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Regardless of our circumstances

June 8, 2021June 7, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

What if some of our prayers were somehow misdirected? What if, instead of seeking God’s will within us, our prayers were always focused on lesser things? After facing dangerous opposition, what did the disciples pray for in Acts 4:23-31? Did they pray for a day at the spa, or for their persecutors to take a … Continue reading Regardless of our circumstances

Radical gratitude, fleas and Nazis

August 23, 2018October 9, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Corrie ten Boom was able to find radical gratitude in a concentration camp. Her experience can teach us a lot, and improve our perspective on life...

The #1 factor for spiritual growth?

June 19, 2018June 18, 2018 / MatthewRuttan / 2 Comments

I think the number one factor that contributes to your spiritual growth and to your maturity as a person is... Difficult circumstances.  Granted, I don’t have any data to back that up. But that’s what I think after talking to hundreds of people, reading hundreds of books, and from my own personal experience. First, difficult … Continue reading The #1 factor for spiritual growth?

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