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Travel tips for Thanksgiving – The Morning Thing 11/22/16

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Are you traveling for Thanksgiving? A lot of people will be taking to the roads or the air to spend time with family and friends.

AAA projects that 48.7 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, an increase of one million travelers compared with last year. This represents a 1.9 percent increase over 2015, and the most Thanksgiving travelers since 2007. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, Nov. 23, to Sunday, Nov. 27.

Millions of people can cause stress in your trip, so The Morning Thing found some tips to survive your Thanksgiving trip.
We found 17 tips for making your Thanksgiving travel easier from http://www.mashable.com
Click HERE to find a tip that can help ease your stress.

Are you flying this holiday? Check out this list of the “worst” people you can find on your flight. Click HERE and try to avoid being one of “those people”.

Picture from USA Today.

 

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Stressed out about Thanksgiving? Here is a Make-Ahead Meal Plan from the Barefoot Contessa from Food Network

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Are you hosting Thanksgiving at your house? Congratulations! You get the challenge of planning the menu, decorating the table and preparing one of the most important (and talked about) meals of the year!

Don’t be afraid, Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa, from the Food Network gives some great advice – Make the Meal ahead of time!
Can you do that? The expert chef says YES!!
In her book “Make It Ahead”, she shares the tricks of preparing dishes ahead of time so that you can focus on your guests for the big day.

Click HERE for some unique recipes and tips to help you ease the stress for Turkey Day.

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Get more out of your bible study – some tips from www.biblestudytools.com

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We all know that bible study is vital for our lives. If you are like us, you are always looking for ways to enhance your bible study time.
Good news! The Morning Thing team found some great tips from www.biblestudytools.com

Mark Altrogge, the senior pastor of Saving Grace Church in Indiana, Pennsylvania shares 8 tips to get more out of your bible study. He has written hundreds of songs for worship, including “Stand in Awe” and “Forever Grateful”. Mark and his wife, Kristi, have five children and five grandchildren. Find out more on his blog, http://www.theblazingcenter.com

Click HERE for the full article.

1. Prepare the night before

Every night before going to bed, I grind some coffee, put a filter in my Aeropress coffee maker, put my coffee cup on the counter and fill my Hot Shot with water, so all I need to do is push a button to heat the water for my morning cup o’ joe. I make sure everything I need – Bible, marker, journal, Kleenex – is on the stand next to the couch in the den. This saves me having to scramble around wasting time in the morning, and I can get reading more quickly.

2. Pray

I usually spend a couple minutes praying before I read. I thank my Father for his love and the gift of sleep, and for protecting my family and me during the night. I also thank him for his gracious invitation for me to enter boldly into his presence through the merits and blood of Jesus. Then I often pray John Piper’s I-O-U’S: “Incline my heart to your testimonies,” “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law,” “Unite my heart to fear your name,” and “Satisfy me with your love.”

3. Same time, same place every day.

Find your best time, when you can concentrate and have the least number of distractions. For me, it’s first thing in the morning. The house is quiet and no one else is up. If I start in on projects or reading the news, I never get to reading the Bible. In the evening I’m too distracted and tired. For some, evening is their best time. The important thing is to find a time when you are least distracted and can concentrate.

I read in the same place every day. As I said earlier, I keep my Bible, marker, journal and prayer notebook on the end table next to the couch in the den. That way I don’t have to waste time searching through the house for things before I read.

4. Keep track of what you read

After reading, in the back of my journal I write the day, date, and the passage I read. That way I don’t have to try to remember where I left off the day before. You can use a bookmark as long as it doesn’t fall out and you lose your place.

5. Write in your Bible

Don’t hesitate to underline, write in the margins, or circle words. Underlining and writing helps us concentrate more on what we’re reading. My favorite marker is a light blue Sanford China Marker. You can underline lightly or darker and it never bleeds through the page.

