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Matthew Hexter
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- Columbus, OH
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Matthew Hexter's Groups
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Holy Smokes Cigar Club
50 members
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Songwriting
51 members
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The Studio
36 members
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Beer
101 members
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Ohio Hearts Alive Bootca…
12 members
Matthew Hexter's Discussions
2009 Ohio Hearts Alive Bootcamp - need your swords!
Started Apr. 7, 2009
Annapolis, MD - anybody there?
Replied Oct. 9, 2008
Annapolis, MD - any brothers out there?
1 Reply
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Suttles Jan 17.
What I Do Is Me; For This I Came
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- I started a relationship with Christ at age 17, but didn’t start “truly living” until 39. I am now enjoying the full and rich life with Father that I always wanted yet always felt was out of reach.
I am married to a wonderful woman named Melanie who has hung in there through better and worse for 19 years plus. The Lord has blessed us with five beautiful children - three boys and two girls - Madison (15), Luke (13), Morgan (10), Logan (7) and Lincoln (5). We currently live about 1 hour north of Columbus, Ohio.
Some things that make my heart come alive include songwriting (check out my songs on the left - I wrote and recorded all of them in my home studio), hunting, reading, Colorado mountains, watching movies (based on true stories are the best), smoking good cigars (my current favorite is the Thompson Barlovento, Maduro wrapper), home brewing beer, making homemade ice cream, and dreaming up crazy entrepreneurial ideas.
For the past 17 years I have worked as a technical project manager, which feels very "left handed," meaning, "it's just not me." When I was younger my dream was to be a rock-n-roll drummer. I got good enough that I started touring nationally and playing studio sessions. But somewhere along the way I lost the dream. I had to get a "real" job and support my family, right?! So now I'm at a point in my journey where I am beginning to figure this out with Father, holding fast to the words He spoke at the 2008 May Advanced: "Take my hand, walk with me... there's no rush."
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- http://www.heartsalive.org/matthewhextersongs.htm
- What Ransomed Heart events have you been to?
- Boot Camp, Advanced, Other
The Father's Love Letter
Check this out. It is VERY cool! It's the Father's Love Letter to you!
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A Hallmark Moment
My son Luke turned 13 this past Sunday (7/12). In the morning he opened a special gift that only a father can give: a Marlin semi-automatic .22 rifle with a 4x32 scope. He then enjoyed a fun day at the beach with family and friends.
After the festivities were over and my wife and I we were just about to turn in, Luke came into our bedroom and sat on our bed. He then jumped next to me to snuggle. I asked him if anything was wrong. He said no. Then he asked if I could pray for him. Now typically… Continue
After the festivities were over and my wife and I we were just about to turn in, Luke came into our bedroom and sat on our bed. He then jumped next to me to snuggle. I asked him if anything was wrong. He said no. Then he asked if I could pray for him. Now typically… Continue
Posted on July 15, 2009 at 8:00am — 4 Comments
Missing Child Alert!
ALERT! Have you seen this child?
Matthew "The Cowboy" Hexter
Missing since: age 6
CLEVELAND, OHIO
What to do (from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children):
- If your child is missing from home, search the house checking closets, piles of laundry, in… Continue
Matthew "The Cowboy" Hexter
Missing since: age 6
CLEVELAND, OHIO
What to do (from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children):
- If your child is missing from home, search the house checking closets, piles of laundry, in… Continue
Posted on January 29, 2009 at 3:11pm — 5 Comments
Dirty Windshields
So I'm sitting in the airport at Chicago Midway waiting for my 'on time departure' to take me back to my loved ones and I notice this sign up on a wall that gets my attention. It reads:
“Simplicity trumps complexity.”
The banner is promoting the latest and greatest in internet connectivity. But for me this morning, it has everything to do with my life. As I ponder these words, some thoughts bubble to the surface.
God does not make it difficult for me to find him.
He does not make it difficul… Continue
“Simplicity trumps complexity.”
The banner is promoting the latest and greatest in internet connectivity. But for me this morning, it has everything to do with my life. As I ponder these words, some thoughts bubble to the surface.
God does not make it difficult for me to find him.
He does not make it difficul… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2008 at 11:16am — 1 Comment
Why I Don't Go to Church Anymore - 8 of 8
Where can I find that kind of fellowship?
There's no easy answer here. It might be right in front of you among the fellowship you're
already in. It might be down the street in your neighborhood or across a cubicle at work. You can
also get involved in compassionate outreaches to the needy and broken in your locality as a way
to live out his life in you and meet others with a similar hunger.
Don't expect this kind of fellowship to fall easily into an organization. It is organic, and Jesus… Continue
There's no easy answer here. It might be right in front of you among the fellowship you're
already in. It might be down the street in your neighborhood or across a cubicle at work. You can
also get involved in compassionate outreaches to the needy and broken in your locality as a way
to live out his life in you and meet others with a similar hunger.
Don't expect this kind of fellowship to fall easily into an organization. It is organic, and Jesus… Continue
Posted on October 3, 2008 at 6:00am — 1 Comment
Why I Don't Go to Church Anymore - 7 of 8
Aren't you giving people an excuse to sit home and do nothing?
I hope not, though I know it is a danger. I realize some people who leave traditional
congregations end up abusing that freedom to satisfy their own desires and thus miss out on
church life altogether. Neither am I a fan of 'church hoppers', who whip around to one place after
another looking for the latest fad or the best opportunity to fulfill their own selfish desires.
