So thankful for the opportunity to write this devotional book for Lifeway Student Ministry! “CHURCH – God’s People, God’s Plan” What’s the purpose of church? Who’s the church about? Why does it matter? For teenagers, student ministry leaders….anyone! Hope you’re encouraged ORDER HERE!
Category Archives: Spiritual Formation
VIDEO – Don’t Underestimate Jesus!
In this sermon from Vintage Church, I preach from Mark 5:1-20 about who Jesus is! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZuDH5GvgNc
Getting Rid of the Weeds
I’m in the process of eliminating the weeds in my yard. It’s that time of year where the winter has turned my yard into a mess and I’m trying to bring it back to life! Step 1: get rid of the weeds! Weeds hinder growth. I wish one round of weed killer spray in myContinueContinue reading “Getting Rid of the Weeds”
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 beContinueContinue reading “When Life is Going Well…”
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 weContinueContinue reading “DISTRACTED DEVOTIONAL”
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 sneakContinueContinue reading “I’m writing a book!”
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 noticeContinueContinue reading “Logic and Faith”
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 doesContinueContinue reading “A Rule of Life for Technology”
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 toContinueContinue reading “When God might be saying no to a good thing…”
VIDEO – Awaiting His Joy
In this sermon at Vintage Church, I preach from Isaiah 35 about the complete joy we will will have one day when Christ returns. This Advent season, we can rest in the first coming of Jesus and the Christmas story, and also anticipate His second coming one day. Merry Christmas! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMSGNFStiXI
Matthew Weaver 