I sit in a box all year Waiting to share the Christmas cheer When I was shiny and new I was in the front, had the best view Now that I am old and scratched Another year of being in the back Oh how …
Source: The Ornament
What Will You Look Like?
I often wonder what you will look like
When I see you at the end of this life
Will you look like you did in the days before your last song was sung ?
Will you look like I remember you from when I was young?
Will there be lines on your face?
Will all the blemishes I loved be erased?
Will your legs be old and weak?
Will you be able to dance with me as we speak?
Will you be rocking with the musicians that are there?
Will you still be confined to your wheelchair?
Some of these things I don’t wonder as much
Like the wheelchair and the weak legs and such
I know in Heaven all things are made new
But sometimes I wonder if I will recognize you
Will you look like how my mind remembers?
When through those gates of pearls my soul enters
Will you jump for joy when you see my face?
How many hours could we sit and talk about God’s grace?
When I first see Jesus I wonder what I will do?
I wonder how many times He has sat down to talk with you?
Will the grass always be green and the flowers always in bloom?
I wonder if it will be years before I see you or if it will be soon?
Sometimes I wonder if all I do has even mattered
I know one day all my questions will all be answered
Today I will live with joy knowing I will see your face again
But I still miss you my love, my parent, my child, my friend
Christmas Prayers by Neil Diamond –
I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe-
What Is Heaven Like by Robert Rogers –
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The Story Of A Snowflake
One from last year. I will have some new material this week. Just had a crazy last week and a half. Hope you enjoy.
This is a story of a snowflake. A unique and one of a kind snowflake. All snowflakes are made that way by their creator.
The snowflake in our story was filled with joy. He loved being a one of a kind snowflake. He has his own personality and demeanor. He truly enjoyed being a snowflake.
When it was his time to go and fall to the ground he was ready. He remembered everything he had been taught. He remembered how much he was loved. The most important of these was to spread the word of love. To teach others what a true, sincere, and unique kind of love looks like.
As he was falling to the ground he looked around at all of the other snowflakes. He could see they all were different than him, but they all had the same smile that he did. They were all so happy…
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The Last Leaf
I watched her clinging to life. The last leaf on the tree. I didn’t know if I should feel sad for her or if I should admire her.
Should I feel sad for her? I mean, she is the last leaf. All the other leaves are gone. Her husband, her kids, her close friends, her distant relatives. All of them were gone. Why was she still clinging to life? Why would she want to hang on?
It was then that I thought I should admire her. She was strong. She had more to say. Yes, she longed to be with her friends and family but she wasn’t done with this life yet.
She gave me hope. She gave me a reason to continue. The cold winds blew, she held on. The rains came, she held on. The snow came, she held on. I knew if she could do it that I could do it too. There wasn’t anything that could take me down. I had a story to tell. I had a reason to hold on.
Every day I looked at that leaf. I wondered how she could do it. Some days were worse than others. At least that’s how I felt. I swear that she smiled at me. Even in the worst conditions I felt like she was smiling. I wondered what she was up to. I wondered what did she know that I didn’t know. Where did she find her joy?
Winter faded to spring. The warmer weather brought the green buds to life. The leaf held on. The new leaves overtook the tree. I had to look hard to find her but she was still there.
Then one day she was gone. I saw her on the ground. I imagined she stayed long enough to teach the new leaves what she knew. I could see her looking around with a smile on her face. I could see her saying it’s okay. I could see her saying it is now my time and then letting go of the branch.
I had to pick her up and take her home. I put her in my scrapbook along with the picture of my grandma. She reminded me a lot of my grandma. Tenacious, stubborn, lived longer than most of the people she knew, and she passed down her words of wisdom. She passed down her Bible, with all her underlined and highlighted passages. Words that spoke to her.
I know it may be silly, since she was just a leaf, but she taught me a lot. She helped me to remember a lot. She helped me to be thankful for what I have. She taught me to cling to life. It is precious.
I am thankful for that leaf. I am thankful for my grandmas and grandpas. I am thankful for my parents. I am thankful for my teachers. I am thankful for all the military. I am thankful for all those that have come before me, that have paved the way for me. The ones who gave me words of wisdom and taught me lessons. The ones that encouraged me, that gave me life, that gave my dreams life. To all of you I say thank you.
