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Matt Pavlik

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Matt Pavlik has been a committed follower of Christ since 1991 and a professional counselor since 2000. He is the founder of his private practice New Reflections Counseling and the Christian Concepts blog. For over two decades, he has guided individuals and couples toward emotional healing and spiritual clarity.

Matt's pastoral writing style helps believers understand and apply God’s truth, encouraging spiritual growth. His work invites readers to move from confusion to assurance, from striving to resting—anchored in the truth of their identity in Christ. He draws inspiration from his walk with Christ, biblical insights, and his experience counseling thousands.

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Average rating: 4.52 · 27 ratings · 15 reviews · 9 distinct works

	Marriage from Roots to Fruits: Understanding God's Design for Growing in the Good Soil 4.50 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Confident Identity: Christian Strategies to Forget Who You Aren't and Discover Who You Really Are 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	To Identity and Beyond: Play the Long Game, Advance God's Kingdom, Enjoy Abundant Life it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Secure in Christ: Understanding Salvation for Unshakable Assurance 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Soar Like Eagles: Deepen Your Understanding of Truth and Find Rest for Your Soul as You Journal in Layers 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Help Me Help You: Maximize The Results Of Your Counseling 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Journal Your Way To Significance: Find Purpose When All You Feel Is Worthless 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Journal Your Way To Love: Find Acceptance When All You Feel Is Rejected 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Journal Your Way To Hope: Find Strength When You Have Lost All Hope 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Matt Pavlik rated a book it was amazing Alone with God: Rediscovering the Power and Passion of Prayer by John F. MacArthur Jr.	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I came looking for encouragement to pray. I left with a relational model of prayer rooted in surrender and communion. Why I Read It I came to Alone with God seeking encouragement and motivation to pray. I wanted to develop a biblical understanding of p ...more
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Matt Pavlik rated a book really liked it Self Help Equine Photography Course Workbook by Tina Jane Collins (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This workbook is a kind and creative resource for anyone recovering from trauma and looking for a simple, accessible way to reflect and reconnect. It blends basic photography, horse observation, and mental health prompts into a calming experience tha ...more
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Matt Pavlik rated a book liked it Impossible Christianity: Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure, and Feel Miserable Pretty Much All the Time by Kevin DeYoung (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I approached Impossible Christianity hoping for encouragement—especially in light of Jesus’s words, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Kevin DeYoung’s aim is to help Christians feel good about serving God in ordinary ways. He wants to lift the ...more
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Matt Pavlik liked John's review of How Do I Know If I’m Really Saved?: "I love small books I can give away. John Ortberg’s How Do I Know if I’m Really Saved? fits this criteria perfectly. In fact, I already bought three extra copies that I expect won’t stay on my bookshelf longer than six months. Ortberg’s book is an exc" Read more of this review »
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Matt Pavlik made a comment in the group Christian Book Reviews — Christian Science Fiction topic " Hi Tara, I will read and review your book. Can I have an EPUB version? Matt - author of Secure in Christ "
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Matt Pavlik made a comment in the group Christian Book Reviews — Review Secure in Christ topic " Hi! My Goodreads print giveaway is ending in 2 days. But if you'd like to review Secure in Christ, I can give you an EPUB or PDF. I am looking for peopl ...more "
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“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

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“Why not go out on a limb? Isn’t that where the fruit is?”
― Frank Scully

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“If you want something you've never had
You must be willing to do something you've never done.”
― Thomas Jefferson

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“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”
― St. Catherine of Siena

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“Where am I? Who am I?
How did I come to be here?
What is this thing called the world?
How did I come into the world?
Why was I not consulted?
And If I am compelled to take part in it, where is the director?
I want to see him.”
― Søren Kierkegaard

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