Author Archives: Matthew Weaver

Striving for Thankfulness

I remember at family Thanksgiving gatherings growing up, my Grandma liked to have everyone share something they are thankful for before we all ate. At times, these moments seemed awkward, uncomfortable or maybe even forced. But, as we went around the room and all shared something, you could tell that it was good for theContinueContinue reading “Striving for Thankfulness”

Find Your Spot

Life gets so busy, doesn’t it? On Sunday evenings, I’m sure that all of us, or most of us at least, take a deep breath and brace ourselves for Monday morning and the week ahead. Once Monday morning starts, the week seems to hit us without warning! We all need to retreat, refresh and rest,ContinueContinue reading “Find Your Spot”

Perspective From the Sky

Recently, I was traveling on an airplane and was given a window seat, which is always my seat option of choice, because I can glance out the window at an amazing view. This bird’s eye view of the world from an airplane window got me thinking, I couldn’t help but to look out the windowContinueContinue reading “Perspective From the Sky”

Four Lessons I’ve Learned as a Newlywed

Marriage. What comes to mind when you hear this word? For me, I think of one of the greatest joys, but also one of the greatest challenges. If we look to God’s design for marriage, we will experience it joyfully, even through the challenges. My wife Emily and I have been married a year andContinueContinue reading “Four Lessons I’ve Learned as a Newlywed”

Six Things I Learned From Reading Capital Gaines

For my birthday this year, my wife gave me the book Capital Gaines by Chip Gaines. I’m naturally not a huge reader, but I am trying to get into the habit of always having a book on my hands to read. This was a different kind of book for me to read. Being in ministry, IContinueContinue reading “Six Things I Learned From Reading Capital Gaines“

#SocialMediaStruggles

Why did I write a blog on social media? Well, maybe the better question is, why not? Social media has become, and is quickly becoming more and more, something at everyone’s fingertips. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and the list goes on and on. I enjoy having social media, and I enjoy being able to seeContinueContinue reading “#SocialMediaStruggles”

Bring Me Back- An Easter Blog

In my daily life, I am easily distracted, pulled away and brought deep down away from where God wants me. I get caught up in the distractions and traps of people pleasing, my desires, comparison and other things that appear to be satisfying to me. It doesn’t take much to bring me down to theseContinueContinue reading “Bring Me Back- An Easter Blog”