Turn toward the Light
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Tulips used to be my wife’s favorite flower. That is, until she changed her mind. Guys, in case you don’t know this already, as soon as you discover exactly what…
Turn toward the Light
Breathe deep the breath of God
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Have you ever felt like you couldn’t catch your breath? Have you ever had the air knocked out of you? Maybe you were somehow stuck under water just a second…
Before a Plant Grows Up, It Grows Down
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Grow What’s the first thing that happens when a plant begins to grow? The very first thing is that a seed develops roots. I think it’s important to note that…
How to Grow Your Faith
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How do you grow your faith? This is a question I asked at our church this past Sunday. I had my daughter & one of her friends help me illustrate…
What to do when you don’t know what to do: Part 2
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What do you do when you don’t know what to do next? Where do you turn? Where do you find your hope? As I meet & talk with people on…
What to do when you don’t know what to do Part 1
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Have you ever felt this way? Have you ever just wanted clarity? You just don’t know what to do next. You’re knee deep in the middle of your situation. You…
The God of Hope
Turn to God today & let him give you hope. Trust in him. Turn from fear towards faith. Choose to believe again. Know that whatever you’re in the middle of,…
Favorite Quotes from “The Matheny Manifesto”
It’s that time again. Baseball is in the air! MLB Opening is an unofficial American holiday. Who’s excited? I’ll confess, I haven’t been a baseball fan for that long. It’s…
It’s Sunday. Hope is Risen!
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It’s Sunday. And Hope is Risen. That’s right. Just three days ago it seemed like hope was lost. It appeared that hope had died. Friday brought a darkness like the…
It’s Friday. The Day Hope Died.
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It’s Friday. It’s the day hope died on a cross. For the last three years hope was on the rise. He wasn’t exactly like the Messiah anyone expected, but He…