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News and contests!

Today we shared details of WNZR’s annual Dove Awards Prediction Prize Giveaway – click here to find out how to predict and win!

We also shared news about Bethel Music’s Sean Feucht (FOYT) and his decision to run for office – find the story from NewReleaseToday.com here.

Today’s Song Poetry lyrics:
But you helped me see again,
This world is not the end
Jesus, my sweetest friend

The answer went to Cheyenne from Mount Vernon – she correctly guessed Jamie Kimmett – Prize Worth Fighting For and wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

We also played Spelling EEB with our theme, birthday (for WNZR’s 33rd birthday today). Our winner was Linette from Mount Vernon.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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What attracts you to a hotel?

Today Joe and I recapped some of the events that happened this weekend and also shared with you some events that are coming up!
We shared about Festival Latino that went well this past Friday…also we’re gearing up for the Starting Point Run/Walk this Saturday. Find out you can help our WNZR team by clicking here.
Today’s Family Feud-style trivia question was: Name the top two things listed on a motel sign that might encourage you to stay there.
The top six answers were:

1- free cable/movies
2- low rates
3- free food
4- vacancy
5- jacuzzi
6- late check out
Congratulations to Janina from Bellville who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
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Legacy, the Big Picture and Avoiding Negativity.

Proverbs 20:7
The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.

Integrity- it’s a very important word. It’s helpful to describe who we are in the Lord and how our loved ones perceive us. It is a foundational element in the life we lead with our heavenly father.

The Lord calls us to do what is good and right, even when no one is looking. Now, why is that? Well, Godly living reflects His holy character in us; and in turn, glorifies Him.

By living with integrity, you give those who follow you a gift that will last a lifetime. What greater legacy could you leave than a personal record of godly living?

2nd Corinthians 4:18
18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Sometimes we get so caught up in the day-to-day that we miss the big picture God has for our lives. God has given us the task of letting the world know about what Jesus has done for us. He made it possible for us to have an eternal life of intimacy with our heavenly father.

Our daily struggles are only temporary. We have to fight to maintain focus on the eternal. If we truly love God, then we should work every day to please him, and tell others about Him. You only have one life to live for eternity. Let it be your best life, starting now.

Here is that link to the Francis Chan Rope Illustration

 

 

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Avoid Negativity

Choosing to be happy at work means avoiding negative conversations, gossip, and unhappy people as much as possible. No matter how positively you feel, negative people have a profound impact on your psyche. Don’t let the negative nellies bring you down.

Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. – Colossians 3: 1-4

Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. – Philippians 4:8

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. – Proverbs 25: 21 & 22

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.- Proverbs 14:29

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. -Ephesians 4:2

Thanks for listening!
– Hannah and Todd

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News, contests and joy at work

Today we shared these stories:

Today’s Song Poetry lyrics:

I might be outmatched, outsized
The underdog in the fight of my life
Is it so crazy to believe?

The song? TobyMac’s “Beyond Me” – congratulations to Barbie from Fredericktown who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

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Seek ways to develop professionally

You are the person with the most to gain from continuing to develop professionally. Take charge of your own growth; ask for specific and meaningful help from your boss, but march to the music of your personally developed plan and goals. So while you have the most to gain from growing, you also have the most to lose, if you stand still.

The link above goes to an article about setting and achieving goals from The Balance Careers website.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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NZ Top 10 for 9/20/19

Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Big Daddy Weave – Alive
9. Jeremy Camp – Dead Man Walking
8. Vertical Worship – Yes I Will
7. Crowder f/Mandisa – Let It Rain
6. Building 429 – Fear No More
5. Lauren Daigle – Rescue
4. Bethel Music – Raise a Hallelujah
3. Casting Crowns f/Matthew West – Nobody
2. Tauren Wells – God’s Not Done with You
1. Unspoken – Reason

This week’s New Music Friday additions are:
(click the album art to watch the videos)

Jordan Feliz – Faith
Jordan feliz faith

Matthew West – The God Who Stays
Matthew West God who

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Hannah

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Our Home Security System

Today we continue our devotions from the book “Time with God for Fathers by Jack Countryman.”

