So I'm not entirely sure what's exactly going on with the ETC revolution right now, but it appears as if we've hit a road block for some reason.
Regardless, as an ETC team leader,
I encourage the memorization of these two verses for this week:
Jeremiah 33:3
2 Corinthians 5:6
We truly are 'homesick' while we are here on earth.
Strive after God's heart.much love
much love
-matt
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Such A Beautifully Hard Life
It has been WAAAAY too long.
No need for poorly-thought-of excuses,
just a brief explanation of everything going on with me personally.
If this blog is going to benefit anyone, I have to get real with everyone.
School hasn't been too bad. I'm successfully getting back into the swing of things, regardless of the busyness. Katie is off to Baylor and loving it, and our love is just as strong as ever, and even growing so much more to be honest, but yes it is hard sometimes, especially with circumstances I don't really agree with. This is out of our control, nonetheless.
A big factor of frustration has been thing dang computer. From not being able to get on facebook, to not letting me do basically anything on the internet, has been ROUGH.
now, the reason why I'm choosing to being so up-front with this post is to open up.
I want everyone who comes across this blog to break down the walls of 'no, everything's fine, i promise!' knowing good and well that the weight of the world is on their shoulders.
Let's do what God has called us to do.
Be strong, finish strong.
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NIV)
Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” (NIV)
Acts 20:24, “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.” (NIV)
Philippians 3:14, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (NIV)
It's probably the hardest thing you've ever had to do-staying strong and growing in your faith with all your heart, mind, and soul- but who better to do it than us? WE ARE THE REDEEMED, and nothing can stop us with Christ.
peace and love,
matt
No need for poorly-thought-of excuses,
just a brief explanation of everything going on with me personally.
If this blog is going to benefit anyone, I have to get real with everyone.
School hasn't been too bad. I'm successfully getting back into the swing of things, regardless of the busyness. Katie is off to Baylor and loving it, and our love is just as strong as ever, and even growing so much more to be honest, but yes it is hard sometimes, especially with circumstances I don't really agree with. This is out of our control, nonetheless.
A big factor of frustration has been thing dang computer. From not being able to get on facebook, to not letting me do basically anything on the internet, has been ROUGH.
now, the reason why I'm choosing to being so up-front with this post is to open up.
I want everyone who comes across this blog to break down the walls of 'no, everything's fine, i promise!' knowing good and well that the weight of the world is on their shoulders.
Let's do what God has called us to do.
Be strong, finish strong.
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NIV)
Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” (NIV)
Acts 20:24, “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.” (NIV)
Philippians 3:14, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (NIV)
It's probably the hardest thing you've ever had to do-staying strong and growing in your faith with all your heart, mind, and soul- but who better to do it than us? WE ARE THE REDEEMED, and nothing can stop us with Christ.
peace and love,
matt
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Powerful
Something is happening in the lives of all of the followers of Christ. Something quite strange.
In no way do I intend to sound morbid, but truly, the end is coming closer each day
This isn't like 'the good ol' days' back when everyone went to church, and momma always prayed over each meal, and neighbors were considered friends. Where did we take this drastic wrong turn down this road of selfishness, of pride, of hatred? Why can we not find peace anymore?
Because satan is attacking.
Yes, this is true, but WHY is satan attacking?
Because he is scared of what is going on.
See, satan already knows that God 'wins' in the end. He knows that there is no way that he can defeat the God of the universe, the Creator, the Savior.
But the task that satan has placed before himself is one of chaos and, as Kaleb said in his most recent blog, hopelessness. Satan is doing all he can to stir up trouble to get back at God, for satan has no comprehension of love anymore, but only understanding of deciet, crudeness, and pride.
We cannot lose hope.
1 Peter 5:8-9 tells us:
"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world."
Yes, satan is noted as a roaring lion: ferocious, ruthless, massive even,
but it is my challenge to you to read Revelation 19:11-21.
Yes, it is Revelation, and everything usually stands for something else, and it is nothing that is really easily grasped at a quick glance, but just read it. Seriously, stop reading this blog, open up your bible, and check this out.
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Now, are you scared of this roaring lion, that 'strikes fear' into our hearts? Are you one of those 'christians' who loves to sing worship songs, and loves the atmosphere of the church, and loves the people, and 'oh, everythings just so nice' christians, yet you are not enrolled in the army of God due to a false idea of your faith?
Yes, peace and love are what we strive for, but when the time comes, we must fight! We must stand behind The Rider on the White Horse!
