Where Chris Tomlin got the idea for that song

I was just watching a talk by Francis Chan.  I know it is almost 5 in the morning but I can’t sleep.  I haven’t slept a lot lately except for today, where I slept almost till noon.  Anyways, Francis Chan was talking about Philippians 4.  It was amazing because He was pointing out the verse [...]

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Walking for the glory of it all

Long walks have been something that I haven’t experienced in a long time and tonight I got to have one.  We had bible study at the Peacheys and it was late.  I didn’t care so when we got back to my house, people left and Tara was riding back to campus alone so I thought [...]

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thoughts from the Ssalonians 1

Insights from the gang of 24-7 summer 07: 
1st bible study – 1 Thessalonians 1
Main thoughts:
1 - “work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope” (v. 3) – comes from 1 Corinthians 13 – all things in love.   We should do all things in love, but all things should be done in faith because [...]

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home videos

So today was filled with church services.  I led worship this morning at the Ridge.  Good stuff there.  Everyone was into in my opinion.  Then I went to Central Community Church.  I love the people there because a lot of them have been friends with me for a few years.  I have been able to [...]

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Originality

Part of searching is about taking that first step in the direction you feel God calling.  Well, that is a step I have taken.  Very exciting things are going on in my life.  I feel God calling me to a new place and I am praying through the steps to take as well as trying [...]

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lyrical prayers (how australia continues to affect me)

lately, my life has been up in the air.
not knowing where God is calling me but eager to get on the path.
i have made some huge decisions and i feel as if God is honoring them. i don’t really know where i am being called but i have accepted the calling. what this [...]

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Devotion

I’ve been running, trying to be one who sees
I’ve been working, salvation out on my knees
There is nothing better than knowing
That we are redeemed
I’m believing trusting in creative hands,
I am praying for our world to bow to your plan
And this one thought is unmistakable
I take up my cross and follow you Lord

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the heat of youth

Heat is rising.  Yeah, man, and I am sweating.  It is hot.  God, calm down the heat.  I thank You for the heat, but come on, slow down the temperature. 
 Heat makes me think of people.  Don’t know why?  But does it really matter?  Changing topics is good as long as the new topic is interesting.  [...]

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Progression of a psalm

Posting a lot today because I have saved and not sent.  Always remember to send.
So yeah, God is good.  God is definitely good.  He is awesome.
I wish His people were the same all the time.  Why do His followers frustrate me so much?  Why don’t I love them like I do Him?  It is easy [...]

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How stand up comedy and the USA channel affect me

“If I have to move up in a building, I choose the elevator over the escalator. Because one time I was riding the escalator and I tripped, I fell down the stairs for an hour and an half. I just kept falling.” – Demetri Martin
So the above quote is from one of [...]

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