Author Archives: Matthew Weaver

Advent Devotional – Who’s Your King?

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the kingContinue reading “Advent Devotional – Who’s Your King?”

Advent Devotional – Applying the Divine

“For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 When God sent his Son to accomplish the work he did on our behalf, God was sending Himself. Therefore, divinityContinue reading “Advent Devotional – Applying the Divine”

Advent Devotional – Servanthood Matters

And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,and whoever would beContinue reading “Advent Devotional – Servanthood Matters”

Advent Devotional – Striving for Humility

“The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:11–12 Jesus always has a way of telling us what we don’t want to hear, but we need to hear! In Matthew 23, Jesus was teaching to the crowds and his disciples. InContinue reading “Advent Devotional – Striving for Humility”

Do you need a Christmas gift idea?!

I have been so encouraged lately by the family and friends that have purchased the Refocus Devotional and I’m so thankful I was able to finish it and have it ready to share by the holiday season! If you’re like me, you may struggle to know what to get your close family or friends forContinue reading “Do you need a Christmas gift idea?!”

How emotionally healthy are you?

How emotionally healthy are you? This is not something many of us often think or talk about, but it’s important! God created us with emotions. Throughout the Bible, we even see God expressing his emotions towards people and ultimately we see Jesus expressing emotions. Just think about the grief he felt when Lazarus died, beforeContinue reading “How emotionally healthy are you?”

The Refocus Devotional is here!

As 2020 came to a close, I felt the Lord leading me to write a devotional. As 2021 started and I began writing, the word Refocus came to my mind. It’s no coincidence that this word resonated with me, considering how challenging the past couple of years have been for us all. We have probably all neededContinue reading “The Refocus Devotional is here!”

PODCAST – Pastors Appreciation Month!

If you didn’t know, October is Pastors Appreciation month! I am so thankful to serve as one of the pastors at Vintage Church NOLA alongside three amazing other pastors, Dustin Turner, Matt Brichetto and Mark Anthony Thomas. Our Lead Pastor, Dustin Turner, started a Vintage Church podcast recently called After Sunday. It focuses on conversationsContinue reading “PODCAST – Pastors Appreciation Month!”