Matt Jacobs

Husband to Keren. Dad to Abby, Noah and Hayley. Follower of Jesus since I was 14. Youth Minister at Seaforth Anglican Church. Graduate from Youthworks College. Ex-resident of the Shire. Lover of sunshine, coffee, and hanging out with mates.

Articles by Matt Jacobs

What’s the problem with pornography?

It's bigger than lust, and more than just disobeying the Bible.

Is God proud of me?

Find out what God really thinks of you and your behaviour...

How to talk to your friends about Jesus

Part 2: Creating opportunities for conversations

How to talk to your friends about Jesus

Part 1: Getting started

When you stand firm, others can too

From the Apostle Paul through to today, Christians have been called to be servants of the Gospel.

Live a life worthy of Jesus

Practical tips for following Christ from the book of Colossians.

Is Jesus irrelevant?

The story is almost 2000 years old... is it time to move on?

Stand Firm

Are you facing pressure to give up on Jesus?

Christians are aliens

Do people think you are weird for being a Christian? Maybe that's a good thing!

Failure is not final!

Sometimes the biggest failures turn out to be the greatest blessings.

How to become a confident Christian

Don't let your fears stop you from standing up for Jesus

Can you hear God speak to you?

Yes - you've just got to know how to listen.

Does Christianity seem like a struggle?

When times are tough, take the advice of Colossians 2:6-8

Coping with exam stress

What's your strategy for getting through the HSC?

Feeling Guilty?

How to deal with that feeling you get when you know you've done something wrong

I love monday mornings, I really do

What could be better than coffee, the Bible, and the company of mates?

Standing Firm 4: Continue in your faith

Because being a Christian isn't easy