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Lookin' Out My Back Door

I don't remember exactly when I took this photo.  It's been in the past couple of months.  It is a sunrise taken from the deck on the rear of our home.  A wooded green space joins our property and that's why all of the branches are present.  The whole pattern makes for some wonderful sunrise opportunities in the fall and winter.  

Sunrises remind me that God has given me a fresh start.  Lord knows I need a fresh start, because I have usually made a mess of yesterday.  I can spend a few minutes seeking His forgiveness for my less than Christian actions yesterday, seek guidance for today, and pray that He will renew a spirit of obedience within me.  Tomorrow we start, not only a new day, but a new year.  What will you do with the opportunity to start fresh?

The inspirational song for this last day of the year is a reminder of who God is.  He is the "Alpha and Omega".  Enjoy.

Wordless Wednesday

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Custom designed, personalized, handmade "Sock Monkeys" for the whole Grand Crew.

Ruby Tuesday

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The youngest grand daughter with a sock monkey made by her great aunt (my sister-in-law).  All four of the grand crew got custom made sock monkey's this year.  They were one of the hits of the season at our house.

Christmas Music Marathon - The Finale

Merry Christmas!

 "  Don't be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:  today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David....Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men!"   Luke 2:10-14

Skywatch Friday, Christmas Marathon Music-Day 24

December Sunset

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After posting only one song from the Gaither Vocal Band during the first two and a half weeks of this Christmas Music Marathon, it seems that this last week is a regular Gaither concert. That's okay, they're among the best in the business and they do some of the most original Christmas music around.
Matthew 28:19-20 tells us to go and make disciples of all people. Most of us would consider the original twelve apostles to be the first messengers of the Good News, but as this song points out Mary Was The First One To Carry The Gospel. Enjoy.


Tomorrow is the final song in this musical journey. I know it is Christmas, but I hope you will take a few minutes to stop by and listen to the final number. I think you will find it worth your time. See you then.
I doubt if I will post much next week. I will be on vacation. I don't have anything special planned for my time off, but I don't think I will be spending much time in front of the computer scheduling posts for the second decade of the new year. I trust that you and your friends, family, and loved ones have a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. May the one true light of this season shine in your life and may He make Himself known to you in a very special way this coming year. Blessings to all.

Okay, one last song before I call it a day.  It is from the same concert at the previous video.  The birth of our Savior does indeed give Christians something to shout about.  Here is Jeff and Sheri Easter singing Something To Shout About.  Enjoy.


That's it. I'm through playin' now. See ya tomorrow.

Christmas Music Marathon-Day 23

We are quickly coming to the end of this journey.  I trust you have found a few new songs that you will be playing in the future during the Holiday Season.  Earlier I posted "Joseph's Lullaby".  Today I give you Amy Grant, singing "Breath of Heaven" (Mary's Song).  Enjoy.



Here is a song that just came to my attention as I was surfing through YouTube. It really tells the story. In the life of every young couple, a baby changes everything. When our Savior entered this world through the womb of a virgin, He changed everything. Once we were all lost, but through Christ, we are found. Indeed, a baby changes everything. Enjoy.

Wordless Wednesday, Christmas Music Marathon-Day 22

The Many Faces of Santa

The Christmas Music Marathon song, for today, is new to me.  The group, Point of Grace, has been around for a number of years.  When I found this arrangement on YouTube, I knew I had to share it with you.  Here is Point of Grace singing "One King".  Enjoy.