Author Archives: Matthew Winters

Insecurity has been something that has plagued me for most of my life. I was overweight from the time I was a 6 year old boy, and I was 9 times out of 10 the one who was overlooked to be picked for someone’s team when playing on the playground or in PE. (Because IContinue reading “<, >, and = (Lessons from Mathematical Symbols)”

Have you ever felt like everyone is against you? Maybe you had a falling out with many in your family? Maybe you went through a divorce and your “friends” sided with your ex? Maybe you were wrongfully accused and no one believed you were innocent? You’re not alone! King David found himself in a roughContinue reading “When Everyone Is Against You”

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of being on the “School of Kingdom Writers” podcast with host Brad Pauquette. Brad is a great host and has been a Twitter connection for the last few years. I was extremely nervous about doing a video podcast interview, but Brad set me at ease, and itContinue reading ““Grace in 280 Characters””

One Sunday night in December 2001, I was leaving the church on a high. Not a drug high, but one of those highs after you have had an awesome church service. As I was driving, I saw a deer in the road and tried to swerve to miss it. As I got back onto theContinue reading “You’re in the Wrong Lane 😱”

The term “cancel culture” has been a pretty hot topic for some time. In my reading, most references to this point back to a person. When we “cancel” a person, that person’s accomplishments, failures, and even victories are “removed”. While we can remove or “cancel” people from social media, history books, and other records, theseContinue reading “Did the Church Pave the Way for Cancel Culture?”

A dear brother in Christ shared these thoughts with me earlier today and gave me permission to share them. His thoughts resounded with me as the number of celebrities seems to increase while the number of servants decreases. May God convict us all and bring us to the point where our life’s motto is “NotContinue reading “It’s Not About Me – A Needed Reminder”

In last night’s post, I shared how God has been opening many doors to preach. Because of God’s call on my life, these open doors thrill my soul. This is what I’ve believed God for. I waited longer than I wanted, but God did His work in His time. I have, however, noticed something aboutContinue reading “Many Open Doors and the Bible’s Fine Print”

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”