From their album "Directions Home", this is a song called "The Climb." I'm not positive about exactly what "the climb" means. I'm pretty sure the original authors and Miley Cyrus did not view it as a Christian song, but I do. The song mainly talks about the struggles we face in life (which Jesus promised us in John 16:33) and how we will always have another mountain to face. But in the end we have our reward: salvation. So I think "the climb" is simply the road of life. For Christians, the end of that road is rewarding. For others, well, there is only uncertainty about "what's waitin' on the other side."
Excellent album, by the way. It's a collection of covers of songs that are favorites of the band members. This one was written by Jessi Alexander and John Mabe.
Dr. Dobson recommends establishing solid relations with all of the parents in your neighborhood, so that lines of communication are open and adults can feel free to speak unemotionally with each other about their (and others') children's behavior, when necessary.
Noah, a Marine, was about to leave on a deployment overseas. Before he left, he gathered his family and girlfriend, Lauren, together to take some pictures. But the real reason was his surprise proposal for Lauren. And when she turns around to see him on one knee...this is so sweet.
Eleven-year-old Brandon Bakke never met his biological dad. One day he began asking his mother about his dad and found out his father had recently died. Brandon was sad, but when he found out his dad was buried without a headstone his heart completely broke. So Brandon decided to start mowing lawns to raise money to buy his dad a headstone. And seeing Brandon's reaction to the final stone will bring tears to your eyes. What beautiful kindness from such a young man!
Every day, Gabe and his mother, Kim, walk to 2 miles to and from school. The school bus does not stop at Gabe's house because he lives within 4 miles of the school. Since Gabe and his mother have no car, they are forced to walk. When one neighbor heard about the situation, she decided to step up in an amazing way. What a blessing!
Melissa Joan Heart is an actress and mother who knows that those first few months of motherhood can be tough. She wanted to help support the mommas whose husbands are fighting for our country and can't be around for all the little things. And seeing the joy on these mother's faces will make you day!
Ty Thompson and Koltan Transue couldn't just stand aside when they noticed an intoxicated woman in a car with her baby. One young man rushed to call 911 while the other ran to the mother's vehicle to remove the keys from the car. While this may have been a very difficult situation, I'm so glad these men were brave enough to stand up for what is right. God bless these young men!
When 3-year-old son Dynton Logalbo wandered away from his parents, they were thrown into complete panic. Volunteers from all over the area searched throughout the night to help locate the toddler. Thankfully, one kind rescuer located Dynton in a cornfield and brought the child to safety. God bless this man!
High school senior Matt Reeves is thankful for his life after a terrifying car crash. Matt dropped his cell phone and reached down to pick it up. This moment of distraction caused Matt to hit the car in front of him. Thankfully, both drivers were able to walk away still alive, but Matt knows things could have gone very differently. He is now spreading the message of how quickly distracted driver can cause serious issues.
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