Amazing!!!

Yeah he hit 28 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby last night, but that is not why Josh Hamilton is being posted on my blog.

You have to read THIS STORY

This story was written in '07.
Josh now plays for the Texas Rangers.

Good for you Josh, and I'm not talking about Baseball!

God Bless and Keep Looking Up!

Nice Moment

I had a real nice moment coming home from work yesterday. I saw a rainbow. I remember seeing rainbows all the time when I was a kid, but have not seen one in a very long time. Yes, that is the picture of the rainbow. Yes, I took the picture with my phone while driving. Yes, I know that was probably not the safest thing to do. I remember thinking that I had to get a picture of this, because I knew how long it had been.

Seeing the rainbow made me think of this passage from Genesis.

This can be a crazy world we live in. Just look at the things going on within our own country. Whether the thing that puts you over the edge is economics, politics, crime, or religion there is plenty to be upset about.

It is always nice to be reminded that God is still here. He is still on His throne. He is still in charge. I know there are some out there that are saying, "Well, if He is in charge...why doesn't He just stop all the madness and make life perfect?" I don't have all the answers to that; it would be great if God just snapped His fingers and we had heaven on Earth, but where does the relationship and faith come into that picture. (Maybe I'll go deeper into this on another post)

So, I just wanted to take this time to share with you a gift that was given to me. Never forget that God has made certain promises to us, and maybe if we just open our eyes a little wider we can be reminded of those from time to time. It may make life just a little bit easier, and who could not use that.

God Bless and Keep Looking Up!

Honor and Sacrifice Still Live

Happy 4th of July!

May we take this time to remember those men and women that have given their lives in service to this great country.

Travis, thank you for all that you have done to protect our lands. Always know that my thoughts and prayers are sent in your direction.

I also ran across a story this morning, about a great man that was willing to pay the ultimate cost to save his brothers in arms. To the parents and family of this great man. Thank you for raising a son that shows me honor and sacrifice are alive and well in this country. God bless you.

The video below is a little lengthy, but well worth the time that is spent. God Bless you all, Keep Looking Up, and God bless the United States of America.

This Is It

I'm sure that I am not the only one that could use this today.

Everytime I watch this, I find it interesting who his opponent is in the ring.

God Bless and Keep Looking Up!

Declaration
Kirk Franklin

Check it out, ya'll
(There've been times in my life)
I'm tired and I wanna give up
(I've been wondering why)
Why is the world gettin' so crazy?
(Still, somehow I believe)
I've come too far to die now
(I'll always survive)
If you're a survivor, get up!Let's get it!

Gonna cry now, go ahead and get it out of my system
I know I hurt now, but soon I gotta get back to livin'
Can't be here next year, givin' you these same tears
I hope you enjoyed it, 'cause it's the last time you will take a piece of me
I start right now, I don't know how I'm gonna get thru it
I know right now, I pray somehow 'cause I can't do it
I can't keep livin' like this, there's gotta be more than this
Jesus, I'm ready, I'm ready for what you have for me

(Are you gonna wait for a sign?)
Are you ready for'you're miracle
God's people it's time to
(stand up and fight)
Let's get it, let's get it
'This is it!!

You can't mess with my mind anymore
'This is it!
I'm smarter, see I've been here before
'This is it!
It's time today, I'm not afraid anymore
'This is it!
Yes, I believe, if you believe, help me say
'This is it!

I'm a child of the King baby, look at somebody and tell 'em
'This is it!

I look back now, I look at how you tried to break me
To take my life, my peace of mind and drive me crazy
My self esteem, my dreams, my destiny
So, God allowed it, because He knew He had big plans for me
(Hallelujah!)

It's your grace, I know today it's how I made it
(Thank You, Jesus)
When I thought that it was over'
(Lord, have mercy)

(Are you gonna wait for a sign?)
Are you ready for'you're miracle
God's people it's time to
(stand up and fight)
Let's get it, let's get it
'This is it!!

You can't mess with my mind anymore
'This is it!
I'm smarter, see I've been here before
'This is it!
It's time today, I'm not afraid anymore
'This is it!
Yes, I believe, if you believe, help me say
'This is it!

Everybody that's been holdin' you down, look at 'em and tell 'em
'This is it!
I feel my help coming on right now, ya'all'

You think that maybe it's over'
(You're life ain't over)
Not unless you want it to be
(Are you gonna wait for a sign?)
'you're miracle
(stand up and fight)

Rap
This is it ya'll, this is it ya'all
You've been waitin' and debating , here it is, ya'll
All your stuff from your past, shake it off ya'll
Though they said you wouldn't last, but who is ya'll?
Want your dreams back? Let's get it!
Your peace of mind back? Let's get it!
Want your family back? Let's get it!
Are you ready? Let's get it!
(This is it!)

I speak against everything that comes to destroy the purpose in your life'
This is it!
Worrying about your finances, your future, when you can't even sleep at night
'This is it!
I speak against depression and fear, every attack from the enemy
'This is it!
This is your day, the Lord made it baby! God has set you free!
'This is it!

You can't mess with my mind anymore
'This is it!
I'm smarter, see I've been here before
'This is it!
It's time today, I'm not afraid anymore
'This is it!
I wanna hear ya'll sing this with your boy!
Every body say
'This is it!

You can't mess with my mind anymore
'This is it!
I'm smarter, see I've been here before
'This is it!
It's time today, I'm not afraid anymore
'This is it!
Yes, I believe, if you believe, help me say
'This is it!