6. Read consecutively

Don’t skip around or play Bible Roulette. Finish one book before going to another. One way to consistently read through the Bible is to read through Matthew, then Genesis. Then Mark, then Exodus and so on. If you are keeping track of what you’ve read, you’ll eventually work through the whole Bible. Nothing is more discouraging than picking up the Bible and reading at random every day.

7. Use a journal

I’ve used journals for years in my devotions. I like Moleskine lined journals. As you read, write down any verses that stand out to you or any thoughts you have about the passage. Writing slows you down and helps you focus. I usually try to look for one key verse or passage that stands out to me from that day’s reading to record in my journal.

8. Respond to what you’ve read

After recording one key verse or passage in my journal, I usually write a prayer in response. This prayer will sometimes be worship and praise to God for the truth I’ve just read about him or it may be supplication for him to change me to conform with his word. I keep the prayer to one, maybe two pages at the most. It takes me about ten minutes and propels me into my prayer time.

Whether you use these approaches or you have your own, try to build consistent habits of reading the Bible. There’s no better way to fellowship with Jesus and delight in him.

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MVNU supports Food for the Hungry through “Knox Needs”

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The campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University has multiple events this week to support the Knox County Food for the Hungry drive.

Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Katie Sherman, Human Resources Specialist about Knox Needs. Click HERE to hear about how the students, faculty and staff are getting involved to support families in our community.

MVNU is hosting Knox Needs to support Food for the Hungry!
Food insecurity is the unfortunate reality that at least some household members are uncertain of having, or unable to acquire, enough food due to insufficient resources. Knox County is one county in which food insecurity is on the rise.

Knox Needs is MVNU’s partnership with Food for the Hungry to provide meals and stable housing for our brothers and sisters in Knox County.

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So what can YOU do? GET INVOLVED! MVNU is hosting 2 different events this week!

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It is National Entrepreneurs Day and National Philanthropy Day – The Morning Thing 11/15/16

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11/15/16 is a special day! Today is a day to celebrate Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists.
Big words….yeah…but all of us can have the spirit of these special people.

Let’s start with National Entrepreneurs Day. What is it?
(From www.daysoftheyear.com) From the postage stamp to the jet engine, and the cheeseburger to the microchip, radical inventions by brilliant minds have changed the way we live our lives and shaped our futures. In recognition of these people you can now celebrate Entrepreneurship Day which, since its inauguration in 2010, is an annual event that honors those men and women who have very often created an empire from absolutely nothing, most of them making themselves rather wealthy in the process as well. America is a country made of entrepreneurs. Men and women who built something from nothing. Created jobs. Made America what it is today. Click HERE to read more about Entrepreneurs Day.
We shared a list of history’s most famous entrepreneurs, from past to present. Click HERE to learn how they rose to the top.

It is also National Philanthropy Day.
(from www.afpnet.org) Philanthropy is “the love of humankind,” and National Philanthropy Day® (NPD)—November 15—is the day that thousands of people around the world come together to both (1) put that word into action and (2) recognize the change that word has brought to our communities.

NPD is a celebration of philanthropy—giving, volunteering and charitable engagement—that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy—and all those involved in the philanthropic process—makes to our society and our world.
Click HERE to read more about why we celebrate this day.

What does the bible say about giving? www.biblestudytools.com gives us 10 essential truths about Christian giving. Click HERE for the full article.

1. The Lord Jesus expects and requires us to give. Jesus said to His disciples, “when you give” not “if you give” (Matthew 6:2)! Hence, Christian giving is not optional, but rather essential.  Are you giving?

2. The Lord Jesus wants us to give for the right reasons. Jesus warned His disciples not to give for the sake of being admired by men. “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them,” He said (Matthew 6:1). When we give, we must be careful to examine our motives.  Are you giving for God’s praise or man’s?

3. The Lord Jesus wants us to practice benevolent or charitable giving. Jesus said “When you give to the poor . . . .” (Matthew 6:2-3). Jesus is specifically teaching about “alms” in this passage: aid, charity, or benevolent offerings for the needy. Do you give amply enough to the Church that she can be generous in benevolent giving?

