I want to fall in love...

I can't tell you how many times I've set out to better my relationship with God. I've worked hard to pick the right devotional, made sure I set some kind of reminder and sat down each day to make it happen. The plan worked for about a week or until the scheduled time got interrupted a couple times by, life. Yea, I'm ashamed to say that the distractions of life get in the way of me spending quality time with Him.

So, what next? How do I get from wanting to make myself grow my relationship with Him to actually making it happen? That's a question I've asked over and over. And, the closer I do grow to Him the more I believe it's not just about the physical act of making it happen. Don't get me wrong, discipline is extremely important, but it's got to come from somewhere deeper.

A few years ago I had a Pastor extend me some great advise. He suggested that I simply ask God, every day, to help me fall deeper in love with Him. I can't begin to tell you the impact that simple prayer has had on me. God did draw me in closer to Him, but it's a two way street. The more I fall in love with Him the more I want to spend time with Him. But, it's in the time I spend with Him that I fall deeper in love with Him.

The first time I heard Jason Gray's new song, "More Like Falling In Love" I immediately connected with it. Jason has this amazing way of communicating a great truth through this catchy and well written song. If you haven't heard it yet, please click here to hear it now; http://jasongraymusic.com/home You can also hear this song on Family Friendly Radio. (WBGL,WIBI & WCIC)

I can honestly say that I am more in love with Jesus than ever, but it's a process. I still have so far to go. I'm humbled by His patience. He is so good to us. And, through him, I find myself enjoying the journey. If I can be praying for you as you seek to deepen your relationship with the one who created you, please don't hesitate to let me know - joeb@newlifemedia.org

Joe Buchanan serves New Life Media as Network Music Director.www.newlifemedia.org(WBGL,WIBI & WCIC)

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I want to help...

As I was watching the news last night, I found it difficult to sit through the images coming in from Haiti. I can't imagine what it must be like. I try to put myself in their shoes, but can't stay there very long. So many lives lost. So many loved ones missing. So much devastation.

So, what can we do to help? It can seem so overwhelming. What in the world can one person do to make a difference in the aftermath of something like that? It's like Josh Wilson's lyric, "It's like trying to fit the ocean in a cup."

But, we can make a difference. Here are a few organizations doing some amazing things to help, if you're looking for ideas.

1. Pray.

2. www.convoyofhope.org

3. www.compassion.com

4. www.redcross.org

5. You can also quickly and easily donate $10 by texting the word "HAITI" to '90999' from your cell phone. The $10 will be added to your next cell phone bill.

If you are aware of other avenues through which we can help, please don't hesitate to let me know. joeb@newlifemedia.org Thanks!

Joe Buchanan serves New Life Media as Network Music Director.www.newlifemedia.org(WBGL,WIBI & WCIC)

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