Need some time to unwind and unplug from the hustle of everyday life? Are you stuck in the same routine each day?
Maybe the solution is a camping trip!
Today we shared 12 benefits to camping, why camping is actually good for you! You may be surprised to read some of these great benefits. If you are a camper, then plan to get back out in nature this year. If you have never tried camping before, it might be time to give it a go.
Read the full list of benefits HERE.
Alex Sheen talked with Alyssa Sidle of The Morning Thing and shared the mission and meaning behind his non-profit, because I said I would.
Alex also shared details on the recent devastating fire that wiped out much of the operations for because I said I would and their camp.
Alex tells us how people can help with the recovery process and how people can be praying for both the organization and also the families still dealing with loss and tragedies of their own.
Listen to the full conversation HERE.
If you would like to learn more on how you can help Alex and his team, you can find details HERE.
The Morning Thing shared 53 Ways to Celebrate Your Dad for Father’s Day! These fun and family friendly activities all come from GoodHousekeeping.com!
There is a little bit of everything from sitting down to do a puzzle together, building a pillow fort, visiting a historic site, or even trying out a rage room. If you would like to check out the full list, you can read it HERE.
Have fun enjoying time with your Dad. Happy (early) Father’s Day!
-The Morning Thing
The Morning Thing shared 20 great Bible Stories to share with your children! Whether you do bedtime stories or family devotional time, these stories are the perfect fit to tell your little ones this year.
Read the full list HERE.
-The Morning Thing
Today The Morning Thing shared 5 people from the Bible that you can relate and identify with. Whether it was through their story of redemption, their brokenness, or their faith — something about these people stands out to make them relatable to us today.
Read the full list HERE.
-The Morning Thing
Paul McNeal, Coordinator of Development with MVNU Athletics, shares the details about this year’s Paw 3 Palooza at Irish Hills Golf Club on June 15th.
He talks about the scramble, the competitions, the Fire Truck Golf Ball Drop, and this year’s prizes.
Listen to the full conversation HERE.
Don’t forget to tune into The Morning Thing this week and next week for a chance to win a golf ball for the Fire Truck Golf Ball Drop. See the details below on how you can win!
Need more info on this event, find it HERE.
Lacey Filkins, Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon, shared details with us on June First Friday.
She talked about the theme for June, the activities available, food options, parking, and more!
Listen to the full conversation with Lacey HERE.
Dr. Brenita Nicholas-Edwards, Assistant Vice President of the Center for Global Engagement at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, gave us our monthly MVNU update.
She shared details on what is upcoming for MVNU this summer, information on General Assembly, and more!
Listen to the full conversation HERE.
Doug McLarnan is participating in a Walk for Ukraine to help raise money for a great cause and in honor of two well-known men in Knox County.
Doug shared how he was inspired and influenced by Jim Buchwald and Bobby Herald and he decided to do the walk in honor of them.
He also gives us an update on where he is on his walk currently and how people can get involved with donating to the cause.
Listen to the full conversation HERE.
Does your quiet time need a reset? Is it hard to remind yourself everyday to take that time alone for just you and God? Maybe you need to refresh and renew what your quiet time looks like.
Crosswalk.com shares 10 tips to help renew that special time! Read all the steps they have HERE.
We hope those tips and tricks help bring life back to that all-so-important time with the Lord.
-The Morning Thing
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