Life Lessons
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The Power of Conjunctions
Try to think back to your grade school days for a minute. If you are still in grade school, this should hopefully be easy! Now, try to answer this question: What is a conjunction? Do you remember? If you don’t, it’s okay. I didn’t either until recent years. A conjunction is: any member of a…
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A Fun Conversation
I had the opportunity to speak with the director of the Alumni Association at NOBTS about my new book! It was an encouraging conversation as we also talked about life and ministry. Give it a listen! [ God’s Presence Changes Everything ]
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Fighting for the Moment
Many of us, (myself included), tend to either dwell on the past or fixate on the future. We may look back on a certain season of our lives and say, “Those were the days!”. Some call it the glory days. I know that I’ve looked back on certain seasons of life that were really special…
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Sermon Notes & Video – What’s it mean to be a good friend?
JCCS Lower School Chapel Sermon Notes 1- A good friend doesn’t leave when it gets hard! A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. – Proverbs 17:17 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. -Proverbs 18:24 2- A…
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2025 Ministry Reflections
It’s always a good practice to take time at the beginning of each year to look back on the previous year and see how God worked. When I made the job transition from full time church ministry to full time Christian education, I had no idea what things would be like. I knew enough to…
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A Simple, but Encouraging Gift!
Looking for a simple read this Christmas or New Year? Maybe you would like something for yourself, or you want to gift someone with a copy. Check these out! All can be found on Amazon! (Hyperlinks are in titles above) If you’ve read any of these and found them encouraging, please pass the word along!
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VIDEO – Detour to Egypt
In this sermon from Vintage Church, I preach from Matthew 2:13-23 about the detour that Mary, Joseph and Jesus take to Egypt shortly after His birth. God had a specific purpose for this detour. Nothing could stop God from keeping His promise to send Jesus to us!
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It’s almost book release time!
In the coming weeks, my new book will be available and I cannot wait! God’s Presence Changes Everything Overcoming spiritual roadblocks to become more like Jesus This simple book is meant to be an encouragement to anyone who desires to navigate and overcome spiritual roadblocks in their life so they can become more like Jesus.…
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“God, give me wisdom.”
Prayer is such a gift! Being able to communicate with the God of the universe is unlike anything else. Anyone can cry out to God at any time, but those that know God personally through a relationship with His Son Jesus can not only talk to God, but have His help to know what to…
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When You Feel Outnumbered
Most of us do not enjoy feeling outnumbered in almost any setting. Our workplace, personalities, hobbies and interests, political leanings, personal preferences, favorite sports team…the list keeps going! I think the main reason we don’t prefer this is because it’s uncomfortable. Even though I know that I grow when I’m uncomfortable, I usually try too…
Matthew Weaver 