Joseph Mattera

Joseph Mattera

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  • 13 traits of 'orphan spirit' leaders

    13 traits of 'orphan spirit' leaders

    Those with an orphan spirit are constantly striving to prove themselves to others. Consequently, in their striving, they compete with other gifted leaders (including peers not within their organization).

  • 11 signs you are a functional atheist

    11 signs you are a functional atheist

    Obviously, they are primarily informed by secular humanism and don't understand how to integrate their personal faith with public policy. Those who are not informed by Scripture regarding their world and life view are functional atheists in this area.

  • Contrasts between Kingdom and worldly views of money (part 2)

    Contrasts between Kingdom and worldly views of money (part 2)

    Those with a worldly mindset are taught to worry, fear, and complain about their challenges, which keep them greatly limited for the rest of their life.

  • Contrasts between Kingdom and worldly views of money (Part 1)

    Contrasts between Kingdom and worldly views of money (Part 1)

    Just because somebody is a Christian does not mean they automatically are walking in a Kingdom economy. If we want to walk in God’s blessing, we must walk in the ways of His kingdom’s economy.

  • Will preaching God's Word soon be illegal?

    Will preaching God's Word soon be illegal?

    The fact that this assembly voted against free speech, which abridged the first amendment, shows how far the radical left will go to enact the tyrannical rule.

  • 9 Reasons why God never tries to prove His existence

    9 Reasons why God never tries to prove His existence

    There is never an apologetic attempt to prove God’s reality. The evidence for His existence is so overwhelming that the opening words of the first book of the bible (Genesis) assume His existence.

  • 10 traits of effective churches during the global pandemic

    10 traits of effective churches during the global pandemic

    Consequently, because they were already emotionally connected during the lockdown, they just continued to relate through any means necessary.

  • 7 traits of churches that overcome

    7 traits of churches that overcome

    During this season of fierce anti-christian sentiment, the overcoming Church is called to continue to faithfully preach biblical truths despite all opposition.

  • 10 reasons why we need to release the church in the workplace

    10 reasons why we need to release the church in the workplace

    Part of the way of Jesus is ending the bifurcation between the workplace and church place so that the church gathered on Sunday becomes the church scattered on Monday!

  • Declaration of Independence from God

    Declaration of Independence from God

    In comparison, past generations (World War II and beyond) celebrated the biblical virtues of self-sacrifice and service to humanity. The present generation values the right to self-expression and self-will, independently of how it negatively impacts society and the stability of future generations.

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