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Who Knew…travel would be like this?

Here are some ‘who knews’ on July 4th travel this year:

AAA is reporting that more than 47.9 million Americans, including a record 2.2 million Ohioans, will travel this Independence Day holiday weekend (June 30 – July 4). This is an increase of 3.7% nationally, and 3.8% for Ohio. While national travel numbers are expected to fall just shy of 2019, AAA expects Ohio travel will build on the record travel numbers set in 2021 to reach a new high this Independence Day.

Despite historically high gas prices, a record number of people are planning a holiday road trip, with 42 million Americans (nearly 2.1 million Ohioans) hitting the road this Independence Day travel period.

AAA predicts Independence Day holiday air travel will grow by 1.5% nationally with 3.55 million Americans flying during the holiday travel period. Ohio air travel numbers will fall 1.2% compared to last Independence Day, with just over 70,000 Ohioans flying during the five-day holiday period. Higher flight costs, recent issues with air travel and ongoing concerns of cancelations and delays may be pushing more people to drive this year.

A few other tidbits:

Woman finds stash of cash in garage sale couch – https://abc7news.com/money-in-couch-woman-finds-cash-sofa-craigslist-california/11916367/

6th grader gets yearbook turnaround – https://kdvr.com/news/high-schoolers-step-in-to-help-after-6th-grader-says-no-one-signed-his-yearbook/

– I was born June 22, 1906 in Englewood, New Jersey
– My father was a New Jersey senator and US Ambassador to Mexico
– I met my husband in Mexico in 1927 and we were married two years later
– My husband’s passion was aviation and I became the first woman to earn a glider pilot’s license in 1930
– Our first born son was kidnapped and died in 1932 in what was called by some the Crime of the Century
– I was also an accomplished writer, winning two National Book Awards
– I have honorary degrees from 5 colleges
– I died in 2001 at 94 years of age
 
I am Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Congratulations to Ruth from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy.

Thanks for listening!
– Brogan and Joe

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New songs, new inspiration

Today’s Artist News stories focused on:

BRANDON HEATH – Brogan shared about his new song and devotional, “That’s Enough.” Read the story from NewReleaseToday by clicking here.

TOBYMAC – Joe shared about his new song with Blessing Offor called, “The Goodness,” and the new album coming in August. Read more from our friends at JesusFreakHideout.com about the song and album by clicking here. We will be adding “The Goodness” this Friday on WNZR! Here’s a sneak peek:

I won’t give up on this race
Broken but I still have faith
That this old life is all part of a plan

The song? Promised Land from TobyMac – congratulations to David from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and won the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Brogan

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Just getting started…

Yesterday as I visited my dad, my father-in-law, spent time with our small group and heard a great message at church, I started thinking about what Father’s Day means for me, as a the dad of a 24-year-old woman. I was also inspired by Jeremy Camp’s latest song, ‘Getting Started.’

Here’s a prayer I wrote and posted to my Facebook page:

Today I was reminded and challenged that in many ways, I’m just getting started.

Lord, please help me to be a better father and better husband.

Help me to continue to root my trust in you. Help me to invite the Holy Spirit into all that I do and then allow the fruits of His Spirit to flow out of me.

Help me to confess and seek forgiveness when I mess up, but also to equally return that forgiveness.

Help me to be a father to the fatherless when I have those opportunities. Help me to be a strong resource to young dads.

Finally, thank you for giving me two grandfathers and a father who loved me, spent time with me and taught me.

Name an item you might buy in a souvenir shop:
T-shirt – 28 votes
Keychain – 21
Postcard – 18
Magnet – 12
Mug – 11
Stuffed animal – 10

Congratulations to Amberly from Howard, who guessed those top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 6/17/22

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

10. Andrew Ripp – Fill My Cup
9. CAIN – The Commission
8. Matthew West – Me On Your Mind
7. Anne Wilson – Sunday Sermons
6. Jon Reddick – God, Turn it Around
5. Brandon Heath – See Me Through It
4. Jordan Feliz f/Mandisa & Jonathan Traylor – Jesus is Coming Back
3. Katy Nichole – In Jesus’ Name (God of Possible); spent 5 weeks at #1
2. Blessing Offor – Brighter Days
1. for King and Country – For God is With Us (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Tasha Layton – How Far

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8zav7bsP2k

DOE – So Good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQAu6WB-INc

Thanks for listening!
– Kelsi and Joe

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Content, hospitable and humble

Today we shared some Praise Thursday inspiration on the topics of contentment, hospitality and humility.

