Do we really trust God? What would our lives look like if we went through life trusting and listening and following the voice of God? I got a glimpse of that the other day when I was hanging out after a concert playing piano for a while. This was the day I filmed this video about the hope Jesus gives!

Then I “heard” the Lord say, “Hey, why don’t you go to Voyager Park?”

OK. So I went down there and looked for a parking spot in the shade for the sake of my guitar. As I got out of the car, not really knowing what I was going to do, I saw a couple of guys fishing and felt impressed to go down and talk with them… so I did. They had guitars down there with them and both of them turned out to be believers. One guy named David had on his guitar case written, “Sing for Jesus” and a cross.

David then shared a “surrender to Jesus” song which was awesome! Then Tony was working out parts for his song and he plays awesome. He said he was man of God too! Well, as it turns out I think I am going to join them at the Cup O Joy this Friday night for the open mic night. I think I may bring my daughter(s) down there to sing a song or two.

So, because I listened and followed through with the Lord’s leading I made a couple new friends who I actually want to work with musically (they are that good!). What will our lives look like if we “keep in step with the Spirit” and “walk by faith” every single day?

Enjoy this new song called “Trust Me”:

Further thoughts:

I was thinking about the man who penned the following words:

Solomon, except for Christ, was the wisest man who ever lived and here is his advice, (this coming from the one who knew the most and understood the best):

“Trust God and DON’T lean on your own understanding…”

I thought about what an ignorant and dependent position God has placed most of us in. We lack wisdom. We lack understanding. Sometimes we think we have a clue and therein lies our danger. We depend on that instead of on God’s wisdom.

In the end perhaps Solomon ignored his own divinely inspired advice which led him to worship and served other “gods”. Even he was no match for the clever deception of the enemy. Perhaps he was intrigued by the “new age” philosophies of his day. As he also wrote, “nothing is new under the sun”.

Isn’t the “new age” of today just recycled old ancient doctrines of demons? The enemy has perfected what works and is leading people towards a one world religion that brings unity and “love” and consciousness and manifest your own destiny and “you are a god so make a better world” message that is becoming so popular.

I can testify how tempting and alluring some of the new age philosophies are. In my curious spiritual seeking I was being slowly indoctrinated myself. I only got set straight when I would spend time soaking in God’s word. For example I would listen to the whole book of proverbs while washing dishes, or a huge chuck of the New Testament on my Bible app while cleaning the house, etc.

God’s word renews our minds from the deceptive and empty (yet very tempting at times) philosophies the devil offers.

I was SO blessed to come across Steven’s Youtube channel last night. I subscribed and watched all 4 of his videos so far. You have to watch his testimony for yourself!

Bottom line: We have a greater and higher and more pure wisdom than Solomon ever had.

“The queen of Sheba will also stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Now someone greater than Solomon is here–but you refuse to listen.” ~ Jesus

We have access to Wisdom himself. If you are a believer you have Mr. Wisdom living in you.

“But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:24

He gives wisdom to all who ask him.

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” James 1:5

Leave a comment and share your thoughts with me!

This song was meant for Mothers day so… here it is. Happy belated Mothers day! I hope you were/are blessed!

I want to dedicate this song to all you amazing moms and on behalf of your children I say, “Thank you for all you have done, are doing, and will do for your children. You make the world a better place by all you do. You are the often unsung heroes.”

Well, I’m going to take a moment to sing for you all! I’d like to dedicate this one to my wife who is an amazing mom. I tell her that often. She sacrifices so much (her sleep mostly these days as we have a 3 week old) and loves our children well.

I’d also like to recognize my own mother who helped me be who I am today. (I credit her for all the good and take personal responsibility for any of the bad.)

My day:

It has been a crazy day around here. I got to lead worship for the 11 am 2nd service fellowship at United Methodist Church in Neenah. That was a really blessed time and I really enjoyed sharing music with them.

Then the whole family got together for birthday celebrations and Mothers day. I had a little trouble joining in the fun. Why? Because I was disappointed with myself. I wish I talked more and related better with people. So often I just simply don’t know what to say or how to show these people that I love them. Ever feel that way?

It just felt like a missed opportunity for something more, something better, a deeper conversation or connection or something. I thought about how that could have been the last interaction I had with them. I thought about how it isn’t guaranteed that any of us would make it home alive. We may not have another chance at this. “Seize the day”, right? What will that look like next time?

Today I share a “profound and holy song” (as one person has said) written by Sinead O’Conner. I did some research about this sister and as it turns out she is a believer in Jesus. She may not believe everything the same way you do (and who does?) but I was blessed to learn she has faith in the Savior! She is even an ordained minister in a “fringe Catholic sect” and has an album called “Theology”. It was interesting listening to a few of the songs on that album today.

