I recorded the video below a few years ago, because I love baseball. One of the things I love about the game is there are many analogies to life itself. In this video I mention what Arizona D-backs 3rd baseman, Matt Williams, told me in an interview about getting out of a slump. Just like in baseball, in life you can find yourself in a slump.
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The song below, No Matter What, was released last year. It was the third single from Ryan Stevenson’s second studio album. Here’s what he said in an interview about the inspiration for this song.
“Over the course of the last several years, I’ve continued to ask the Lord to give me songs that exist for a reason. As we were working on this new record, a reoccurring theme I felt the Lord continually whisper to my heart was ‘beloved identity.’ I, like many of us, grew up in the church- a religious environment, where we weren’t necessarily nurtured and taught about God’s grace, patience and compassion. As I continue to grow and experience life, the truth I continue to encounter is ‘I am His son, no matter what.’ It is easy to fall into the trap of performance-based relationship with God when we’ve been taught in religious environments that He’s mostly disappointed with us. This song hopefully will encourage all of us…”
NO MATTER WHAT
Ryan Stevenson
A lot of us grew up believing
At any moment we could lose it all
And at the drop of a hat
God might turn His back and move on
A lot of us feel like we blew it
Thinking that we’re just too far gone
But I want you to know
There’s still a hope for you now
No matter what you’ve done
You can’t erase His love
Nothing can change it
You’re not separated
No matter what
There’s never been a better time to get honest
There’s never been a better time to get clean
So come as you are
Run to the cross and be free
Oh, be free
No matter what you’ve done
You can’t erase His love
Nothing can change it
You’re not separated
No matter where you run
He’s always holding on
You’re still a daughter, you’re still a son
No matter what
I don’t know what you’ve been taught
Don’t know what you’ve been told
All I know is my God
Will never let go of you, no
And I don’t know what you’ve seen
Don’t know what you’ve been through
All I know is my God
Will never let go of you
He’ll never let go!
He’ll never, never, never let you go
No matter what you’ve done
You can’t erase His love
Nothing can change it
You’re not separated
No matter where you run
He’s always holding on
You’re still a daughter, you’re still a son
No matter what
You’re still a daughter, you’re still a son!
No matter what
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The song, You Say by Laren Daigle came out last summer. It was not only her third #1 hit single on the Christian Charts, but was a big hit on Billboard’s Hot 100. It’s a beautiful and powerful song. The lyrics are below the video. If you like it, share this post.
YOU SAY
I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I’m not enough
Every single lie that tells me I will never measure up
Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low
Remind me once again just who I am, because I need to know
You say I am loved
When I can’t feel a thing
You say I am strong
When I think I am weak
You say I am held
When I am falling short
When I don’t belong
You say I am Yours
And I believe
I believe
What You say of me
I believe
The only thing that matters now is everything You think of me
In You I find my worth, in You I find my identity
Taking all I have and now I’m laying it at Your feet
You have every failure, God, and You’ll have every victory
Oh, I believe
Yes, I believe
What You say of me
Oh, I believe
I am continuing to add more videos to my YouTube channel from my video archives. These are 1 – 2 minute videos I did awhile back. Some are on this blog, but I’m in the process of getting all of them on my channel, and, looking forward to producing new videos this spring!
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We all know people who play the “blame game.” They blame everybody and every thing for their situation in life, and at times some even blame God! But instead of blaming, why not ask God for help!?
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Did you know what happens when you laugh? It is very healthy? When you laugh it reduces stress. In fact, there are a lot of physical and emotional benefits to laughter.
Two videos in this post – one here at the beginning and one at the end.
Medical professionals agree that laughter is very therapeutic. Yes, it really is true, “a merry heart does good like a medicine.” That statement has been in the Bible for centuries and some people even know it by heart. But do you know the rest of the verse?
“A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones.” When you’re happy and cheerful and laugh, it is healthy for you. But when you’re discouraged, sad, and down, it is really just the opposite.
Here are just some of the things modern science has concluded about laughter:
It activates and strengthens the immune system.
It reduces at least four hormones associated with stress.
