Matthew Keegan

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Ministry Spotlight: The Voice of the Martyrs

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 12:05 am
Continuing with our ministry spotlight, WordJourney turns its focus to the Voice of the Martyrs, a non-profit and non-denominational Christian organization that comes along side of the persecuted church worldwide. Founded: VOM was founded in 1967 by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, following his 14 year i...
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The Times They Are a-Changin'

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Feb 4, 2012, 6:16 pm
... read. Importantly, WordJourney has brought forward the categories we believe God would ... will add his considerable talents to the mix. New Writer Contributing writer, ... reviews of recently published or the occasional classical Christian novel or ... strive to stay true to the apostle ...
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Control Your Content or Go Out of Business

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 12:05 am
I am convinced that some people have self-destructive personalities. And I don’t mean the individual who overeats or drinks too much, or the person who recklessly races down the freeway. Rather, this self-destructive personality is the writer who relies exclusively on third parties to host their...
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The Christian Atheist

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 12:05 am
By Joseph Justice It is always a pleasure and a relief when I finish a “Christian” book and can honestly say that the author’s primary conviction is to bring glory to Christ. Such is pastor Craig Groeschel’s message in his 2010 book put out by Zondervan, titled “The Christian Atheist: Be...
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Day Trip to the Snow – Is Your Car Ready?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 31, 2012, 11:05 pm
By Melissa Cameron Snow chains are a must on some mountain roads. One of the things we love to do as the season gets colder is to get up into the mountains and enjoy the snow. Our skiing days are behind us, but we love having a winter picnic and letting the kids go tubing and sledding. As essenti...
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NYC Seeks to Toss Churches From Schools

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 5:32 pm
City seeks to separate churches from the state. Religious liberty is under attack in New York City. The city of New York is a melting pot, one of the most diverse places on earth. Scores of languages are spoken within its five boroughs and with every major religion well represented. Although the ...
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1 Million Pentastar Engines Built Within 18 Months

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 4:08 pm
Chrysler workers celebrate an important manufacturing milestone. It took the Chrysler Group just 18 months to produce 1 million of its 3.6-liter V-6 engines. Known as Pentastar, this V-6 found its way under the hood of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee first and has since spread to its minivans, to its ...
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Why Article Marketing Just Won't Go Away

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 2:30 pm
How you can benefit from this established marketing practice. Article marketing isn’t about to go away. You probably knew that, but what you might not know is why this form of “getting the word out” still works. Marketing Expertise I consider myself an expert of sorts in article marketing....
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The Oil Myth: How Often do You REALLY Need to Change Your Oil?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 22, 2012, 11:05 pm
By Adam Brandon Oil change intervals have changed over the past generation. Conventional wisdom is sometimes anything but wise. For decades, conventional wisdom has dictated that we change the oil in our cars and trucks every 3 months or 3,000 miles. This may have seemed like some brainwashing exe...
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Dangerous Toxins Inside Automobiles

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 5:44 am
By Brian Turner Right click on image to open and expand. The modern world relies heavily on automobiles to get around and perform necessary errands, but they can pose a significant threat to the healthy and safety of you and your family. When most people think of the dangers of cars, they think on...
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5 Easy Steps for Checking or Changing Your Battery

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 12:15 pm
By Melissa Cameron A battery is one of the most crucial elements to a good running vehicle. Without one, well…let’s just say you wouldn’t get very far. On the same note, a bad battery is almost as bad as not having one at all. The last thing you need is being stranded somewhere with a vehicle...
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Why Giving Up Blogging May Be Your Worst Decision

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 6:39 pm
Thinking about giving up blogging? Think again. I’ve been posting to one or more blogs regularly since 2005. That followed three years of running an online forum and several more years of belonging to one or more groups or forums. I became active online in 1995, but had at least a passing fancy w...
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Is Your Plate Full?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 2:20 pm
Do you have too much on your plate? Americans tend to eat too much, Christians included. We are a nation that has been blessed with abundance, but so many of us find it difficult to eat balanced meals and in portions that are suitable to sustain us. We’re encouraged to “supersize” our meals a...
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New Competitors Nip at Toyota Camry's Tailpipe