In The Time That You Gave Me by Bradley Walker feat Joey Feek –
My Last Breath Here (Joey’s Song) by JK Nick Nichols –
Tears Of Joy by Phil Wickham –
See You There by Joey Feek –
To Say Goodbye by Joey & Rory –
Live On by Olivia Newton John –
After You’re Gone by Iris Dement –
Love, Me by Collin Raye –
Sing Me To Heaven by Bradley Walker –
The Last Leaf by Blackmore’s Night –
Last Leaf by Tom Waits –
Last Leaf by Ok Go –
Last Leaf On The Tree poem spoken by Dr. James Dobson –
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Your Choice
When I first started this I was thinking it would be about old friends or old relationship, like Adele’s Someone Like You song. Then I heard RaeLynn’s Love Triangle and it went a different direction. Hope you like. Dads, be there for you kids, no matter what. They need you in their life. The statistics of how children turn out without a father in their lives are not good. Be there. Be thankful for them. Love them. Be thankful for forgiveness. One of the most important things you can do as a dad is to love their mom. Show them what a real man and a real father and a real stick it out, work it out relationship should look like.
When I left it wasn’t your choice
It must be strange to hear my voice
After all these years
After you cried a million tears
“I’m sorry I was wrong.”
“I should never have left you for so long.”
“I’m sorry I decided to leave.”
“I know that must be hard for you to believe.”
“I felt like there was no other way.”
“When I packed my bags and left that day.”
“Your mom has raised you well.”
“You’re beautiful inside and out I can tell.”
I could also tell I had scarred her
Her first question, “Why didn’t you try harder?”
“Wasn’t I worth trying?”
“Do you know how many nights I spent crying?”
“I promise daddy, I could’ve been better!”
“Don’t you think I was worth one call, one letter?”
“I know you and mom had your troubles
But why did you keep me outside your bubble?”
“Do you know many nights I yelled into my pillow at you?”
“Do you know how many days I wondered what did I do?”
I just stared at her, how could I cut her out of my life?
There was nothing I could say, she was right
She had so many questions that hurt me so
But nothing like the pain I caused her I know
I cried my first tear
I let go of all my fears
All the times I could’ve
All the times I should’ve
I let them all go, left the past in the past
Here she was in front of me at last
I asked, “Will you ever forgive me?”
“I did dad, a long time ago can’t you see?”
“I prayed for you!”
“I waited for you!”
“I did have so much anger and hate
But God taught me that love was the only way.”
“As hard as it was I slowly learned to forgive
So that I could learn to live.”
“I opened up the walls surrounding my heart.”
“Here I am dad, willing to give us another start!”
I lost it all, I crumbled in her arms
I promised her I would never again harm
If God could help us reunite
Then I knew I had to give Him my life
Thank you for mended relationships
Thank you God for fixing this
Never again will something come in between
I will spend the rest of my life letting her know how much she means
Love Triangle by Raelynn-
Perfect Story by Idina Menzel –
Every Other Weekend by Kenny Chesney and Reba McEntire-
Two Houses by Matthew West –
Family by TobyMac –
Hey Mom and Dad by Sloppy –
Song For My Father by Sarah McLachlan –
Forgiveness by Matthew West –
Forgiveness by TobyMac feat LeCrae –
Forgiveness Is A Miracle by Jason Gray –
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New, Forgotten, Unknown 11/18/16 New Music Friday
Only one day late. Yeah!
One new musician followers this week. Take a listen, find some new music to listen to. Please feel free to share/purchase the song I wrote the lyrics to, Lily Messer is the voice and Ceylon Wise is the producer. I have many more songs I would like to get out there but can not financially afford to record them. If interested in teaming up together, feel free to contact me.
Thanks for all the follows, musicians and non-musicians.
Made The Change by Bauer –
Some other music from non-followers I have listened to recently. Pick out a few you haven’t heard and take a listen.
