love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. -- Issac Watts What if our response to God was motivated by love and not fear? Instead of being afraid of hell or being zapped by a vengeful distant God, we would be overwhelmed by the depth of God's love. God's righteousness demands … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Love Not Fear
Throwback Thursday: Wind Turbines
First posted Jan 16th, 2009. Energy has been the major industry in west Texas for decades. Until recently it has been primarily oil and gas. One of the most notable sights on our trip west were wind turbines interspersed amongst the pump jacks. Took this shot between Kermit and Odessa, Texas. It took the first … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Wind Turbines
TDZ Retrospective: Teachers That Made a Difference
Originally posted February 10, 2011. This is a follow-up to yesterday's post. Today I want to write about some of the exceptional teachers I have encountered either as a student or educator. My third grade teacher, Mrs. J was one of those teachers who made learning fun. She had the ability to keep students on … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Teachers That Made a Difference
TDZ Retrospective: Fortress
Originally posted January 9, 2011. Built between 1672-1695, the Castillo de San Marcos is still an imposing structure. It was built by the Spanish to protect the town of San Augustine. It was constructed from coquina and built in a star shape. Despite numerous assaults and the town changing hands the fortress was never conquered. … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Fortress
Throwback Thursday: Cedar Key Sunset Cruise
Posted June 30th, 2011. This is another shot I got on the Sunset Cruise at Cedar Key
TDZ Retrospective: Rest
Originally posted January 16, 2011. I took this shot of the Big Guy or rather his feet. The Big Guy was relaxing after a long day of traveling. As I was editing the picture I remembered a book I discovered during college. The book is Principles of Spiritual Growth by Miles Stanford. One of the … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Rest
Top 10: Songs That Make Me Smile
#10 Bzrk (Feat. Kb) by Family Force 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au7of6Bd47Q #9: New Shoes by Paolo Nutini http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmbUNF1Q4R8 #8: Boomin' by tobyMac http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTqNj8YnQV4 #7: Good Morning (Feat. Toby Mac)by http://mandisaofficial.com/home/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnmWwudeqfM #6: Dance Or Die by Family Force 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB9TCFIAUCM #5: Shut Up and Dance by Walk The Moon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JCLY0Rlx6Q #4: Cray Button (feat. Lecrae) by Family Force … Continue reading Top 10: Songs That Make Me Smile
The Dee Zone 