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Ready or not here I come....

So I finally am making a post to this blog I created several months ago. I have spent alot of time recently reading other blogs shared by friends and acquaintances, and this has motivated me to jump into the 'deep end' of the blogosphere!
Let me start by saying, that in no way do I claim to be an expert on most topics and what I will share will inevitably at times possibly be wrong and maybe even offend. However, they will be my honest feelings and opinions and most often, what the good Lord has placed on my heart to share. Some will focus on church, some on relationships, some on family, and some will just be random...hopefully in all of it you will find something enjoyable to read and possibly even comment on.
I guess I should also start with a bit of an introduction about myself...I am a 35 year old white, heterosexual, christian, faithfully married, male living in suburban Orlando, Florida. I know it screams of Republican and I am NOT ashamed to admit that I am a Republican. However, my political leanings are not the defining characteristic for me, but the fact that I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I list all of those specific characteristics above to get them out of the way. I want you to know up front who I am and where I am coming from when I share on this blog. I hope you will listen to what I am saying and not who you think I am by what political party I support, nor my race, gender, or marital status. Ok? Now let's move on...
There is only one other thing I need to do in this first, introductory post, and that is to share the most important thing I must tell you. That most important thing is that God loves you and sent His only son to die on a cross and then come back to life, defeating the Devil, the grave, and sin, so that you may live eternally in heaven with Him(John 3:16,my paraphrase). For some that may have just turned you off to my blog and that is ok. I don't take it as you rejecting me, you are just rejecting the message God has for you right now...hopefully you will someday be more receptive to it. Please keep reading the blog, as you may find something interesting or be able to give some greater insight into something I am sharing. For others, you may want to know more about Jesus and I welcome you to send me an email or to visit http://www.sbc.net/knowjesus/default.asp to find out more.
Well, that is a pretty good start I think....I will try to post more a little later today as I have been reading some interesting blogs and books and am anxious to share. Until then, keep seeking Him daily!

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