The Up Devotional

  • Not the easy thing

    When you think of someone who is “strong,” who do you picture? If you do this on a daily basis, I think you can be strong too. Listen ⇢

  • Consistent, not casual

    So, you want to be stronger to deal with whatever you’re facing. What if you were missing this one important thing? Listen ⇢

  • What we value most deeply

    None of us bow down to golden calves anymore. Or do we? How addiction to homes or “likes” or egos can strangle your soul. Listen ⇢

  • Small awesome goals

    Do you have goals for your life but get frustrated about how to get from A to K? If so, take this very practical step. Listen ⇢

  • Manchester

    Is the Manchester bombing terrible? Of course. Should we pray? Absolutely. But we should also disagree with Cain and do this… Listen ⇢

  • Wait, wait, wait… Boom!

    You probably want awesome things for you life. Me too. Have you been waiting? Are you frustrated? If so, this encouragement is for you. Listen ⇢

  • Retaliate

    Feel different because of your faith? Marginalized? Maybe even persecuted? Then this is for you. Listen ⇢

  • The next courageous step

    I’ve been talking to a lot of people about prayer lately. Maybe that’s because after a Sunday message I delivered about miracles, I encouraged people to “pray boldy.” So people have been telling me how it’s going. And one of the things they’ve found is that God answers prayers—but not… Listen ⇢

  • The Devil

    1 Peter 5:8 “Your accuser, the devil, is on the prowl like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” (CEB) Today’s Thought This may be the shortest devotional yet, but here goes: The Devil wants you to NOT pray… By Matthew Ruttan Listen ⇢

Meet the producer, Matthew Ruttan.

Matthew is a disciple, pastor, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.

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The Up Devotional

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