It provides a workout for the diaphragm and increases the body’s ability to use oxygen.
It relaxes the muscles.
It can reduce pain for periods of time.
It lowers blood pressure and can prevent hypertension.
It improves respiration by emptying the lungs completely of the air they take in.
Those and other facts are impressive. And guess what? Unlike all the ads you see on TV for medications, laughter has no negative side effects!
It really is very healthy to laugh; so laugh often, every day. I’m not talking about cynical, unloving humor that puts people down. I’m talking about genuinely funny things that make us laugh.
We’re all different; some things are funny to some people, but not funny to others. But you really ought to find something that makes you laugh on a regular basis. I have several movies that I watch from time to time to relax and have a good laugh.
And here’s another point. You can really brighten someone’s day by sharing something funny. You don’t have to be a professional stand-up comedian to offer a little stress relief to others.
We all encounter unpleasant things in our day to day life. And while things can often be serious, we still ought to find some time to stop and have a good laugh, if for no other reason than to release some stress.
So, find some time each day to laugh a little more. And keep in mind, “A merry heart does good like a medicine.”
Discouraged? Frustrated? Have you ever felt like giving up?
In the short video below (from our video archives) I talk about the movie, Rescue Dawn. Talk about inspiring! Talk about not giving up when faced with impossible odds! It’s based on a true story.
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On this Veteran’s Day, 2018, a very heartfelt and sincere, “Thank you,” to all veterans. Thank you for your service to our country.
In the video below, first posted in 2009, I tell a story of a veteran, and why I will always be grateful to those who serve our country. For many years on my radio show, on Veteran’s Day, I told the story related to why I so heartily support our veterans. Enjoy the video.
See the About page to hear my interview with Connie Stevens.
The Medal Of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes him or herself “conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States.
The Medal of Honor is often presented personally to the recipient by the President of the United States. It is frequently called the Congressional Medal of Honor, stemming from its award by the Department of Defense “in the name of Congress” though the official and correct title is, Medal of Honor.
Most military veterans have never actually seen a Medal of Honor, much less met one of the few authorized to display it around their neck. Since it was established in 1862 at the beginning of the Civil War, it has only been awarded to only 3,448 heroes and almost half of them Civil War soldiers.
On Veterans Day 2007, I had the privilege of receiving an award from the Arizona Department of Veterans” Services. I can’t tell you what a thrill it was to receive that award from Chief Warrant Officer, Fred Ferguson, a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Chief Warrant Officer Ferguson’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. CWO Ferguson, U.S. Army distinguished himself while serving with Company C. CWO Ferguson, commander of a resupply helicopter monitoring an emergency call from wounded passengers and crewmen of a downed helicopter under heavy attack within the enemy controlled city of Hue, unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt evacuation.
Despite warnings from all aircraft to stay clear of the area due to heavy antiaircraft fire, CWO Ferguson began a low-level flight at maximum airspeed along the Perfume River toward the tiny, isolated South Vietnamese Army compound in which the crash survivors had taken refuge. Coolly and skillfully maintaining his course in the face of intense, short range fire from enemy occupied buildings and boats, he displayed superior flying skill and tenacity of purpose by landing his aircraft in an extremely confined area in a blinding dust cloud under heavy mortar and small-arms fire.
Although the helicopter was severely damaged by mortar fragments during the loading of the wounded, CWO Ferguson disregarded the damage and, taking off through the continuing hail of mortar fire, he flew his crippled aircraft on the return route through the rain of fire that he had experienced earlier and safely returned his wounded passengers to friendly control.
CWO Ferguson’s extraordinary determination saved the lives of 5 of his comrades. His actions are in the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself and the U.S. Army.
From 2008 on Veteran’s Day
God bless all our veterans, and may God continue to bless and shine His light on the United States of America.
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Baseball fans are gearing up for the Fall Classic – the 2018 World Series. If you love baseball, it is an exciting time.
Here’s a short video I did a few years ago, talking about how baseball relates to life itself. I mention an interview I had with D-backs third baseman,, Matt Williams about what to do when you’re in a “slump.”
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