But most of the people I meet and talk with are not out… Continue
I hope not, though I know it is a danger. I realize some people who leave traditional
congregations end up abusing that freedom to satisfy their own desires and thus miss out on
church life altogether. Neither am I a fan of 'church hoppers', who whip around to one place after
another looking for the latest fad or the best opportunity to fulfill their own selfish desires.
But most of the people I meet and talk with are not out… Continue
Posted on October 2, 2008 at 6:00am — 3 Comments
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You bet ya. I am a long time sailor living near the bay bridge.
James
Hearts Alive Bootcamp - Central PA at Camp Blue Diamond in Central PA
January 14, 2010 at 4pm to January 17, 2010 at 12pm
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2010 Hearts Alive Bootcamp, co-sponsored by The Door. For detailed information and to register online, go to www.HeartsAlive.org.
What is bootcamp?
The Hearts Alive Bootcamp is a four-day mission into the recovery o…
Scholarships are Availble to any man with a need. Just pay what you are able. You'll need to register with me for a scholarship. Email me at thedoor@mail.com
Hearts Alive Bootcamp - Central PA at Camp Blue Diamond in Central PA
January 14, 2010 at 4pm to January 17, 2010 at 12pm
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2010 Hearts Alive Bootcamp, co-sponsored by The Door. For detailed information and to register online, go to www.HeartsAlive.org.
What is bootcamp?
The Hearts Alive Bootcamp is a four-day mission into the recovery o…
Hearts Alive Bootcamp PA at Camp Blue Diamond in Central PA
January 14, 2010 at 4pm to January 17, 2010 at 12pm
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2010 Hearts Alive Bootcamp, co-sponsored by The Door. For detailed information and to register online, go to www.HeartsAlive.org.
What is bootcamp?
The Hearts Alive Bootcamp is a four-day mission into the recovery o…
Is it our "job" to redeem and restore the church? T
he church - lowercase "c" - is simply an institution that man created. And in our experience as western American Christians, we translate "church" into a building where an organized religious deno…
Can we "redeem and restore" the church or do we have to abandon it?
What are we doing?
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Everybody ends up on those dead ends at one time or another.
What's frustrating to you right now....why do you feel you're at a dead end? If you want to talk more one on one send me a message here on RH or to my email at brent@leadershipequip.com.…
I'm sorry Nicholas - I got in a hurry and used the wrong name....I apologize.
I'm convinced that we all need good mentors....in life...and to help us decipher our callings.
How is the men's breakfast going? Any opportunity for a sage/mentor there?…
400?! I had no idea there would be so many.
Brent i see you included my entry but address your comment to Gary, i will give you a quick response i am finding it tough at the moment i have been praying for a sage/mentor to come alongside and its really difficult i suspect God is asking to look…
To be honest at the moment i feel up a dead end and what calling just to survive is what i must do.
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Jonathan, I remember years ago God healed me physically of a bad back. My friend prayed for me, was not touching me herself, and I felt this warmth on my back and then presuure, more pressure, till eventually the bone that was out of place God put b…
Eve, I am a very "self protective" person, however, when God asks me to go to church or mix with christians that puts me in my "uncomftable zone" I will do it because I love His body. So I do think it is possible to be both self protective but not w…
Thanks for your comment Isha.
Gary, your example also reminds me of how Jeus walked in perfect peace....no fear...yeah! I wana know Him more too! I want that peace that flows like a river and never ends! There is SO much more in Him!
Jim, welcome back!
I was wondering how your work with your teenage son was going! I am glad Pat flushed you out of hiding!
You do remember that hiding (or passivity) is the sin of Adam don't you? We need to get back into the fray even when it scar…
Randy generally there are around 400
A group for Cigar/Pipe enthusiasts who enjoy a good conversation a little deeper than just sports or politics (although those topics aren't necessarily off limits!).
Was praying for you Deborah - that He would shine His light so you will be able to see the truth from the lies, renounce "agreements" you have made, and come into a larger place of freedom . . .
When studying the verse, "Come unto me (Jesus) all ye who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest. Learn of me, for I am meek and gentle of heart," I read one author defining meek as being the opposite of anger - which led me to James whe…
Just joined Ransomedheart.net... I'm in Colorado Springs and an aspiring writer, and looking for others who appreciate a walk with God that extends beyond "traditional" church walls. i see this group is small... but maybe we can stir things up? I lo…
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Listening to your tunes....nice.
But wait a minute..."Whole Lotta Love"...isn't that a Led Zep tune? ;-)
That's it. Blessings to you. I look forward to tagging along with you.
For His is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory forever. amen
Jeff
I mean, what is the point of singing and writing if nobody listens and cheers???
(Well, I think God ALWAYS does, but His applause are kinda hard to hear.)
Oh....and now I figured out where I got the name Melanie that I accidentally called someone else's wife! Gosh! I have GOT to stop trying to talk to so many peoplein such short time spans! I am beginning to get folks mixed up! LOL!
"worked for an indie label/studio as an engineer and producer"
No wonder your recordings sound so good!
And who is that singing background in My Prayer?
Ohhhh...I hope it's Melanie!!!
Thanks for uploading the songs to your page!
Now I can listen as well!
*dancing right here in the chair as I listen to Jump Into The Fire....*
:o)
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