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Dave Barnes – God Gave Me You Music Video

Dave Barnes – God Gave Me You Music Video

“God Gave Me You” by Dave Barnes

“…you stay here right beside me and watch as the storm blows through.
And I need you. God gave me you for the ups and downs.
God gave me you for the days of doubt. For when I think I’ve lost my way,
There are no words here left to say, it’s true – God Gave Me You!

There’s more here than what we’re seeing – a Divine Conspiracy!
That you an angel lovely, would somehow fall for me.
You’ll always be loved sweetheart and I’ll be the flattered fool…
And I need you. God Gave Me You…”

“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned.”
— Song of Solomon 8:7

This one goes out to all you love birds, newly weds, and long-time married folks…

Enjoy!

God bless you –

Cheers,
Brenda

P.S. The song “God Gave Me You” from the album “What We Want, What We Get” and other Dave Barnes Music can be downloaded on amazon.

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Love Is Still A Worthy Cause – Sara Groves Music Video

“Love Is Still A Worthy Cause” – Sara Groves Music Video

In this inspirational music video, Sara Groves shares her passion for spreading God’s love!

“God has given us two hands. One to receive with and the other to give with.”
— Billy Graham

“We can do no great things, only small things with great love.”
— Mother Teresa

“Teach us to give and not count the costs.”
— St. Ignatius

I love because You loved me when I had nothing…
I love because You loved me when I had nothing…
I love because You loved me when I had nothing…

When you count the costs and it all seems lost –
Love is Still a Worthy Cause!

Enjoy this music video and encouragement from Sara Groves.

“We love Him, because He first loved us.”
— 1 John 4:19

Be blessed to be a blessing!

God bless you,
Brenda

P.S. You can find a collection of Sara Groves Music on amazon.

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Dad, If You Only Knew by Josh Weidmann

Dad, If You Only Knew by Josh Weidmann

Dad, If You Only Knew: Eight Things Teens Want to Tell Their Fathers (but Don’t)

In honor of the upcoming Father’s Day, I was looking for a video to celebrate all dads out there.

In the process I ran across this video and book and decided to do a separate post. For anyone who had, or currently has a Father who is an active part of your life; you know how important your dad is. And for those who don’t, you also know the great struggle that loss can cause in life.

The book: Dad, If You Only Knew: Eight Things Teens Want to Tell Their Fathers (but Don’t)” by Josh Weidmann and coauthored by his dad James Weidmann, sounds like an excellent resource for helping dads connect with their children.

Someone on Amazon commented that it is a great resource for both parents, and not just dads. The older I get, the more I also appreciate the positive influence of friends and family when it comes to raising children. Especially with so many single parent families. Raising healthy children is a job that requires utilizing all the help that is available.

Here is the description for the book “Dad, If You Only Knew”:

Listen Up, Dads! Your Teen Is Talking to You!

As exasperating as parenting can be during these volatile years, your teen is depending on you for steady faithfulness, love, and guidance. And because teens often find words elusive and expression difficult, they probably haven’t told you the things they wish you somehow automatically knew. So let Dad, If You Only Knew… be your guide. Josh Weidmann, just out of the teen years himself, joins his father, James, to help dads understand where their kids are coming from. It’s a messy world they live in, and meeting them in it is no simple task. But knowing these essentials now makes fatherhood eight times easier!

Welcome to Your Teen’s World

It doesn’t matter if you have the most picture-perfect, ideal-in-every-way teen or one who’s in full-swing rebellion. That teen you love is a “riddle wrapped in a mystery.” No father can know what his teen is really thinking.

That’s why youth communicator Josh Weidmann teamed with his father, Jim, to help you bridge the gap. In Dad, If You Only Knew…you’ll get an open, honest glimpse inside the teen mind. Josh’s extensive research, combined with pointed direction from a father’s heart, provide you with the practical guidance you need to establish a healthy, thriving father-teen relationship. It’s one you desire, your teen needs, and you both can’t afford to miss.

