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.

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

February 2, 2025

Grunt Work: Service in the Kingdom

Christians should follow the example of Jesus, who despite being the Son of God, came to serve.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

January 26, 2025

The theology of blank spaces

God speaks from the blanks.

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

January 19, 2025

Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Advice from a MS Civil Rights Icon

Hamer believed in the prophet Amos’ declaration to “let justice roll down like waters” and worked tirelessly for voting rights and equality.

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

January 12, 2025

Church attendance steadily declining, congregations should focus outward

Church attendance is in free fall. Matt Friedeman says our congregations have become too inwardly focused and should direct their energy to the world around us.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

January 5, 2025

Preaching for “new creation” at the prison

The old can pass away and the new can come for…anyone.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

December 29, 2024

The presence of Jesus and radical discipleship

Regardless of the political winds that blow, they are not necessarily helpful or unhelpful for faithful discipleship and his graceful presence in our lives.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

December 22, 2024

From Ruth to Jesus to Christmas

The story of Ruth leads us straight to the manger.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

December 15, 2024

The ready position

When a biblical story starts off “In the days when the judges ruled,” it is going to be a tough account. The Book of Judges, as readers of Scripture know, records a time when “every man did what was right in his own eyes.” In other words, a period of moral anarchy when cycles of disobedience…

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

December 8, 2024

The Frederick Douglass Effect: The right addition to your prayers

Seemingly godly prayers go largely unanswered because no godly action is taken.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

December 2, 2024

When the going gets tough, who do you cling to?

We must be wise in the choices of whom we trust for spiritual direction while recognizing the power of godly relationships.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

November 24, 2024

The scariest word in the New Testament?

Paradidomai – a fearsome word, or a wonderful one. Choose well.

Faith | Matt Friedeman •

November 17, 2024

The benefits of thanksgiving

A posture of gratitude aligns us in obedience to God and His Word.

News

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 6, 2025

Senate votes to outlaw DEI in Mississippi universities, community colleges

News | Eric Olson, Associated Press •

February 6, 2025

NCAA changes transgender policy to limit women’s competition to athletes assigned female at birth

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 6, 2025

House passes public to public school transfer bill, easing the process for students

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

February 5, 2025

Moving the needle on Mississippi’s workforce participation rate

Business | Frank Corder •

February 3, 2025

Southeastern Timber Products announces $123 million expansion in Ackerman

Business | Lynne Jeter •

January 29, 2025

Ad5 takes off where ‘Godwin’ dropped the ball

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

February 6, 2025

Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Red beans and rice, Monday or any day

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

February 6, 2025

God’s ways are everlasting

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

February 5, 2025

Servants of the Lord

Opinion

Opinion | Gifford Briggs •

February 6, 2025

President Trump’s chance to protect offshore leasing in Mississippi

Opinion | C.D. "Bubba" Simmons •

February 5, 2025

Mississippi farmers look to legislature to protect against litigation threat

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 5, 2025

Matt Friedeman

Grunt Work: Service in the Kingdom

The theology of blank spaces

Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Advice from a MS Civil Rights Icon

Church attendance steadily declining, congregations should focus outward

Preaching for “new creation” at the prison

The presence of Jesus and radical discipleship

From Ruth to Jesus to Christmas

The ready position

The Frederick Douglass Effect: The right addition to your prayers

When the going gets tough, who do you cling to?

The scariest word in the New Testament?

The benefits of thanksgiving

News

Senate votes to outlaw DEI in Mississippi universities, community colleges

NCAA changes transgender policy to limit women’s competition to athletes assigned female at birth

House passes public to public school transfer bill, easing the process for students

Business

Moving the needle on Mississippi’s workforce participation rate

Southeastern Timber Products announces $123 million expansion in Ackerman

Ad5 takes off where ‘Godwin’ dropped the ball

Culture

Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Red beans and rice, Monday or any day

God’s ways are everlasting

Servants of the Lord

Opinion

President Trump’s chance to protect offshore leasing in Mississippi

Mississippi farmers look to legislature to protect against litigation threat

How do President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China impact Mississippi?

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