We will face struggles and persecution because of the seeds of faith God has planted in us. But there are three things Pastor Matt wants us to know so that we can grow.
My Struggles Are Good?

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- August 26, 2026
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Pastor Matt Ewart
Matt Ewart was born and raised in Oklahoma and has lived in several different places since then, including Nebraska, Utah, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Alaska (for a summer). He has served as a pastor at NorthCross Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota, since 2014. Before that, he served churches located in Commerce City, Colorado, and Tempe, Arizona. Pastor Matt enjoys being outside, listening to podcasts, and tinkering with things in his free time. “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23).
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