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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I remember a time when I had a very low opinion of myself. I hated to look in the mirror. I felt like an absolute failure. At the time, I didn’t realize the negative impact carrying that kind of mental picture of myself had in every area of my life.
We all know there’s no lack of information available about self-esteem. Books, classes, seminars and websites are full of suggestions to help you with your self-image. But here’s a very critical question to ask: is what you believe about yourself true or is it false?
Your self-image is based on information you have accepted. That picture might be based on what others think or say about you, what job or occupation you have, your education or social standing, or even your bank account.
Just because someone chooses to base their self image on the current facts or circumstances about themselves does not mean that is who they really are. It may be the reality that they have chosen for the moment, but it isn’t necessarily who they really are.
For example, if someone has little or no money in the bank, they may choose to see themselves as a poor person. Their self-esteem might be based on the lack of money they have. They could then choose to accept that reality, and continue to be poor.
But does having little or no money make you a perpetually poor person? If that were true then anyone who today has little or no money would be destined to stay poor, and we know that is not the case. Countless people who started out with little are now very comfortable; some are even wealthy. What changed for them mentally?
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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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It’s a New Year and I’m very excited to announce I just released my new book, What Does It Mean?
[If you are a subscriber to this blog, in just a few days you’ll receive an email with a gift from me: the first three chapters of this new book!]
Whether someone is simply interested in the culture of Bible times, a casual reader of the Bible, a serious student of the Scriptures, or a teacher, in the pages of What Does It Mean? they will discover gems of hidden truths and delight in understanding previously difficult sections of the Bible.
What Does It Mean? not only sheds light on over four dozen hard to understand verses of the Bible, but also offers some simple practical application for our day and time.
This time of year, 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!
Wherever you may be, I sincerely hope you have a joyful season filled with God’s love, remembering the greatest gift ever given to mankind: the savior of the world, God’s only begotten Son.
And it is worth remembering that for some people you may encounter, it is not “the most wonderful time of the year.” I posted an article about that last year.
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 dramatically, this is still one of my favorites!
Holiday Stress
Short article with some helpful hints to avoid holiday stress
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.
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.
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.”
People who choose to recognize even the smallest blessing and make gratitude a habit, are happy, positive people. Because of their focus on God supplying, they trust He will continue to provide blessings. And He does!
Those who choose to recognize every lack and make complaining a habit, are miserable negative people. Because of their focus on what they don’t have, they lack confidence in God to provide.
What you think and habits you make are choices. And what you choose will bring you results. Choose to make gratitude a habit! There is always so much we can thank God for!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Below are some links to past Thanksgiving posts from this blog.
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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