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Matt Garvin’s ongoing wrestle with faith and life

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    • Marriage
    • Parenting and Family
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    • Relationship with God
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  • Bible,  Church,  Values

    Why Following Your Feelings Isn’t Working (and What to Do Instead)

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    We’re often told to follow our feelings, but the Bible suggests something more complex. Our inner world is shaped by many influences—some healthy, some not—and real life is found not in following every feeling, but in anchoring our hope in God.

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  • Bible,  Calling and Vocation,  mission

    Rethinking the “Great Commission”: 5 Surprising Truths Christians Overlook

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    Most Christians think Jesus’ mission was simply to “go and preach.” But the real Great Commission calls us to much more—a life of apprenticeship, trust, and courage. Discover five surprising truths that reveal what Jesus actually meant when He said “Go.”

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  • Bible,  Calling and Vocation,  Values

    How to free yourself from the oppression of money and time

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    Jesus calls us to seek His kingdom first, challenging our culture’s obsession with financial security and personal convenience. True discipleship is measured by how we use our money and time. When we surrender control, trust God fully, and serve with generosity, we step into the freedom and joy of His kingdom.

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  • Bible,  Calling and Vocation,  Leadership and Faith

    Following Jesus: More Than Willpower, Knowledge, or a Miracle

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    Following Jesus isn’t about willpower, more knowledge, or waiting for a miracle. Real transformation happens through practice—choosing daily to live His way. Fasting and prayer train us to rely on God rather than our own strength, reshaping our desires and opening us to deeper joy, freedom, and connection with Him.

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