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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…]

Why is the U.S. Capitol located on the east coast?

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Have you ever wondered why the U.S. capitol is located on the east coast instead of somewhere near the middle of the country?

Well, there’s actually a very good reason, and you can probably guess what it is…

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Video: Boogie-Woogie on a public piano (by a 9 year old!)

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Imagine you’re walking through a mall, an airport or some other public place when all of a sudden you hear Boogie-Woogie music emanating from a piano.

Now imagine your surprise when you get close enough to see that the person making that music is a young boy.

As you probably know, I really enjoy featuring ultra-talented child musicians here, and this is one of my favorites.  [Read more…]

Video: “A girl and her dog”

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I have always been fascinated by the special bonds that often form between kids and their pets.

Love is a powerful thing indeed, especially when innocent children and animals are involved.

And it’s a wonderful thing to witness.

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11 year old (at the time) Sierra Hull performs at the Grand Ole Opry

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If you have even a passing interest in Bluegrass music you’re surely familiar with Sierra Hull.

If you’re not familiar with her, you’re really missing out.

A true child prodigy, Sierra quickly became one of the genre’s brightest stars once she started performing as a pro.

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