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The writings and musings of Matthew R. Perry: Pastor | Affiliate Faculty at CCU | Team Member, Mile High Baptist Association in Denver. "The voice of the Lord makes the deer give birth and strips the forests bare" (Psalm 29:9 ESV).

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Who Turns on the Lights?

The people who walked in darkness

When Trouble Hits, Where Will You Run?

Sermon on Psalm 77

Are You Part of the "Yes, But..." Club?

The Challenge of Growing Weary in Doing Good

Build. Pray. Wait.

How do we stay strong against those who seek to turn us away from Christ?

Sunday Sermon Reminders

From Sunday's Sermon on Psalm 76

Where Do We Look for our Vindication?

Is being biblical enough in our day?

The Happy Secret Behind Growing in Christ

If we are not careful, serving God can grow into a duty.

What Should We Do With Our Time?

Sermon from Ephesians 5:15-21

Five Lessons I Remembered While Visiting a Cemetery

While visiting family in Kentucky, we took time to visit the cemetery where my wife's father and grandfather are laid to rest--a practice that is less frequent by the year.

First in Irons

A sermon from Psalm 105:16-24 from Dr. Matt Olson, Regional Director, Mile High Baptist Association

Every Win Matters

Don't let comparison or man-made goals douse your gospel celebration!

Staying by the Warmth of the Word

A quick word for pastors

Repentance from Sin or Wanting Heaven?

The reason we want Jesus sets the course for our walk (or lack thereof) with Jesus!

Whom Have I in Heaven But You?

A sermon from Psalm 73

Keep in Step with the Spirit--and Go at the Speed of God

How a friend's advice helped me to both slow down and speed up!

Navigating an Established Church Through Change

Change in a church or any organization is scary–and not just for those of the older persuasion.

Regardless of How Sunday Went

Encouragement for pastors and churches in our Mile High Baptist Association

A Prayer for the King, A Prayer for the King of Kings

A sermon from Psalm 72

Persecution Aiding the Great Commission

A study and reflection of Acts 8:1-3

Residing in the Right Shadow

What Lessons Do Suffering Bring?

Psalm 71: A Psalm for the Time of Old Age

Summer in the Psalms 2026 begins