Author Archives: Matthew Weaver

Defeating Doubt: Is the Bible Reliable in Our Daily Lives?

The Heart-Breaking Reality The amazing truth about Christianity that sets it apart from other religions and spiritual beliefs is that we serve a risen, resurrected and personal God. As Christians, we know this to be true in our own personal lives, but to those who are separated from Christ, it means nothing. How could somethingContinueContinue reading “Defeating Doubt: Is the Bible Reliable in Our Daily Lives?”

Mother’s Day- A Reflection of Honor

Mom! A word that is used quite frequently… Yesterday was a big day for Mom’s all across the board, as we recognized “Mother’s Day.” Everyone has a different story and experience when we think of the scores of Mother’s Day events and celebrations we have been a part of. To some people, Mother’s Day isContinueContinue reading “Mother’s Day- A Reflection of Honor”

A New Semester- Personal Insights for the Seminary Student

Seminary… An exciting journey consisting of difficult, humbling, tiring, frustrating, patience-testing, discipline teaching, sanctifying roads. Each of these roads on the seminary journey seem to teach the student a different lesson regarding ministry, following Jesus, and even revealing things about themselves. Last semester was my first full-time semester as a seminary student on the actualContinueContinue reading “A New Semester- Personal Insights for the Seminary Student”

Hustle and Bustle- 6 Misconceptions of Christmas

Christmas…the most wonderful time of the year…right? Who doesn’t love Christmas? Who doesn’t enjoy the functions, celebrations, events, great food, company, and music? As I’ve been reflecting through this Christmas season, I have been more observant this year of the attitudes and manners of different people as they are out and about. Christmas seems to beContinueContinue reading “Hustle and Bustle- 6 Misconceptions of Christmas”

Our Flesh- His Fullness

The collision of the fullness of a glorious God with our weak feeble flesh is mysterious. There are days when I can’t help but to wonder how God continues to love and be so patient with me. I tend to find myself demonstrating a grumbling, complaining attitude so often, yet God always draws me toContinueContinue reading “Our Flesh- His Fullness”

Do we trust His presence?

The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me; because he isContinueContinue reading “Do we trust His presence?”

Real Life Stuff- Rest in Jesus

I literally just left one of the Sunday morning services at Vintage, and God impressed on my heart to immediately process some of things that I have been struggling with regarding the business of life, and resting in Jesus. I’m thankful for pastors such as Rob Wilton who addresses these issues before they get worse.ContinueContinue reading “Real Life Stuff- Rest in Jesus”

Little Sister gets engaged..Big Brother responds (In a good way!)

Life… Full of exciting times, and full of difficult times. Full of up’s and down’s, struggles and victories, high’s and low’s, joy and discouragement, transitions, and moments that make memories. Right now, I sit here thanking and praising God for what he has done in the life of my sister. I can hardly type thisContinueContinue reading “Little Sister gets engaged..Big Brother responds (In a good way!)”

The Journey and Blessing of Transition

Have you ever been through a time of transition in your life? Do you ever find yourself knowing what’s coming next, and what God is calling you to do, but also dealing with a tension of letting go and moving forward?  This is such a difficult season of life for the follower of Christ toContinueContinue reading “The Journey and Blessing of Transition”