Aww…some Monday
Last week we traveled about three hours north of home to visit my wife’s brother and family. It turned out that all three of her siblings were in town and we had a long visit. Time, distance, schedules, age, and health prevent us from seeing each other as often as we should. Aging teaches us life is short and time with family grows more precious with each passing year. During our visit we also got to see our grand-nieces play softball.
The trip to the athletic complex brought back memories of chasing our grand kids all over Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas when they were playing soccer, baseball, and competing in dance competitions. I managed to capture a couple of images for the parents.
Monday’s Music Moves Me
This week the theme at 4M is Whatever Music Moves You. I am moved by a variety of music, from 60’s pop/rock, 90’s country, blues, Southern gospel, and contemporary Christian. In light of recent international events, I believe it is time to turn our eyes toward heaven and seek the will, mercy and grace of the Creator. Scripture tells us these things are going to happen in preparation for the return of Christ. Whether He returns tomorrow or a thousand years from now, these things still must take place. God’s people can rejoice in the security of their salvation and lift prayers to the Father that many more will come to know Him before Christ returns and signals the end of days as we know them and the beginning of the promises of an eternal existence that is free of pain, suffering, tears, terror, anger, jealousy, and all of those things that make us humans a rebellious lot.
Thank you Father for your Son and the gift of eternal life. I would ask you to fill the leadership of the nations with wisdom and understanding. I would ask that they lean on your wisdom, guidance and direction in these difficult times. Amen.
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How fun to get to photograph some kids sports again and to see so many relatives together again.
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Getting behind the lens for kids sports is always a joy, even more so when they are relatives.
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We do the same with our family too. Always trying to get together when we can. You made me smile. We’re both on the same page here.
Love the beautiful videos. I always love your choices.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week, my friend. 🙂
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Fortunately, most of my wife’s family is within three hours driving time. My only cousins are an eight hour trip. Still, we need to go while we can.
The videos are pretty special to me.
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Nice photo shoot! So, glad you were able to spend time with family. You’re right about it being a precious thing to do whenever you can because of various restraints on a person’s life. We live in a troubled world but we don’t have to be troubled if our eye is on the Almighty. He will us through any darkness that shadows our path. God bless you and have a boogietastic week, my friend!
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Health issues often change retirement travel plans for some. Those of us who are able to travel have to get in our cars and go see those who are restricted. As one friend has said of recent events, “It’s getting awfully Biblical out there.” We’ve read the book and we know how the story ends and that provides His children with a peace that passes human understanding. Have a very blessed week.
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The signs of the time grow more and more evident every day. I wonder how terrible does it have to get before God returns. It pays to be ready before He arrives or whenever our ticket is called. Makes no difference in the end, just as long as Jesus washed away our sins and we place Him as Lord of our life. You have a blessed week, as well!
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Family can be the most precious thing in our lives. How wonderful it is that you have the photography skills to capture these moments and the ability to have these kinds of visits. Those pictures will be cherished for many years to come. As far as the music, Jacob Crabb has an amazing voice. Alana ramblinwitham
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Few vocalists have the ability to set the place on fire with their voice, but Jason can light it up and burn it to the ground.
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What a beautiful and joyful time with family! I’m sure the pictures will be treasured.
I enjoyed the music immensely and I’ve never been so homesick before, either. It gets worse each year.
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As someone recently said, “It’s getting awfully Biblical around here!” Adrian Rogers once declared, “It’s growing gloriously dark.” There is little doubt that the last days are upon us and whether we have a decade or a millennium, the Creator is moving the pieces into place for His return. Have a very blessed week.
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