Song of the Day: Monk & Neagle, Beautiful You

Beautiful You.

Not about us but about The Creator. How could something as beautiful as that little baby, your little girl, the puppy, the kitten, that cat's tail swishing your leg, the hummingbird you're looking at, the sunrise that brings a smile with your coffee, the bean that makes that coffee, the smell of sweet sweat from a hunting venture, the feel of flannel on a cool crisp morning, a flip of the fishtail as it splashes out of the water on the end of the line, the pull of the water against your waders, the power of the engine in your vehicle of choice, the feel of the hand inside of yours -

How can such beauty not come from something so incredibly beautiful?

Song of the Month: King of Glory, Third Day

I want to thank every single person for reading me today :)

On Friday, the Son will be slain. For you. For Me. Who is this King of Glory? The most amazing being ever created. Sunday, join humanity as we remember and present a tiny tiny offering in relation to what God gave to us - His kids.

Who is this King of Glory that pursues me with his love
And haunts me with each hearing of His softly spoken words
My conscience, a reminder of forgiveness that I need
Who is this King of Glory who offers it to me
Who is this King of angels, O blessed Prince of Peace
Revealing things of Heaven and all its mysteries
My spirit's ever longing for His grace in which to stand
Who's this King of glory, Son of God and son of man
His name is Jesus, precious Jesus
The Lord Almighty, the King of my heart
The King of glory
Who is this King of Glory with strength and majesty
And wisdom beyond measure, the gracious King of kings
the Lord of Earth and Heaven, the Creator of all things
Who is this King of Glory, He's everything to me
The Lord of Earth and Heaven, the Creator of all things
He is the King of glory, He's everything to me

Song of the Day: Chris August Starry Night

I heard this song months ago driving home and was so moved had to stop & write the lyrics. I might have shared it here before but it's worth another one (aren't they all?). This video isn't the best quality but if you take a moment out of your very busy life to close the office door, the bedroom door, quiet your mind and let the awesome photos capture your eyes and envelop your mind, the lyrics melt into your ears - your spirit might just move.

I am constantly in awe... well not awe but wonder? at the ability to see such incredible complex nature and continue to not believe there is any being or intelligent designer to all the phenomenal existence. To see this, especially with those that have strong logical brain connectors and think it's all a mistake just happened to develop - I admit I do not fully understand the "common sense". Especially when presented to those of us that have truly come to know and are also logically minded, that we are idiots. Even if one does not believe, how can you not gaze upon the glory of the universe and not have an understanding of how one might come to understand a greater meaning and know a greater being.

I feel a thrill of excitement at knowing without a doubt one day I will meet the Creator and I feel a sadness of a missed amazing experience for those that have discounted an existence without thoroughly searching for it. I am giving my life to the Only One who makes the Moon reflect The Son (Sun).

Song of the Day: Josh Wilson, I Refuse

How could this not be the song of the day? I don't want to live like I don't care. The foundation of who I am and the fire God has placed inside me that burns every flippin' day. That same drive that often causes me to feel like I'm NOT moving. But then I look at my house, ALL of my children and know, even though it's not world changing (yet), I AM moving. He is using me to follow through and do what I was made to do. Show them who YOU are. Man, my soul chokes, my head bows in humility knowing He has loved me greatly. Even when I fail, even when my example is less than exemplary. Love and grace - mercy. Stands me up the next day.

So I refuse to make one more excuse. I don't want to say another empty prayer. I refuse to sit around and wait for someone else to do what God has called me to do myself.

Song of the Day: 7 X 70 Times, Chris August

Maybe this is a blog duplicate but it's worth it because each time I hear it, I have the same internal reaction. Ugh. I really am human. I dislike it when I think I've dealt with internal stuff and I'm over it. Then something comes by my way, like this song and it hits me in the gut, out of the blue. Like I asked Matt the other night - "When do you think we'll reach the point we've dealt with our stuff? When we have it together?" 7 X 70 times I guess.


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