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 5:01 am
Camry holds on to top position, but for how long? Hyundai's Sonata is one of several models chasing Camry. The Toyota Camry was the best-selling car model again in 2011, selling about 308,000 units. That figure is 40,000 units more than its nearest competitor, the Nissan Altima. For the 14th time ...
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How to Get Payment From a Deadbeat Client

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 12, 2012, 10:50 am
It is your money, so treat it as such. In nine years of working for myself, only one client has stiffed me. But, he didn’t get away with it. Unethical Lawyer I’ve told this story before, how a cheesy lawyer wanted me to write multiple “lemon car” articles that I determined would take me ...
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Hyundai Elantra, Range Rover Evoque Are COTY Winners

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 9, 2012, 9:36 am
North American Car of the Year and Truck of the Year winners announced. The Hyundai Elantra and the Range Rover Evoque have won the 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards respectively. The Elantra beat out the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Passat among other finalists to win its award. Th...
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FamilyLife Seeks to Aid Military Marriages

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 8, 2012, 6:38 am
Multiple deployments take its toll on military families. Long wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have meant that thousands of our military men and women complete multiple deployments before finally returning home for good. The extended time abroad leads to marital strain, making it difficult for couples ...
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Ford Wins Auto Brand Crown For 2011

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 5, 2012, 11:04 pm
Blue oval beats bow-tie brand by 287,000 units. Fusion sales help lift Ford in December. The Ford brand retained its position as the top-selling automotive brand in America, easily outselling Chevrolet by more than 250,000 units last year. Ford, with several new or updated products in the mix, top...
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Making God's Word New to You This Year

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 3, 2012, 4:18 am
Consistent Bible reading makes for a stronger Christian walk. I’m taking all of these suggestions I’ve been hearing over the past week to read the Bible regularly to heart. Regular Bible reading isn’t new to me, but disciplined reading on a daily basis is something that I only put back into p...
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5 Ways to Write Targeted Posts in 2012

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Jan 1, 2012, 12:05 am
Do you feel that you sometimes spend too much time crafting articles for your blog or website? I know the feeling: I write thousands of articles annually for clients, for my blogs and for websites that I own or manage. My pace varies from 5 to 8 articles per day which puts me in the neighborhood of ...
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Hot Auto Trends for 2012!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 31, 2011, 11:05 pm
Recovering market shows promise for the year. The U.S. auto industry continues to recover with 2011 sales approaching 12.8 million units, up from the 10.4 million sold in 2009, which was at the lowest part of the Great Recession. The forecast for 2012 is a bright one despite persistent bad news on ...
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Merry Christmas: Now Take a Break!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 23, 2011, 1:36 pm
I must confess: I’m having a hard time wrapping it up today. You see, after today I’m taking a 3-day break from my labors, one of the few times in a year I put my work to the side for more than one day. It isn’t because I’m addicted to my work, rather my work is constant and affords me litt...
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And So It Is Christmas

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 23, 2011, 12:05 am
Merry Christmas to you and yours! We’re celebrating the birth of our Savior whose sole mission was to die for our sins. Jesus’ death on the cross may seem hard to balance with his lowly birth in a manger, but the two events go hand in hand. Without Jesus taking on humanity, our redemption w...
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New Cadillac Gains Turbocharged Four

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 22, 2011, 8:32 am
Compact Cadillac Debuts at Detroit Auto Show The Cadillac ATS will be making its official debut at the North American International Auto Show this January in Detroit. This compact sedan will slot below the CTS line and take on Europe’s finest small luxury cars including the Audi A4 and BMW’s 3-...
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Paying It Forward This Christmas Season

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 18, 2011, 6:28 am
Season of good cheer brings out Christmas joy in many. It is the Christmas season and once again we’re hearing people complain about the crass commercialism, the pervasive securalization and the rudeness of shoppers as they fight over sale items. These accounts are true, but thankfully they are n...
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Are New Car Christmas Deals Really Worth It?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 17, 2011, 5:51 am
By Britney Baker Everyone likes getting a good deal on a new car. Drivers scour the Internet for information to compare makes and models before zeroing-in on one particular set of wheels. Then comes hours of reading both industry and consumer reviews, asking family, friends and co-workers about pas...
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Europe's Money Troubles Mean Opportunity For You

