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True beauty

May 12, 2020May 11, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Our world is often messed up when it comes to what it thinks is beautiful. That’s why I think the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty is such a success. People know—deep within—that we’re paying attention to the wrong things when it comes to beauty. Well, do you want to know who is TRULY beautiful? God. … Continue reading True beauty

Youth isn’t tethered to your age

July 15, 2019July 12, 2019 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

A lot of people are concerned about looking young, staying young, or being youthful. This can be true for teenagers, middle-agers, or seniors—and for both women and men. And wow, there sure are a lot of books and blogs about it! I’m sure that, to a certain degree, people have always wanted to be at … Continue reading Youth isn’t tethered to your age

The language of God?

September 26, 2017September 25, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Are we just here by chance, or by design? Are we the result of randomness, or is there an orchestrated intelligence to life on earth? A lot of people feel that chance and randomness are the order of the day. But are they sure? The question we need to ask is this: Where does the evidence … Continue reading The language of God?

The moments you’ll never get back

September 5, 2017September 4, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / 2 Comments

Hi everyone! I’m just getting back from vacation. It was so satisfying to spend time with God, my family, friends, a dozen campfires, and (many) books. It’s time for the kids to go back to school, and for me to get back to some routine, pastoring Westminster, and bringing the “Up!” devotional to you five days … Continue reading The moments you’ll never get back

The true geniuses of the world

June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / 2 Comments

We adults have a way of painting the technicolor of the world with boorish gray. Here's what to do about it.

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Not old-fashioned, but God-fashioned⠀
Humility: Your first thought of the day⠀
From mouthpiece to mouth-peace⠀

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