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Accountability and Open Hearts

Today, we continue our devotions from the book “Time With God for Fathers” by Jack Countryman.  We start with Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10 and the topic of accountability:

9 Two are better than one,
Because they have a good reward for their labor.
10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.
But woe to him who is alone when he falls,
For he has no one to help him up.

The idea of being accountable to someone for our actions in life is often like sandpaper rubbing our egos raw.

God never calls on any of his children to go it alone in their walk with Him. We need each other, not only to receive help and encouragement, but also to remain transparent with our loved ones and those whom God has brought into our lives. When we are honest with God and with a trusted Christian friend, the commitment we have for a deeper walk with the Savior becomes a spiritual bond that will not be broken.

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Lord, hear my prayer for an open heart, from Matthew 7: 7-8…

7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

Lord, you have asked me to come to you with an open heart, to seek you and find what is your will for my life.

Help me to be open and sincere with all that I am for your Glory. Through your grace and goodness, I pray that you will lead me to a deeper, richer relationship with you. Mold me, Lord to be the father you wish me to be.

Fill me with your wisdom and understanding so that your word will come alive in my life. Place your hand upon me so that your spirit will be my constant guide, so that you may be glorified and all that I say and do. May you forever be praised.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Celebrate Poetry with the Morning Thing!

He Is!

When you are the neediest, He is the most sufficient.

When you are completely helpless, He is most able.

When you feel totally dependent, He is absolutely dependable.

When you are the weakest, He is the most able.

When you are the most alone, He is intimately present.

When you feel you are the least, He is the greatest!

When you feel the most useless, He is preparing you.

When it is darkest, He is the only Light you need.

When you feel the least secure, He is your Rock and Fortress.

When you are the most humble, He is most gracious.

When you say that you cannot, remember that He can!

-author unknown

Today on the Morning Thing, we celebrated poetry month! Poetry month was started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. Click HERE to read some more great Christian poems like this one! As always, thanks for listening!

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Summer Fun with the Afternoon Drive!

It’s the last Wednesday before finals week here at MVNU and we are so ready for SUMMER! Yes, we’re wildly chanting like they do at the beginning of High School Musical 2. “Summer, Summer, SUmMeR, SUMMER”. We shared some of the best, family friendly summer bucket-list ideas for you to try when the final bell of the semester rings!

Here’s a link to 33 awesome summer fun bucket-list ideas!
Some of the highlights from the list included…
– Build and fly your own kite
Check out these instructions on how to build a garbage bag kite!
– Eat too many popsicles!
Want to make your own? Click here for a healthy recipe!
– Make tie-dye t-shirts
Want some hacks to make sure you have the coolest tie-dye on the block? Click here!
– Build a sand castle
I know we don’t have many beaches in Ohio, but if you’re out of state, look for a beach and use some tips from the queen of the home… Martha Stewart... to build your castle.
– Make ice cream in a bag
I scream, you scream; “you can make ice cream in a bag!” Learn how here!

the who knew food corner

Wednesday is not complete with the Who-Knew Food Corner, is it?
Today we’re celebrating a summer fun food… pigs in a blanket!
This is a simple recipe that pleases the whole family and what better recipe to share than from the Doughboy himself!
Click here for the Pillsbury official recipe for Pigs in a Blanket!

Thanks for listening!
– Lilly and Hannah

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Tori Harper, Citizen Way and prizes…

Todd started us off today with a story about Tori Harper and her new focus on Revival.  Read more from New Release Today by clicking here!

Citizen Way also is getting some help after a recent tragedy. Read how fans can be part of the effort here from jesusfreakhideout.com

Today’s Song Poetry winner was Paul from Apple Valley – he correctly guessed the lyrics to Citizen Way’s “Bulletproof:”

Your love made a way, now I’m not afraid
No matter what the world may say, or what they do…

Today’s clip for Name That Tune was from Tori Harper’s “Joy”…congratulations to Kelly from Mount Vernon – both she and Paul win a $5 gift certificate from Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Mystery Monday: Earth Day!

Today is Earth Day and today Todd and I are sharing by talking about some endangered species plants and animals!

Here is the Earth Day website!

Here is the page about Earth Day 2019! This one has all the info about the animals and plants we shared with you!

 

The Afternoons Drive's - Todays mystery question

Questions: There are over 300,000 flowering plant species in the world, what percentage of these plans are and dependent on insect pollination? (within 5%)

Answer: 90%

Congratulations to Karen from Mount Vernon who won a $5 Gift Card to Troyer’s of Apple Valley!

Thank you so much for checking out our blog!

-Hannah and Todd

 

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The NZ Top 10 for April 18, 2019

Praise the Lord it’s Good Friday!! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. I Am They – Scars
9. Zach Williams – Survivor
8. Lauren Daigle – Look Up Child
7. Casting Crowns – Only Jesus
6. Elevation Worship – Resurrecting
5. Pat Barrett f/Cory Asbury – Build My Life
4. We Are Messengers – Maybe It’s OK
3. Josh Baldwin – Stand in Your Love
2. MercyMe – Best News Ever
1. for King and Country – God Only Knows (stays at #1)

New Music Friday add this week:

Chris Tomlin – Is He Worthy?