His Name Shall Be by Matt Redman
Help From Heaven by Matt Redman
Hearts Waiting (Joy To The World) by Matt Redman
Glory Hallelujah by Matt Redman
The Name Of Emmanuel by Matt Redman How Far by Matt Redman –
Unto Us by Matthew West
Join The Angels by Matthew West –
Loving You’s A Dirty Job (But Somebody’s Gotta Do It) by Meat Loaf Souvenirs by Meat Loaf –
God Only Knows by Michael Bublé
I Believe in You by Michael Bublé –
Who Am I by Michael Sweet
One Way Up by Michael Sweet One Sided War by Michael Sweet –
Knuckles by Moose Blood
Glow by Moose Blood
Shimmer by Moose Blood
Spring by Moose Blood
Freckle by Moose Blood Honey by Moose Blood –
Tryin by No Sinner Lines On The Highway by No Sinner –
Carry On by Norah Jones –
Rest In You Tonight by The Oak Ridge Boys –
She Would Look For Me by Okkervil River Okkervil River R.I.P. By Okkervil River –
Let’s Hurt Tonight by OneRepublic
Kids by OneRepublic
Choke by OneRepublic
Born by OneRepublic
Human by OneRepublic
Lift Me Up by OneRepublic
Wherever I Go by OneRepublic
Heaven by OneRepublic Future Looks Good by OneRepublic –
Back To The River by The Pretty Reckless
Already Dead by The Pretty Reckless Who You Selling For by The Pretty Reckless –
Bleeding Heart by Regina Spektor
The Light by Regina Spektor
Sellers Of Flowers by Regina Spektor The Visit by Regina Spektor –
Keep Singing by Rick Astley
Wish Away by Rick Astley
Pieces byRick Astley
Dance by Rick Astley
I Like The Sun by Rick Astley
Somebody Loves Me by Rick Astley
Let It Rain by Rick Astley
Let It Be Tonight by Rick Astley
A Letter by Rick Astley Angels On My Side by Rick Astley –
Hard to Believe by The Roosevelts
This Is Life by The Roosevelts
Ashes (Featuring Patricia Lynn) by The Roosevelts
Go Down Easy by The Roosevelts
Tell Only Lies by The Roosevelts
Runaround by The Roosevelts
Take Me Home by The Roosevelts You’re Not Alone by The Roosevelts –
Mountains (Love Won’t Burn My Heart) by Savoir Adore
Crowded Streets by Savoir Adore
Other Worlds by Savoir Adore Giants by Savoir Adore-
Waves by St. Paul & The Broken Bones –
Fences by Taking Back Sunday
Holy Water by Taking Back Sunday
Homecoming by Taking Back Sunday You Can’t Look Back by Taking Back Sunday –
Kid Sister by The Time Jumpers I Miss You by The Time Jumpers –
LUV by Tory Lanez –
Hurt Is Gone by Yellowcard
A Place We Set Afire by Yellowcard
Leave A Light On by Yellowcard
Empty Street by Yellowcard
Savior’s Robes by Yellowcard
Fields & Fences by Yellowcard Rest In Peace by Yellowcard-
and our song:
I Question You by Lily Messer –
On Itunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-question-you-single/id1018588943
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The Turkey
Be thankful for who you are. You are exactly who God made you to be.
This is a story about a turkey. However, this was not an ordinary turkey. This turkey did not want to be a turkey. He wanted to be an eagle.
He often thought to himself, “self, I do not like myself. Self, this is one boring life I live.” Day after day he would trot around the yard with all his turkey friends gobbling gobbling and gobbling. He would eat all the food that was given to him and he would watch himself getting fatter and fatter.
He would look to the sky and see the eagles flying around. Soaring above the trees. “So beautiful,” he thought. “I want to be like that. I want to be majestic. I want to be an icon. I want people to look at me with awe. I want to be a national symbol and for people to look at with me with thanksgiving in…
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God, We Need To Talk
A post from last year, be thankful in all circumstances
God, we need to talk! This isn’t working for me. I have been doing everything you are asking me to. I am stressed, going insane, and a complete mess. I didn’t think this was how following you was supposed to be. Yes, I know it’s not all roses and champagne but I am lost. I don’t know how much longer I can stand in this hurricane on my own. The rain and winds are battering me, beating me down. Everytime I get a step up, I get knocked two steps back. God, why are you letting this happen to me? Can you not give me a day of relief?
Why now God? I had been doing so well hadn’t I? I could feel you with me. I could feel your presence just a short time ago. I called upon you and you were there. Everytime I would feel you I…
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New, Forgotten, Unknown 11/11/16 New Music Friday
A few days late is better than being two weeks late. I at least put one video from each artists on this time, unlike last time. ( By the way I skipped 11/4, no time to do it)
Five new musician followers this week. Take a listen, find some new music to listen to. Please feel free to share/purchase the song I wrote the lyrics to, Lily Messer is the voice and Ceylon Wise is the producer. I have many more songs I would like to get out there but can not financially afford to record them. If interested in teaming up together, feel free to contact me.
Amazing Grace by Summer Franklin – she is an actress/singer in this movie
Commercial by Schri – Love what he stands for, watch the commercial.
