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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Review of Rooted: The Hidden Places Where God Develops You

This book should be taken off your shelf and read repeatedly. 

Whether you have been a believer and follower of Christ for years or you are just starting off on your journey, you should get this book. For those that have walked with Christ, much of this material will be familiar, but as Paul instructed in 2 Timothy 2:14, Remind them of these things... When I was pastoring and preaching regularly, I remember covering the same familiar topics repeatedly. We need to reminders in our lives.
If you are relatively new to Christianity, experimenting or investigating, you would also do well to read this book.
The message is well-intended and will build and bolster the spiritual growth of anyone following Christ. I found the book genuine, down to earth and filled with many personal stories.Banning illustrates through the Scripture how we can thrive within God's process toward our personal maturity, a process that will bring us into the best life we could live; the one God intends for us all.
ROOTED is both profound and easy to read. Its truths are easy to grasp. I found my head nodding in agreement, and each page in my copy contains my penciled underlining of numerous passages that stood out for me. Some whispered, and some stood on a chair shouting for my attention begging me to implement its truth to some needy area of my life.

I was incredibly grateful to be provided with this advance reading copy.
Banning's book was a pleasure and personal benefit to read. The message he penned is not merely a collection of information from a seasoned pastor; his life displays the visible evidence of what he believes and the fruit of truths in the pages of ROOTED.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

ROOTED-THE HIDDEN PLACES WHERE GOD DEVELOPS YOU


I was honored to receive an advance copy of Banning Leibscher's new book. Banning is the Founder & Pastor of Jesus Culture a global movement, awakening hearts to worship and demonstrating the love and power of God wherever they go. Jesus Culture is also a local church in Sacramento, CA. I am proud to call Jesus Culture my home. God has used the people and leadership there to lift our family to deepen our relationship with Jesus.
I am currently reading the book and will post a review when I am finished. So far, what I have read is tremendous, a great encouragement and help to grow anyone's relationship with God. Whether you have followed Christ for years or are just beginning your walk, ROOTED will help you sink down roots into the things of God.
While you are waiting for me to finish reading, you can preorder from Amazon in the bar on the right or from website embedded below.
For a limited time, if you preorder you will get a free copy of their CD, LET IT ECHO.
Be Blessed,
Mike



Sunday, February 7, 2016

Divinely Mad

Could God be the Maddest of all?

Divinely Mad,
Madness Divine,


Omnipotent Madness created us sane,
The whole thing in our power, but for one little tree.
One little tree that brought us to be,
All broken and marred, ashamed and weighed down.


Yet, Omnipotent Madness, never left town.


Wallowed in mire, it seemed tragic indeed,
‘till the Madness of God,
Hung His Son on a tree.


Bleeding and dying, the whole world in His sight,
Forgive them! He cried,
Still, He suffered and died.


Buried, entombed, wrapped in white linen,
Three days in the dark, without any hope given.



Our story’s not over.
So, wait there’s still more,


Omnipotent Madness made a decree,
Raise Him again, We’ll let the world see!!


So, in Power and Glory, Christ rose from His grave.


Five-hundred and more, saw, touched, and felt.
Mary thought him a gardener,
Yet, you still don’t believe.



What will it take for the truth you to see?
Divinity died for you and for me.
Perhaps for a good man, some would dare die,
But ragged old sinners, cast offs and lame?
It’s hard to believe that God could be sane.


-M. Matheson 2011 revised 2016

Sunday, January 3, 2016

Live Love Lead

Australian Pastor Brian Houston has an international influence and following. I was gifted his book 'Live Love Lead' by my Australian friend's mother. It was a life changer. The same friend from Down Under suggested I try Houston's 14 Day devotional as well, based on the book 'Live Love Lead.'

The biggest takeaway for me: "Your Best is Yet to Come." So simple, it threatens to sound canned. It is full to the brim with truth to carry you through your next hour, day and year.

Start 2016 making a positive change. Give the devotion a try (Click Here), or buy the book, or get all crazy and do both.
Peace,
M. Matheson