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Unconditional Love is the Only Option & A Leader’s Stress Test

Today Todd and I got the spring semester off to a great start with Praise Thursdays!

Here are our devotionals from “Time with God for Fathers” by Jack Countryman for today:

Unconditional Love is the Only Option

“In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.” – Ephesians 5:28

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4 

The Lord speaks directly to husbands and fathers about the love and conduct that is so important to both roles. When you choose to love your wife as you love yourself, the consideration you give her will deeply affect your relationship. You, In turn, will receive the respect every man wants from his wife. Similarly, When you showed the same unconditional love for your children that the father extends to you, your children will learn to honor you. The atmosphere of unconditional love is contagious, and the security it builds within the home for your wife and your children will reap great rewards.

A Father’s Stress Test

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties”. – Psalms 139:23

There will be times in a father’s life when the stress of work, health, family, and friends will test your resolve. Do not make the mistake of thinking you can handle everything by yourself. You are not called to walk through this life alone. The Bible reminds you, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me ” (Philippians 4:13). Allow Christ to strengthen you. Rest in his word, “Casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Seek the Lord, and let the holy spirit guide you in every stressful situation.

If you want to see more of what WNZR is up too, check our website! 

– Hannah and Todd
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Mandisa, Riley Clemmons and MORE!

 

Mandisa is starting of the year strong with a new single! read her powerful testimony here! https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2020/01/03.MandisaKicksoff2020withWayMakerSingle.asp

 

This next bit isn’t about Riley Clemons specifically but rather her involvement in Winter Jam 2020 along with a TON of other artists! She recently posted on Instagram that she’s gearing up for the tour and hopes to see fans there! For a full lineup and ticket information check out https://2020.jamtour.com/

 

No Game Time Two’s this time as we had to end early to prepare for the MVNU Men’s basketball game against Huntington University!

 

Thanks for Listening
Todd McKinley

 

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“Hey, can you pick this up, please?”

Today’s Family Feud-style question surveyed 100 people answering this:

Name something a wife asks a husband to pick up on his way home from work.

The top answers:
1. Milk
2. Bread
3. Dinner (pizza)
4. Feminine products
5. Drinks
6. Dry cleaning

Congratulations to Judy from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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The NZ Top 10 of 2019

Here are the top 10 songs of 2019, based on WNZR airplay and music charts from January to December…

10. I Am They – Scars
9. Big Daddy Weave – Alive (spent 3 weeks at #1 in 2019)
8. Casting Crowns f/Matthew West – Nobody (10 weeks at #1 in 2019)
7. Tauren Wells – God’s Not Done With You
6. Unspoken – Reason (2 weeks at #1)
5. MercyMe – Best News Ever (3 weeks at #1)
4. Lauren Daigle – Rescue
3. Bethel Music – Raise a Hallelujah (3 weeks at #1)
2. Danny Gokey – Haven’t Seen It Yet (3 weeks at #1)
1. For King and Country – God Only Knows (9 weeks at #1 in 2019)

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Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Perspectives on the Golden Rule and finances

Today we get back to our leadership devotionals from the book, Time With God For Fathers, by Jack Countryman.  We have some good reminders for leaders as we start the New Year!

#1 The Golden Rule for Leaders
Luke 6:31
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

Sometimes people twist the Golden Rule this way: “Do unto others before they do it unto you.” Our selfish desires to have our own way in life can create a wall between us and God.

The Lord encourages us to love our enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return and our reward will be great. That’s Jesus speaking in Luke 6:35.

The attitude with which we embrace life will determine the leader that we become! God knows us from the inside out. Let the chief desire of our hearts be to please Him; and by doing so, the way that we walk and talk will help others see the love of Christ through us. Living to please God changes everything.

#2 Money Isn’t Everything
Proverbs 16:16
“How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!”

The love of money touches everyone in life. We often spend most of our working hours trying to get more. The more we get…well…maybe the more we want.

We can sometimes gain an appetite for material possessions we do not necessarily need. 1st Timothy 6: 9 says, “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.”

The Bible cautions and even condemns the desire to get rich; not because money is a sin, but because money makes a terrible master. People whose primary goal is to get rich end up serving money; and therefore, cannot serve God.

