Hillbilly Thunderstruck

Everywhere I Go I See You!

I have been so fortunate to capture so many beautiful places in photos here in the USA as well as around the world. Here are a few more beautiful places where I spent time with my camera, alone with God. Each place displays the results of God's handiwork. You can see His attention to detail in even the smallest things. My friends, ... You were uniquely made by God! You are no accident. God wants a real relationship with you. Doesn't that make you want to know more about Him?
Have a great Monday!
NikonSniper Steve

This Is A Must See! Brilliant By Intel!

This is simply brilliant! It isn't new but I just found it. It was done about 4 years ago by Intel. Perhaps you saw it when it came out. I think I have watched it 10 times in the last hour.

Hope this video just made you smile!

NikonSniper Steve

HE SHALL REIGN

Christmas celebration has begun all over the world. Two years ago, I found this incredible production of the Hallelujah Chorus. It was done in a shopping mall in Canada and just I had to post it for you to see. It's still very moving to me!

I am quite certain that this was not a spontaneous event. I believe it was a beautifully staged happening. The choir is incredible! Far too good for luck. It is however a very interesting production by those posing as just sitting around in a food court. I do believe that there are several that join in the singing of portions of the chorus that are not part of the choir.

What incredible glory and praise to hear in their voices! I would have joined in if I had been there ... but I probably would have had tears running down my face.

YES!
... KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS!
... AND HE SHALL REIGN FOREVER and EVER and EVER!
HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH!

That day IS coming!
NikonSniper Steve

Your Word Will Be The Last Word

Take a few minutes and listen to Tommy Walkers beautiful song of truth.

When I hear this song I thank God that He will get the last word.

I thank Him for His mercy and grace to me.
Your word Lord doesn't say I'm good, nor that I'm always right ... it says I'm forgiven!

"Though some may scoff and right me off" ... I delight in the greatness of you Lord Jesus for surely Your word will be the last word.

Yes, I have troubles that come and go but in my heart I'll always know that your word will be the last word.

Man's thoughts and plans will come to an end but your word will be the last word.

And so I pray that when my end comes you find me Lord running into your arms! I also pray that I may meet you there because of the grace and mercy you discover found in Christ!

Love, Stephen

God You Are My God!

Exhausted from the long search for work in 2011-12, God has landed me in a job with the coolest people. I feel so grateful to the Lord as we approach this season of thanksgiving.

This trial was different.
This time I didn't run.
This time I didn't get angry.
This time it was through tears that I waited.
This time I believed in His promise.
This time I was a better example.

I say all of this ... because I goofed up so many times before when I encountered trials.

Psalm 37:3-7a says, Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him!

Not easy! But stay that course in your life. Keep going to the Lord even when the answers don't come, because ... like David, you will learn that the Lord is faithful and you will be able to say with confidence ... 

I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:13-14

God You are my God! Glorious!
I love you God!
nikonsniper steve

The Greatness Of Our God

After a long period of unemployment, God is blowing me away with His goodness and blessing to us! YOU MY GOD ARE GREATER STILL! Trust Him! Run to Him! Weep at His feet! Bring your sorrow and pain to Christ. Only Jesus can do for you what the world cannot. You may think I'm a nut, but I am telling you there is hope in Christ! I am forever in His hands. And I love it! I hope you have an awesome weekend. NikonSniper Steve

What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity

The famous words of Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius in the move "The Gladiator are true. Maximus was using these words to mount his troops for battle.

The apostle Paul had a very similar reminder to call the Corinthian church to the sober reality of living a righteous life of faith in Christ. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:10, For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

May God strengthen us and give us wisdom to prepare for that day!

NikonSniper Steve

Your Name

All Glory! International Version

I could tell you about the people that helped put this video together and a bit more about the talented people performing the music but I think that would completely miss the point, that ...
ALL glory, ALL honor, ALL wisdom, strength and power
are the LORD'S ALONE FOREVER!

His Promise Is True! ALWAYS!

Are you feeling the pressure this world is heeping on you? Call upon the Lord! This is my prayer for you today!

Many of you know I am unemployed right now. And I DO feel the heat! This song is a great reminder to me that God isn't late. He hasn't forgotten me. He's right on time and speeding to deliver exactly what I need. He may be using this period in life to make me a more compassionate person ... but either way He is right on time in achieving His purpose in me. It's humiliating being without employment. This is the first time I have been able to identify with others who have experienced the pain.

I will go anywhere and do anything for the Lord. Here I am! Lord, What would you have me do in this world?

Psalm 27:13-14
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

I pray He lifts and encourages you and that you will trust in the Lord Jesus! Listen to these words and surrender your burdens to the Lord.
God bless you.
nikonsniper steve

Always
by Kristian Stanfill

My foes are many, they rise against me
But I will hold my ground
I will not fear the war, I will not fear the storm
My help is on the way, my help is on the way

Oh, my God, He will not delay
My refuge and strength always
I will not fear, His promise is true
My God will come through always, always

Troubles surround me, chaos abounding
My soul will rest in You
I will not fear the war, I will not fear the storm
My help is on the way, my help is on the way

Oh, my God, He will not delay
My refuge and strength always
I will not fear, His promise is true
My God will come through always, always

I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord
I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord
I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord
I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord
From You Lord, from You Lord

Oh, my God, He will not delay
My refuge and strength always
I will not fear, His promise is true
My God will come through always, always

Oh, my God, He will not delay
My refuge and strength always, always

That's My King Too! Do You Know Him?

Memorizing 33 Verses In 10 Weeks

33 Memory Verse Challenge Tools
Version A - 16 minutes
I have combined the verses into a 16 minute audio version with a bit of space to think between the verses so that I can listen to them while I am working on other things at my computer. The program I used forced me to put some form of video or photos in the background so there is no significance to the photos. I really intend to just listen to the audio while working on other things in the foreground.



33 Memory Verse Challenge Tools
Version B - 60 minutes
I have combined the verses into a 60 minute version with a relaxing audio background. You can mute the audio if it is too relaxing and it puts you to sleep while you are trying to memorize the words. Verses pop up about every two slides. Just image that the audio is eggs frying up for breakfast if that helps you wake up. Either one of these options can be made full screen.

Here are the 33 verses:
1 John 5:11-12, 2 Timothy 2:2, Ezra 7:10, John 16:24, Genesis 1:27, Isaiah 59:2, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 9:27, John 5:24, Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6, Matthew 6:33, 1 Peter 3:18, Romans 10:9, Philippians 4:13, Revelation 3:20, Galatians 2:20, Psalm 119:9,11, Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 33:3, John 13:34-35, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 9:7, John 14:21, 1 John 5:13, Psalm 122:1, Ephesians 2:10, and Mark 5:19.

The Lord will inded bless us for spending time memorizing His word.
NikonSniper Steve

Remember To Celebrate The Little Things

I love this video! You gotta see it. I plan to live the rest of my life celebrating the little things as much as possible. I hope I can do this with the same GUSTO! Notice the score at the end of the video. Enjoy.
nikonsniper steve

Rodeo Hoe Down At The Bellagio