Life Of Luxury by Christian Vind –
Bullet by Sunrise –
Revival by Tim White –
Thanks for all the follows, musicians and non-musicians.
Some other music from non-followers I have listened to recently. Pick out a few you haven’t heard and take a listen.
Battlesby The Afters
Sunrise by The Afters
Time Of My Life by The Afters
Eyes Of A Believer by The Afters
Survivors by The Afters
Legends by The Afters
When You’re With Me by The Afters Live On Forever by The Afters –
My champion by Alter Bridge
Cradle to the grave by Alter Bridge
You will be remembered by Alter Bridge
The last hero by Alter Bridge Show me a leader by Alter Bridge –
Off She Goes by Bad Suns –
Home Truth Song by Barry Gibb –
I’ve Been Dead All Day by Bayside
Enemy Lines by Bayside
Not Fair by Bayside
It Doesn’t Make It True by Bayside
It’s Not As Depressing As It Sounds by Bayside Pretty Vacant by Bayside –
It Was Enough by Blind Pilot –
One More River To Cross by Bob Weir –
Better by Britt Nicole
All Day by Britt Nicole
No Filter by Britt Nicole
After You by Britt Nicole Through Your Eyes by Britt Nicole –
Let There Be Light by Bryan & Katie Torwalt
World Of Grace by Bryan & Katie Torwalt
High Above by Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Mountain by Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Praise Will Be My Song by Bryan & Katie Torwalt Champion by Bryan & Katie Torwalt –
Good Thing by Colbie Caillat
Runnin by Colbie Caillat
Now by Colbie Caillat In Love Again by Colbie Caillat Like Tomorrow Never Comes by Colbie Caillat –
Perfect Strangers by The Color Morale
Broken Vessel by The Color Morale Walls by The Color Morale –
The Rain Follows The Plow by Conor Oberst
A Little Uncanny by Conor Oberst
You All Loved Him Once by Conor Oberst Next Of Kin by Conor Oberst –
Keep Me by Crowder
My Victory by Crowder
All You Burdens by Crowder
Forgiven by Crowder
Promised Land (Glory, Hallelujah) by Crowder
All My Hope by Crowder
Shouting Grounds by Crowder Run Devil Run by Crowder –
Drop A Tailgate by Cypress Spring –
Hide Away by Daya
Talk by Daya
Back to Me by Daya
We Are by Daya Sit Still, Look Pretty by Daya –
Greyhounds by De La Soul Feat. Usher –
Give ‘Em Hell by Demun Jones Feat. The Lacs & Danny Boone –
Things Fall Apart by Derek Minor
Live by Derek Minor
Greatness 2.0 by Derek Minor
Good Enough by Derek Minor Feat. Camille Faulkner
I’m Good by Derek Minor Feat. Janice Gaines Change The World by Derek Minor Feat. Hollyn –
My Town by Dylan Scott
Passenger Seat by Dylan Scott
Crazy Over Me by Dylan Scott
Ball Cap by Dylan Scott
Beer Buddies by Dylan Scott
Freak Show by Dylan Scott
I Lost You by Dylan Scott My Girl by Dylan Scott –
Call On The Name Of The Lord by Fred Hammond Take Care Of You by Fred Hammond –
I Could Be Stronger (But Only For You) by Gareth Emery
Hands by Gareth Emery Feat. Alastor & London Thor
Lost by Gareth Emery Feat. Janet Devlin
Make It Happen by Gareth Emery Feat. Lawson We Were Young by Gareth Emery Feat. Alex & Sierra –
Today’s The Day by Garry Tallent –
A 1000 Times by Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam –
Walk Two by Hoppers
Before The Sun Goes Down by Hoppers Life Is Good by Hoppers –
It’s Always Gonna Rain by Jack Ingram –
I Feel Like Drinking Tonight by Jack Ingram
Blaine’s Ferris Wheel by Jack Ingram I’m Drinkin’ Through It by Jack Ingram –
Get Right by Jimmy Eat World The End Is Beautiful by Jimmy Eat World –
With This Heart by Kansas
Refugee by Kansas The Unsung Heroes by Kansas –
Trip Around The Sun by Kenny Chesney
Noise by Kenny Chesney Bucket by Kenny Chesney
Bar At The End Of The World by Kenny Chesney
Some Town Somewhere by Kenny Chesney
Jesus And Elvis by Kenny Chesney
Winnebago by Kenny Chesney
Setting The World On Fire by Kenny Chesney Feat. P!nk Coach by Kenny Chesney –
My Story by Kevin Archie –
Conversation Piece by Kings Of Leon
Eyes On You by Kings Of Leon – Walls by Kings Of Leon –
Black Is The Soul by Korn
Next In Line by Korn Everything Falls Apart by Korn –
Floating by The Lacs Feat. Ziggy Pockets –
Million Reasons by Lady Gaga
Angel Down by Lady Gaga
Hey Girl by Lady Gaga Feat. Florence Welch Perfect Illusion by Lady Gaga –
Light Of The World (Behold Version) by Lauren Daigle –
and our song:
I Question You by Lily Messer –
On Itunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-question-you-single/id1018588943
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My Name Is Legend
My name is Legend. I am a warrior. I fight the demons of this world. I fight your demons. Ones you never saw attacking you, ones that you fight each day. I stand with you.
