Mornings with Brian

03/16/2023

Moving on from Grief

"Grief is the sadness that we experience after losing a loved one - it can be someone who has passed away, the loss of a friendship, etc. Some people are expressive - what you see is what you get. Other people internalize it more. It depends on the circumstances.

If it is the loss of a loved one or child that is going to take longer to navigate. Sometimes it takes more time for people to feel grief. When you have a great loss the grief is always going to be there. If you don't process your pain, you can transmit it to other things to try to avoid it. Paul says to live according to the spirit and not the flesh. And if we don't deal with it, we are not going to live in the fruits of the spirit. The key is where Christ is in the picture. Jesus wants to be there with us in the grief.

Someone who experiences grief longer than normal is filling their lives with idolatry - God wants all of our affection. Honor the love that you had for someone, but if it continues then it is a realization that that person was more in your life than God. If you lose a child, you never really recover from that. If you still have the bedroom of the child set up seven years down the road then you aren't moving on. When we have trauma we need to know that someone is with us.

Let is out with God - He weeps with us! He understands what loss looks like. And He wants to be with you in it. Eventually, we need to let it go and say goodbye. We need to live our lives and make them full and meaningful. If you are on hold - you never get to do that."

- Nancy Kane, Licensed Clinical Counselor, Retired Moody Bible Institute Professor, and Director of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation

Learn more at raynancykane.com/.

03/15/2023

Delight in God’s promises daily.

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03/15/2023

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03/14/2023

You are vital to the continuation of our ministry! It is because of your generosity and prayers that keeps us going.

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03/14/2023

Praying God's Promises

"When we read scripture there are so many places that God promises that he will be true to his promises. I think it is so important that we remember God's promises and remember that he is true to his word.

Often times I get frustrated with scripture put on a mug because it's out of place and out of context. When you look at Jeremiah 29 it's not that God is going to prosper us but that God is never going to turn his back on you. God's character never changes, even though how he fulfills his promises might be different.

For some people, life is not going good today. But when we miss read scripture and tell people this miss read scripture then we are not giving people the correct image of God.

Look at if there is a condition and 'if' there. Is God offering a principle of how to interact with Him to get a response - there is a promise there. He is promising who He will be towards us. We need to correct our perspective of Him. It's helpful to look in the New Testament to see if those promises are fulfilled and stay true.

Philippians 1:6 is a promise that we can hold onto 'being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.' God may not change your circumstances or people, but He welcomes you to be honest with Him and will gently convict you."

- Asheritah Ciuciu from onethingalone.com

03/13/2023

Build strength through the Word.

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03/13/2023

A Child's Pain has a Purpose

"There is a lack of resiliency in young adults (individuals in their 20s) because they haven't been able to learn how to navigate or cope well. It's not because they are lazy, it's because they haven't had the resources to help them learn to deal with stress. And as adults, we failed them in that area.

There is nothing in scripture that says that we aren't going to suffer, but your pain contributes to your spiritual formation and maturing. We need to allow our children to experience pain so they can grow."

- Elizabeth Smith, Field Chair of Education and Counseling at the Moody Bible Institute

03/13/2023

In our bi-weekly conversation with The Ferrinis talk about why married couples should see a counselor. The reference the chart below!

As discussed on WCRF on Mornings with Brian:

03/10/2023

Dig into the Word.

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03/10/2023

This is time change weekend, so remember on Saturday night as you go to bed you need to move your clocks ahead one hour. Otherwise you will be an hour late for church Sunday morning. This is also a good time to change your smoke alarm batteries.

03/09/2023

We love being to encourage you through joys and trials of life - to share the life giving word of the gospel.

It is through your prayers and financial support that we are able to impact the community. Share starts next week, but you can give today at moodyradio.org/Cleveland.

03/09/2023

How to Better Love Your Wife

"The first way is by listening and asking their wives how they are feeling without interjection. Your wife doesn't want you to fix her problems, but to take time and listen. Not every thought might make sense, but it is a way to verbally process their emotions. Even restating what she is stating or showing understanding helps show that you care.

Second, validate her. Women usually feel like men are trying to simplify things that aren't simple. Men process things completely differently. In some ways, most problems women deal with is very complicated. Take parenting, for example, not every child will need the same care. So women have to change gears and adapt to figuring out problems. There is value in both perspectives - from men and women - but there is important nuance that is lost if you don't value that.

Sometimes the thing (in marriage) that we are fighting about really isn't about the issue that you think it is.

The third way is affirming. Validation is seeing how you can see why she feels the way that she does. And affirming is showing that you value and love her for who she is. Those words are so healing to a woman's heart. When you say positive things you are placing emotional investments in the bank."

- Dr. Juli Slattery from authenticintimacy.com

03/08/2023

Delight in God’s promises daily.

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03/08/2023

"We have all these spiritual tools to win the spiritual battle. Sounds great on paper, but what does that actually mean? When it comes to addictions we want to world's approval to be okay. The world has taught me this lie. God has told me to meditate on his word and fight this spiritual battle.

I always recommend that a family member or friend wanting to support an individual going through addiction should attend a meeting. That way they understand the fundamentals and all that they are going through. But you are working through this process with them. Our first go-to as Christians shouldn't be to walk away.

Let's say that there is someone who is struggling off and on with addiction. From a Christian perspective, many people have overcome other difficulties in life. But you need to be very direct with someone. Don't belittle someone but don't enable them. And maybe what it takes is going to a meeting with them."

- Roy from Galvanized Men's Recovery Ministry

For recovery and support groups visit gracecma.org/ministries/recovery. Today is the day to get help!

