Author: matt
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waste not
I was listening to a sermon today from Mark 6 — the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and asked God’s blessing on the food. Breaking the loaves into pieces, he kept giving the bread and fish to the disciples to give…
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tradition
Jesus said: “You are experts at setting aside the commandment of God in order to keep your tradition…” (Mark 7:9) This is something my wife and I have been talking about alot lately. As Christians — from mostly protestant, white, non-denominational backgrounds — we have some traditions. Although they may not be as formal as …
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more wisdom from Gemma…
I was singing a song that I often do around the house: If I don’t praise Your Name — Even the rocks will cry out… And Gemma said: Really? The rocks will cry out if we don’t praise the Lord? “That’s what the Bible says” I replied. Gemma thought for a moment and said: “Well…
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tolstoy
I have been re-reading Leo Tolstoy’s book, Confession. I picked this up in Canada a few years ago and I think I am on my third read. One of the greatest writers of all time, Tolstoy earned fame for his novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina in the the mid-1800’s. Confession is one of…
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love in reverse
This past week, we kicked off a home Bible study at our house, teaching through the book of Ephesians. Ephesians is a rich book and I’m excited to study it and teach it. A new friend, Jill led worship for me. This girl has an amazing voice, and a beautiful heart for the Lord. She…
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psalm 78
When He slew them, they they sought Him; And they returned and sought earnestly for God. Then they remembered that God was their Rock, And the most High God their redeemer. Psalm 78:34-35 Have you been slain lately? Not in a pentecostal way. But emotionally, relationally, economically, socially? Has there been a loss to your…
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an ode to my wife
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the LORD. – Proverbs 18:22 I was meeting with some old high school and college friends last night — and I found myself praising my wife. We have been married for over seven years, and I must admit — it gets better…
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the anatomy of passion, part ii
I was listening to Jon Courson the other day teaching through the book of John. He had a good point about passion that’s worth being discussed. His view is that passion for the Lord is linked to Evangelism. I have found this to be true in my life as well. When I spend time with…
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the anatomy of passion
I got an email from a friend asking this question: How do I go from being comfortable where I am at with God to burning with passion? That’s a great question. I don’t think there is always an “easy” answer to things. But – when I find myself getting “comfortable” or lacking that passion –…
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let my words be few
Do not be rash with your mouth, And let not your heart utter anything hastily before God. For God is in heaven, and you on earth; Therefore let your words be few. Ecc 5:2 My posts here have been few and far between lately (as have been my readers!). Partly,…
Invited & Called 