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2019-03-06T23:11:06-05:00

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Listen to Him! Part Two

Last updated on: March 6, 2019 at 11:11 pm By Matt Pearson

Read Part One 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 try to “rescue” Jesus from the cross? A second reason is that it simply soundsÂ TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. Â Recently a gentleman stopped me after the second worship service to tell me there’s got to be more to it. He... Read more

Biblical Reflections

2019-03-05T13:24:00-05:00

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Listen to Him! Part One

Last updated on: March 5, 2019 at 1:24 pm By Matt Pearson

“A cloud appeared, overshadowing them, and a voice came from the cloud: ‘This is my beloved Son; listen to him!'” (Mark 9:7) Â Moses. Elijah. A transfigured Jesus.Â A mountain. A cloud.Â James. John. A terrified, talking Peter (Mark 9:2-6). Â A voice with a command: Listen to Jesus.Â Â Earlier in the week, Peter rebuked Jesus to quickly be rebuked stronger by Jesus (Mark 8:32-33). Peter didn’t want to listen. Peter couldn’t imagine a Messiah being arrested, beaten, crucified,... Read more

Biblical Reflections

2019-02-27T13:55:25-05:00

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This is My Story, This is My Song

Last updated on: February 27, 2019 at 1:55 pm By Matt Pearson

“Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone.” Mark 7:36a Notice Jesus commandedÂ themÂ not to tell anyone. Not him.Â Them, not him. That’s important. Jesus just healed a deaf and mute man. When the healing occurred, not only could he hear . . . but he could also speak (Mark 7:35). Think about that. He had never heard a word or a sentence or a paragraph in his life. Immediately, he was able to understand conversations and contribute, with understanding, conversations happening around... Read more

Biblical Reflections

2019-02-26T13:28:32-05:00

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Look Up. Breathe. Be Opened.

Last updated on: February 26, 2019 at 1:28 pm By Matt Pearson

“He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, ‘Ephphatha!’ (which means ‘Be opened!’). Mark 7:34 Jesus does everything well (Mark 7:37). He pulls a deaf man aside, in private, and uses signs to demonstrate His understanding of the problem (Mark 7:33). Then He gives the deaf man the Gospel. Jesus looks up to heaven. The deaf man would have naturally looked up with Him. Jesus indicates that something divine is going on. Something outside the... Read more

Biblical Reflections

2019-02-22T14:30:37-05:00

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I Have a Brace-less (Almost) Highschooler

Last updated on: February 22, 2019 at 2:30 pm By Matt Pearson

This week, the following happened: a. My oldest child got his braces removed. b. My wife and I attended a “welcome to high school” event with our oldest child. c. My oldest child received a retainer to wear post-braces. e. An entire decade was added to my life. All. In. One. Week. Honestly, after attending the “welcome to high school” deal, I have never had a stronger desire to home school. Just kidding. . . Sort of. Couple of thoughts... Read more

General Challenge

2019-02-19T11:00:51-05:00

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Laughing at the Wrong Time

Last updated on: February 19, 2019 at 11:00 am By Matt Pearson

“They came to the leaderâ€™s house, and he saw a commotionâ€”people weeping and wailing loudly.Â He went in and said to them, ‘Why are you making a commotion and weeping?Â The childÂ is not dead but asleep.’Â They laughed at him, but he put them all outside. He took the childâ€™s father,mother, and those who were with him, and entered the place where the child was.”Â Mark 5:38-40 One of my favorite things to do is laugh. I love to laugh. I love to make... Read more

Biblical Reflections

2019-02-15T13:02:55-05:00

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First Man

Last updated on: February 15, 2019 at 1:02 pm By Matt Pearson

When God gets ready to act, all He has to do is say the word. My soul often feels like the mission control room in Houston, TX during a space exploration. My prayers resemble communicating “down here” with God to make sure He hears and knows what is going on so He can act accordingly. Recently I had the opportunity to watch the movieÂ First Man. As you probably guessed, it is a film about the first man who stepped on... Read more

Biblical Reflections

2019-02-12T13:29:48-05:00

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I Love Being a Pastor

Last updated on: February 12, 2019 at 1:29 pm By Matt Pearson

I love being a pastor because I get to see a four year old boy strain hard to hold the sanctuary door open for his single mom who is doing all she can to teach her child chivalry without a dad. I love being a pastor because I get to spend an hour with a 71 year old man who set up a meeting with me to, in his words, “cheer me on;” talk theology; and express his longing to... Read more

General Challenge

2019-02-07T12:32:44-05:00

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Guys, Valentines is On the 14th This Year

Last updated on: February 7, 2019 at 12:32 pm By Matt Pearson

He had a look of terror in his eyes. A look that said, â€œuh oh.â€ Without saying a word, he said loud and clear, â€œOh. Shoot.â€ He quickly excused himself to go take a shower before bed. You see, his mother made a simple statement the night before the calendar turned to February. She said, â€œTomorrow is the first day of Valentines Day Month!â€ Four of the five Pearsonâ€™s expressed their own version of delight. The other Pearson was suddenly... Read more

General Challenge

2019-01-31T15:18:37-05:00

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Pastor, Please Pray for My Wife

Last updated on: January 31, 2019 at 3:18 pm By Matt Pearson

There’s something I can’t quite shake. Something happened Sunday morning that makes me want to cry, makes me hopeful, and terrifies me all at the same time. It happened fast, though it took a while to develop. It was a brief encounter, but had been building for years. Decades really. When the second service is over, I usually force myself to smile and be nice (it’s what a pastor does, right?) so I can get to my car and exhale.... Read more

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