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Video: Hank Williams, Sr. singing the timeless gospel classic “Calling You”

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As I mentioned in these posts, Country Music icon Hank Williams, Sr. wrote and and performed some of the most beloved and influential gospel songs of all time before he passed away at the young age of 29.

Hank’s legacy extends far beyond the world of Country Music, the genre for which he is best known. His work had a profound and enduring impact on gospel as well.

He performed dozens of cherished old hymns and gospel songs over the course of his short life, and today I’m featuring the timeless classic “Calling You”, one of my all-time favorite Hank Williams inspirational works.  [Read more…]

Historic video: Watch the first human step foot on the Moon

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The recent Artemis II mission that took a crew of four astronauts around the Moon and back to Earth brought back memories of the history-making Apollo 11 mission.

On July 20, 1969 the entire world sat glued to their TV sets as the lunar lander gently made its way onto the Moon’s surface and Neil Armstrong took that historic “giant leap for mankind”.   [Read more…]

Don’t let doubts limit your potential for success

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“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.“
                       –Henry Ford

Do you ever sit and wonder whether you’re capable of doing something you really want to do?

If so, the answer you probably come up with is no.

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“Choices”

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“I’ve had choices, since the day that I was born.”  –George Jones (via the song “Choices”)

That line from that song has always resonated with me, because it’s so true.

Our Creator gave each and every one of us the ability to think for ourselves and make our own choices as we live out our lives here on planet Earth. Of course He also gave us the ultimate guidebook to consult as we evaluate the range of choices before us, but we are still completely free to ultimately make our own choices as we see fit.  [Read more…]

Want to succeed in life? Pay attention to life’s best teacher.

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“Experience has been a stern but excellent teacher.”  —Og Mandino

A formal education is a wonderful tool for helping one prepare for a successful life, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle that must be put together in order to achieve success.

And truth be told, it isn’t even the most important piece.  [Read more…]