Jackson's First Video

Welcome to the official Jackson Thomas Baby Announcement website. The video is only a minute and a half. Enjoy!

Viva Jackson Thomas!

David Brainerd

May 1, 1742. - "I was enabled to cry to God with fervency for ministerial qualifications, that he would appear for the advancement of his own kingdom, and that he would bring in the heathen. Had much assistance in my studies. This has been a profitable week to me; I have enjoyed many communications of the blessed Spirit in my soul." - David Brainerd


I've been reading (listening) to this book thanks to my friend Justin's email telling me about the free download. (You can find other free Christian book downloads here.) I thought it would be encouraging to read about America's first missionary, but I found myself in a bit of a lull. You might ask, "How can this be Troy? How could a book with the above quote be discouraging?"

I find myself realizing that I'm not really doing much for the Lord and then I struggle with that very statement. Brainerd did. He seemed to be constantly going back and forth with his flesh versus relying on the Spirit to do the work.

Wait a second. Maybe this book is encouraging after all. Despite the 300 years that seperate Brainerd and me, we still struggle with the same things. I can learn from his struggles and victories. Oh to be a Brainerd! When his soul was vexed, he determined to go to the Lord and the Word to find answers. He didn't settle for momentary appeasement. I, unfortunately, can easily turn on the TV, check my email, or pet my cat.

Oh to be undividedly focused on our Lord Jesus and his kingdom. Lord have mercy on my soul and make me useful for your glory!!

Babies + Money = Votes?

Recent Headline:
" Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday that every child born in the United States should get a $5,000 "baby bond" from the government to help pay for future costs of college or buying a home."

I love how politicians come up with these ideas. Everyone loves babies. Everyone loves money. If we give everyone who has a baby money, then they'll love (vote for) us!!

Do the math: $5,000 per baby = $20 billion dollars a year based on the average of 4 million babies a year born in the U.S.A. If you think illegal immigration is bad now, just wait until their babies get citizenship and money.

How will we pay for this? Stamp this idea: RETARDED!!!!!!

Florida + Baseball = Lost Cause

This is quiet possibly the saddest picture taken this year regarding a sporting event. Some reports said the fans numbered 450 people. This is ridiculous. What is the deal with Miami? I know it's hot and humid. I know there's yachts to be ridden and the Miami Sound Machine 's dance club in South Beach is rockin', but come on! Four hundred and fifty people at a Major League Baseball game?!

If this was the case for the Devil Rays, I'd understand. They've never really had a winning team. But the Marlins have won Two World Series in the last 10 years. Just look at this picture. Pathetic!