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God is Still God

Wow! I just watched this video that New Spring along w/ Zac Smith put together.

This story is amazing, crazy, & inspiring all wrapped together. The most amazing part of this video is the last 20 words. Those are some moving words!

After watching this, it makes me want to be a better father, a better husband and a better person and I hope that it doesn't take cancer to make me realize that. Zac is an inspiration!

The Story of Zac Smith from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.

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if only...... Significant

I was reading the other day, yes I do that from time to time :-), and ran across an article about being significant, worth and meaning.

I was not surprised by any of the responses, in fact it made me think about it a little more.

Here are some of the responses:

• If only I could be more disciplined and lose all this excess weight….then I would feel more significant.
• feel completely confident in my own skin…
• seize the opportunity and show who I am
• Be a better wife, mother, housekeeper, friend, daughter, sister…Child of God,…
• If I could only make my in-laws care about me genuinely..then I would feel more significant.
• If I could only have a life 100% free of the devil and his tricks, then I would feel more significant.
• Be who I know God has called me to be in ministry instead of living in the depression of my failure’s
• leave my hang ups behind and go full steam ahead following God’s plan for my life
• kill the demons that I can’t seem to get away from and live successfully as ME, and not a clone of someone else
• If I could only get *that* job, then I would feel significant, important. Until then I continue to feel useless.
• If I could only (make some money) and not be “just a mom” I would feel more significant. ugh. 

There are false beliefs – beliefs that lead us to believe our significance comes from things and people within the world. It doesn’t. I have personally struggled w/ this for many years. Trying to please others to feel significant, do something that would "wow" others, but I have come to the conclusion that in the big scheme of things, none of that matters. As long as you are exactly where God wants you to be, that should be enough. He will take it from there and add to you.

My significance comes from God alone and nothing else. If I base my significance on my acceptance in Jesus, and dedicate myself to pleasing God, my confidence will be unshakable. My strength will be spiritual.

I’m here for a purpose. God’s purpose. That’s all the significance I need.

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If you are in a funk, you may want to try this....

I snagged this from a friends post- If you're in a funk or rut, these are some great ideas to get your wheels turning.. 

-Pray out loud.

-Write your prayer out.

-Read your Bible out loud.  Start here.
-Apologize to someone.  Even if it’s not primarily your fault.
-Talk to someone you trust.  If you don’t have someone, hire a professional.
-Rest.
-Exercise.
-Start eating better.
-Drive around listening to a sermon.
-Turn up some worship music really loud.  Shut the door.  Sing along.
-Go back and do the thing you know you were supposed to do.
-Get organized.
-Repent.
-Encourage somebody who would never expect it.
-Get back in church.  Serve somewhere.
-Quit complaining.
-Go on a date with your wife.
-Tell somebody thank you.
-Give some money away.
-Call on the name of Jesus.
-Remember how far He’s brought you.
-Realize that He’ll never ever leave you.

Just a few ideas to get you started.

You can take it from here…

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If you are in a funk, you may want to try this....

I snagged this from a friends post- If you're in a funk or rut, these are some great ideas to get your wheels turning.. 

-Pray out loud.

-Write your prayer out.

-Read your Bible out loud.  Start here.
-Apologize to someone.  Even if it’s not primarily your fault.
-Talk to someone you trust.  If you don’t have someone, hire a professional.
-Rest.
-Exercise.
-Start eating better.
-Drive around listening to a sermon.
-Turn up some worship music really loud.  Shut the door.  Sing along.
-Go back and do the thing you know you were supposed to do.
-Get organized.
-Repent.
-Encourage somebody who would never expect it.
-Get back in church.  Serve somewhere.
-Quit complaining.
-Go on a date with your wife.
-Tell somebody thank you.
-Give some money away.
-Call on the name of Jesus.
-Remember how far He’s brought you.
-Realize that He’ll never ever leave you.

Just a few ideas to get you started.

You can take it from here…

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Reave goes Riding

Reave wanted me to video her riding her quad, so she can show her friends. I wish we would have had the camera rolling for the entire time, she was a crack up!

Around 50 sec you notice she is trying to wave at another rider and at the end she has a little stopping problem, but other than that, she is starting out great!

Next week, she is going to work on jumping.... j/k.

Anyways, here is her riding debut:



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Love is a Mystery Song

I had the opportunity to sneak into a little recording session w/ my wife, Lance and Amber.

This is one of the most talented group of individuals I know.  I love it when they get together and and jam.  

Turn on your speaker for your listening enjoyment.

  

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Anjelah Johnson- Nail Salon

Here you have it, one of my favorite skit comedians, turn up the volume and ENJOY!


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