Paul Matula

1 Corinthians 9:16. Not so secretly in love with all of the Gilmore girls. Future chairman of the #LynchburgDadClub

@STATEnotCITY everywhere else.

[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

When I was 8 years old I wanted to be Brad Pitt.

Now that I'm almost 28 years old and have seen some amazing things in life, I've traveled, I've loved, and I've matured...

I still want to be Brad Pitt.

[FTND @FightTheNewDrug]

Some say it’s harmless, but research tells a different story. P*rn is reshaping brains, relationships, and even society.

It hijacks the brain’s reward system, making real intimacy less satisfying and creating a cycle of dependence. Studies link p*rn use to lower relationship satisfaction, emotional detachment, and unrealistic expectations.

Beyond individuals, its impact reaches entire communities—normalizing aggression, objectification, and unhealthy behaviors.

If it’s changing the way we think and interact, what can we do? Awareness, education, and open conversations are key.

Want to learn more?
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[Dane Ortlund @daneortlund]

Five years ago today. Thank you Father. I believe this, and need it, more than ever. Thank you so much for what you're like.

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[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

@jaredcwilson A decent projector that is in focus, clean seats with sufficient cushion so I don't feel the frame underneath, and a proper volume level to doesn't expose anyone to dangerous decibel levels for extended periods would bring me back to the movies.

[Tom Schreiner @DrTomSchreiner]

“Will you not revive us again so that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your faithful love, LORD, and give us your salvation.”
(Ps 85:6-7 CSB)

[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

We need the second Adam to wash us with the Word (Ephesians 5:26) because the first Adam might have failed to do so.

[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

This morning, I considered that Eve's error in quoting the instruction might not be her own modification, but Adam may have failed to rightly handle the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)

[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

"Nothing can be said in palliation or excuse of human guilt; and, therefore, he who bore its whole weight stood speechless before his judge."

Morning and Evening by C.H. Spurgeon, reflecting on Matthew 27:14.

[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

So when are we going to get a Skeleton Crew at Galaxy's Edge @WaltDisneyWorld? That was one of the best Star Wars experiences in a while and would be great to have another kid accessible ride in the park!

[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

Thanks to a dear friend I've discovered the joys of Aeropress coffee. How have I never owned for all these years?! This feels like cheating, like a Keurig for coffee snobs!

[Jeff Wiesner @JeffreyPWiesner]

Reformed Pastors—If you’re concerned about certain online influencers attracting young men in your church, give them something better—namely, yourself.

>Buy them lunch
>Read good books with them
>Bring them to elder meetings
>Text with them
>Invite them to family dinners

[Steadfast Women @Steadfast_Women]

Drop your #ReformationDay memes if you got them!
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[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

The fact that the audio from Kirk's short film in Gilmore Girls is all over the Internet right now makes me so happy.

[gaut @0xgaut]

This is who you’re competing against

[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

I just had a terrible realization that I am as old as Lorelai and Christopher are in Gilmore Girls season 1 & 2 this year...

[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

Trained Instagram.

They now know I like recipes, Japanese jazz, Korean CCM, Guinness, Pride & Prejudice, the reformation, coffee, Gilmore Girls, cute animals, and people falling.

Say what you will about the algorithm but sometimes it's nice to be in your own echo chamber.

[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

Casually spotting Brandon Routh (Scott Pilgrim, Chuck, Superman Returns) in Gilmore Girls for the first time isn't something I had on this rewatch bingo card.

[Midwestern Seminary @MBTS]

📚 GIVEAWAY 📚 To celebrate the release of "Christian History Volume 2: From the Reformation to the Present" from Dr. @ThomasSKidd we're giving away a FREE copy!

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[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

It's 22 years too late but why did no one tell me that Shania Twain's hit album Up! had a third version? I knew about the red and green versions, but why am I just learning that there was a third blue version IN A BOLLYWOOD-STYLE?!

[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

Better yet how could I forgotten the incredible: "Who cannot see here in the Anabaptists, not men possessed by demons, but demons themselves possessed by worse demons?"

It's easy to fault afterward, but he just really knew how to critique those he disagreed with.

[Paul Matula @PaulMatula]

Re-reading Martin Luther's Commentary on Galatians and, WOOF, I really forgot about how harsh he could be .

Who could forget the classic: "For, leaving aside the abominations of the Pope, whoever heard of such an outbreak of monsters as we see to-day in the Anabaptists alone?"