See the lyric video here CLICK TO WATCH

See the live video here CLICK TO WATCH

chris tomlin

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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NZ Top 10 3/29/19

Here’s the countdown for this week!

10. Resurrecting – Elevation Worship
9. Who You Say I Am – Hillsong Worship
8. Look Up Child – Lauren Daigle
7. Build My Life – Pat Barrett/Cory Asbury
6. Survivor – Zach Williams
5. Maybe it’s Okay – We Are Messengers
4. Only Jesus – Casting Crowns
3. God Only Knows – For King and Country
2. Stand in Your Love – Josh Baldwin
1. Best News Ever – MercyMe

We also had new music today from Bethel and Phil Wickham!
Check out “Raise a Hallelujah” and “Till I Found You“.

Thanks for listening!
– Lilly and Joe

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Showing your faith

As we approach this Easter weekend, we continue our devotions from the book “Time With God for Fathers” by Jack Countryman.

Today we’re sharing the importance of making sure that, as leaders and heads of our household, that we show and demonstrate our faith in our heavenly father.  How we do this will set the stage for our families.  It also sets the spiritual climate of our home.

The goal for the Christian leader is not to sin less, reform our manners or just do better than we used to…the goal is a TOTAL transformation into the likeness of Jesus.  That seems like an impossible goal, but it’s what God desires…and He wants to help us get there.

God truly wants us to be more like His Son every day.  We should work to resemble Christ!  Here’s encouragement from Galatians 6: 9-10.

9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

One of the ways we show our faith is by where we place our treasure.

Treasure is a word most people relate to money, power, and possessions; and the achievements attained in the business world. But let us consider another aspect of treasure.

What do you think about during the day?

What gets your heart beating fastest and loudest?

What do you think you could not live without?

Whatever it is, that is your treasure…and nothing but God is worth it. Too many times we try and serve two masters: God and works; or God and the bank account, but Jesus said it’s impossible to serve two masters!  When you store up your treasures in heaven, your heart will follow.  Here’s Matthew 6:19-21:

19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Learn about the Lego Club with the AD!

Thanks for joining us for Who Knew Wednesday today!
April is Autism Awareness Month and we wanted to give you some ins and outs on this month, this condition and one really fun thing that’s happening in our community that creates a fun enviroment and works to include those with autism!
Autism is not a condition that we can run from nor are there cures right around the corner, but we can learn through the eyes of those who deal with it every day. Many amazing people have grown up facing the prejudice of the world because they were different, but didn’t let it dampen nor demean who they were. Autism Awareness Month helps us learn that while they face certain challenges, those who face the world are people just like you and me.
Read more about the history of Autism Awareness Month from Days of the Year!

The Knox Board of Developmental Disabilities is a great resource right here in Knox County that always seems to have something going on!
A group of Knox County parents of children with developmental disabilities banded together to support and enrich the lives of individuals in Knox County who had developmental disabilities over 60 years ago. Ten years later, the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities (KCBDD) was established as the local government agency charged with the responsibility to serve and protect these same individuals and their families. Over the past six decades, the Board has filled many roles, doing whatever was necessary to help individuals live fulfilling lives and be welcomed as members of our community. You can learn more about the Knox DD here!

One of the amazing things that the Knox DD does alongside the Mount Vernon Nazarene University is the Lego Club. This is a great community effort to create friendships and fellowship with those that are presenting on the autism spectrum. The latest Lego Club was held on April 11th and gave the challenge to build the most creative first responder!


Learn more about the Lego Club and how you can get involved here!

With any condition, there are misconceptions that arise with them. Our friends at Autism Speaks shared 11 myths about autism and the truths behind them.
People with autism can’t understand the emotions of others.
FALSE.
Autism is caused by bad parenting. 
FALSE.
People with autism are just like Dustin Hoffman’s character in Rain Man.
FALSE.
People with autism are intellectually disabled.
FALSE.
Read the truths behind these myths and the other 7 myths here.

This list of difficulties faced by a person with autism are by no means exhaustive, but whether you are into brain training for children, are a parent or a teacher of a child with ASD, or are a certified Applied Behavior Analyst, there are number of things that you should know about those with autism.
“We struggle to communicate, but this does not mean we are not trying to be heard.”
“We may ignore or seem not to hear loud noises, yet we might be extremely sensitive to sounds that other people barely notice”
“The most capable of us may go on to lead completely normal lives, and many of us might marry and even have children of our own”
Check out this link to 20 things that children with autism want you to know for more!

Check out more about what autism is and how to join the movement of the Global Autism Project here!

Our Who Knew Wednesday Trivia Question was as follows…
What is the name of the original Lego theme park in California?
Our answer? Legoland!
Our winner? Rebecca from Butler!

the who knew food corner

Today in the food corner, we talked about BANANA DAY!
Here’s 35 recipes to use when you have ripe bananas because you need 35 of them.
My personal favorite… frozen banana cereal pops.

Thanks for listening!
– Lilly and Hannah

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