting in the war in Vietnam.
Tom shares about his project that will help honor the lives lost from our community and also help honor the families still grieving the loss of their loved ones.
Listen to how you can get involved with this great project and the full conversation with Tom below:
Rise and Shine 