Joseph Mattera

Op-ed Contributor

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Sep 24, 2022
8 contrasts between the confessing and compromising church
The compromising church alters the word of God because of opposition. Soon in America, preaching from specific Bible passages dealing with human sexuality may be illegal.
Sep 18, 2022
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).
Sep 9, 2022
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.
Sep 2, 2022
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.
Aug 26, 2022
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.
Aug 24, 2022
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.
Aug 17, 2022
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.
Aug 7, 2022
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.
Aug 3, 2022
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.
Jul 26, 2022
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!