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Becoming less busy

September 5, 2019September 4, 2019 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

“Busyness” is a strange thing these days. On one hand, some people subconsciously take pride in telling others they’re “busy” because it projects the idea that they’re important. When one person asks another how they’re doing they often reply, “Good—busy, but good,” when in reality they’re no more busy than everyone else—but it just seems … Continue reading Becoming less busy

Chronic busyness

February 17, 2018February 16, 2018 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

I’ve been talking a lot about love this week. It’s partly because… -I recently spoke about love at the church I pastor -a school shooting in Florida reminds us how desperately love continues to be needed -and Jesus commands us to do it. So as we try to love—that is, as we try to acknowledge that … Continue reading Chronic busyness

With apologies to Christmas cards everywhere

December 9, 2016December 8, 2016 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." (NIV) Today's Thought One of the benefits to writing a daily devotional is that it keeps me accountable. Not only do I spend time praying, thinking and writing every day, but it challenges me to live out the things I write … Continue reading With apologies to Christmas cards everywhere

Both pedals to the floor

December 8, 2016December 7, 2016 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Matthew 5:16 “let your light shine before others…” (NRSV) Today's Thought I remember when I was finally old enough to drive a Go-Kart by myself. I jumped in, pulled across the flimsy seatbelt and stepped on the gas. But I didn’t go anywhere. The engine was revving as loudly as any Go-Kart could, but I was … Continue reading Both pedals to the floor

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