Matthew and Me
A Primer for Those Who Want to Follow Jesus
by Dave Anderson

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Matthew and Me invites readers on an inspirational and deeply personal journey that will bring them to a powerful encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of Matthew. Reflecting on Christ’s life, teachings, and miracles, Dave Anderson tackles the fundamental question, Who is this Jesus we claim to follow? His answer will call believers beyond institutional religion and into a genuine friendship with the Lord. More than just a verse-by-verse commentary, Matthew and Me blends biblical insight, personal anecdotes, and practical application as it examines challenging passages in Matthew and provides Scripture-based guidance for facing life’s challenges. By examining how Jesus acted and how He responded to people, we gain a deeper understanding of His mission and heart. Anderson writes honestly about both the joy and the cost of following Christ as an authentic disciple on a daily basis, resulting in a book that speaks meaningfully to the realities of faith in the modern world. Encouraging and grounded in lived faith, Matthew and Me invites readers to rediscover the heart of the Gospel and deepen their walk with Jesus.

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Dave Anderson has been a pastor, counsellor, teacher, and speaker for over fifty years, ministering with the Alliance Canada in three churches and as an associate professor at two colleges. He currently serves on the pastoral staff at Meadow Lake Alliance Church. His academic background includes six degrees from institutions in Canada, the United States, and Great Britain, including a B.Th., M.Min., and D.Min. As a trained mediator and arbitrator, he maintains a mediation and counselling practice. Dave lives with his wife on a lake in northern Saskatchewan, where easy access to boating in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter provides opportunities for joy and relaxation.

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