Iphone screen black with flashing apple icon

What is going on with my phone?  It wouldn't charge, I connected it to my mac to charge.  Now it is a black screen with an apple icon flashing on and off but I cant get it to do anything else.

Hi SonoranBreeze,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.  The following article provides some useful information and steps that may help get your iPhone working again.
iPhone, iPad or iPod touch: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
Cheers,
- Ari

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