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Are We Called to Be Warriors?
I recently had the opportunity to preach on Ephesians 6:10-20 at my local church. Introducing the topic of the Armor of God, I highlighted the popularity of the Marvel hero Iron Man and made the point that he always keeps his armor near because he’s not the Hulk,...
An Advent Reflection
During this season of Advent, which, defined, is the eager expectation of an arrival, we anticipate the coming celebration of the birth of Jesus. Families and churches fill this season with traditions that help us to “remember” and to “feel” that eager expectation....
Embracing Civility
The Vanguard University and Matthew 5:9 Fellowship Partnership at the 2024 Presidential Debate Watch Party by Dr. Eunice Kang (Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Vanguard University) I recently attended the 2024 Presidential Debate...
What Makes a Great Leader? Nehemiah’s Model
Polarization in the workplace is certainly not a new topic. But what separates a leader from a manager when polarization is in play? Coworkers have disagreed on core subjects important to them and their own identities for years. But when normal disagreements become...
An Interview with Pastors Denise and Anthony
The Evangelical Covenant Church recently published a special interview with Pastor Denise McKinney and our own Pastor Anthony Archie! Denise is the founding pastor of The Well Church in Tulsa, OK, and she has been a vital part of the Matthew 5:9 Fellowship since its...
Pause Before Condemning Leaders Who Are Different
In 1 Samuel 16, Samuel was looking to anoint one of Jesse’s sons as the next king of Israel. When Samuel met Eliab, he immediately made a judgment—“Surely the Lord’s anointed is before him” (1 Samuel 16:6). But God gently corrected Samuel. He told him that he had...