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The Anchor Who Will Never Fail

Today for Praise Thursday we shared two devotionals from Our Daily Bread. The first one we shared was called ‘Anchored in Truth’ written by Lisa M. Samra. She talks about the importance in being anchored in the promises of God, not of men. Read the full devotional by clicking here.

We also shared a devotional called ‘Something Much Bigger’ written by Jennifer Benson Schuldt, she talks about the idea of us being co-workers in God’s service. Read the full devotional by clicking here.

Q: Who did Samuel anoint as the first king of Israel?

A: Saul

Congratulations to Rachel of Gambier for correctly answering that question. She won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Kelsi

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Fun facts for a sunny day!

Today is May 19, also known in some parts as MAY RAY DAY!

Get yourself out into the sun! That’s the best way to celebrate May Ray Day.

Get a new wardrobe of pretty spring clothes and take your family out on a picnic!

Been exercising inside all winter? Get yourself out into the sun and go for a walk or a jog, breathe in that fresh air, and if you have allergies, take a Benadryl…

May Ray Day is your reminder to go outside and soak up some sun in the great outdoors, so get out there!

Today is also NUMERACY DAY…

The aim is to celebrate numbers and how we use them in everyday life. The day is designed to encourage people to feel curious about numbers, explore how they can benefit them in their day to day life and give them the confidence to develop and improve their numeracy skills.

  • I was born on this day in 1942 in Greensboro, North Carolina
  • My real first name is Frederick
  • I went to college at Smith University in Charlotte and was all-conference in basketball
  • My career took me to 97 countries and over 6,000 games and I was in a cartoon series
  • My nickname was inspired by one of the Three Stooges
  • My number 22 was retired in 2008
  • I passed away last spring in Houston at the age of 77

I am…former Harlem Globetrotter, Curly Neal. Congratulations to Ruth Ann from Sugarcreek, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Today for Artist News Day we shared two stories about a benefit concert for Mental Health Awareness Month and about Andrew Ripp’s new album Evergreen.

Band Together is a benefit concert shining a light on mental health and it is featuring many WNZR artists including Casting Crowns, Matthew West, Zach Williams, Lydia Laird, CAIN, and many more! Learn more by clicking here and check out the poster for the event below.

Andrew Ripp has released a new full length album entitled Evergreen, this album includes his hit #1 single ‘Jericho’ and a new song ‘Rejoice’ which you can listen to below. Learn more about this album by clicking here.

Higher than the eye can see
Trapped in my flesh and bone
Crying out to You, Lord
I’m desperate
Love, come rattle this cage and set me free

These lyrics were a stumper and we will bring them back for next week!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Kelsi

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God’s unique handiwork…

Today we shared some Monday Motivation from Our Daily Bread – the first was a story from Monica LaRose about the infamous Grasshopper Mouse, also called the “Werewolf Mouse”…here’s a photo by the way…

yep, he’s howling!

Read the devotional here, called ‘Small But Mighty’

Jonathon’s devotional is from Tim Gustafson, called ‘A Tree to Heal.’ Read more here.

Name a way a monkey can probably tell you’re not another monkey.

1- smell (34)
2- not hairy (14)
3- face (12)
4- walk (7)
5- clothes (5)
6- size (4)
T6- not in cage (4)

Congratulations to Charla from Utica, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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NZ Top 10 for 5/14/21

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

10. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
9. Jordan St. Cyr – Fires
8. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
7. for King and Country – Amen
6. Jeremy Camp – Out of My Hands
5. TobyMac – Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
4. MercyMe – Say I Won’t
3. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
2. Crowder – Good God Almighty
1. Zach Williams – Less Like Me (2nd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today!
(look for video links below the album art)

Tauren Wells f/Rascal Flatts – Until Grace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ili8SJzg68I

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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Light for the Rejected

Today for Praise Thursday we shared two devotionals out of Our Daily Bread. Alyssa shared a devotional called “Refuge for the Rejected”. This devotional says, “When others misunderstand or reject us, God is our refuge.” To read the full devotional click HERE. The devotional that Kelsi shared is called “Light in the Dark”. The devotion was about how God is always with us in the dark times. He may show up in little ways but he is still there watching over us. To read the full devotional click HERE.

Q: What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert?

A: Locusts

Congratulations to Kelly of Mount Vernon for correctly answering that question. She won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Kelsi

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Main Street update!

Today for Who Knew Wednesday, we heard from Main Street Mount Vernon’s Anthony McNeal about the return of First Fridays in downtown Mount Vernon. Click here to find the links to Anthony’s conversation with our own Wesley Boston on our Soundcloud account!

Today’s profile:
  • I was born on this date in 1820 in Tuscany, Italy, but I am British
  • The city where I was born is also my first name
  • I felt a call from God in 1837 to devote my life to the service of others
  • I was courted by a man for nine years, but rejected his proposal so I could pursue my calling
  • My signature work was in the Crimean War in reducing death rates among the wounded
  • One of my nicknames was “The Lady with the Lamp”
  • The British Government developed a fund in my name to help train nurses

I am…Florence Nightingale!

Congratulations to Maude from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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Out of the Ruins

Today for Artist News Day we shared two stories about Crowder and Mandisa. Both WNZR artists have remained incredibly active through the pandemic with great new music from both of them.

Mandisa has released a brand new single called “Ruins” which is out now. You can learn more about this new single and a new podcast from Mandisa by clicking here and listen to the song below:

Crowder has announced a new Fall Tour with over 30 stops. He will be heavily featuring new music from his upcoming album Milk and Honey. Learn more by clicking here and see the dates below:

Yesterday
I didn’t understand
Driving 35 with the rocket inside
Didn’t know what I had
While I’ve been waiting to live
My life’s been waiting on me

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for correctly answering that those lyrics were from MercyMe with their song “Say I Won’t”, she won 2 $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup because these lyrics were a stumper from last week.

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Kelsi

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A call to forgiveness

This week’s Monday Motivation focuses on forgiveness and embracing the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Jonathon shared “Chosen to Forgive” from Our Daily Bread and author Elisa Morgan. Read it by clicking here.

Joe’s devotional is from author Lisa Samra, called “It’s Jesus.” Read more here.

Name an occupation that starts with the letter ‘J’:

1. Janitor (62)
2. Judge/Justice (19)
3. Jeweler (5)
4. Jockey (4)
5. Journalist (4)
6. Juggler (3)

Congratulations to Stacy from Mount Vernon who guessed our top two correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup. Thanks for listening!

-Joe and Jonathon

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