4. The Lord Jesus reminds us that our giving is ultimately to the all-seeing heavenly Father.Jesus said “When you give . . . ; your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you” (Matthew 6:3-4). When we give, we are not simply adding to the Church budget, we are giving up a thank offering to the Father Himself. Are you conscious of the fact that your giving is to the Lord and seen by the Lord?

5. The Bible teaches that Christian giving is an act of worship. In connection with the previous point, we see this truth stressed in another way in Paul’s word’s “On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save” (1 Corinthians 16:2). Paul here teaches the Corinthians that their taking up of the collection is an act of worship which is to be a part of their regular Lord’s Day worship. When we put our money in the plate, we are worshiping Almighty God in accordance with His Word. Note well, Paul is speaking here of a “collection for the saints” – this is giving by the Church to the Church for the Church. Did you realize that giving is a part of worship? Is your worship in this area abundant or inhibited? Is giving to the Church a priority with you?

6. The Bible teaches that Christian giving should be done in light of the incarnation. Many Christians argue about whether the tithe (10% of our income) is still the standard for our giving to the Church (disputants usually want to show that less than 10% is fine). Do you try to get by with giving as little as possible to the Lord, or do you give in view of the Lord’s costly sacrifice?

7. The Bible teaches that Christian giving should be done in accordance with our means. Paul is quite clear on this: “For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have” (2 Corinthians 8:12).  Are you really giving in proportion to the material blessings that the Lord has given you?

8. The Bible teaches that the liberality of God’s blessings to us is connected to the liberality of our Christian giving. Though it may seem strange, both Jesus and Paul emphasize that there is a relation between our giving to the Lord and the Lord’s giving to us. As Paul says in 2 Corinthians 9:6 “Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” Do you realize that the Lord has given you much, so that you can give much?

9. The Bible teaches that Christian giving must be willing giving, free giving. We learn this in 2 Corinthians 9:7 “Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion.” Is your giving to the Church something you do wholeheartedly, or indifferently, or grudgingly?

10. The Bible teaches that Christian giving ought to be cheerful giving. As Paul says “God loves a cheerful giver.” This is a truly amazing assertion. Paul assures us here that the Lord takes a special delight in those who are joyful, energetic, merry givers. Is there joy in your heart as you give? Can you truly be characterized as a “cheerful giver”?

We have not come close to reaching our potential for giving. Won’t you pray that we will give as we ought? That we will give for the right motives? That we will give joyously? And that we will give extravagantly.

Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III is the Senior Minister of First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Mississippi.

So how can YOU give today?

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#1 – Give to Operation Christmas Child. Click HERE for a list of locations accepting shoeboxes THIS week. The national collection continues through Monday, 11/21/16.

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#2 – Get involved with Food For The Hungry. Click HERE to see a list of upcoming events. Find something on the calendar that your family would enjoy and get connected to this wonderful outreach for our community.

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It is World Kindness Day – be kind to one another today. The Morning Thing 11/14/16

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NOVEMBER 13TH IS WORLD KINDNESS DAY!

A global 24-hour celebration dedicated to paying-it-forward and focusing on the good.

Today is a special day – a day to show kindness to others. What can you do? Here are some ideas from www.lifehack.org

Put them into practice and also create your own:

