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Listening to the Voice
July 17th, 2009 | 
Author: Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve endured some deeply personal issues in my life. While I won’t share details here for privacy reasons, these past weeks have been the hardest of my life. Through this valley, I’ve learned a lot about myself and about my faith.
One of the things I’ve struggled with is who to believe, who to listen to, who to trust. Ultimately, I have to trust God and believe that He knows what the final outcome will be. Tricia over at It’s Real Life shared a personal story today as well as a song that blessed her in the midst of her trial. The song is called “Voice of Truth” by Casting Crowns.
As I closed my eyes and listened to the words, I realized how true this song was. Through these trials, I have to listen to the Voice of Truth. Here’s part of the lyrics …
Oh, what I would do to have the kind of strength it takes
To stand before a giant with just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors shaking in their armor
Wishing they’d have had the strength to stand
But the giant’s calling out my name and he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times I’ve tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me time and time again
“Boy you’ll never win, you’ll never win.”
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
the Voice of truth says “do not be afraid!”
and the Voice of truth says “this is for My glory”
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of truth
But the stone was just the right size to put the giant on the ground
and the waves they don’t seem so high from on top of them looking down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
when I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
singing over me
But the Voice of truth tells me a different story
The Voice of truth says “do not be afraid!”
And the Voice of truth says “this is for my glory”
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of truth
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Review: Pirate Hunter by Tom Morrisey
ABOUT THE BOOK
High Seas Adventure Meets a High-Tech Quest for Pirate Gold West Indies, 18th century Young Ted Bascombe is rescued by notorious pirate Captain Henry Thatch, finding himself caught up in a world of crime, adventure, and a daily fight for freedom…. Key West, 21st century Marine archaeologist Greg Rhode embarks on a treasure-hunting expedition in the turquoise waters of the Florida Keys, but he’s as beguiled by a beautiful diver with different-colored eyes as by the lure of pirate gold…The Hunt Is On! Interweaving these two stories, pro deep-sea diver Tom Morrisey spins a multilayered tale of two young men’s quests to escape their past by losing themselves to adventure on the high seas. Romantic and thrilling, this unique novel explores the timeless truth that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
If you would like to read the first chapter of Pirate Hunter, go HERE
MY THOUGHTS
I’ve not had the chance to read this book in entirety. What I’ve read so far has been interesting. Two stories (historical and present day) are intertwined, and I’m assuming that a connection between the two stories will be established at some point. I’m looking forward to finishing it!
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