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2019-04-09T12:25:55-05:00

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You Just Never Know

Last updated on: April 9, 2019 at 12:25 pm By Matt Pearson

The Bible is pretty clear about relationships. Donâ€™t burn bridges. Be faithful. Make immediate amends for intentional and unintentional offenses (see Proverbs 6:1-5; Matthew 5:23-25; and Philemon). You just never know what the future holds. Less than 9 hours from the time I type this, Auburn University will play Virginia in a Final Four game in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You read that right. Auburn. Auburn University. The Auburn Tigers. War Eagle. That Auburn. The Bo Jackson, Pat Sullivan, Lawyer Tillman, Cam... Read more

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2019-04-06T11:36:16-05:00

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Wear a Name Tag

Last updated on: April 6, 2019 at 11:36 am By Matt Pearson

You know what I hear a lot as pastor of The Church at West Franklin? This: â€œI love this church because it reminds me of home.â€ And this: â€œI love this church because it is a lot like family.â€ And this: â€œI love this church because it seems so warm and inviting.â€ And this: â€œI donâ€™t want to introduce myself because I probably should know them.â€ And this: â€œWhat if they have been attending for a while and I just... Read more

General Challenge

2019-04-03T12:16:43-05:00

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Bird Watching & Anxiety

Last updated on: April 3, 2019 at 12:16 pm By Matt Pearson

Has it ever seemed a bit odd to you that, according to Jesus, a cure (the cure?) for worry and anxiety is to go bird watching? â€œConsider the birdsâ€ Jesus says. The word â€œconsiderâ€ literally means â€œto process information by giving consideration toâ€ something. Yeah. In the middle of a warning against anxiety and worry, Jesus admonishes His listeners to â€œprocess information by giving consideration toâ€ . . . Birds. The theological instruction Jesus has for worry is to think... Read more

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Devotions

2019-03-28T12:49:59-05:00

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A Fatal Mistake? Really?

Last updated on: March 28, 2019 at 12:49 pm By Matt Pearson

â€œBe sure of this: I warn you today that you made a fatal mistake when you sent me to the LORD your God and said, â€˜Pray to the LORD our God for us; tell us everything he says and we will do it.â€™â€ Jeremiah 42:19-20 If you skipped over the verses above, you might want to take another glance. Go ahead. Iâ€™ll wait. I know, right? Go ahead and read it again. I’ll wait. . . ItÂ looksÂ like Jeremiah is telling... Read more

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Devotions

2019-03-26T03:06:42-05:00

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What Do You Think of Jesus?

Last updated on: March 26, 2019 at 3:06 am By Matt Pearson

Recently, I had the opportunity to take my two sons and two of their friends to see the movieÂ Run the Race. My favorite scene was (donâ€™t worry. . . this is not a spoiler) when the main character was invited to dinner at his new girlfriendâ€™s home. The two of them shared a meal with her parents. Before the meal began, the girlâ€™s father asked the high school senior two questions: â€œWhat do you think of my daughter?â€ AND â€œWhat... Read more

General Challenge

2019-03-22T12:53:39-05:00

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42 Life Lessons (Opinions? Thoughts?) on my 42nd Birthday

Last updated on: March 22, 2019 at 12:53 pm By Matt Pearson

In no particular order, below are 42 thoughts on life on my 42nd birthday. Life is composed of seasons. Seasons of life donâ€™t last long. Enjoy the season youâ€™re in. Pastoring is hard. Pastoring is incredibly rewarding. Pastoring can take your soul hostage. Every single individual is hurting. Every single indiviidual has issues. Mental illlness is real. Mental illness is impossible to recover from. Jesus makes impossible things possible. Parenting is far more difficult than I imagined. I learn more... Read more

General Challenge

2019-03-20T12:01:33-05:00

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No Take Backs

Last updated on: March 20, 2019 at 12:01 pm By Matt Pearson

“SoÂ all the officials and people who entered into this covenant agreed that they would free their male and female slaves and no longer hold them in bondage. They agreed, and set them free.Â But afterward they changed their mindsÂ and took back the slaves they had freed and enslaved them again.” Jeremiah 34:10-11 Did you ever have that friend growing up who would convince you to trade something he wanted from you, for something he had that appeared of value? That friend... Read more

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2019-03-16T15:02:13-05:00

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Target and Flag Football: My Two Boys

Last updated on: March 16, 2019 at 3:02 pm By Matt Pearson

I am sitting in my car watching my youngest son play a scrimmage flag football game. Forty-give minutes ago, I dropped him off here so I could go to Target and the hardware store to get supplies so my oldest son can redecorate his room. I am watching my youngest son having the time of his life, soaking up every second of being the quarterback with some of his best friends. I imagine my oldest son trying to wait patiently... Read more

General Challenge

2019-03-12T12:14:36-05:00

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#blessed AMIRIGHT?

Last updated on: March 12, 2019 at 12:14 pm By Matt Pearson

“They were even more astonished, saying to one another, ‘Then who can be saved?'” Mark 10:26 Â The rich young ruler walked away grieving (Mark 10:22). Jesus told him to get rid of everything and follow Him (Mark 10:21). Â Jesus said it was hard for the rich to get into heaven (Mark 10:23). As a matter of fact, He said it was easier for one of the largest land animals to enter the tiniest of spaces than for the... Read more

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Devotions

2019-03-08T16:36:27-05:00

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Listen to Him! Part Three

Last updated on: March 8, 2019 at 4:36 pm By Matt Pearson

Read Part One Here and Part Two Here. Why do we have such a hard time listening? Why do we have such a difficult time really hearing what Jesus came to do? Why do we want to keep Jesus from going to or “rescue” from the cross? Third and finally, we do everything we can to avoidÂ SUFFERING. Thereâ€™s a reason Peter wanted to build tents on top of the mountain. He didnâ€™t want to come back down. Life was easier... Read more

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