Brogan shared this one called Less is More: 

Sometimes in life we can get caught up in the consumer culture and want more than we have or need. We want the newest thing all the time because of the social stature that comes with it or to impress those in our life. This lifestyle, however, is a bottomless hole and an appetite that can never be fulfilled. If we give into these habits and wants and desires, we can stray into a lifestyle that can never be fulfilled.

So, what does the Bible have to say about this? Check out Proverbs 14:30, that simply says, “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” Being at peace with what we have in our life, is key to having harmony and peace in our life. Accepting that The Lord has given us all we need and that our desires will never fulfill us is a Biblical principle that can offer a lifestyle that God has promised will give us peace.  

Joe shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread called “God’s Embassy,” very close to what some of you have been doing this week in helping others in crisis. Read it by clicking here.

…was a STUMPER…we’ll bring it back next week!

Thanks for listening!

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Cooling off and festival time!

All of us are trying to beat the heat…and for some of us, it’s harder because of the ongoing power outages. So how can you stay cool in these challenging days?

Click this article from Safe Electricity to find out more.

Tomorrow starts the 17th year of the Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival in Centerburg. This is a great family, fun-filled event running through Saturday.

Here’s the link to the USA Days Festival website.

What about parking? It’s available at the Centerburg High School just west of town. Free school bus shuttles will be offered on Friday evening and all-day Saturday from after the parade till after the fireworks. Handicapped parking will be available in the park as well as for vendors and entertainers. Anyone who wishes may find alternate parking in town and use the sidewalk or trail to walk to the park from there.

There is motorcycle parking available in the lot near the water tower, right across from the park entrance. Only motorcycles are allowed to use this lot!

– I was born June 15, 1949 in Riverside, California
– My nickname came from playing in the dirt in my backyard
– My father was an Air Force technician
– I was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1967 and eventually played for the LA Dodgers
– I won a World Series in 1981
– I retired and became a stockbroker before returning to baseball as a coach
– I’ve managed the Giants, Cubs, Reds, Nationals and Astros
 
I am…Dusty Baker – congratulations to Pam of Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and won the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Brogan

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Albums and accolades!

Today we shared Artist News from:

TAUREN WELLS: read more about the release of his new album. Find the story from jesusfreakhideout.com by clicking here.

CROWDER: read about how David and his team celebrated four awards about singles and albums last week. Read more here!

You’re the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles

The answer? Lincoln Brewster and ‘Everlasting God.’ Congratulations to Rendell from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Brogan

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God Cleans The Stains

Today for our Monday Motivation we shared a special devotional out of Our Daily Bread called God Cleans The Stains. With a humble and repentant heart, we must acknowledge our sins and place them under the cleansing light of God’s holiness. We must turn from them and return to Him. And He, the only One who cleans the stains of the soul, will offer us complete forgiveness and renewed fellowship. To read the full devotional click HERE.

Today’s Monday Motivation song is the latest from Josh Wilson ‘Things That Im Afraid Of’

An amazing line from that song says,

My fears would surely kill me
If I didn’t know the truth
The things that I’m afraid of
Are afraid of You

It’s so reassuring to remember that God already won the battle and that we are not to be afraid because he has us in his arms.

Name a place that people go to, which they insist be clean.

Bathroom – 42

Restaurant – 30

Kitchen/Fridge – 18

Hospital – 6

Congratulations to our winner, Anna, she won a $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy!

Thanks for listening!

-Kelsi

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NZ Top Ten for 06/10/22

Here is our countdown for this week:

10 – Jireh by Maverick City Music

9 – Me On Your Mind by Matthew West

8 – God, Turn It Around by Jon Reddick

7 – The Commission by CAIN

6 – Sunday Sermons by Anne Wilson

5 – See Me Through It by Brandon Heath

4 – Jesus Is Coming Back by Jordan Feliz ft. Jonathan Traylor and Mandisa

3 – For God Is With Us by For King & Country

2 – Brighter Days by Blessing Offor

1 – In Jesus Name (God of Possible) by Katy Nichole (4 weeks at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY

Our New Music Friday debut is from Josh Wilson this week with his song “Things That I’m Afraid Of”, you can watch the lyric video below.

Thanks for listening!

-Alyssa

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