Story Behind the Book

“The resounding cry of teens for their fathers rings in my ear. I have been speaking to youth for five years and the greatest void I see in teens’ lives is the one left by their dad. I am only twenty-three years old myself, and to this day I can say that my dad is the most influential man in my life. Because of his impact, I have asked him share in this book. We have written this message in hopes of helping dads reengage in the vital father-teen relationship.”
— Josh Weidmann

God bless you –

Cheers,
Brenda

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Matthew West – The Motions – Music Video

Matthew West – The Motions – Music Video

Matthew West underwent career threatening vocal surgery on May 17, 2007. In the time that followed, he faced a season of silence and uncertainty.

We all face trials. Matthew’s story testifies that God is at work even in our weakest moments.

And this is where change begins…

“I don’t want to go through the motions
I don’t want to go one more day…
Without Your all consuming, passion inside of me.

I don’t want to spend my whole life asking:
What If I Had Given EVERYTHING Instead of Going Through the Motions?

No regrets, not this time, going to let my heart defeat my mind
Let Your love, make me whole, I think I’m finally feeling something
Just okay is not enough, better fight through the nothingness of this life

’cause…

I don’t want to go through the motions
I don’t want to go one more day…
Without Your all consuming, passion inside of me.

I don’t want to spend my whole life asking:
What If I Had Given EVERYTHING Instead of Going Through the Motions?

I don’t want to go through the motions… take me all the way!”

“Have one consuming passion, to please Christ.”
— Billy Graham

May you know the love of Christ,which passes knowledge, and be filled with all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 4:19)

Cheers,
Brenda

P.S. You can find “The Motions” and other songs by Matthew West on amazon.

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Happy Mother’s Day – We Love You Mom!

Happy Mother’s Day – We Love You Mom! Video

Celebrating Mom Today!

Happy Mother’s Day!

~ Celebrating all moms today and letting you know we love you and appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts. ~

Have a Blessed and Wonderful Day!

God bless you,
Brenda

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Mark Schultz – Love Has Come – Music Video

Mark Schultz – Love Has Come – Music Video

“Love Has Come” – Music Video

Love has come.
Jesus already paid the price on the cross.
Every heart can now be set free.

And Jesus is going to return again. And there is coming a moment when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and God is Love. Everyone will see that God is love and He sent His love for us all!

Although one day every knee shall bow and every tongue confess (have to affirm, no one will be able to deny the truth) that Jesus Christ is Lord, only those who choose to put their faith in Him, in this life, will have an everlasting relationship with Him after death.

God’s people have much to be excited about!

“And being found in fashion as a man,
He humbled himself, and became obedient to death,
even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also has highly exalted Him,
and given Him a name which is above every name:
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
of things in heaven, and things in earth,
and things under the earth;
And that every tongue should confess that
Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
— Philippians 2:8-10

Enjoy this song!

God bless you –

Cheers,
Brenda

P.S. You can find the song “Love Has Come” by Mark Schultz on his album Come Alive at amazon.

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Real Reason for Easter Video – Revelation Song

Real Reason for Easter Video – Revelation Song

Happy Easter Everyone!

Enjoy your egg hunts and chocolate easter bunnies on Easter… but just be sure to take some time and remember and thank God for the gift of salvation He provided us. Thank Jesus for his sacrifice on the cross and the price he paid for each one of us individually!

Take time to Remember the Real Reason for Easter!

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whosever believes in Him shall not perish,
but have everlasting life.”
— John 3:16

Celebrate the we serve a risen and living God!

God bless you,
Brenda

P.S. This video has been put to the awesome music “Revelation Song” by Philips, Craig, and Dean.

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Mighty to Save by Laura Story – Christian Music Video

Mighty to Save by Laura Story – Christian Music Video

“Mighty to Save” Song and Testimony by Laura Story

Laura shares the personal testimony of her husband Martin’s battle with a brain tumor. They battled for his health together in love and were steadfast in their faith that God is in control.  And they continue in their faith, knowing God is Mighty to Save!

“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” — Nahum 1:7

Maybe you need help in your life today – in your body, in your finances, or in your family. Be encouraged! Our God delights in your faith in His ability to turn negative situations into positive testimonies to His grace and mercy.

Let God be your strength and stronghold in times of trouble and open the door to His miracle working power in your life!

God bless you,
Brenda

P.S. We’d love to hear your testimonies of how God was mighty to save in your life…

P.P.S. You can find music by Laura Story at amazon.

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