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  • Since I Last Posted

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    Here are some of the things that have happened in my life since we last talked: -Melissa and I got married! You can view some pictures and a slideshow here. Isn’t she beautiful?! -Melissa and I went on our honeymoon. We had a lot of fun, found some great restaurants in Pigeon Forge, and even…

  • Traditions

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    There’s nothing like spending Christmas with the people we love! This Christmas is a little (a lot) different for me. Not only am I getting to spend Christmas at home, I’m also preparing to spend Christmas with my wife! I have no idea what we will do for Christmas, but I do know that we…

  • Married!

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    Jonathan is not here today. He is now married and his new bride has his undivided attention. He will return to the blogosphere sometime shortly after Christmas. In the mean time, be praying for Jonathan and his new bride as they begin two of the happiest lives ever lived on planet Earth! Jonathan thanks you…

  • Love This

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    I got this in an email the other day. If you don’t get it, you are probably a member of that committee!

  • Never Give Up

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    In the words of legendary basketball coach Jimmy V, “Never give up.” While Jimmy V was talking about his bought with cancer, it applies to a lot of areas of life.  I want to challenge you, the parent, to never give up.  Never give up on raising your child to love and fear God. Never give…

  • Christ Deserves Our Attention

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    Last night, I gave the youth 7 reasons why Christ deserves our attention: He’s always existed He created everything we see, hear, and are He gives life He’ll never be defeated Other people witnessed Him and believe in Him He allows us personal relationship with God He loves us John 1:1-14

  • What Matters?

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    What matters to you? What are the things that you use to base your decisions? What motivates the actions of your life? I’ve found in my short time in ministry, it’s easy for people to forget what really matters. It’s easy for us to get caught up in things that really have no bearing on…

  • Focused On Purpose

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    One of the most important things that can be revealed to a Christian is their individual purpose in life. After finding our purpose, it motivates us and strengthens us to see it accomplished. What often happens, however, is that other things begin to cloud our view of the purpose that God has called us to. Often…

  • Amazing Performance

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    All I Want for Christmas from NewSpring Media on Vimeo. And to think, for years people have thought church had to be boring, dull, and full of untalented people trying to look good in front of other people. The most amazing things should be seen within the walls of the church!

  • Attention To Detail

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    I pay attention to detail. That’s just the way I am and I don’t apologize for it. Attention to detail is important to me because I think it shows how much we really care. I’ve seen great ideas, but the lack of attention to detail made it less effective. I’ve also seen things that weren’t…