03/08/2023

From our conversation this morning!

Rich Villodas on twitter:
5 questions that help me gauge my spiritual health:
Am I giving myself to intentional times of prayer?
Am I committed to interior examination?
Am I joining my life to the poor & marginalized?
Am I connected to others in ways that foster vulnerability?
Am I growing in love?

03/08/2023

The first police car was an electric wagon used by the Akron Police Department in Akron, Ohio, in 1899. It could reach 16 mph and travel 30 miles before its battery needed to be recharged.

03/07/2023

What is one thing that holds you back?

03/07/2023

Every weekday morning we are beyond blessed to join you as you start your day and tackle the week ahead. Our family started with uncle Bob meeting you at the breakfast table and we hope to continue to keep growing the family!

But we can't do that without your prayers and financial support. While Share starts next week, you can give to our ministry today at moodyradio.org/Cleveland.

03/06/2023

Build strength through the Word.

Listen to today’s devotional on todayintheword.org or anytime on the Today in the Word app.

03/06/2023

The highlight from our Walk Worthy Men’s Conference was men encouraged to be bold in their walk with Christ, some gave their life over to Him, and some made the commitment to break away from cycles hindering their relationship with the Lord.

03/06/2023

A BIG thank you to the staff and volunteers at Canton Baptist Temple, Moody Conferences team, and extra Moody Radio staff that helped make Walk Worthy come together.

03/06/2023

How cool was it to have new, current, and past Moody Radio Cleveland staff show up for the Walk Worthy Men’s conference.

Welcome to Lauren Cuevas as she takes on her new role of Producer of the Morning Show.

The one, the only, Paul Carter (previous Operations Manager) came to say hi.

And Ron Bartlebaugh (a previous station engineer) attended the conference.

03/06/2023

"Marriage needs to be a reflection of God's image. Sometimes we need to rate our marriage from 1 to 10 and ask ourselves if our marriage is doing just that. As you pursue God, you pursue holiness. There needs to be a level of transparency in all of our lives, but there is also a privacy factor as well. When we reflect on his character, it means that we are going to better serve others."

- Joe and Cindi Ferrini from My Marriage Matters

03/06/2023

National Brian Day is celebrated on March 6 every year, giving us an excuse to shower the Brians of our life with the love and respect that’s their due. There have been several spikes in popularity, especially during the ‘60s and ‘70s, which placed the name in the top 10 ranking in the U.S. And is it any wonder it also falls on National Heroes and Benefactors Day?

03/03/2023

What a comfort it is that God is at the center of all things! Even so, that doesn't diminish the fact that life can throw us curve balls and lead to tough times. That is where we got you!

We are here to walk alongside you - to encourage and challenge you in your walk with Christ. Consider passing that encouragement on to someone else and help keep our ministry going.

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03/03/2023

Dig into the Word.

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03/03/2023

National Employee Appreciation Day, on March 3, reminds managers that strong employer-employee relations are at the core of any truly successful business. Take some time on National Employee Appreciation Day to connect with your employees, offer authentic praise, and listen to their experiences. If you can, give your employees part of the day off, or treat them to a special lunch or group activity.

03/02/2023

03/02/2023

March 2 is National Read Across America Day. The day was established by the National Education Association in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. The day occurs each year on the birthday of beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss, so a perfect way to celebrate is to don a Seussian hat and read one his famous tales, like One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.

03/01/2023

Delight in God’s promises daily.

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03/01/2023

It’s official…we have photos of young Rydelnik with his bride Eva.

03/01/2023

Friend, we can't wait for you to join us at this year's Walk Worthy Men's Conference this Saturday!

Get registered at https://bit.ly/3FLOZKo. See you there!

03/01/2023

Ohio, The Heart of It All was the official tourism slogan for the state of Ohio from 1984 to 2001. Why did that fit so well? First of all, have you ever noticed that Ohio is shaped roughly like a heart? Second, about 50% of the total U.S. population lives within a 500-mile radius of Columbus, Ohio. And now, why don’t you tell me why Ohio should be called “the heart of it all”? You can leave your comments on Facebook or Instagram.

02/28/2023

02/28/2023

Meet Yvonne Murchison and Shena Maddox from Sisters Haven. It was beautiful to hear their personal stories and hearts for ministry.

02/28/2023

Sisters Haven

We just had Yvonne and Shena from Sisters Haven share their hearts and ministry with us. They are breaking ground for a safe house for pregnant women in the Cleveland area. Their hope and prayer is to serve women who are experiencing homelessness (due to their unplanned pregnancy), poverty, and lack a support system.

Sisters Haven is a faith based nonprofit organization that provides safe housing and a loving community to pregnant women and mothers with children without judgment

02/28/2023

It's awesome to hang out with you! Our hope is to continue to challenge you, walk alongside you, and bring you some "spiritual coffee" each morning.

BUT we can't continue to do that without you. Your prayers and financial support are what keep us rolling! Share's coming up and it's not too early to give online at moodyradio.org/Cleveland.

02/28/2023

The Silent Sin That Kills Christian Love

Beth from Hartville shared this article with us - this is a convicting article about contempt.

Why is contempt a big deal right now? Because it’s lucrative. It works.

02/27/2023

Delight in God’s promises daily.

Listen to today’s devotional on todayintheword.org or anytime on the Today in the Word app.

02/27/2023

"We end up buying lies about sexuality because we think that society has a more compelling argument. These lies make us feel that God can't help in that area of our lives. But scripture tells us differently. We need the redemption of Jesus Christ."

- Dr. Juli Slattery from authenticintimacy.com