Cool video about an autistic young artist

While I never have cared for the term "savant", having a brother who is a high-functioning autistic man, this video of Stephen's drawing of Rome is awesome.

Happy April Fools Day!

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The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." ~ Psalm 14:1a NKJV

Handy way to keep up with Toby Keith! :-)

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Blessed Easter!

AN EASTER PRAYER

Thank You for the gift of HOPE

You gave us on Easter morning.

Because of You we know

That no problem is too difficult

And even death does not

Have power over us.

Thank You for the gift of JOY

You gave us when You were resurrected.

Because of You we know

That no matter how challenging life may be,

In the end, we will rejoice again.

Thank You for the gift of LOVE

You gave us when You laid down Your life.

Because of You we know

That there is no sin too great to separate us

And we are incredibly valuable to You.

Thank You for the gift of LIFE

You gave us when You left the tomb.

Because of Easter we know

This world is just the beginning

And we will spend forever in heaven with You.

We celebrate You, JESUS

With hearts full of praise and gratitude

For who You are and all You’ve done for us!

It's the time for the Peeps!

And what Easter would be complete without Peep Research?


And one more Easter Peep joke:


see more crazy cat pics

Answered Prayers

I received this on e-mail today from a friend. Too good to not share.

Prayers Can't Be Answered Unless They Are Prayed

Life without purpose is barren indeed -

There can't be a harvest unless you plant seed,

There can't be attainment unless there's a goal,

And man's but a robot unless there's a soul...

If we send no ships out, no ships will come in,

And unless there's a contest, nobody can win...

For games can't be won unless they are played,

And Prayers can't be Answered unless they are Prayed...

So whatever is wrong with your life today,

You'll find a solution if you kneel down and pray.

Not just for pleasure, enjoyment and health,

Not just for honors and prestige and wealth...

But Pray For A Purpose to Make Life Worth Living,

And Pray For The Joy of Unselfish Giving,

For Great Is Your Gladness and Rich Your Reward

When you make your Life's Purpose the choice of the Lord.

America's Dream: Chasing Happiness

The current Billy Graham Evangelistic Association TV program is wonderful! And not just because one of my favorite Bible teachers, Pastor Bob Coy, gives his testimony in this program . It also has the football coach of the college team by where I'd like to retire (Boone, NC - Appalachian State University), and the current bull riding champion, Wiley Petersen, along with wonderful music by Michael O'Brien, Third Day and Matthew West.
Watch and enjoy!

I love this quote about creation!

Saint Augustine taught that God created the world out of nothing. Creation was something like the magician pulling a rabbit out of hat. Except God didn't have a rabbit and He didn't have a hat.


R.C. Sproul, The Holiness of God

Total Lunar Eclipse

Tonight is a total lunar eclipse. We had a fully clear sky, so I figured I would try and take a few pictures. To my surprise, a couple actually came out fairly well, so I'm putting them up here on my blog.

Just an interesting fact: The next total lunar eclipse will not be until December 2010. almost 3 years in the future.

Here is one of my first shots of the eclipse - full picture, taken just after 8:30 pm (I time stamped it on purpose):




Partial eclipse shot taken at about 8:30 pm - center of the picture, and looks more like a half moon in the night. I cropped it to bring it up closer:




Total eclipse is roughly the center of the picture - looks like a red dot. One small branch of the tree is pointing upward towards the total eclipse. Again, I cropped it to make the moon seem closer.:

Prayer for the REAL candidate for change

I received this from the Mike Huckabee Presidential Prayer Team. It was originally posted in the Austin Huckabee Meetup group, and modified to fit the entire nation.



Heavenly Father, thank You for giving supernatural favor to Mike Huckabee and for sending all of your laborers to surround Mike. We ask of You dearest Father to please make a way for Mike to lead our nation and for the people of America to honor a man who truthfully honors You and Your Word. We know and have faith that You are bigger than any circumstance and that You love to use someone like Mike to humble the proud. We know what the circumstances look like and what others are saying of Mike Huckabee's chances, but You put this desire in our hearts, and we will honor it until we see it come to pass. You are faithful and just and quick to perform your Words and Promises, I pray and ask this in your precious Son's name, Jesus Christ - Amen.