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Intentionally in light of eternity

January 13, 2017January 12, 2017 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

1 John 3:18 "let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth." (ESV) Today's Thought Music takes what you feel and believe on a deep level and gives it expression in a way that you couldn't by yourself. Quite often when we hear a song that we love we just can’t … Continue reading Intentionally in light of eternity

Who you are in private

December 16, 2016December 15, 2016 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Hebrews 13:18 "Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things..." (ESV) Today's Thought Sometimes I like to imagine I’m hanging out with Jesus and his disciples. But not when there were impressive things happening like healings, huge crowds, and dramatic speeches. I wonder … Continue reading Who you are in private

A great defense against long-term failure

November 23, 2016November 22, 2016 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

2 Timothy 1:7 "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." (ESV) Today's Thought Fear is the thousand-pound invisible monster that is always waiting in the wings to take up residence in your heart. Once he gets in he mauls your confidence and dreams with his stinky … Continue reading A great defense against long-term failure

Your Ripple vs Your Resume

November 22, 2016November 21, 2016 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Galatians 6:9 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (NIV) Today's Thought When I was little my family did a lot of camping. And it wasn’t for novices! We’d portage into places that were virtually untouched by civilization. … Continue reading Your Ripple vs Your Resume

Cape does not enable user to fly

October 12, 2016October 26, 2016 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Proverbs 12:22 "The LORD detests lying lips..." (NIV) Today's Thought Some days it feels like we live in a blame culture. Maybe it’s just me, but it often seems like people are experts at playing the victim and blaming others for their own misfortune. In saying this I realize that some people are actually victims. … Continue reading Cape does not enable user to fly

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