The Flashlight Project ​ Latest Update ​ This all started on January 10, 2019, some time between 2 pm and 4 pm. As of Friday, August 2, 2019 - 3:40 PM ... it's still going. It's now been running for 226 days, a total of around 5,568 h ou rs straight! I don’t know how it’s happening, but I have a flashlight that’s recently refused to quit shining. Except for one moment when my two year old daughter turned it off, then I immediately turned it back on; it’s been glowing for the entire time. If you’re thinking “so what?”, read on. It gets weird. How I got the flashlight ​ It was given to me by Grace’s Mother and Father years ago. I believe her Dad picked it out. Shortly after that, he passed away. Therefore the light has always been special to me. After my kid tried to turn the light off for a few seconds, I taped it so it can't be turned off anymore. What Grace's father means to us For me, he was/is a role model. His life went a lot like mine has. He grew up in a rough way, sorely mistreated. As a kid he was surrounded by constant demonstrations of poor behavior. As an adult, he worked incredibly hard to keep that behavior away from his family. BTW, IF this is a sign that he's still around us, it would be one of many. How The Flashlight Project came about ​ Just after recording Is God Real? pt 1 , my field recorder showed the rechargeable batteries only had about 30-40% charge left. So, for the purpose of cycling the batteries, I decided to put them into the flashlight and leave it running until they died. About five hours later, when I came back to where we were staying, the flashlight was still lit with no change in brightness. I figured “wow, what an efficient design!” and continued to leave it on overnight. The next morning, no change, bright as when I first turned it on. Five days after first turning it on… still lit. I showed my Dad. His comment? “Wow, that’s efficient!”. So on it went. The flashlight continued another day. That’s when I decided to shine it on the crucifix on our wall. From there; day after day I woke expecting the light to be out, but it wasn’t. It just wouldn’t quit. So what’s the big deal? Think about the numbers. I looked up the specs on the flashlight. It’s rated to run on 2, brand new AA, Alkaline batteries for up to 8.5 hours. Remember, the batteries I put in only had about 30-40% charge when this started. The light should have gone out after no more than about 3.5 hours. ​ This is a bit of a struggle for me ​ I’m a science nerd. One of my favorite things to work with is electronics. I knew a few days into this occurrence, we were out of bounds from what would be explainable. But the part of me that likes to run through every conventional explanation first, was telling me not to jump into the paranormal possibilities yet. It wasn’t until I checked and rechecked the data and the specs on the flashlight… it wasn’t until I gave it about three weeks… that’s when I called it. I told Grace; as someone who understands electronics on an engineering level, I could no longer come up with any conventional explanation. I still struggle to find an easy way to explain it. But then I keep thinking... electrons do not procreate. ​ ​ ​ ​

Getting to God (Documentary) Both videos are the same, except the one below is Closed Captioned. To view full screen or in case of playback trouble, click here to view directly on Vimeo . I'm excited! Since early 2018, I've been putting together my first documentary. In spite of budgeting and technical/quality limitations, It's coming together nicely. All images, video, editing, and some music are created by me. Aside from that, other music is created by artists who I know personally. My plan is to have the film finished some time in 2022 (hopefully sooner). Announcements and updates will be made via website, RSS and email subscriptions. ​ ​ Visit this page to be automatically kept up to date about documentary progress and more. ​ See more, free, full videos here . ​ ​ Latest update: As of April, 2021: ​ ​ Just arrived on location to re-record some footage where audio went missing (unexplained), Searching for a green screen and higher-tech camera to re-record some unfinished green-screen work. All narration has been recorded, processed and placed into the timeline, Just switched all editing software to new system and riding that learning curve. Basic timeline layout is complete, ​ Waiting for: ​ Some A-Roll, scenes with volunteers, (A-Roll is video that has a specific purpose in helping to tell the story. B-Roll is more random video that is shot to help fill in parts of the film). Video adjustment, Some random details to be worked out. ​ .