  1. Send someone a hand written note of thanks.
  2. Make a card at home and send it to a friend for no reason.
  3. Put some coins in someone else’s parking meter.
  4. Buy a coffee for someone.
  5. Cut your neighbor’s grass.
  6. Walk your friend’s dog.
  7. Give a compliment about your waiter / waitress to his / her manager.
  8. Send someone a small gift anonymously.
  9. Stop and help someone replace their flat tire.
  10. Let someone jump the line at the bank.
  11. Treat a friend to the movies for no reason.
  12. Give a huge tip to someone when they least expect it.
  13. Give up your seat for someone, not just an elderly person.
  14. Write notes of appreciation at least once a week.
  15. Talk to a homeless person and have a “normal” conversation.
  16. Pick up some trash in the road which would otherwise be lying around.
  17. Compliment a work colleague for their excellence.
  18. Recommend a competitor to a potential client.
  19. Give another driver your parking spot.
  20. Give a piece of fruit to a delivery person.
  21. Help an elderly neighbor carry the trash out.
  22. Tell all your family members how much your appreciate them.
  23. Leave a copy of an interesting book on a train / bus.
  24. Buy an inspirational book for a friend.
  25. Send a thank you note to a person who has helped you in the past.
  26. Smile a lot.

Here are some pictures and messages that you can share on social media today for #WorldKindnessDay
Find more at www.randomactsofkindness.org

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 – 11/11/16

The Morning Thing Fave 5 for the week of 11/14/16

For our Fave 5 this week, Marcy shares 5 of her favorite memories from her time at MVNU.

I came to MVNC in September of 1987. (It was a college at the time). I was a Communication Major studying broadcasting. Who knew that 25 years later, I would be sitting in the same studio using my training to minister to families every day.  Who knew that I would be helping train future broadcasters at this special place called WNZR. It is very difficult to narrow down my “favorite” memories of those 4 years in school. I will try to pull out some fun moments to share with you.

1. Opening Weekend for Freshman Year. I will never forget how nervous I was to be a new freshman at MVNC. For opening weekend, they had the annual Luau in the grove on campus. We all dressed in Hawaiian shirts with our “big hair” and pegged jeans. 🙂 I remember this event because several upper classmen came up and said hello to my group of friends. We had a blast and met SO many new friends. It was exciting to see that our 2016 Student Government Association brought this event back to Welcome Week.

2. My first trip to the Gospel Music Association Convention happened my Sophomore year. I was able to travel with other WNZR DJs to Nashville, TN to attend the Christian Music Broadcaster’s Convention. This experience was INCREDIBLE! I met numerous artists and radio professionals from all over the world. I can look back on that trip as a definite turning point in my life. God was leading me to see the path He had for my future in radio. It is also exciting that now as WNZR’s Station Manager, I have the opportunity to take students to this same conference to find God’s leading upon their lives.

3. DC Talk concert my Junior year. I will never forget seeing this groundbreaking new style of Christian music. Toby, Kevin and Michael performed on stage in the MVNC gym – now called the “old/Intramural” gym. I can still sing every word of Heavenbound, their first big radio hit.

4. One of the greatest memories happened my Senior year. I served as Concert Chairperson for the Student Government Association. It was my job to coordinate the concerts for the campus. We worked for months to bring Mylon and Brokenheart to campus. This was HUGE for our students and the community. I remember getting the rider (the requests and requirements to host the band) and feeling completely overwhelmed. It was over 30 pages!!! The workload was incredible, but the concert was amazing. The greatest memory though was when one of my best friends came up to me after the show and told me that she had recommitted her life to Christ that night. This show definitely changed a lot of lives.

5. Graduation has to be one of my favorite memories. The feeling of accomplishment of finishing your degree is incredible, but experiencing this moment with your best friends is even better. I remember the laughter and the tears as we said goodbye to our beloved Mount Vernon Nazarene College. I also remember that exhilarating feeling of hearing my name being called to the stage to receive my diploma – Marcella Elaine Street!

I am proud to be a member of the MVNU Class of 1991! 25 years! Wow! God has been faithful to the calling on my life including sustaining me over the past 20 years that I have worked at MVNU as WNZR’s Station Manager. I now look forward to see what God has in store for the future. I am also thrilled that my daughter Rachel is now a student here at MVNU, finding God’s path to her future.

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MVNU invites YOU to Homecoming 2016!

This is an exciting weekend on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. You and your family are invited to participate in our annual Homecoming.

