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HelIo. Matt Here.

   I ask my self sometimes why I even write these. Most of the time it is because I want to start something regularly, but the problem is with the consistency in which things related to this blog happen. On Our Hearts has, for the most part, only been two guys with limited resources and a plethora of distractions.

   One of those distractions is being involved in training at the College for Officership Training in The Salvation Army. This means that we will be commissioned and ordained to serve in the Salvation Army as officers, pastors, accountants, statisticians, small group leaders, preachers, counselors, community specialist, ecumenical agents, worship leaders, and more. If it sounds crazy, that's because it is.

   I've only understood myself to be called towards one of those. It's where my gifts, my talents, and my passions are. I also believe that it can help the world and that the world needs it, even if in small batches.

   For anyone reading, I wanted to update you on what we are doing.  OOH isn't just two people spreading a message. It's a group, as it began as. We have begun a group development for On Our Hearts to be an evangelistic resource for those involved. We've partnered with painters, graphic artist, and musicians and we plan on partnering with more in the future.

   What this means is that we will work together to develop teaching, videos, lyrics, songs, and illustrations that draw people to the Gospel and its key implications. These resources will be available to the public free of charge to anyone who can use them. They will be uploaded to Youtube, on a Google Drive, or on a website, whichever, would make the most sense.

I will update this more often noting different stories, provisions, and works that God has given us. I continue to pray for support, open doors, and provisions. Most of all, I pray for the leading of the Holy Spirit.

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