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Practical thoughts, encouragement, and biblical truth to help you follow Jesus throughout the week.
Once or twice a month I blog about faith, God and real life struggles as a church planter trying to honor God and be obedient in building this new expression as a faith community. Enter your email to get updates when I share new posts.
Pastor MatYesterday’s message was such a good reminder for all of us. The disciples were literally walking with Jesus and still arguing about who was the greatest. It’s almost funny until we realize how much we do the same thing.
Pastor MatGod isn’t looking for your mask. He’s looking for your mess. We’ve all done it. We walk through the doors, and someone asks, "How are you?" We give the standard response: "Good! Doing great. Life is a blessing." But how are we REALLY?
Pastor MatMost of us don't struggle because we lack information about Jesus. We live in an age where we can find a thousand sermons with a single click. We struggle because we have a thousand voices competing for our attention.
Pastor MatIn the book of Mark, Jesus uses this simple kitchen metaphor to teach us something massive about our hearts and how we live. He warns us that the "small things": the attitudes we tolerate and the influences we allow: will eventually take over.
Pastor MatWe talk to people every single week who are just plain tired. They love God, but they are absolutely exhausted by "religion." If you've felt that way too...read on.