Concerts, 5K Run/Walk and Cycling Event, Basketball Games and the Play “Don’t Take My Penny”. It is a weekend of family FUN.

Click HERE to see the complete schedule of events.

Travis Keller, the MVNU Director of Alumni Relations, talked with The Morning Thing today about this year’s Homecoming. Click HERE to listen to our conversation.

We hope to see you this weekend at MVNU! GO COUGARS!

 

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It is National Forget-Me-Not Day. The Morning Thing 11/10/16

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NATIONAL FORGET-ME-NOT DAY

National Forget-Me-Not Day is observed annually on November 10. Created in 1921 to remind Americans of the sacrifices returning soldiers have made for out country.
National Forget-Me-Not Day originally raised funds for services where there were none.

This day even has its own special flower, the Forget-Me-Not.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Remember to thank our disabled veterans. Use #ForgetMeNotDay to post on social media.

HISTORY

Forget-Me-Not Day hearkens back to The Great War and the wounded returning soldiers who continued to require care long after the war was over.  The wounded veterans’ plight was not new, but the government was unprepared for the number of returning wounding requiring care. Very few services and organizations existed to provide the care and support the veterans required. A movement to remember and support these returning soldiers began in earnest in 1921.

Judge Robert S. Marx called on the nation to establish Forget-Me-Not Day to remind the country of their sacrifices and raised funds for disabled soldiers through the sale of forget-me-nots. Injured during the during  The first published occurrence of this day was on December 17, 1921.

Injured on November 10, 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Marx returned to the United States from his injuries.  A lawyer before he was a soldier, he took up his practice once more and soon was elected judge.  His interest in veteran’s affairs became apparent. From fundraising to speeches, Marx made the rounds.  In 1920, the Disabled American Veterans of the World War was founded and headed by Judge Marx himself.  The first National Caucus was held on September 25, 1920.  It was through the DAVWW in 1922 that the first official Forget-Me-Not Day fundraising campaign launched on November 11.

Throughout the 1920s, various days in November were selected to observe National Forget-Me-Not Day, including November 11 now established as Veteran’s Day or Armistice Day.   Another well-known Forget-Me-Not Day is September 26th.  Also known as Argonne Day in honor of the decisive battle through the Meuse-Argonne Forest.

Today, the organization that founded National Forget-Me-Not Day is simply the Disabled American Veterans, supporting all disabled veterans.

The Knox County Veteran’s Service Office is a wonderful resource for veterans and their families.

Their Mission Statement:

The Mission of the Knox County Veterans Services Office and its officers is to provide eligible veterans and their families with those benefits to which they may be entitled under federal, state and local law, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Find out more about their services on their website. Click HERE.

There are several events happening TOMORROW for Veteran’s Day.

East Knox Local School’s annual Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly will be Friday November 11, beginning at 8:30 in the High School Cafeteria. If you have any questions, please call Chip Pozderac at 740-599-7000 ext. 2035

Fredericktown Schools will be honoring local Veterans again this year.  The High School/Middle School Assembly will be held at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 11th.  Veterans  should arrive between 8:15 and 8:45 so that they have time to view several military vehicles on display, walk through a hallway of honor prepared by elementary students and enjoy some light refreshments before the assembly. The assembly will last approximately an hour.  Local physician and Veteran, Dr. Aaron Wilson, will be the guest speaker.  All veterans welcome.  RSVP to Fredericktown High School at 740-694-2726.  Should there be a fog delay, the assembly will be held in the afternoon at 1:00 pm.

 

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MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding shares a campus update on The Morning Thing

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On the first Friday of each month, The  Morning Thing features a conversation with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding.

Click HERE to hear our conversation on what is happening during the month of November.
He talks about Homecoming, the campus involvement with Food For The Hungry and the new MVNU tennis courts. We also find out that Henry is looking forward to eating desserts at Thanksgiving. 🙂

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