Christmas Music Marathon 2011 - Day 4

 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. "   John 3:16-17

God's heart desires that we spend an eternity in a perfect relationship with our creator. The choice is ours. God revealed His heart to us on a night in Bethlehem. Enjoy.

Christmas Music Marathon 2011- Day 3

Thanksgiving turkey, and the leftovers have been consumed.  The madness that is Black Friday has come and gone.  The Christmas season is officially here.  It's a time to decorate the house, put up the tree, wrap the presents, send the cards, but most of all, it is a "Time of Joy".  May the joy of the season live in your heart.  Enjoy this song from Karen Peck and New River.

Christmas Music Marathon - Day 2

Mary did you know?



Gabriel Announces Christ’s Birth
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”
29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.”


Mary Miraculously Conceives

34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?”
35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. 37 For with God nothing will be impossible.”
38 Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.

One can only imagine what went through Mary's mind the following days and weeks.  Did she really realize what was happening to her.  Did she truly realize who her Son was going to be?  The lyrics to this song were written by Mark Lowery.  The first arrangement I ever heard was done by Kathy Mattea.  I think it may still be my favorite arrangement of this song.  "Mary Did You Know?"  Enjoy

Skywatch Firday & Christmas Music Marathon Season II

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Christmas Music Marathon - Season II

Last year I began a new tradition on this blog.  I posted a Christmas music video every day from December 1, thru Christmas Day.  I enjoyed searching out the music so much, that I am going to do it again.  I would say that I am bringing this back by popular demand, but that would be stretching the truth.  The truth is this, the Christmas season begins the day after Thanksgiving in the Driller abode.  I place Christmas music in the home stereo and both cars.  I have two playlists on my computer of Christmas music, about 8 hours each, that I take to the office and play for my enjoyment.  While you are reading this post, I will probably be putting up the Christmas lights around the house and we will be setting up the tree this week-end.  During the next 30 days, you will hear music from some of my favorite artists including, Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood, John Berry, Signature Sound, The Gaither Vocal Band, David Phelps, Kathy Matea, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and others.  Last year I started with a video from Signature Sound.  I am going to start this season with the boys again, only  a different song.  Let's start this year's celebration with "Changed by a Baby Boy"  Enjoy.


Come back each day for a new song celebrating the birth of the Savior.  Jesus IS the reason for the season and His birth will be celebrated here!

Wordless Wednesday

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Evening Worship

Come back for Skywatch Friday and the start of my 2nd Annual Christmas Music Marathon.  Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Ruby Tuesday

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A Man and His Dog

My daughter and son-in-law have a dog...a Yorkshire Terrier.  Taz is not exactly a "manly" dog, if you know what I mean.  Recently my daughter had the opportunity to rescue an abandoned pup, a black lab mix.  Wylie will be a much more manly canine one of these days.  I think the ruby red leash is perfect for him.

Skywatch Friday Thoughts and More

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Turnberry Isle Resort

In October I took a business trip to Turnberry Isle Resort in Florida.  It is located between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami.  It is a very nice place to spend a couple days.  Earlier in the year I stayed at the Fountain Bleu in Miami.  I like Turnberry much better.  It is a more relaxed environment.  The photo above was the view from my balcony on the fourth floor.  It is a beautiful place to spend a few days, but it's not home.  Regardless of how beautiful a place I am required to stay when traveling on business, I always look forward to getting on that plane and coming home to Northwest Arkansas.  For the Christian, this world is much the same way.  It may be the only place we know, and it may may be as well manicured as the Turnberry, but it is not home.  Our home is in a place prepared for us by our Savior.  As I grow older, I understand a little better why some senior adult Christians are ready to go home.  I'm not as thin as I once was, and never will be again.  I'm not as athletic as I once was, and never will be again.  Age has a way of taking a little of the joy out of life, but there is a place where neither age nor physical condition will not be an issue.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not ready to go just yet, but I do understand the message in this gospel favorite. There will come a day when I will say,  "Precious Lord, Lead Me Home".  Have a blessed week-end.