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2022-03-05T07:36:56-05:00

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This is Us: A Letter to West Franklin

Last updated on: March 5, 2022 at 7:36 am By Matt Pearson

West Franklin Family, Senior adults. Children. Singles. Married. Teenagers. Babies. Asian. American. Hispanic. Black. White. Retired. Students. Sales Managers. CEO’s. Housewives. School Presidents. Preachers. HR Directors. Doctors. Nurses. Realtors. VP’s. Store clerks. Teachers. Counselors. Coaches. Financial advisors. Musicians. Rich. Poor. Blue Collar. Middle class. First class. No class. Some with savings. Some without. Investments. Real estate. Two homes. Three homes. No homes. Renters. Owners. PhD’s. Seventh grade education. Entrepreneurs. Artists. From California. Chicago. Florida. Arkansas. Alabama. South Dakota. Michigan. Georgia.... Read more

Letters to West Franklin

2022-02-26T06:17:17-05:00

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The First Day: A Letter to West Franklin

Last updated on: February 26, 2022 at 6:17 am By Matt Pearson

West Franklin Family, Tomorrow. February 27th, 2022. The first day of the rest of our life together as a church. Tomorrow promises to be a massive day for West Franklin. Huge. I’ve had this day circled on my calendar for a while. We will officially move into the newly renovated worship space. We will observe the Lord’s Supper. A one-day Discover class will be offered for the many guests who have been attending. We will come back tomorrow night for... Read more

Letters to West Franklin

2022-02-24T17:44:37-05:00

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Grace for Juwan

Last updated on: February 24, 2022 at 5:44 pm By Matt Pearson

I identify as a Christian. A Jesus follower. A sinner saved by grace. A human indwelled by the Holy Spirit of God. One who claims the continuous availability of the power and fruits of the Jesus life. And yet. I turn into a self-righteous Pharisee within milliseconds of seeing a college basketball coach throw hands at another coach. Like the incredible hulk when he gets angry and like Popeye when he gulps a can of spinach, I become a high... Read more

General Challenge

2022-02-19T08:52:32-05:00

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Wind: A Letter to West Franklin

Last updated on: February 19, 2022 at 8:52 am By Matt Pearson

West Franklin Family, Wind. As I type, I hear very intense and straight-line winds right outside my office window. Williamson County Schools sent kids home two hours early. (I really want to insert a rant about the kids already being out Friday and Monday, but I won’t.) Brentwood Baptist Church closed its offices at 3 PM. The class I teach at the Brentwood Campus on Thursday’s got cancelled. A massive front promised to blow through our area with potential for... Read more

Letters to West Franklin

2022-02-15T17:32:12-05:00

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Present – A Plea to Parents

Last updated on: February 15, 2022 at 5:32 pm By Matt Pearson

Many of you know I am currently the father of three teenagers. I have a sixteen year old (seventeen in May), a fifteen year old (sixteen in December), and a fourteen year old (fifteen in September) under one roof. Please stop right now to pray and fast. Also, due to the current price of cars, gas, insurance, and college – my Venmo is . . . just kidding (sort of). Within the last week, I have been able to have... Read more

General Challenge

2022-02-12T08:09:42-05:00

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Never the Same: A Letter to West Franklin

Last updated on: February 12, 2022 at 8:09 am By Matt Pearson

West Franklin Family, I remember where I was when it hit me. Like, really hit me. Before Wednesday evening, I would have told you the new rules in college football have changed everything. But after reading an article about the ongoing saga at my beloved alma mater, it hit me. I was sitting on a bleacher while waiting for my daughter’s indoor soccer game to begin. It hit me. College football as I once knew it is dead. It will... Read more

Letters to West Franklin

2022-02-10T08:39:06-05:00

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Fresh Paint Over a Lemon: The NFL, Racism, and My Own Ugly Heart

Last updated on: February 10, 2022 at 8:39 am By Matt Pearson

February is Black History Month. A month dedicated to celebrate and educate the nation about the beauty and splendor and history that is the black race. A month that includes a nation-wide remembrance of the great Martin Luther King, Jr. And let us not forget: February is also host to the biggest football game of the year – The Super Bowl. This makes the news coming out of the NFL last week all the more startling. The beginning of February... Read more

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General Challenge

2022-02-05T07:43:03-05:00

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Setting the Table: A Letter for West Franklin

Last updated on: February 5, 2022 at 7:43 am By Matt Pearson

West Franklin Family, There is a biblical image running through my mind on this first Saturday of February. When I think of what will go on at West Franklin this month, my mind explodes with excitement. Here’s the image: Elijah having servants pour gallons and gallons of water on an altar atop Mt. Carmel. To make the point of the supremacy of his God compared to the false god Baal, he asked that the altar be soaked with water. When... Read more

Letters to West Franklin

2022-02-01T10:23:41-05:00

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Pay Attention!

Last updated on: February 1, 2022 at 10:23 am By Matt Pearson

I am now three weeks into teaching my second born to drive. Much to my relief, and similar to his older brother, Seth (so far) has been easy to instruct. I am not sure if it’s his laid back personality or if it is the second child thing, but I feel much more at ease than I did with Luke. However. I do find myself commanding Seth to “Pay Attention!” almost by the minute. It’s not so much that he’s... Read more

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General Challenge

2022-01-29T08:03:27-05:00

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More Questions than Answers: A Letter to West Franklin

Last updated on: January 29, 2022 at 8:03 am By Matt Pearson

West Franklin Family, There’s something that is weighing heavy on my mind. I cannot get it out of my head. In the course of seven days, I have had two separate conversations with two different ladies who know Jesus but are struggling. Struggling with sin issues, yes. We all struggle here. But their struggle that I am “struggling” with is their reticence to come join a local congregation on a Sunday morning. Both of them, in their own way, communicated... Read more

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