Matthew Petersen
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Beyond the Miracle: What Cana Really Teaches Us
When someone operates this fully in their true identity, the results are always extraordinary—not because they’re trying to impress anyone, but because excellence naturally flows from who they are.
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Beyond Sunday School: How to Use God’s Armor
A Wounded Healer’s Guide to Spiritual Warfare You’re in a fight, whether you signed up for it or not. And a lot of the spiritual advice you’ve heard? It’s about as useful as a paper umbrella in a hurricane. I know this because I’ve been there. Not in some clean, perfect version of struggle, but
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Why Your Sunday School Bible is Keeping You Stuck (and How to Find the Real One)
I have come to think we may have a problem. A lot of us are quoting a version of the Bible that doesn’t actually exist. I grew up in church. I knew all the hits. Daniel in the lion’s den? Check. The little boy’s lunch feeding the five thousand? Got it. But for years, I
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Your True Identity: How To Know Who God Made You
What makes you you? Is it your job, where you grew up, or the people you hang out with? The world often tells us to build our sense of self on things that just don’t last. A lot of people find their identity in whatever’s happening around them. But guess what? The Bible tells a
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The Prison of Perfectionism: Why You’re Exhausted and God Has a Better Way
Discover the life-changing difference between healthy excellence and toxic perfectionism, and learn how Colossians 3:23 shows us God’s heart for our work and worth. I used to think God wanted me to be perfect. The anxiety was crushing – rewriting emails seven times, lying awake replaying conversations, never feeling good enough despite working myself to
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Breaking Free from the Approval Trap: A Journey to God’s Acceptance
Why seeking approval from others nearly destroyed me, and how finding God’s acceptance saved my life. The Perfect Facade I had everyone fooled. Expensive clothes, an impressive condo, a great relationship, always on the cutting edge of the latest trends. From the outside, I looked like I had it all together. People would tell me
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The Deception of Being Different
Finding Your True Self: A Journey from Fractured to Whole We all wear masks. We have our “work self,” our “family self,” and our “social self.” They’re like slight, conscious adjustments we make to navigate different parts of our lives. But what happens when a mask is no longer just a tool but your entire
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How Satan Attacks Your Faith: Common Spiritual Warfare Tactics
Satan isn’t creative – he’s been using the same tricks since the Garden of Eden. Here’s how he typically wages spiritual warfare against believers: 1. He Attacks Your Thoughts and Self-Worth First, he plants little seeds of doubt. “Did God really say that?” “Are you sure you heard Him right?” “Maybe you’re not as special
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You Just Broke Up With Your Old Life. Now What?
After accepting Christ, many individuals feel unchanged and struggle with old habits. The journey of transformation is gradual, with justification occurring instantly and sanctification being lifelong. Emphasizing small, consistent steps and focusing on relationship with God fosters spiritual growth. Expect struggles, seek community, and remain patient in faith.
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The Lies We Believe About Effective Prayer
Have you ever found yourself mid-prayer, suddenly aware of how formal you sound? Like you’re auditioning for the role of “Good Christian” instead of just talking to your heavenly Father? I believed a lie about Jesus for most of my life. I thought he was a judge ready to punish me for every mistake. This