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What if God was providing for you in advance?
In the previous devotional I said that it’s sometimes hard to see how God is working in your life, especially when you’re going through a time that is particularly head-scratching or uncertain. But just because you can’t see how God is working, that doesn’t mean he isn’t. Let me build… Listen ⇢
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Where is God when things seem crazy?
It’s sometimes hard to see how God is working in your life, especially when you’re going through a time that is particularly head-scratching or uncertain. Consider the events that took place after Jesus was born. King Herod was feared for his brutality. He drowned his brother-in-law, executed his sister’s husband,… Listen ⇢
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Mid-course corrections and moving forward
In yesterday’s devotional I highlighted a Chinese proverb: “A millimeter discrepancy leads to a thousand mile loss.” To explain it, Christopher Yuan tells the tragic story of Korean Airlines flight 007 which veered off course. A problem had occurred with the autopilot. At first, a few degrees wasn’t such a… Listen ⇢
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A millimeter discrepancy leads to a thousand mile loss
Christopher Yuan’s mother taught him a Chinese proverb: “A millimeter discrepancy leads to a thousand mile loss.” To explain its meaning he tells the story of Korean Airlines flight 007. It departed from New York City for South Korea in 1983. After refueling in Alaska, something went wrong with the… Listen ⇢
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Spirituality: always lived from below
“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead” (James 2:26). Tim Peeters wrote a book about the Carthusian order. The Carthusians were founded in the 11th century. They are monks who live a life of solitude, prayer and contemplation. Many consider their way of… Listen ⇢
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Courage is humility plus muscle
When facing a new or difficult challenge what do people ask for? Among other things, courage. Let’s look at the word itself. “Corage” is an old word which means “heart.” To have courage is to have an enlarged heart (metaphorically speaking, of course). It is to do good even when… Listen ⇢
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An offering for a King
Christian calendars call January 6th “Epiphany.” It’s coming up on Saturday. It’s a date which is associated with the visit of the wise men to see Jesus: “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they… Listen ⇢
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Habits are priorities with a watch
Hello! After a short break, The Up Devotional is back to your email inboxes, social media feeds, and podcast platforms five mornings a week. Here we are in 2024. Wow, that sounds futuristic. But it’s the new now. The start of another twelve-month cycle gets you thinking about priorities. If… Listen ⇢
Meet the producer, Matthew Ruttan.
Matthew is a disciple, pastor, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.
