Facing the Giants

If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder
Just guessed it but when I look it up on Yahoo, it was confirmed. I've been listening to a Christian radio station KLVV Praise based in Oklahoma City and I heard they were praying for their home team Oklahoma City Thunder. Kevin Durant, the star player of Thunders is indeed a Christian, praying and reading his bible before a game. I remembered the movie Facing the Giants where a never heard High school football team went into the finals and faced a more popular and strong team Giants because of the faith of the coach. God made miracles in the movie and This can happen again, in real life. The Miami Heat is a star studded team but like what the verse is saying, who can beat the Lord? I'm not forecasting here or saying that Thunders will win, the Lord has great plans for everything. Winning the championship is not really everything but the limelight focused on a Christian athlete is something that God will use for His glory. Many will know that behind this great athlete is a man of God.

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PACMAN
Manny Pacquiao may have lost the last game with Bradley but he has not lost the real battle. He has continued to remain in His faith and still acknowledged God in the interview after his defeat. In a country were there are many religions some even are cult, a boxing champion and a popular personality becomes an instrument to declare what God wanted the Filipinos to know and accept as Lord and Savior - Jesus Christ.

More on Pacquiao' s faith and transformation.../

Nik Wallenda
Would you believe that Nik Wallenda, the man who just recently walked across the mouth of Niagara Falls from the US side to Canada side is also a believer in Christ? I knew it when I found out he knelt down after completing the stunt, giving reverence to God. I felt so proud for him and the athletes mentioned above, being bold in their faith and continue to spread about the good news through the lives. God will bless them and use them for His glory.

Nik Wallenda's faith here

Tony Dungy
Although not all have continued to win their games, they were able to fight the real battle and God helped them. Sometimes, a defeat or loss is what you need to come to your senses and accept that you cannot do it on your own. You need Christ, not just know but believe and live a life with Him in the center of it.

Tony Dungy -a NFL football coach has his story to share.

All it takes is to putting your trust in Jesus Christ and making Him the First and then you will be able to face your 'giants'.

Like what Durant, Pacquaio, Wallenda, Dungy are saying --To God be the glory. Be counted in the ever increasing multitude of Christians.

God tube videos

I just discovered this and I can`t help but share. You will find music videos from Christian artists and sermon videos too. Here is my latest favorite from Building 429 -Where I belong. I also embedded the you tube version to see the lyrics. Enjoy!

Building 429 - Where I Belong (Official Music Video) from building-429 on GodTube.

A Kid's must-watch series

If you like to talk to tomatoes,
If a squash can makes you smile,
If you like to waltz with potatoes
Up and down the produce aisle -
Have we got a show for you!

Veggie Tales, Veggie Tales, Veggie Tales, Veggie Tales
Veggie Tales, Veggie Tales, Veggie Tales, Veg-gie Tales

Broccoli, Celery, Gotta be, Veggie Tales!

My kids received their very first veggie tales DVD two years ago and eversince it became their favorite children's movie series to watch. They watched it during our long trips to the US and every time we go to the kids church at Queensway. I highly recommend this to parents with young children. Not only will the kids be familiar with the vegetables that they are supposed to eat, but also the stories are about God --biblical stories that are kid-friendly. The plot are always simple and the words are encouraging and inspiring to a child's point of view.

Example of titles:
Babysitter in De-Nile
The search for Samson's hairbrush
Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler -a lesson in friendship
Big river rescue-a story about kindness

Would you believe that I found the queen Esther story here very interesting that prompted me to read the bible version? Like my kids, i fell in love with the veggie tales characters. They remind us about the virtues that everyone should learn and practice, not only for the kids ha. Bible verses are always emphasized so that kids will remember them. They also teach the children to pray because they also ask the kids to pray with them. The biblical truth is taught to our children at an early stage and what a great confidence for a parent like me to be assured that they are not exposed to superficial stories like what the mainstream stories and songs suggest. The songs, sometimes called The Silly Songs are funny but with substance.

I hope all the parents out there will get a Veggie tales movie soon so they can relate to what i'm saying and their children be blessed. You can learn more at http://www.veggietales.com

Like what they always say, "With God's help, we will all be victorious." Victorious in bringing our children to God.