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Big Idea:
You are not under obligation to sin and the flesh!

Memory Verse:
Romans 8:13-14 (NIV)
¹³ For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live,
¹⁴ because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

Action Step:
Repeat the big idea (see above) over and over to yourself this week and reread Romans 5-8 this week devotionally and soak in the incredible truths that we have covered together the past 4 weeks.

Random Thoughts:

• Another incredible weekend of significant ministry.  I don’t know if I can survive the emotional intensity!  I am willing to try!
• Sunday morning was great.  Great crowd, lots of guests, meaningful ministry.  I think the Revelation Song is CATG’s song right now.  Ric has an annointing on his worship leadership right now that is awesome. 
• We dedicated the Sargent home yesterday afternoon!  What an experience.  I was so proud to be a part of it.  It was covered by the Walton/Loganville Tribune so look for it in the paper this coming week.  The home is beautiful and Mrs. Sargent is so proud and she is obviously moved.  I love it!  Thanks to Dave and Resurrecting Hope and his vision for making a difference.  He has challenged me and I love him for it.  Thanks to all those that worked so hard.  Take a break and get ready for more!
• I married a young couple saturday afternoon and I think they will have a great marriage.  I am so burdened for marriages and I so want to do something that will break the cycle in our culture of marriage struggles. 
• It has been a whirlwind week.  I am leaving this morning for a New Work Foundation planning/brainstorming retreat for one night.  I love church planting and look forward to spending some time with 10 people that will help change our world for Jesus.
• We are relocation our office in a couple of weeks and I have been working every evening on my basement office.  Getting close to being finished.  Thanks to Jeff Baker for making it all happen.  Thanks to Billy and Melinda for helping paint.  Thanks to Dave for plumbing in a half-bath. 
• I had a first meeting with our consultants from Injoy Stewardship Friday and it was awesome.  I already love Dave and Patrick.  We have some exciting and challenging things coming soon.  Get ready!
• Mother’s Day is going to be incredible. Don’t miss it!  Get ready for The Man Series!
• I love this church!  I love what God is doing!  I love Jesus!