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 16, 2011, 11:14 am
Choosing to “beat feet” might cost you plenty next year. Much of 2011 has been devoted to the emerging financial crisis embroiling Europe. Whether you’ve been following these events in detail or only have a passing knowledge of what is going on across the continent, you’re likely sensing t...
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How to Experience True Joy This Christmas

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 11, 2011, 5:50 am
It is Christmas time – the annual season of joy where we celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. However, you may be one of any number of Christians who just isn’t feeling it this year. Maybe you have had a terribly difficult year, having experienced the loss of a loved on. Or, you may ...
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How to End Your Car Lease Early

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 9, 2011, 6:04 am
You’re leasing your car, but you want to get out of the contract. Break the lease contract and you’ll be responsible for all of the remaining payments plus related fees. Sure, you’ll be freed of your car, but the price you have to pay — amounting to potentially thousands of dollars — can a...
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The Cult of LEGO

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 6, 2011, 4:36 am
LEGO attracts a loyal following of worldwide devotees. Our two ‘tween boys are avid LEGO fans. LEGO, in case you haven’t been exposed to it, is a line of construction toys that are manufactured by a Danish company. These colorful, interlocking plastic bricks can be put together in countless way...
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About Those Red Kettles!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 5, 2011, 10:45 am
Red Kettle campaign is in full swing. The Salvation Army is one of the most well-recognized charities in America. The Salvation Army is also a church, founded in 1852 by William Booth in England to win the lost to Jesus Christ. With his wife, Catherine, the Booths labored for decades to reach the u...
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How to Plan for the End of the Year

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Dec 1, 2011, 12:05 am
Prepare early to avoid much stress later on. I love Christmas, but I don’t love the end of the year. That’s because once December hits, I’m fully aware that my deadlines are subject to change as clients go away for the holidays, push off work until January or make some other request that mean...
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5 Tips For Staying Safe When Driving At Night

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 30, 2011, 11:26 pm
By Colin Riley Driving at night is something so commonplace that few ever consider the inherent dangers involved. However, just as drivers alter their behavior in dense fog or heavy rain, it is important to take into account the time of day, and more specifically how the lack of sunlight reduces yo...
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Worship Not the Creature

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 27, 2011, 5:05 am
Animal rights and the Bible. Dr. J.Y. Jones is an ophthalmologist, a practicing physician who is also committed follower of Jesus Christ. The Georgia resident is an awarded Vietnam veteran, a recipient of a Bronze star medal, having served one year in Vietnam and six years in the U.S. Army. He came...
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Giving Thanks & Remaining Grateful

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 23, 2011, 12:02 pm
I thank God for my work. What I mean is that I do thank my Creator for the ability to get up every day, log on to my computer and type away. That isn’t something I’m willing to take for granted as I know too many people who struggle to find employment and I know of at least one person who physic...
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Top 5 Cheapest Sports Cars

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 23, 2011, 4:35 am
By Thomas Rosquin Do you want to have a peek at the cheapest sports cars for this coming year 2012? Usually the thought of a sports car will get most enthusiasts excited but the price quickly brings you back to reality. There are a handful of examples of cheap sports cars on the market. These sport...
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Your Average Joe Unplugged

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 13, 2011, 5:43 am
Can a devotional be funny, informative and simply plain easy to read? Sure. Why not? Humor is the approach author Joseph D. Schneller has taken in his soft cover devotional, “Your Average Joe Unplugged,” a 30-day reflection on 21st century living for guys who love their God. Victorious Walk On...
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31 Prayers for Courage

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 6, 2011, 5:34 am
The first in a series of month-long devotionals. Timely devotional offers Christians guidance on prayer and supplication. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6) Merriam-Webster defines courag...
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How to Breathe New Life Into an Old Blog

