Matt Friedeman, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Matt Friedeman

Dr. Matt Friedeman holds the John M. Case Chair of Evangelism and Discipleship at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He is the husband of Mary, the dad of six kids and the author of several books.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

May 3, 2026

America reads the Bible

Public reading of Scripture is a worthy endeavor. But we also need leadership to give sober assessment to the moral direction of our nation and the consequences that await without a course correction.

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April 26, 2026

Combatting ‘Ghost Christianity’

Spiritual decline is not typically an overnight phenomenon. The life of devotion suffers when the “salt” of gracelessness poisons our foundation.

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April 19, 2026

Hosea and the kiss

God, in His hesed love, corrects. Rather harshly, in the case of Israel and Judah. But He shows His love and ultimate redemption.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

April 12, 2026

Spiritual revival – Is the key actually wanting “less”

We would be wise to consider John the Baptist’s words in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Less of ourselves and more Jesus - the key to truly abundant life.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

April 5, 2026

His Resurrection is more than that… It is Ours!

The bodies of the saints around Jesus’ tomb were changed – from death to life. Just like your life and mine will be, when we recognize the Resurrected Christ for who He really is.

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March 22, 2026

Remembering John Perkins: Incomparable, unique, one of a kind

People all over the world flocked to Jackson to learn effective ministry from him and his organizations.

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March 15, 2026

Humor can be an important prelude to faith

Charles Spurgeon said that “Cheerfulness is next to godliness!” I am beginning to think he was right.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

March 8, 2026

The woman at the well for you and me

This morning one of the guys in my discipleship group shared an interesting nuance of the “Women at the Well” narrative from the Gospel of John, chapter four. Jesus “had to go through Samaria” enemy territory for the Jews) and to a town called Sychar. He came to a well which – if the stories…

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

February 23, 2026

Lent places before us Jesus’ challenge

“Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.” Designating a special time every year to remind ourselves what that means for our lives may not be such a bad idea.

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February 16, 2026

Greek mythology and the source of our strength

If the Enemy can keep you from what has always been known in Christendom as the means of grace, he has a better chance of causing you to stumble.

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February 8, 2026

The definition of “Real Talent”

Matt Friedeman reflects on the death of a mentor and friend, who, true to his gifts and graces, died in the Congo and true to his missionary calling.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

February 1, 2026

Making disciples in Lagos, Nigeria

Life is hard here. And yet the Christian leaders are largely ebullient and eager to see what God might do through their ministries in the challenge that is Lagos.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

May 7, 2026

Wednesday night storm spawns several tornadoes that damage hundreds of homes in three counties

News | Frank Corder •

May 6, 2026

Speaker White names House Select Committees to tackle property taxes, school consolidation, redistricting, more

News | Daniel Tyson •

May 6, 2026

Job training life-affirming for inmates in MAGCOR programs

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

April 23, 2026

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Business | Frank Corder •

April 22, 2026

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

Business | Frank Corder •

April 17, 2026

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

May 7, 2026

Noah “Soggy” Sweat’s “The Whiskey Speech” to be presented at Two Mississippi Museums

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 7, 2026

Purchased for God

Culture | Susan Marquez •

May 6, 2026

Canton Flea Market returns for 62nd year

Opinion

Opinion | Christy Hovanetz •

May 6, 2026

Mississippi is raising the bar, and that’s a really good thing for kids

Opinion | Russ Latino •

May 5, 2026

Mississippi faces pressure to redistrict before congressional midterms, but also real world constraints

Opinion | Susan Crabtree •

May 1, 2026

Matt Friedeman

America reads the Bible

Combatting ‘Ghost Christianity’

Hosea and the kiss

Spiritual revival – Is the key actually wanting “less”

His Resurrection is more than that… It is Ours!

Remembering John Perkins: Incomparable, unique, one of a kind

Humor can be an important prelude to faith

The woman at the well for you and me

Lent places before us Jesus’ challenge

Greek mythology and the source of our strength

The definition of “Real Talent”

Making disciples in Lagos, Nigeria

News

Wednesday night storm spawns several tornadoes that damage hundreds of homes in three counties

Speaker White names House Select Committees to tackle property taxes, school consolidation, redistricting, more

Job training life-affirming for inmates in MAGCOR programs

Business

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

Culture

Noah “Soggy” Sweat’s “The Whiskey Speech” to be presented at Two Mississippi Museums

Purchased for God

Canton Flea Market returns for 62nd year

Opinion

Mississippi is raising the bar, and that’s a really good thing for kids

Mississippi faces pressure to redistrict before congressional midterms, but also real world constraints

U.S. Secret Service Chief says Hilton site was ‘set up perfectly,’ critics disagree

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