Weddings are a special time for the happy bride and groom. Yet, it's not always easy for the father of the bride. Flashbacks of her life are going through his mind at the wedding even as he is saying that he gives her to "this man." On our wedding day, which was also my father-in-law's 50th birthday, Heather sang "I'll Always Be Your Baby" (by Natalie Grant) to her father at our wedding reception. It's a memory that our family cherishes - linking her family of origin to the new family she was forming with me. Take some time to enjoy the song and you may even consider honoring the father … [Read more...]
My Moment (Rebecca Black)
Rebecca Black is back with her second single, "My Moment." Most people fall into one of two camps: love her or hate her (at the time of this writing, the day the video released, her new "My Moment" video on Youtube has 36,952 likes, 62,340 dislikes, and 302 views - yes, you read that right). In any case, she does a good job of creating buzz. "My moment" begins like this: Were you the one who said that I would be nothing Well, I'm about to prove you wrong I'm not the only one who believes in something My one wish is about to come true I'm not stopping for you No matter what … [Read more...]
Slow Fade (Casting Crowns)
If you haven't seen the movie Fireproof yet, you're missing out on the best movie ever made about marital strife and reconciliation. In the movie, there is a song by Casting Crowns called Slow Fade. The song is about how people typically end up making a series of choices, not a single choice, that end up destroying their relationships and lives. The video for the song is powerful, please take a few minutes to watch it. Additionally, the second video is of Mark Hall, lead singer of Casting Crowns and youth pastor, doing a quick devotional on the concepts behind Slow Fade. I hope these … [Read more...]
Ramsey Girl’s Day (Rebecca Black – Friday)
We decided to do something fun for what would have been Heather's 100th post! We took Rebecca Black's song Friday and changed the lyrics to make a tribute to our golden retriever. Do something fun with your boyfriend/girlfriend or fiancé/fiancée or spouse! It's a PreEngaged.com original (lyrics are below)! Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0YTZfP78Wg -Verse 1- 7am, waking up in the morning Gotta be free, gotta go downstairs Gotta have my bowl, gotta have kibble Seein’ everything, the squirrel is goin’ Tick collar on, tail is waggin’ Gotta get down to the back yard Gotta … [Read more...]
Blessings (Laura Story)
My wife loves to sing and has recently been singing a song she heard from the radio, noticeably more than other songs: Blessings by Laura Story. The song focuses on the fact that the hard times in our lives can even be blessings from God - because it is in our dependence of Him that we perceive him more fully - as a great, powerful God... and that is whether He chooses to act upon our requests or not. In marriage, the covenant calls both people to cherish and support each other... until death parts them. In those times of grief, it can be especially hard to thank the Lord for blessings that … [Read more...]