This is a song that my girls and I have been singing around our house for the past week. Please don’t get distracted from actually using this song to connect with our Savior, Jesus Christ. Sing along:

Thank You For Hearing Me Prayer Update:

So yea, God actually hears and heals and finds and saves and holds and loves us. He responds to our prayers. The really cool part is when and how he speaks to us. The following is a testimony of this:

So I had a facility that owed me for some Christmas concerts I did. There was a miscommunication and confusion and I never got paid for these concerts (It was over $100 dollars). I contacted them a couple of times and hadn’t heard from them in a month. It was now April. I drafted up an invoice and had it in an envelope and put it on the mailbox to be picked up.

As I was driving away the Lord said, “No, go back and get that envelope. Don’t send it. I got this.”

“What? This makes no sense but OK.”

I didn’t have peace about mailing it… for days.

Finally, and this reflects my lack of complete trust and that I freak out over money too much, I put it in the mail. I actually did have peace about it now for some reason.

Well, wouldn’t you know it, the check arrived in the mail the following day. I called up the facility to thank them and told them to throw away or “return to sender” on the letter I had sent. Should have stayed trusting God’s, “I got this”.

So, how can we learn to hear the voice of God better?

I’m reading Hearing God by Dallas Willard… and the Bible. Join me in reading it with me?

Your answered prayers:

God has set me free from the bondage of getting involved with religious debates and has instead directed me to use my time to record and share these music vid’s with you. Religious debates and politics are another HUGE source of depression! I’m going to avoid both of them! It literally feels like I drink poison whenever I get involved in a religious debate, and I haven’t cared about politics for forever ago… I doubt heaven cares either. God does still rule from heaven ya know. He is still Soveriegn, so get your eyes and heart where they ought to be and know PEACE!

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I was praying the other night for a sneak peak of heaven. Well, I think I had one. I was looking through some sort of binoculars into a scene unfolding in heaven. I felt the presence of someone near me, I think it was an angel.

The Lord has been gracious to allow me to have a few previews over the years. I have always believed that Christians can “go there” because, well, the holy Word of God says we are there!

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God… (read more)

Here is one of the most profound visions I have had of heaven from many years ago (extremely similar to this young mans experience!):

There I was at the base of this hill with so many children dancing and singing and clapping as Pastor Alan played on this portable piano. We made our way up the hill and into the dance hall.

It was brilliant. If you have ever seen the birds “dancing” in Rio 2 that was as good as I could describe the scene before me. I had never had an interest in dancing before in my life yet I desperately longed to join this dance. How many were apart of it I could not say but it was a joy to watch.

I gathered my courage and simply trusted that I would instinctually know the dance steps as I stepped out to join them.

I fumbled. I stumbled. I was two left feet.

I retreated to the sidelines embarrassed.

I then overheard two ‘angels’ talking about me.

“What a shame”, one said to another.

“Yes, this is because of how he behaved toward Catherine”, the other replied.

And then I woke up.

At the time of this vivid dream I was in a relationship with my now wife Catherine. We were engaged to be married but I was not behaving toward her as a godly young man should. (Besides that I had been introduced to pornography by some Christians at work.)

This dream served as a sober warning. This is the fate of all who refuse to live a holy life. They miss out on so much! As Jonah said, “those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.”

“God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives. Therefore, anyone who refuses to live by these rules is not disobeying human teaching but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.” 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8

(This is the very chapter the Lord gave me in a defining vision early on in my walk with him!)

God is raising up a love army in these last days before his return. Witnesses who will proclaim the Truth and display the Glory of God in beauty and power to bring in the greatest move of God of all time. Yes, these are exciting yet perilous times. You must choose who you will love and serve. Jesus, or… well, any other alternative is the enemy… the devil.

Your choice will result in either great rewards or dire and tragic consequences. We must be pure in heart and not have the slightest hint of sexual immorality! This is not an option. To refuse this is to refuse and reject God and you may find yourself as one whom a holy saint or angel will be thrusting a sword (or rebar!) through when God comes to bring vengeance against all who have refused to surrender to Love!

The kingdom of God is incredibly fun! There is a joy to be had in relationship and partnership with Yeshua the Christ but sin and your ego is not invited to the grace party. If you want to join the dance, then you must, as the Lord once told Jeremiah, “give up your mistaken tone of distrust” and give up your sin. Come to Jesus and leave your self destructive pride and sin behind. A life surrendered to him IS a holy life and with the faith of a child you will embark on the greatest spiritual adventure of your life.

Please join me. I will never judge you for anything you share here with me. I love you as a fellow human being created in the image of God, created to be loved and for a friendship with God who is Love! I only seek to be your friend as well and your well being and joy!

“Seek the LORD while you can find him.
Call on him now while he is near.
Let the wicked change their ways
and banish the very thought of doing wrong.
Let them turn to the LORD that he may have mercy on them.
Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.” (Isaiah 55:6-7)

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Related video:

It had so many similarities to dreams I have had. Especially getting struck by the bolt of lightning (my rapture dream), the tunnel formed by clouds (tornado), and the dance party.

Listen and tell me what you think.