matt's journal

You are Unique

2012-02-07T15:40:39Z

Remember…

You’re the only one on the Earth

That could ever, at all, be you!

Your story is different your mind is unique

In all that you say and do.

I really believe we could change the world

As long as we are who we are.

Choosing to be the authentic YOU

Is better than masks by far!

The task is gigantic. The mission extreme

We can’t do it all alone.

God wants you to be who He made you to be

Not simply a self-righteous clone.

Don’t make the mistake of being like me.

That’s missing the point of it all!

God’s child you are and God’s child you will be

For the task whether big or small.

Yes, you’re the only one on this earth

That could ever at all be you

I’m so glad you are here, so glad you are near.

We got something big to do!

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Jesus knows You and He is Enough

2012-02-07T02:51:21Z

He is our warrior and he is enough. I’ve seen him among the children and anyone who loves kids like he does, can be trusted. He is merciful to those who need mercy and He is always just. He willing to sacrifice everything for you and He never sleeps.
He is a doctor who can diagnose an illness before the symptoms appear.
He is a baker and when you go to his house there is always the wonderful smell of bread.
But more than anything…. He is a peacemaker.
He is available to you any time day or night.
He fights for the helpless
He makes time for the lonely
He is ready to step between you and you enemies
When you are befuddled confused and indecisive he has a plan
When the walls are closing in his doors will open wide.
He listens when no one else is around to hear you.
He consoles you when there are no arms to embrace you.
He weeps with you when all others curse at you
He is redeemer of your yesterdays and foreseer of you tomorrows.
He been to hell and back and he is still standing strong.
When others doubt you, he says you can do it.
When no one knows you, he calls you by name
When few are truthful he will tell it to you straight.
He has set you apart and pulled you together
He lifts you up and he settles you down.
He’s not insecure, detached or ruthless.
All his plans are above board.
He’s written them all down in a book for you.
And nothing catches him by surprise.
Many have tried to imitate him
And even more have tried to eliminate him
But no one can intimidate him
He is independent and self-sustaining and yet he longs for your love.
He could turn the world on its end and yet he has loved you from the beginning.
He knows you and He's everything you'll ever need.

Trusting in the hands that heal

2012-01-25T14:39:32Z

resting in the light of grace

trusting beyond time and space

knowing that all hope is sure

faith that i will be made pure

wanting to let go of doubt

cleansing all within, without

all His love will soon reveal

trusting in the hands that heal

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Caleb went to his first dance last night

2012-01-22T23:03:40Z

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A Day at NHC

2012-01-22T22:50:27Z

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Spent some of the afternoon at NHC. It's always a blessing!

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I Need You More: Prayer intro to the Song

2012-01-18T15:51:30Z

Lord, knowing that you have good gifts that will carry us through every challenge we have as believers, reminds us how much we need you.

I’m tired of trying to do things in my own strength. It’s futile. Every aspect of my life says, “I need you more”

I need more of your power, I need more of your grace.

And I boldly say whatever it is you have for me, I want it.

And I don’t care what it takes to get it. Because I need you more.

More power, more hope, more faith for my family, for my church, and especially more for those who are lost and headed to hell. We don’t desire it for our glory- we desire for Hendersonville and the world.

We want more.

We need a miracle. We need willingness. And more than anything we need you.

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Golden Loves Guitar !! - YouTube

2012-01-14T06:28:16Z

via youtube.com

My brother Mark shared this with me. Hilarious!

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Sunday's Sermon Notes: You are Gifted!

2012-01-13T22:38:24Z

Each follower of Christ has been created, designed and gifted to change the world.

You aren’t gifted to feel good about yourself.

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10

When God got ready to organize his church, he didn’t set up a dictatorship with the pastor at the head. He also didn’t set up a democracy where everybody had an equal say in everything. When God built the church, he set up a body with Christ as the head and each Christian as a part of the body.

Spiritual gifts enable ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Just to be clear…

False statements about Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual gifts are what people in the church do inside a church building.
Once you discover your spiritual gift you can avoid responsibility by saying, “Well, that’s just not my spiritual gift!”
Spiritual gifts are about positions and titles.
Spiritual gifts and the fruit of the spirit are the same things really. (And that’s good because I don’t have the gift of patience.)
Everybody gets just one.

Four things you can do to discover your spiritual gifts:

1. Read about it.

2. Pray for insight.

3. Ask others.

4. Go try it.

#1 Prayer to pray: Lord give me wisdom and make us bold.

a fan with chutzpah tells a reporter "I love you"

2012-01-13T20:04:48Z

Lesson: Kudos for the chutzpah, when you get your 2 minutes of fame make the best of it.

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Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus || Spoken Word - YouTube

2012-01-13T15:49:55Z

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