I have to admit one thing that tears at the very depth of all that I am is loving my enemies. The same enemies I fight every day. I pray they will change. I pray they will find love instead of hate. The devil has them in a stranglehold. Another dies as their blood drips from the end of my sword. As their lifeless body lays at my feet I pray for them. I do not gloat or take pride in what I have done. It pains me greatly. It scars me more on the inside than the scars visible to you.
I have a confession to make. I am tired. More than that, I am worn out. Darkness is everywhere. I am only one man. I only have so much fight in me. I have more scars than freckles. I am on my knees begging God for help. Send me help God! Help me get off my knees and pick up my sword to fight again.
God’s answer was to go to His people. Here is my plea:
As I mentioned before, I am worn out. Yet, I pick myself up, grab my sword and head into the night to fight another battle. I fight your battles. It’s time for you to stand up. As I have prayed to God, I will ask of you the same. I need help. I need your help!
Make no mistake the devil knows your name. He keeps track of all the demons you let in. He knows when to send more. You have to put on your armor and you have draw you sword. Even then the devil will not stop. You have to be tenacious. You have to never give up.
The devil tells you to yell at your husband for forgetting to go to the store on his way home from work. Knock that demon on his butt and smile at your husband, be thankful he arrived home safe.
The devil tempts you with that new attractive coworker who is flirting with you. Take your sword and cut that demon in half. Look at that picture of you spouse and children on your desk. Be thankful for your family.
The devil tells you to yell at your child for spilling her milk at the dinner table. Destroy that demon with kind words and forgiveness. It take only a few seconds to clean up the milk, harsh words will be remembered forever. Be thankful you have a child. Many want one who can’t have one. Look in her eyes and tell her it’s okay. Tell her how much you love her.
These are just a few examples where you can help me. These are what I call the front line demons. The little ones that try to ruin your life. The little ones that open the doors to the big ones. The generals, the lieutenants, the corporals. You can not give in to them. You can not give in to the addictions, the temptations, the struggles that will rip your life to pieces. The ones that once they sink their teeth in are hard to defeat.
To paraphrase John F. Kennedy ask not what God can do for you but what can you do for God. Ask not what people can do for you, ask what can you do for people. You can help me, you can help others fight the demons. Will you be God’s light in this dark world. Will you fight with me? Will you help me destroy these demons that attack you and other people?
I will fight them with you. I will stand by your side, sword drawn, ready to attack. Are you with me?
Tonight, as you get ready to sleep, drop to your knees and thank God for getting you through another day. Thank God for helping you defeat some demons today. Look deep into your heart and tell God everything you are thankful for. Then I want you to raise your head, lift your hands to God and let God hold your hands for this next thing. I then want you to look the devil in the eye and tell him to leave your life. He has no place in your life. I want you to say devil, do you not know who I am? I am a child of God. My name is —— and I am a warrior.
I am worn out but I will not quit. I see a light at the end of the darkness. I see hope. I see you. I see you picking up your sword. I see the demons on the ground, laying at your feet. I see me on your left. I see God on your right. We will win this fight!
My name is Legend. I am a warrior. I have renewed strength. I will never give up fighting the darkness of this world.
Psalms 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.
Legends by The Afters –
Centuries by Fall Out Boy –
Warrior by Steven Curtis Chapman –
Warriors by Papa Roach –
Run Devil Run by Crowder –
Live Like Legends by Ruelle –
Strength by Jonathan and Melissa Helser –
Move by TobyMac –
Battles by The Afters –
Live Like A Warrior by Matisyahu –
The Lord Is A Warrior by Matt Papa –
My God, My Music, My Life 