Matthew Weaver
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Student Discipleship Resource
I’ve really enjoyed having the opportunity to put together some resources for YM360, a ministry based in Birmingham that encourages students and student pastors and leaders with Gospel resources, camps and events. I recorded a two part video for student pastors and leaders about sermon and teaching preparation titled, “Different Settings Require Different Preparation”. If…
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When Life is Going Well…
I don’t know about you, but I’m less prone to seek the Lord when life is going well. I really like when life is going well. Who doesn’t? Especially when I feel comfort and security physically and financially. When my outward circumstances appear to be good, I even allow my thoughts and emotions to be…
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DISTRACTED DEVOTIONAL
Do you struggle with distractions? Of course! We all do. As humans, it’s normal to deal with distractions on a daily basis. However, when distractions begin to consume our lives and become the consistent normal, that’s a problem. Our church is beginning the Lent season soon, where we intentionally put away certain distractions so we…
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I’m writing a book!
As the Lord has been teaching me a lot about His presence, I’ve been writing….and would like to turn this into a book! I want to encourage others to run after God and His presence. Tentative Title: God’s Presence Changes Everything Prayers appreciated as I continue to work through this writing! Here is a sneak…
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PODCAST – Walking with God
Enjoyed being on the Belief Builders podcast with Matthew Efird! We had a great conversation about our family, faith journey and ministry, spiritual disciplines and growth, sharing our faith and transferring it to the next generation.
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Logic and Faith
I’m working on a devotional project for a youth summer camp, and one section of that devotional is about the relationship between logic and faith, in regards to following Jesus. I wanted to share this with others too, because I know it’s relatable for each of us. As you read through this, you will notice…
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Let it SNEAUX!
It’s been an historic week along the Gulf Coast. We experienced tons of snow like almost never before! Where I live in SE Louisiana near the Mississippi River, there was almost a foot of snow in some areas. The community took full advantage of this and had tons of fun! Although he wasn’t sure what…
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A Rule of Life for Technology
Our church has been in a sermon series this month, talking about the dangers of technology in regards to our spiritual formation. Although technology is not a bad thing in itself and has many benefits, the truth is that it affects us much more than we would like to admit. Everything that we consume does…
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When God might be saying no to a good thing…
Have you ever had what seemed to be an open door in front of you, but you weren’t sure if you should move forward? Life is full of decisions and opportunities. Sometimes, the decisions that need to be made seem much more obvious. For example, as a Christian, if a decision is either contrary to…
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My Favorite Books in 2024
At the end of each year, I like to look back on the books that I read throughout the year and remind myself what I learned. These days, I try to focus more on the quality of what I read, rather than the quantity of how much I read. Most of the books I read…
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