Randoms from this weekend

First and foremost, I'm grateful to those that gave their lives for my freedom in this country. We are seeing across the world and even in our own country that freedom is fragile. While the holiday is meant to pay respect to those that lost their lives in battle, I also have to pay respect to Jesus who also gave His life so we truly can be free from sin which He took upon Himself, and rose again so while we may have a physical death, our spirit will not die, and if we accept His payment on the cross, we will live with Him forever. Thank you to those that gave their life for this country and thank you Jesus! 

I was able to go on a few God walks to my prayer bench, and also do some reading, practicing, and watched some podcasts. My Aunt Dorthy took me out for dinner for my birthday on Thursday and that was so kind. On Friday, my dear friends the Billingslys invited me over for a boat ride and a blindfold test! LOL Then I went to Ethan Wells graduation party on Saturday and was so good to see so many family and friends. My friend Mike Hamann came over to bring the intellect I was lacking to put together the grill Chandy and Rick got me. I grilled steaks for its inaugural outing and they came out really good. Mike and I had a hilarious moment that you'd have to be there for but let's say timing is everything. I also picked up some souvlaki which reminded me of Festival downtown. That will be my last God walks on my home turf for the week. My next God walks this week will be a bit more grand I'll say. While, I'm thankful as previously mentioned for the places where I live to have places to walk, at the end of this week, I will be seeing even more revelation of God's amazing creation, so I'm looking forward to that. Stay tuned! 

In Ephesians 6:12 it says "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. It also says in Habakkuk 2:14" For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea" I Corinthians 2: 16 says we can have the mind of Christ, and John 14 12 says we will do greater works. 

My life is not resembling these things so .In this next chapter of my life, I'm trying hard to live more from the spiritual realm. I want to discern Holy Spirits voice more. I discuss listening all the time as a musician. So many principles from music apply to life and my relationship with God. I have a book in mind and even a friend who said he would help me write it. One of the many projects I dream about. ​ I want more of His presence. I've had an experience recently where I truly was able to see through God's eyes. I could go much more into detail and maybe I will as I continue on with Holy Spirit. The other side of all this, is trust. Trust can only be utilized when tested, which means not a lot of fun in the process, but as we mature, it becomes more of a lifestyle and even though the circumstances get harder and more painful, as with everything, it's awesome when we get on the other side or learn the peace that comes when we either give things up and just be obedient to whatever God is calling us into. I'm thankful He is working yet in this old man. I'll leave it here for now. 

First video is my Taps across America submission from 4 years ago. I remember Talia was taping it and people were coming out of their houses in the hood, and some missed it and I had to do it again so those that missed it the first time could hear it. 

The second video is a podcast that is kicking my butt! This is what I'm striving for! I'm through the first 15 and all have been incredible, challenging, and inspiring.