Psalm 51 “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. . . . Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51 is a response of David, after he committed adultery with Bathsheba in 2ContinueContinue reading “What To Do With Your Sin”
Author Archives: Matthew Weaver
The Position of Prayer
Matthew 6:5–15 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. . . . But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret.” These passages of Scripture take place during Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. He stands on a mountain, andContinueContinue reading “The Position of Prayer”
The Blog is BACK- What a Journey!
Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand. My last blog post was on March 13, 2015. Part of the reasoning for this is the busyness of life with beingContinueContinue reading “The Blog is BACK- What a Journey!”
Some Thanksgiving Reflections
We know Thanksgiving as that one time of the year where family and close friends gather, large amounts of turkey, sides and desserts are consumed, football is watched, and glorious naps are taken. These are the memories that we cherish, and these memories are irreplaceable. Although everyone may not share such warm memories every year,ContinueContinue reading “Some Thanksgiving Reflections”
Loving to Maturity
Last week we established that spiritual maturity is much more than just head knowledge. Pastor Dustin wrote that in order for one to be spiritually mature, they must first and foremost love God. Loving God gives us the perfect foundation for growing in our spiritual journey. After we claim that spiritual maturity is impossible withoutContinueContinue reading “Loving to Maturity”
Enjoying Food the Way God Intended: Resisting the Deadly Sin of Gluttony
It is safe to say that everyone enjoys food. We know it to be true that food is precious, and a good gift. Living in New Orleans, we experience food at its greatest potential. Nothing can exceed what our taste buds experience as we enjoy delicious New Orleans seafood and cuisine. Yet what we doContinueContinue reading “Enjoying Food the Way God Intended: Resisting the Deadly Sin of Gluttony”
Never Satisfied & Always Wanting More: Uncovering the Deadly Sin of Envy
As Christians and followers of Christ, we are all on the same playing field. The reality is that we have been saved by the rich-redeeming grace of Jesus, and we are in constant, daily need of this grace because of our sinful tendencies and actions. One deadly sin that needs to be addressed and attackedContinueContinue reading “Never Satisfied & Always Wanting More: Uncovering the Deadly Sin of Envy”
Love Ya Pops! A Father’s Day Reflection
My Personal Reflection Just like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day is such an important and significant day to honor our fathers and those who have been father-like to us. Personally, I have been fortunate to have an amazing father who has loved me, poured into me, and taught me what it means to be a manContinueContinue reading “Love Ya Pops! A Father’s Day Reflection”
Living in the Reality of Injustice: Defeating the World’s Doubt About Christians
As believers and followers of Jesus, there is a great tension between our sinful condition and the grace and mercy of Jesus on our behalf. Our world is full of an abundance of issues and problems. It doesn’t take long to notice that our world is in deep, thick turmoil. Although this is a difficultContinueContinue reading “Living in the Reality of Injustice: Defeating the World’s Doubt About Christians”
Divine Encounters
Personal evangelism. Those are two words that have personally intimidated, frightened, and turned me away over the years. I think of the people on the streets who are screaming “Turn or burn!” or even a forced conversation with someone with the hopes of them making a quick “decision” for Christ. Do these scenarios actually happen?ContinueContinue reading “Divine Encounters”
Matthew Weaver 