Pastor Matt Ewart
Matt Ewart is a pastor at NorthCross Church in Lakeville, Minnesota. He previously served at churches in Commerce City, Colorado (Living Hope), and Tempe, Arizona (Emmanuel). He has enjoyed being a contributing author for Time of Grace devotions since 2016.
My Kids Are Stressing Me Out! Compilation
Watch the entire devotional series from this past week as Pastor Matt helps us understand and deal with the stress from our kids.
There’s a Purpose for My Stress?
What if the stress from our kids is actually a good thing?
How Do I Address the Stress?
When we’re stressed and feel the urge to discipline, rather than react hastily with discipline, Pastor Matt says to respond carefully like this.
Where’s the Stress Really From?
Think of the stress that our kids have been causing. But think even harder: Where has the stress really been from? What have we been afraid of? What security, rest, and peace have we been wanting?
Thankful for Stress From My Kids?
Despite the stress of kids, we often talk about how our kids are gifts from God. And they are. But they are also so much more.
Patience
Watch the entire devotional series from this week as Pastor Matt helps us learn the importance of patience and how to be more patient.
Be Patient by . . . Giving Time Away?
How generous are you with your time to other people?
How to Grow in Patience
The best way to grow in patience isn’t to find more time. Instead, Pastor Matt says, it’s something that sounds counterintuitive.
Does God’s Patience Run Out for Me?
Do you ever wonder if God has lost his patience with you?
Has Your Impatience Harmed Your Relationships?
Has your impatience prevented you from showing the love and compassion you have for someone in your life?
Why God Wants You to Be Patient
Your patience is a spiritual matter that God’s very interested in.
Self-control
“Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control” (Proverbs 25:28). From my personal experience, the attribute that every…