Sometimes prayer can be a struggle. We can easily get stuck in our routines and daily tasks that we forget about the importance of taking time each day to stop and pray. One of the great ways to create the habit of praying more consistently each day can be creating a schedule for yourself, at first it may seem forced, but communication and time with God is never a bad thing even if it is predetermined scheduled into your calendar.

Today we shared 5 inspiring prayers from Crosswalk.com that can be used as a prayer guide to set up a consistent prayer schedule for yourself. Find the full list of prayers HERE!

We hope these prayers encourage you and help you grow your relationship with Christ by choosing daily to talk with Him consistently.

Today we shared 15 Family Games for Kids that will help kill boredom in the car. We know that Summer is a time of family road trips and this article from iMOM.com shares some creative and fun games for kids of all ages that will help pass the time of those long drives.

Find the full list of games HERE!

We continue celebrating Dad Week on The Morning Thing! Today we shared 5 fun activities to do with the whole family this Father’s Day!

“Father’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the remarkable dads in our lives. So instead of settling for traditional gifts, why not plan some quality time with your Dad? Take advantage of the warmer temperatures by getting outside and participating in one of Dad’s favorite activities.”

Find the whole list HERE!

“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers of song.” – Pam Brown

Today we shared 25 heartwarming quotes that will make Dad feel the love this Father’s Day! We continue to celebrate Dad’s Week, so we hope you enjoy these quotes today.

Find them all HERE!

“As Christians, we come to Jesus because we fall in love with his character, compassion, and salvation. Therefore, Jesus’ words from the Bible draw us, and the encouraging, challenging letters from the apostles highlight Christ’s supremacy and what it means to live for him. The New Testament writers continue to affirm Jesus as the culmination and center of God’s redemptive plan. 

The Old Testament proves more difficult to enjoy. When we attempt to read through the Bible, many give up around Leviticus and Numbers with detailed Jewish law from another culture and genealogies of unfamiliar and funny names. In addition, the prophets make God seem angry and wrathful, different in some ways from the self-sacrificial love of Jesus, at least on the surface. As a result, some Christians focus on reading the New Testament. At the extreme, I’ve even heard people tell me we shouldn’t read the Old Testament since we’re no longer under the Old Covenant. 

Yet Jesus and the writers of the New Testament continually quoted from the Old Testament, even to discuss the New Covenant. Since they were in the middle of writing it, the New Testament didn’t exist yet, so they referred to God’s word in the Old Testament. Jesus and the apostles obviously valued the spiritual authority of these books. So should we. 

Here are seven reasons why Christians should read the Old Testament.”

Today we shared seven reasons to dive deeper into the Old Testament!

Find them all HERE!

Kathy Wantland, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) and Hospice of Knox County, joined WNZR to share about her position and upcoming events.

Kathy talks about Camp Hope, the Annual Charity Golf Outing, and the upcoming Butterfly Release.

She wraps up with sharing how you can stay connected with HNCO and Hospice of Knox County.

Listen to the full conversation below: