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Only a suffering God can help
What are some of the things that all people have in common? We’re all born and we all die. As pundits often say, we all pay taxes! Further, we all need food, oxygen and water. We probably all like to be happy and don’t like to be sad. Generally speaking,… Listen ⇢
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The boy who had a revelation after strike three
“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27). Today’s devotional is an invitation to see things from a new perspective. We sometimes need that, don’t we? Perhaps you’ve heard the story of the young boy who thought he was the world’s greatest baseball… Listen ⇢
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Sit still and trust the engineer
These days, humans have access to a mind-boggling amount of information. In many ways, this is great. We have an increasing amount of data and knowledge about the medical sciences, the human mind, the environment, and so many other areas. However, this can sometimes make us over-confident. This over-confidence can… Listen ⇢
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Radical forgiveness
Why do we like stories? I’m sure there are many answers to that question. But I have a suspicion that they inspire us to think about how we might apply big, important ideas to our own lives. I’m about to share a story with you. It’s very inspiring. It’s also… Listen ⇢
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Scared to death of death
Some people are scared to death of death. Is that you? Perhaps it describes you perfectly. As a result, you are living in fear. Perhaps it’s not you. Perhaps you’re not scared to death of it, but are still really worried. Either way, it can be helpful to ask ourselves… Listen ⇢
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Does your plan include God?
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand” (Proverbs 19:21). Over the years, I have had many conversations with people who want to know about God’s plan for their life. Does he want me to do this,… Listen ⇢
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To God leave the rest
Many of us worry. And then we worry about how much we’re worrying! We worry about a relationship or money. We worry about global conflict or next week’s visit to the doctor. We worry about saying the right thing at the right time. We worry about our children, our grandchildren,… Listen ⇢
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What greatness does not mean
“Greatness.” When we think of people who fall into this category we tend to think about people who have done great things for God. We also tend to think about people who have done great things for others, often in a way that is self-sacrificial. I think it’s safe to… Listen ⇢
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Under the bold banner of a Risen Saviour
Let me share a quote from Richard Sibbes. At first, it might seem abrasive. But after we think about it for a moment, I think it helps us to re-frame our thinking towards the battle we face with greater clarity. “There are two grand sides in the world, to which… Listen ⇢
Meet the producer, Matthew Ruttan.
Matthew is a disciple, pastor, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.