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 1, 2011, 7:02 am
Is it time for you to bring your old blog out of the box? Old blogs never die…they just seem to fade away. Well, unless you close down your blog and delete all of your messages, your weblog may last for many years after your final post. That is, if you keep paying for your web hosting and renew y...
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Rust in Peace: Car Brands That We've Lost in Recent Years

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 1, 2011, 12:05 am
More than a few vehicle makes and models have been discontinued in recent years. You can blame slumping sales, mismanagement, the economy, subpar products, and a whole pile of other things but it’s not going to bring back these cars and trucks. Here is a list of cars that we’ve had to say goodby...
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5 Christmas Gifts for the Car Enthusiast

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 25, 2011, 11:02 am
By Mark Martin Whether you like it or not, Christmas is just around the corner and now is the time of year when you should thinking about what gifts you are going to be buying for your loved ones. This is never an easy task, and it is always difficult to judge whether the gifts you are buying will...
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Trick or Treat: Are Cars TOO Safe?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 20, 2011, 2:19 pm
By Jason Lancaster A new question is fueling a debate lately, “Why are domestic cars so expensive?” Some people argue that a large part of the expense comes from all the safety equipment that is mandated by the federal government. Things like safety glass are more expensive to manufacture, add ...
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The Specifications for a 2012 GMC Acadia Denali

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 5:22 am
The GMC Acadia Denali is the top trim level for this full-size crossover sport utility vehicle. Seating seven to eight passengers, the Denali features numerous chrome appointments as seen in its grille, side trim, wheels and door sills. Available in front- and all-wheel-drive, the 2012 GMC Acadia De...
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How to Prepare Your Car for Winter

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 5:20 am
Winter prep can ensure that your car starts without fail. Is your car ready for a wintry wallop? Colder morning temperatures are a sure sign that the seasons are transitioning, with winter weather not too far away. That means your car needs to be ready to handle winter’s worst, including snow, i...
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My Twitter Story: How Tweeting Landed Me a Gig

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 11, 2011, 3:34 pm
Twitter is a lot of nonsense, right? A few years ago I would have said yes. I’ve since learned that Twitter has a reason for being, one that has landed me at least one gig and has helped me to connect with people I might otherwise never had met. I think there are a lot of Twitter users who have h...
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The Specifications for a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Sep 27, 2011, 12:51 am
The technical specifications of Chevy’s new subcompact. The sport 2012 Chevy Sonic hatchback. The Chevrolet Sonic is an all-new subcompact car that is built in Michigan by General Motors. This vehicle replaces the GM Daewoo made Chevrolet Aveo and is available in five-door hatchback and four-doo...
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Why Are Used Car Prices So High?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Sep 15, 2011, 4:45 am
Used car prices are so high that consumers who are considering buying a three-year old vehicle may find it more sensible to buy something new instead. The problem stems from a very weak new car market that followed a general economic collapse that took place beginning in September 2008. That collap...
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Will E15 Become the Law of the Land?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Aug 21, 2011, 5:28 am
New fuel could pose problems for some engines. Changes may be coming to a gasoline pump near you if federal regulators and the ethanol lobby have their way. Both groups are pushing for a higher blend of ethanol fuel to be mixed in with gasoline, a concoction that will equal 15 percent ethanol and 8...
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The Great Apology Tour

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Aug 7, 2011, 6:33 am
I am sorry. I am sorry that I never followed you back on Twitter. I am sorry that I’ve neglected retweeting your tweets. I am sorry that I am just an occasional participant on Google + and I am certainly sorry that your last message to me was buried in my Gmail inbox. How is that for a start? ...
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Industry is Ready, But are Consumers?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Aug 7, 2011, 5:50 am
Year to date, auto sales are up by 11 percent. July 2011 auto sales showed the slightest uptick, with sales rising by just under 1 percent over July2010. The increase is certainly small as it is telling — car manufacturers have to fight for every sale because the market is not strong enough yet f...
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About Me

Matt is a freelance writer, editor and publisher of several blogs, websites and academic articles. His main sites are "Auto Trends Magazine" and "WordJourney Magazine", the former is all about the automotive industry, the latter is about the Christian life.

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