Author Archives: Matthew Winters

Have you ever felt like you had a passion for something but there was not a sign of an open door for years? I felt like that until last year. The end of 2018 was discouraging as my attempt to church a plant did not end well. The next year (2019) was full of aContinue reading “The Latest on Me: Many Open Doors”

Vision is the antidote for disillusionment. The Believers’ Vision & Victory

You may read the title and think I’ve lost my mind, potentially going mystical or new age. Let me clarify – I’m not! There’s something amazing and supernatural about preaching. I have done it for over 25 years (preaching my first sermon when I was either 13 or 14), and I have watched God doContinue reading “The “Magic” of Preaching”

I’m excited to reblog Amanda’s first blog post. She and I connected on Twitter. I’m always encouraged by others and their faith and do my best to encourage their efforts. I encourage you to go follow this blog. I have always considered myself a Christian. However, growing up, I always just considered it to beContinue reading “Reblog: My Testimony”

I have never been that great at social media. Some people can post just the right thing with perfect pictures, tons of emojis, and all the flare. That’s not me! While social media has its many wonderful traits, it can easily become a comparison trap…EVEN WITH PASTORS! We look at what other pastors are doingContinue reading “Social Media and Me”

The last two Sundays have been wonderful. Last Sunday night, I preached as I do every other first Sunday night at a place called Home with a Heart. It is a home for men recovering from addiction. Every time I preach, I always want God to move. It’s extra special when a move of GodContinue reading “Expecting the Unexpected”

With all that has transpired in the last year or so, I’m amazed that I hear and read little about revival from today’s pastors and fellow Christians. Could it be that the term “revival” is considered antiquated, or could it be that we may not see a need for it? Maybe it’s that attempts forContinue reading “Revival Starts in the Mirror – Introduction”

This year has been one for the books. Make no doubt about it. Political tension, a pandemic, continued racial discrimination, and a list of other things will be forever etched in our memories. I do not write this to make light of the difficulties people have experienced this year. My heart honestly breaks for them.Continue reading “Reflections on 2020: A Needed Surprise”

I’m one tired boy. I just spent over 4 hours driving round trip to pick up my oldest kids. Such is the life of this blended family. I sit here pondering the weariness of so many. You may be reading this, and you’re weary for one or more reasons. Maybe you are weary of beingContinue reading “Weary on a Christmas Day”

Throughout my life and ministry, I have seen a pattern of a period of God’s blessing followed by a dry spell, then repeat. I have never been one to be content with the dry spells. I always want to see tangible results. When those results don’t keep coming, my impatience and frustration rise to theContinue reading “Are You in a Desert?”