Does this not get you excited and empowered? It always seems like I write on such 'manly' topics, but it really speaks to me! Can you just imagine the shining, white, pure Glory of God leading an army of the redeemed against the darkest minions of Hell? I'll tell you what, I AM one of the redeemed, I am destined to be riding a white stallion, 'dressed in fine linen, white and clean.'
And if you have any sliver of doubt remaining, read Revelation 20:7-10.
You really have to in order to see what truly happens.
Satan will be defeated.
God has no limit to time, and understands time itself because He created it,
so in all actuality, satan has already been defeated.
Now tell me,
do you fear satan?
Are you still mindful of things of this world?
Romans 8:6
It's time to be God's light of salvation, and show it to ALL NATIONS.
Do you really believe?
-matt
In no way do I intend to sound morbid, but truly, the end is coming closer each day
This isn't like 'the good ol' days' back when everyone went to church, and momma always prayed over each meal, and neighbors were considered friends. Where did we take this drastic wrong turn down this road of selfishness, of pride, of hatred? Why can we not find peace anymore?
Because satan is attacking.
Yes, this is true, but WHY is satan attacking?
Because he is scared of what is going on.
See, satan already knows that God 'wins' in the end. He knows that there is no way that he can defeat the God of the universe, the Creator, the Savior.
But the task that satan has placed before himself is one of chaos and, as Kaleb said in his most recent blog, hopelessness. Satan is doing all he can to stir up trouble to get back at God, for satan has no comprehension of love anymore, but only understanding of deciet, crudeness, and pride.
We cannot lose hope.
1 Peter 5:8-9 tells us:
"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world."
Yes, satan is noted as a roaring lion: ferocious, ruthless, massive even,
but it is my challenge to you to read Revelation 19:11-21.
Yes, it is Revelation, and everything usually stands for something else, and it is nothing that is really easily grasped at a quick glance, but just read it. Seriously, stop reading this blog, open up your bible, and check this out.
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Now, are you scared of this roaring lion, that 'strikes fear' into our hearts? Are you one of those 'christians' who loves to sing worship songs, and loves the atmosphere of the church, and loves the people, and 'oh, everythings just so nice' christians, yet you are not enrolled in the army of God due to a false idea of your faith?
Yes, peace and love are what we strive for, but when the time comes, we must fight! We must stand behind The Rider on the White Horse!
Does this not get you excited and empowered? It always seems like I write on such 'manly' topics, but it really speaks to me! Can you just imagine the shining, white, pure Glory of God leading an army of the redeemed against the darkest minions of Hell? I'll tell you what, I AM one of the redeemed, I am destined to be riding a white stallion, 'dressed in fine linen, white and clean.'
And if you have any sliver of doubt remaining, read Revelation 20:7-10.
You really have to in order to see what truly happens.
Satan will be defeated.
God has no limit to time, and understands time itself because He created it,
so in all actuality, satan has already been defeated.
Now tell me,
do you fear satan?
Are you still mindful of things of this world?
Romans 8:6
It's time to be God's light of salvation, and show it to ALL NATIONS.
Do you really believe?
-matt
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Are You Ready?
Today has been a very weird day for me. Got up early, took a college placement test, shopped around, broke the 'next' button on my car radio, and all the while I couldn't just have that peace and happiness that I wanted. I was just in this bitter, lame mood. And I just couldn't get out of it, because it seemed as if it were just one thing after another pummeling me.
Then after just coming home and relaxing a little while, that peace quietly began to sink in. And at bible study tonight, God truly did reveal soooo much to me. Isn't it just such an amazing feeling when you learn something brand new in the Word? The words have always been there, it just never came full-circle to you?
God just revealed to me so much about being a man. I know that as of right now, most of the ETC Revolution consists of a female population, but if you're a guy, take this to heart. And if you are a girl, just check out some of this amazing stuff the God is revealing to the men of this generation.
Did you know that Adam was not created in the Garden of Eden? Actually, Adam was created beforehand. In Genesis 2:8, scripture says "Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed." Dissect that verse. It is saying that then God made the Garden of Eden, then placed the man, that He had already created, in it. Which brings up a new question: 'So where was Adam formed?'
'Heaven?' No.
Adam was made in the wilderness, outside of the Garden of Eden.
Why do you think that the bible specifically states when God speaks to His children, His men, in the wilderness?
Jesus before crucification: Wilderness
Jesus tempted for 40 days and nights by satan: Wilderness
John the baptist, essentially the last prophet, was a wild man that lived in the wilderness
God told Abraham to take Isaac into the wilderness travelling for days, not his backyard.