Podcast - Forgiveness Pt 7 - Using the Heart Click image to see/purchase in speaker's photography portfolio. Forgiveness Pt 7 - Using the Heart 00:00 / 01:04 Download this podcast free and see more options at: https://redcircle.com/shows/e3a69d09-3bee-49b1-a41a-2c51cb620187/episodes/3699ef74-db9d-4607-a128-0f1862cedecc When people say: "Listen to your heart", they may not even realize how incredibly accurate that statement can be. Share this podcast Last Podcast Next Podcast Share . . Forgiveness Pt 7 - Using the Heart Share podcast More Podcasts Help support these podcasts Thanks for listening :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: ​ Supporting my work , Passing it on , subscribing for free updates . Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - You Might Not Know (video) Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - Wake Up Call Uplifting The Church Pt 4 - Shining The Critical Light . Share Podcast . . .

Podcast - E2 - Signs and Data - Stages of Faith Click image to see/purchase in speaker's photography portfolio. E2 - Signs and Data - Stages of Faith 00:00 / 01:04 Download this podcast free and see more options at: https://redcircle.com/shows/e3a69d09-3bee-49b1-a41a-2c51cb620187/episodes/c108bcc9-9595-4818-bc17-f1c16116b939 I’m a doubting Thomas, about just about everything. I need signs and data. In part it’s because I have a hard time trusting people, and also, it’s because I’m a scientist. This podcast is part of a series in which I talk about all of the stages of faith I went through, in the order I went through them. To get the entire series, free, visit https://www.gettingtogod.com/stages Share this podcast Last Podcast Next Podcast Share . . E2 - Signs and Data - Stages of Faith Share podcast More Podcasts Help support these podcasts Thanks for listening :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: ​ Supporting my work , Passing it on , subscribing for free updates . Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - You Might Not Know (video) Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - Wake Up Call Uplifting The Church Pt 4 - Shining The Critical Light . Share Podcast . . .

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Sin, a Realistic View (Resource Article) The following are resources that can help the reader reenforce the concepts covered in the last two articles. I’ve personally, fully read all of these articles and watched all videos. I can get behind what each of them say. I can also assure they are safe for all ages. However, I have not researched what the rest of each website and channel presents. I cannot say that the rest of the content produced by each one is usable or safe for all ages. External articles Psychology Today has posted this informative article on how to break bad habits… https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-media-psychology-effect/201705/the-habit-replacement-loop ​ Videos Wellcast had done a great, humorous and very informative video about breaking bad habits. It’s only about 5 minutes long and gives some great technical info. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ https://youtu.be/OnFVFfAImEg A dramatization of what getting deeper into sin can do to a person, about 6 minutes. If you think it starts out a bit slow, stick with it. By then end I was feeling the struggle deeply. It’s a good representation of what many of us have been through to get to Christ and to a better version of ourselves. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ https://youtu.be/4u3Rzw0yzmM ​ ​ ​ Matthew McConaughey gives a compelling speech about bad habits making us unhappy and keeping us less connected to God. “Eliminate who you are not, first, and you’re going to find yourself where you need to be.“ About 9 minutes, worth it… ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ https://youtu.be/p0p1fjLPjYQ Bible entries that relate to the articles about sin Genesis 4:4-7 KJV ​ "And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: 5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. 6 And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? 7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him." ​ -------------------------------- Galatians 5:19-21 KJV ​ " Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God." -------------------------------- Psalm 119:25-29 KJV My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word. I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works. My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. -------------------------------- James 4:17 KJV "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." ​ -------------------------------- Isaiah 64:6 KJV ​ " But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away." -------------------------------- John 1:7-9 KJV "The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world." ​ -------------------------------- There’s more, have you read the first two? Sin, a Realistic View The feeling of holding more personal control is immense. The knowledge that you made the choice to stop before your consequences forced you, that’s hugely liberating. The feeling of being more connected to God, we’ll that’s not only the goal, it’s a gift that can move a person beyond words, beyond human made reward and beyond the chains that we wear without knowledge or consent. Sin, a Realistic View (Companion Article, Supporters only until 9/5/18) Each bad habit I break lends toward a brighter and clearer connection to God. That’s one of the ways I break poor behavior. I remind myself about the rewards of doing it. ​ ​ ​

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