The Lighted Path

...I know who stands behind.  The God of angel armies' is always by my side. "Whom Shall I Fear (Live Passion 2013)" Chris Tomlin & Kari Jobe

Moment of #Truth 2.27.13 ...via Bible Gateway

I have had this blog since 2011 and from its inception it has undergone a few changes. My primary goal with this blog is to be a source of inspiration and encouragement, but also a place to share about my faith. The one thing that I realized OK have never done is shared my faith story...at least I don't think ;-) So here is my abridged, or Cliff's Notes style, story. I was born and raised Catholic. I am the youngest seven children who spent 12 years in private Catholic school. I attended mass (church) regularly on Sunday's during my youth so I knew Jesus but not as the center of my life. After graduating high school I went away to college and enjoyed that freedom that every kid dreams of having, of living the college life as depicted in many movies. Needless to say my faith took a back seat and church was attended only on holidays and breaks. While at college a met a girl named Holly, who would later become my wife, and we started to date. On the weekends we would go

This week’s New & Noteworthy album is Plumb’s  “Need You Now.” Image Source: ( http://plumbinfo.tumblr.com/ ) Follow my blog with Bloglovin

As I was driving into work early this morning I was listening to WordFM , a local Christian radio station.  The song “The Motions” by Matthew West came on and it really hit me.  I have heard this song plenty of times before but today it really felt relevant. I had made the comment the other day that God has been working and moving so much in my life recently and that is just the point.  I need to not just be going through the motions but I need to put my faith in action.  My wife and I and another couple at church stepped into the roles of Youth Advisors this year.  This group of kids are, not only the future of the church but they are the leaders of tomorrow.  There is no time to go through the motions anymore rather there is the need to be 100% in Him and His word as He is 100% in me. 

He's Surely Alive! Newsboys God's Not Dead (Like A Lion)

Okay so I know yesterday was Tuesday and this post should have been made then,  but God has been working and moving so much in my life recently that I did not have a chance to make a post yesterday, and since last week for that matter.  But here is my selection for a stand out new release.  Last week I had mentioned that it was going to be a release that had just come out, but the album I chose for today released earlier this year. The album that I have selected for this week's New & Noteworthy  release is Chris Tomlin's Burning Lights. Chris Tomlin Burning Lights (Image Source:  Chris Tomlin.com )

Michael W Smith's song "Place In This World" is one of my favorite inspirational songs from my youth.  Many people, including myself, have days where it seems that we are not sure what our God given purpose is here on this earth.  No matter the challenges we face or the obstacles we have to overcome, just know His light will show the way as long as our trust and hope is placed in Him.

Moment of #Truth 2.13.13  ..via Lecrae on Facebook

Hello again! In an effort to post more often I am going to try  and do special or themed posts.  As many people know, Tuesday's are typically the day when new music comes out.  The New & Noteworthy feature will showcase a christian artist who's album I have been anticipating. For this week's album and the debut of New & Noteworthy I present... Jeremy Camp's Reckless JeremyCamp.com

Hello everyone and good afternoon. Just wanted to point out that I have added the ability to be able to receive new posts via email. To keep up on the latest from The Lighted Path enter your email address in the text box to the right. Thank you for the support, God Bless!

Just s quick tune before I head to bed.  Good night and God Bless Casting Crowns "Until The Whole World Hears"

For those of you who have been around since the beginnings of my humble blog, you may remember that back in September of 2011 I had made the decision to quit smoking.  I am pleased to announce that today marks my 17th month of being smoke-free! When I tell others how long it has been since I quit smoking I get asked two questions.  The first is always how did you do it and that is always followed by was it tough the first couple of days.  To both of those questions I answer with prayer and putting it in the hands of God. Prior to this quit I tried many times to quit and I failed...miserably.  I didn't know why.  I always assumed that I wasn't ready to quit or that I needed to do it in my own time.  After looking back on these past 17 months I have seen (actually since day one of this quit) that that was the problem, I was relying on myself to quit.  Once I took it to God in prayer and completely submitted myself Him, the quit was nothing but smooth sailing as opposed to tro