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His power gives confidence and peace
Jesus is powerful. If you believe in and follow him, you probably already think that. But the more we learn about his power and goodness, the more confident we become. A greater understanding of his power and goodness also brings us greater peace. Let me provide an example. As I’ve… Listen ⇢
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Walking into a battlefield with one eye closed
When I say the word “demons,” what comes to mind? Is it The Exorcist movie, or someone on TV supposedly commanding an evil spirit to depart as he hits someone on the forehead? There is a lot of information out there which is either misguided or wrong. But that shouldn’t… Listen ⇢
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The first thing I plan to do on resurrected legs
We can learn a lot from the perspective of other faithful people who have endured adversity and pain. One of those people is Joni Eareckson Tada. She became a quadriplegic in her teens. Over the years she has been an advocate for people navigating life with various disabilities, and she… Listen ⇢
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To destroy the works of the devil
Okay, time to think big about something many of us have probably not thought enough about. When we think about “spiritual warfare” we often think about temptation, the Devil, or personal battles. That makes sense. But have you ever wondered why Satan and his demons hate us? It’s a big… Listen ⇢
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Attention to detail
The biblical stories are filled with details. Although some of them may seem curious or confusing, they are significant. Since they are inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16) they are there for a reason. And if they exist to teach us and give us hope—which Romans 15:4 says they are—then… Listen ⇢
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Vantage Point
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope” (Romans 15:4). Each of the four Gospels tells us something important about the life and significance of Christ. A… Listen ⇢
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Too-small-ism
Oswald Chambers said: “Sometimes it looks like God is missing the mark because we’re too short-sighted to see what He’s aiming for.” Have you ever thought that God is missing the mark? Well, as Chambers suggests, perhaps we’re just not thinking big enough. Even as Christians we can compartmentalize certain… Listen ⇢
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Come near to God and he will come near to you
A beloved New Testament verse is James 4:8: “Come near to God and he will come near to you.” Let’s note a few things. First, it’s a promise. When you come near (or “draw near”) to God, he will come near to you. Not “might,” but “will.” Second, how do… Listen ⇢
Meet the producer, Matthew Ruttan.
Matthew is a disciple, pastor, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.
