Captured Heart

I remember as a young man thinking I had found love. I remember those butterflies in my stomach when talking to her or hanging out with her. It was new and exciting. I remember not wanting the days to end. My hearts affection was captured then and there. Fast forward a bit and things changed.…

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Jesus’ Prayer

I love hearing people pray who have a deep and intimate relationship with the Lord. Their prayers are not just beautiful – they are real and blunt.  I think the Lord loves it when I pray boldly. I came across this prayer of Jesus this morning that really blessed my soul. He is praying for…

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Love Is Serving

I’ve been going to church since I was kid. My parents took me to church as a baby, so I guess I’ve been going my whole life. I remember hearing a guy say that going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to McDonalds makes you a hamburger. I think I…

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Justice & Mercy

I feel like I’ve felt both justice and mercy as recent as last week.  I was driving through a town in Northwest Georgia and I was given a “safe driving award” (aka a speeding ticket). I was on the north side of the town and the traffic was opening up and I wasn’t paying close…

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Spirit Filled

When I hear these two words together, I often think of people who are very charismatic about their walk with God and somewhat “showy” about their walk with God. This observation is not meant to be condemning about anyone who acts like this. In my experience with Christians who are very animated about their faith,…

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My Sin – My Heart

I could make a very long list of my sins. In fact, if I’m not sure I would have any friends. The Lord knows my heart. He knows every thought that passes through my mind. The crazy thing is, He loves me anyway. He loves me without condition or without strings attached. The prophet Jeremiah…

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