Proverbs 1:33 (NIV) leads us to a biblical application of a ‘home security system…’

“but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.'”

 A growing number of people fail to seek God’s wisdom in living. It is no secret that we live in a “me first” culture.

Often we seek ourselves, against all warnings and conventional wisdom. Thoughts of our future, our safety, our selfish desires…while not giving any thought to the impact on people of around us.

Living this way is spiritually irresponsible and a dangerous way to live. If we try to live apart from God’s wisdom, we will struggle with fear, disillusionment, doubt, worry and frustration. Our lives fall apart when we do not consult the wisdom of God.

The smartest way to build a safe home and lifestyle is to involve our savior every step of the way.

Romans 5:3-4 (NIV)

3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.

A leader’s character is demonstrated in how they handle unpleasant and stressful situations. We’ve talked before how God will use trials to mature and develop us.

No one likes trials, that’s obvious. But when we learn to see our trials as situations to grow, we begin to walk down the path God has placed ahead of us.

It is important to remember that He will walk with you through these trials too. Even as you struggle and grow, God will give you the strength to continue.

His loving grace washes over us like sunlight on a cloudless day.

Also, here is the information we shared about the Kokosing State Scenic River Cleanup on Saturday:

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Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

 

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Contests, concerts, albums, oh my!

Today we shared stories from Lauren Daigle and Hillsong Worship.  Lauren’s got a new world tour starting in September – read more about it here from NewReleaseToday.com

Hillsong Worship is releasing a new album.  The details are available by clicking the press release posted on JesusFreakHideout.com.

Today’s Song Poetry lyrics:

Truth is, you know what tomorrow brings
There’s not a day ahead you have not seen
So let all things be my life and breath…

Congratulations to Kirsten from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.  She correctly guessed Lauren Daigle’s ‘Trust in You.’

Today’s Name That Tune song was Hillsong Worship’s ‘What a Beautiful Name.‘ Kelly from Mount Vernon was our winner!

Also today Grace from Mount Vernon was our Tuesday SONFEST 2019 ticket winner!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

 

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NZ Top 10 for 9/13/19

Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Vertical Worship – Yes I Will
9. Big Daddy Weave – Alive
8. Switch f/Dillon Chase – Symphony
7. Building 429 – Fear No More
6. Crowder f/Mandisa – Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)
5. Lauren Daigle – Rescue
4. Casting Crowns f/Matthew West – Nobody
3. Bethel Music – Raise A Hallelujah
2. Tauren Wells – God’s Not Done With You
1. Unspoken – Reason
unspoken reason

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY:
this week we’re adding these songs – click the album art to watch the videos!

Rend Collective – Your Name is Power
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Austin French – Why God?
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Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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The Essence of a Spirit-Filled Life

Today we continue our devotions from the book “Time with God for Fathers by Jack Countryman.”

I John 1:7

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

There’s a clean record that only God can give…

The forgiveness of sin is one of God’s greatest gifts to those who are in Christ. The slate has been wiped clean, and he has promised to never remember or mention our sins again.

Because of God’s total, unconditional, overwhelming and abundant love, he chooses to not only forgive our sins but also to remove them from his presence forever. The beauty of God’s forgiveness opens the door for each of us to have the relationship with him that he wants…and we need.

His love overshadows everything that we have committed. Remember, too that God’s mercy does not give us the freedom to sin, expecting more forgiveness; rather, it gives us the freedom to move past the mistakes we have made and into a deeper richer relationship with him and with our loved ones.

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

As a Christian leader, God is calling you to walk in the spirit and your relationship with those you love and cherish. The transparent life that God wishes you to lead brings out the fruit of the spirit.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control are all given to you by the Holy Spirit.

When the life you lead is God-centered and your relationship with Christ is a priority, the rewards you receive are the fruits of the spirit.

Only God can change your heart and give you that certain peace that passes all understanding and reflects the person God wants you to be. Remember those fruits are not simply one mark of a spirit-filled life…they are the essence of a spirit-filled life.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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