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Hebrews 4:12-13 (CJB) See, the Word of God is alive! It is at work and is sharper than any double-edged sword—it cuts right through to where soul meets spirit and joints meet marrow, and it is quick to judge the inner reflections and attitudes of the heart. Before God, nothing created is hidden, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.

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Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them .

A grateful heart is a good thing……

Thursday 2/12/2026 ——6:55am.  Just woke up and started with my routine…..read my Bible, reflect and then check the weather for the day, check email, check traffic to work, maybe glance at the news. Everything seemed ok until I sat up…….the room was dark but…..I felt weird, off. I started to stand up and that’s when it hit. The room started spinning…..I could not stand, I did not have any balance, nothing. Adding to that, because of the crazy dizziness I started to get very, very intense nausea.  The dizziness was not going away, I couldn’t focus my eyes, had to have my wife text my bosses and teammates letting them know the situation. After 4-5 hours nothing was getting better. We decided to setup a Teladoc appointment….while talking to the Dr. she prescribed some medicine for the dizziness and for the nausea and she mentioned that if nothing was getting better to go to the hospital right away since this could also be signs of a stroke.  We waited for a while and it was n...

Thinking on repurposing my old 2012 MBP into a part of a pedalboard. 

Let all those that seek and require You rejoice and be glad in You; let such as love Your salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified!

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name. And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation. He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, And the rich He has sent away empty. He has helped His servant Israel, In remembrance of His mercy, As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and to his seed forever.”

 There is a moment during Abraham’s theme track where the keyboard maxes out on polyphony and the sound drops for a quick second and it sounds so good……🔥

 I am what His word says I am. I can do what His word says I can do. I can be what His word says I can be. Today I will hear His word, I will receive His word and I will obey His word, because I love His word. 

 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:

Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

 Day 1 

 “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?

 Living with an ungrateful heart is hard and also sad.  Be thankful today. 

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 Has social media become poison for the soul?

 

The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all. He guards all his bones; Not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked, And those who hate the righteous shall be condemned. The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.

WHY HAS A 90 SECOND FLUTE SECTION OF A SONG TAKEN ME ALMOST 4 HRS TO COMPLETE?!?!?! 

Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.

​new album.  the Light and the Path.  Stream everywhere!

    The Lamb upon his throne; Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns   All music but its own: Awake, my soul, and sing   Of him who died for thee, And hail him as thy matchless king   Through all eternity. Crown him the Virgin's Son!   The God Incarnate born,-- Whose arm those crimson trophies won   Which now his brow adorn! Fruit of the mystic Rose   As of that Rose the Stem: The Root, whence mercy ever flows,--   The Babe of Bethlehem! Crown him the Lord of love!   Behold his hands and side,-- Rich wounds, yet visible above,   In beauty glorified: No angel in the sky   Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his burning eye   At mysteries so bright! Crown him the Lord of peace!   Whose power a scepter sways, From pole to pole,--that wars may cease,   Absorbed in prayer and praise: his reign shall know no end,   And round his pie...

​ Proverbs 20:6 Most people announce that they show kindness, but who can find someone faithful [enough to do it]?

​This verse of scripture seems to describe the times we are living in and this generation: 2 Timothy 3:7 always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

​here we go. Starting year 51. 🙏🏼

……​people want the heart of David while living and acting like Saul. It doesn’t work that way. 

​it’s ok to be sad sometimes. 

​ Luke 2:8-14 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].

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A Call to Repentance Come, and let us return to the LORD; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; On the third day He will raise us up, That we may live in His sight. Let us know, Let us pursue the knowledge of the LORD. His going forth is established as the morning; He will come to us like the rain, Like the latter and former rain to the earth.

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​ Romans 13:11 Put on Christ And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.

​ Isaiah 46:4 I will be your God throughout your lifetime— until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.

​There is a lot of knowledge nowadays and it seems to be increasing. What we are missing is wisdom. We need to pray for wisdom. 

​there is absolutely nothing as relevant today as the Word of God. Jesus was relevant 10 years ago, He was relevant 50 years ago, He was relevant 2000 years ago and He is more relevant today, more than ever. 

​I think being faithful is important. Whether you have talent or are anointed to do something or acquire a skill, if you’re not faithful with it or faithful in it, not much will happen. Faithfulness . 

More Precious Than Silver Written By: Lynn DeShazo Lord, You are more precious than silver  And Lord, You are more costly than gold Lord, You are more beautiful than diamonds  And nothing I desire compares with You Lord, You are more precious than silver  And Lord, You are more costly than gold  Lord, You are more beautiful than diamonds  And nothing I desire compares with You Oh who can weigh the volume of knowing You? And who could charge the worth of Who You are? Oh who can count the blessing of loving You? And who could say just how great You are? Oh who can weigh the volume of knowing You? And who can charge the worth of Who You are? Oh who could count the blessing of loving You? And who could say just how great You are? Oh who could say just how great You are? Lord, You are more precious than silver And Lord, You are more costly than gold Lord, You are more beautiful than diamonds And nothing I desire compares with You

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.

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​ The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

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Everyone needs to watch this and then buy the pedal. Sounds amazing. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Click on the link below and watch! Seriously.  ​ https://youtu.be/xcpdq4mnNlM Go and check them out! https://twenty3five.com/

​ Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, And the sheep of His hand.

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​so yes, I’m a fan of tracks with long fade-ins. A FAN! 

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​I have 2 tracks coming out soon…..you’ll be able to listen on every streaming service. I hope it blesses someone. 😉

You know it was a good burger when some of it ends on your shirt.  

​when someone says “basically” it’s anything but.  🥴

​ You got to circle this thing, you have to get around it and you need to shout the walls down . - Don Potter

​ This is my setup from the Morning Star worship and warfare conference this past November. It felt so comfortable. I think I’m keeping it. (From left to right - if you are sitting on the drum throne) floor tom, mounted tambourine and assorted hand stuff, wave drum, thunder drum, conga, quinto, tumba, wind chimes, djembe, doumbek. The only thing I might change would be the drum throne, I would replace it with a cajón. 

​ IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was GodHimself.

​Its ok to be sad sometimes. 

​ Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne; Hark! how the heav’nly anthem drowns All music but its own! Awake, my soul, and sing Of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King Through all eternity. Crown Him the Virgin’s Son, The God Incarnate born, Whose arm those crimson trophies won Which now His brow adorn: Fruit of the mystic Tree, As of that Tree the Stem; The Root whence flows Thy mercy free, The Babe of Bethlehem. Crown Him the Lord of Love: Behold His hands and side; Rich wounds yet visible above In beauty glorified: No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his burning eye At mysteries so bright. Crown Him the Lord of peace, Whose power a scepter sways From pole to pole, that wars may cease, And all be prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end, And round His pierced feet Fair flowers of glory now extend Their fragrance ever sweet. Crown Him the Lord of years, The Potentate of time...