There are a lot of songs by Casting Crowns I find inspiring. The video below is a live performance of the song, Here’s My Heart. If it inspires you too, share it with someone else.
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MEMORIAL DAY 2018
Memorial Day, 3:00 P.M. Local Time
Once again for Memorial Day, I’m posting 3 very moving videos that do an excellent job of putting this remembrance into perspective.
Did you know Congress established an exact minute of remembrance? The National Moment of Remembrance Act,which was adopted in December of 2000, encourages every citizen to pause each Memorial Day at 3:00 p.m. local time to remember the brave men and women who died serving this country. In addition to any federal observances, Major League Baseball games usually come to a stop during the Moment of Remembrance, and for the past several years, Amtrak engineers have taken up the practice of sounding their horns in unison at precisely 3:00 p.m.
Formerly known as, “Decoration Day,” Memorial Day commemorates men and women who died while in military service to the United States. It began as a way to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War. Later, it was extended, after World War I, to honor American military who died in all wars.
Take a little time to pause and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could have freedom. Pause and thank God for the freedom we still have, freedom that has been given to us at such a very high price.
If you don’t live here in the United States, take some time to pause and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country.
And, regardless of where we live, how thankful we are for the ultimate sacrifice made by our Lord Jesus Christ – bringing us eternal life – freedom from death itself!
IT IS INDEED FINISHED!
He Finished The Work He Came To Do
The first recorded words of Jesus Christ, at age 12 were, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” He absolutely carried out his Father’s business, and right before he died, he cried out, “It is finished!”
Those three words echoed through all of creation for three days and three nights. Then on Sunday morning, the angel at the tomb spoke these three words: “He is risen! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is without question the greatest event in the history of mankind thus far.
As millions of believers around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we keep in mind three short statements. It is finished! He is risen! He is coming back!
Below is a song by, Petra, called, It Is Finished.
HOLIDAY SEASON 2017
It's That Time Of The Year Again
The “Christmas Season” is here once again. I wrote in the last post that Jesus is supposed to be reason right? Isn’t all of this about the savior coming into the world? In some places he gets some attention, while in others, maybe just an honorable mention. But, at the very least, there is some attention on God sending His Son, the savior of the world!
Below are some links to past posts, including topics like the Magi, Christmas trees, swaddling clothes, Simeon and Anna and even holiday stress!
Have A Very Blessed Season And A Great New Year!
A Social Network Christmas
A video about Joseph and Mary on Facebook. And while Facebook has changed quite a bit, this is still one of my favorites!
Holiday Stress
Short article with some helpful hints to avoid holiday stress.
A Sad Time of the Year for Some
Short article – for some, for various reasons, this is not the most wonderful time of the year.
Simeon And Anna
From “The Eastern Eye” the great blessing to these senior believers in seeing the Christ child. A song about them by Lisa Tracy at the end of the article.
The Christmas Dilemma, and, ‘Twas the night before…
Do you say, Merry Christmas, or, Happy Holidays? Some thoughts on that, and some other choices.
Christmas Tree Or Holiday Tree?
A podcast with some history of the “tree,” and, find out about a Jewish man who does not like it referred to as a Holiday tree.
Who Were The Magi? Part 1
Who Were The Magi? Part 2
A couple of articles explaining who they were, where they came from, how they knew, what they saw, etc.
Swaddling Clothes
What were they? What’s the significance?
VETERANS DAY 2017
Tell Them, "Thank You!"
Happy Veteran’s Day!
This Saturday, November 11th is Veteran;s Day. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect.
The United States previously observed, “Armistice Day.” The U.S. holiday was renamed, “Veterans Day” in 1954.
We owe all those who have ever served and are currently serving a tremendous debt of gratitude. Always thank a Vet, especially on Veterans Day.
Below are some links from previous posts; videos, heartfelt messages, a great story about a high school teacher and more.
Veteran’s Day 2012 (Video)
Veteran’s Day 2010 (Video)
Veteran’s Day 2009 (Video)
Go For It (Podcast)
A High School Teacher Imparts A Lesson
Happy Veteran’s Day To All Our Veterans!
16 YEARS AGO
Re-posting It Again
I posted this last year, and, and in 2015. it’s still a powerful song.
Alan Jackson first performed this song, November 7, 2001, at the CMA Awards, barely two months after the horrific and devastating events on 9/11, . Ten years later, he talked about how he came to write the song.
The video I posted last year has been pulled off YouTube, due to a copyright claim by Country Music Association, Inc.. I found another video, which is not from the CMA Awards.
For me, the song is still just as inspiring today as it was 16 years ago. How about you?
OH MY SOUL – REPLAY
Posting It Again!
This song is especially encouraging when going through a tough time. I posted it three months ago. I hope it is encouraging to you – it is to me!
Oh My Soul is a song from, Casting Crowns. The lyrics are on the video.
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL – RAY CHARLES
I Was There
October 28, 2001, it was Game 2 of the World Series – Yankees and Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
My son and I were at that game. A special treat before the game: Ray Charles, at home plate, singing, “America The Beautiful.” Even though the D-backs won the game, and we watched Matt Williams hit a 3 run homer, the highlight for me was watching Ray.
Next week the USA celebrates 241 years of independence. God has shed His grace on this country.
MEMORIAL DAY 2017
They Paid The Ultimate Price
This is Memorial Day Weekend for those living here in the United States. There are 3 very moving videos below that do an excellent job of putting this remembrance into perspective.
Formerly known as, “Decoration Day,” Memorial Day commemorates men and women who died while in military service to the United States. It began as a way to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War. Later, it was extended, after World War I, to honor American military who died in all wars.
There will be barbecues, visiting friends, road trips, big “sales,” Major League baseball games, Stanley Cup Finals, and of course, the Indy 500. Some people even have a longer than usual weekend, as they get Monday, Memorial Day, off from work.
Here in the United States, we ought to take a little time this weekend to pause and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could have freedom. We can also pause and thank God for the freedom we still have, freedom that has been given to us at such a very high price.
If you don’t live here in the United States, take some time this weekend to pause and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country.
And, regardless of where we live, we all need to keep praying to God for our country.
OH MY SOUL
Another Song From Casting Crowns
Oh My Soul is another song from, Casting Crowns. The lyrics are on the video.
This song is especially encouraging when going through a tough time.