Motivational

Emily Freeman talks with Crosswalk.com about her new book A Million Little Ways, in which she discusses how we can be creators and artists in our daily lives, just as God created in the beginning.

iBelieve chats with Ann Voskamp who talks about her new book, The Greatest Gift, and how we can slow our lives down to cherish the importance of Advent and Christmas.

Roger struggles daily with his disability, but he is gifted at worship. How Roger finds hope in Jesus will inspire you.

Instead of preparing for the big game, this team is helping neighbors sift through debris, even though many of their homes are now gone. They want to give back to the community that supported them at the games. So moving!

Hillsong Greater Than All (Grandes Cosas) Cornerstone Cover by Living Stone Worship.

I'm a pretty old-fashioned guy. This is a romantic song about how romance *used* to be. Not so much anymore. This song is sung by Annie Wolaver and the lyrics were written by her mother Robin Wolaver, who sure sounds like a romantic at heart. The music was written by Annie's father Bill Wolaver. From the album "Pilgrims & Prodigals".

The Annie Moses Band is an extremely talented family. They are a delight to see in person. They tour frequently, and often perform free concerts. I strongly suggest checking them out.

By the way, I should mention that the logical thing to assume is that the woman singing is named Annie Moses. Well, her first name is indeed Annie, but the band is named after a great-great-great-grandmother named Annie Moses. The name of this family is Wolaver. There are eight members of the family, all of whom are musically gifted. Annie Wolaver not only has that gorgeous voice, but she also plays a mean violin.

Karen Lynne (Karen Lynne Louis) is a fantastic country/folk/bluegrass musician from Australia. I discovered her several years ago and I think she is fabulous. If you like artists like Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, Dolly Parton, etc, you'll like Karen, too.

Karen came to the US in 2012 to record the gospel bluegrass album "Shine Your Light". This album is one of the rare albums where I like every single cut. On most albums there are a few outstanding tracks, a few that are sorta nice, and then a few throwaways. No throwaways here. You can get it on iTunes; do it now!

"He Loves To Hear You Shout" was written by Tom T. and Dixie Hall. In fact, the album was recorded at Tom T.'s studio in Franklin, TN. Jerry Salley sings harmony vocals, and Karen's hubby Martin plays the lively banjo.

Had a lot of fun making this video! Thanks, Karen!

This is a song written in 2002 by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. Both are quite prolific songwriters. The song is about the omnipotence of God and is a testament to the fact that He is the Grand Designer. As we look out "across the lands" at the wonders of His hand we can experience His "cry of love" ringing out.

From the 2013 album "Modern And Traditional Hymns - Live At The Gospel Coalition".

She's opened her home to 1,000s of kids, and she's changing their lives! Sometimes, everyone just needs a Mama!

From MercyMe's 2010 album "The Generous Mr. Lovewell" (do a Wikipedia search if you want to know the background of the title), this is a very energetic song. And brisk! I had a hard time keeping up and getting everything in synch, and I still never got it quite right. I had a lot of fun putting this one together.

San Francisco was transformed into Gotham City for 5-year-old Miles who was diagnosed with Leukemia at 20 months-old. Your heart will be touched by how many people came out to make this boy's dream come true. As BatKid, Miles shows the community just how strong of a fighter he is.

To make a change, we must first believe that it’s possible. Optimism can bring about amazing things! When we change our thinking we change how we act, and actions can change the world!

Join Ann & Liz to enjoy Christmas at the Farm
Thursday, Nov 21, 2013 noon EST

This is one of my demo reels produced for Full Sail University (class of 2014) and captured with the Sony FX100 NxCAM. All work was written, produced, directed, recorded and edited by me, Akela Thigpen. My career goal is to become a Documentarist and a Trailer Editor. I can be reached at [email protected]

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

• God's people, including each one us, can be "stiff necked" and that presents us with fresh challenges; we cannot, dare not, rely on yesterday's manifestation of God's Goodness.

• We need fresh displays of glory, even now.

• Experience God's presence in silence vs serving word salad.

• We are like a jar of river water all shaken up and what we need is stillness and silence so we can settle and things to become clear."

• The picture of still water and settled sediment was compelling to me.

• It offered the hope of peace, clarity, and deeper certainty.

• Honor comes from giving thanks to God

• Being Silent to hear God

• Giving up control and giving it to God

• Relationship requires for us to listen and talk....which one do you do most?

• Like in a river...until we are still things are not always clear!

Give it your best and when that is gone, give it your all. By Ernie Kasper

Mr. Brown took some pics of his kayaking trip on Bayou Manchac!!

More pics from Mr. Brown's kayaking on Bayou Manchac!!

Mr. Brown went on a hike at newly opened Frenchtown Park!!

When was the last time you Thanked God for anything? Listen to Doris give a powerful message on giving thanks to God. Truly inspired by the Holy Spirit