Noah: no more wilderness than on an ark in the middle of a huge ocean
Moses and the 10 commandments: Wilderness
Think. What is it that men these days are missing?
Is God calling all men to be lumberjacks and farmers? No! Of course not!
God just never intended for men to lose sight of their roots, where they were made. The wilderness.
We long for that adventure, that exploration. It is written in the walls of our hearts that we explore and hear from our Father!
Let's be the men, the Sons of God, that we have been called to be.
Let's be the leaders. Let's treat the women of this world like the queens that God has made them to be.
Let's know what it feels like to be ferocious, to be passionate for Christ.
Let's make let words like 'maybe' and 'kinda' be erased from our vocabulary.
Let's do as Matthew 5:37 says and "simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No' be No;' anytthing beyond this comes from the evil one"
Let's take the bible seriously.
Are you ready?
This is the ETC Revolution. And this is only the beginning.
Much love and God Bless
-Matt
Then after just coming home and relaxing a little while, that peace quietly began to sink in. And at bible study tonight, God truly did reveal soooo much to me. Isn't it just such an amazing feeling when you learn something brand new in the Word? The words have always been there, it just never came full-circle to you?
God just revealed to me so much about being a man. I know that as of right now, most of the ETC Revolution consists of a female population, but if you're a guy, take this to heart. And if you are a girl, just check out some of this amazing stuff the God is revealing to the men of this generation.
Did you know that Adam was not created in the Garden of Eden? Actually, Adam was created beforehand. In Genesis 2:8, scripture says "Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed." Dissect that verse. It is saying that then God made the Garden of Eden, then placed the man, that He had already created, in it. Which brings up a new question: 'So where was Adam formed?'
'Heaven?' No.
Adam was made in the wilderness, outside of the Garden of Eden.
Why do you think that the bible specifically states when God speaks to His children, His men, in the wilderness?
Jesus before crucification: Wilderness
Jesus tempted for 40 days and nights by satan: Wilderness
John the baptist, essentially the last prophet, was a wild man that lived in the wilderness
God told Abraham to take Isaac into the wilderness travelling for days, not his backyard.
Noah: no more wilderness than on an ark in the middle of a huge ocean
Moses and the 10 commandments: Wilderness
Think. What is it that men these days are missing?
Is God calling all men to be lumberjacks and farmers? No! Of course not!
God just never intended for men to lose sight of their roots, where they were made. The wilderness.
We long for that adventure, that exploration. It is written in the walls of our hearts that we explore and hear from our Father!
Let's be the men, the Sons of God, that we have been called to be.
Let's be the leaders. Let's treat the women of this world like the queens that God has made them to be.
Let's know what it feels like to be ferocious, to be passionate for Christ.
Let's make let words like 'maybe' and 'kinda' be erased from our vocabulary.
Let's do as Matthew 5:37 says and "simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No' be No;' anytthing beyond this comes from the evil one"
Let's take the bible seriously.
Are you ready?
This is the ETC Revolution. And this is only the beginning.
Much love and God Bless
-Matt
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Where It All Begins
Hey guys! I'm Matt and I'm the TL (team leader) for my area of the ETC Revolution. I'm rly excited to see how God transforms this ministry from a thought into an actual revolution.
The 'ETC Revolution' is dedicated to the memorization of scripture and being able to use it to not only enrich our walks with Christ, but to further the Kingdom of God by sharing His love and word to EVERYONE with love, compassion, encouragement, prayer, and wisdom.
ETC stands for 'Every Thought Captive,' which is taken directly from 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NASB)
I'm excited to get my family group started so we can dive into the Word head-on, and rly experience the life that we are called to live!
For the time being, I (along with all of the other TL's) will be going through all of 2 Corinthians 4.
Get pumped =]
Thanks and God Bless!
-Matt
The 'ETC Revolution' is dedicated to the memorization of scripture and being able to use it to not only enrich our walks with Christ, but to further the Kingdom of God by sharing His love and word to EVERYONE with love, compassion, encouragement, prayer, and wisdom.
ETC stands for 'Every Thought Captive,' which is taken directly from 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NASB)
I'm excited to get my family group started so we can dive into the Word head-on, and rly experience the life that we are called to live!
For the time being, I (along with all of the other TL's) will be going through all of 2 Corinthians 4.
Get pumped =]
Thanks and God Bless!
-Matt
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