Matthew Petersen
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Work as Worship: Why Your ‘Ordinary’ Job Is Actually Sacred
What does the Bible say about work? The Bible teaches that work existed before sin (Genesis 2:15), that God Himself is a worker (Genesis 1, John 5:17), and that all work done ‘as for the Lord’ is sacred worship (Colossians 3:23-24), not divided into ‘sacred’ and ‘secular’ categories. More than once, I’ve met my mom
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From One Degree of Glory to Another: Why Your Messy Middle Matters More Than You Think
I used to hate the phrase “work in progress.” It felt like a polite way of saying “not quite good enough yet.” Like I was a half-finished project God had abandoned in His garage, overlooked while He moved on to more promising renovations. But here’s what I’ve learned since God met me in the wreckage
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Don’t Quit Praying: The Stubborn Faith That Survives the Wait
You know those people who just won’t take no for an answer? The ones who keep showing up, keep asking, keep pushing until they get what they came for? Yeah, Jesus told a whole parable about one of them. And it might be the most misunderstood story He ever told. The Setup: Why This Story
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Stop Chasing Breakthrough: Why Modern Christian Culture Got It Wrong
Exhausted from chasing spiritual breakthrough? Discover why the Christian life isn’t about aggressive faith tactics, but about letting go of what’s holding you back. What if you’ve been working harder than God ever asked? Here’s a question I’ve been wrestling with lately: When did Christianity become a performance sport? We hear it constantly in modern
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Why self-love is just narcissism with better marketing.
Self-Love Can’t Fill What Only God Can: Why Looking Inward Leaves You Empty Discover why self-love and achievement leave you feeling empty. Learn how finding your identity in God, not yourself, is the only path to lasting worth and transformation. You’ve done the work, haven’t you? Read the books. Practiced the affirmations. Set the boundaries.
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What Does a Healthy Christian Look Like? 5 Biblical Characteristics
When someone asks what a “healthy Christian” I used to think a healthy Christian looked like the highlight reel. Someone who’d figured it out. Bible underlined in all the right places, never said the wrong thing, never doubted. That fantasy, comfortable as it was, is a lie I can no longer afford. D.L. Moody said
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Deadly Indifference: Why Being Lukewarm is so Dangerous
Once upon a time, I convinced myself that certainty was the enemy. That conviction was arrogance in disguise. That the most enlightened position was perpetual suspension. Never quite believing, never quite doubting, always hovering in that comfortable fog between yes and no. I was wrong. There’s a sickness spreading through the modern Church, and it
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Biblical Wisdom for Social Media: How to Apply Proverbs Online
How Proverbs Can Transform Your Social Media Habits Quick Answer The Book of Proverbs offers timeless wisdom for navigating social media as a Christian. Five key principles include: staying open to feedback, practicing humility over arrogance, seeking diverse perspectives, controlling your temper before posting, and approaching disagreements with genuine curiosity instead of contempt. Why Does
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True Authority : Building Real Character in an Age of Digital Fame
I remember a time when getting a message out to the world meant you had to earn it. You had to prove yourself. Not just with what you said, but with how you lived. It was a slow, deliberate process, like a long, hard climb up a mountain. You didn’t just get to the top;
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When Everyone is a Victim: What the Holy Spirit Wants Us to See
Have you ever left a conversation about privilege or oppression feeling… well, weird? Maybe you felt a knot in your stomach, a mix of anger or confusion. You’re not alone. The world is always grappling with these ideas, and it can feel like a heavy weight to carry. Our culture is stuck in this conversation.