Your leadership perspective about money with your family, friends and co-workers will make a difference!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Goodbye 2019, hello 2020!

Today we shared artist stories from:

The remake of Silver Bells by Marc Martel, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith – read more from JesusFreakHideout.com

A new addition to the Austin French family – read the story here from NewReleaseToday.com

We also shared a few tips of how to grow closer to God as the new year approaches:

  • Hangout with God!  We seek to be disciplined and intentional about doing this.  Spend time in prayer, but also spend time reading and meditating on the Word.  This leads to increasing your Bible knowledge, which also draws you closer to Him.
  • Solitude.  Yes, find alone time where you can allow your mind and heart to be still…and maybe hear His still, small voice.
  • Accepting God’s unconditional love.
  • Stay (or get) involved in church or a small group…or both!  This builds a trusted group for your accountability.
  • Chase after the things of God.  What does that mean?  It means pray for clear direction of how you can get involved in God’s mission – reaching others and shining for Him.  This will look different for many of us, but think about how your can use your interests to impact others.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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The first famous for Family Feud (wow)

Today we asked this Family Feud-style question: Name two of the first famous people, real or fictional, that kids learn about.

The top answers in the survey of 100 people:
1. George Washington
2. Santa Claus
3. Martin Luther King, Jr.
4. Jesus
5. Dr. Seuss
6. God

Jackie from Mount Vernon was our winner and takes home the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

We also shared a teaser for tomorrow morning’s Morning Thing Top 30 songs of 2019 – listen as Marcy and Rachel count them down from 6 to 9!  Lauren Daigle and Tauren Wells both have 3 songs on the list…

We’ll count down the Top 10 of 2019 this coming Friday.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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The last countdown of 2019!

Here’s this week’s NZ Top 10:

10. Unspoken – Reason
9. Rhett Walker – Believer
8. Riley Clemmons – Fighting for Me
7. Mark Martel and Amy Grant – Silver Bells
6. Lauren Daigle – Rescue
5. Jeremy Camp – Dead Man Walking
4. Vertical Worship -Yes I Will
3. for King and Country – Burn the Ships
2. Zach Williams – Rescue Story
1. Casting Crowns f/Matthew West – Nobody

New Music Friday featured songs – click the album images for video links!

MercyMe – Almost Home
MercyMe Almost Home

Jonathan Cain f/Michael Tait – Wonder of Wonders (yes, the Jonathan Cain from Journey)

Cain and Tait

see Jonathan share the story about the song here

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Joseph’s example

Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV)

18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet[b] did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[c] because he will save his people from their sins.”

22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).

24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25 But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

Matthew 2:13-15 (NIV)

13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”

14 So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, 15 where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.”

In both of these passages, we learn about Joseph’s character, specifically his obedience. Upon receiving a command from God concerning taking Mary as his wife… and then later taking the child out of danger…he obeyed.

These short passages communicate a lot about Joseph. He receives a command and he obeys. No debating. No delaying. Just immediate and complete obedience. Would Joseph’s obedience bring hardship? Probably. And danger? No doubt. But still, he obeyed. And so must we when we commit to listening to God and following his commands.

Joseph was obedient, but he was also a loyal man. When he made his decision to wed Mary, he knew he would face public ridicule. After all, how could he explain the situation? And who would believe the story anyway? But Joseph was willing to face the critics. If people condemned Mary, they would have to condemn him as well.

Think about this, too: Joseph was also careful to take Mary with him when he went to Bethlehem to register and pay his taxes. He could have gone alone. Her presence wasn’t required. But, Joseph knew that if he left her behind, he would not be able to protect her from further ridicule.

Obedience and loyalty was a way of life for Joseph. So, what can we learn from these passages?  We can start by asking ourselves some questions:

Am I caring and sensitive? Do I only look out for myself, or do I have concern about the needs of others?

Am I obedient? Do I seek after the things of God?

Am I loyal? Do I stick by my family and friends during the tough times? Even maybe to suffer ridicule for their sake?

Do I look out for those who are weaker than I am?  Do I have a positive moral code?

Learning to do these things will take work.  But Joseph gives us a great example. We can only do this through asking God every day for wisdom and for strength.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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