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Where fear flourishes

January 14, 2021January 13, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Many people are afraid right now. Maybe you’re one of them. It’s not something we like to admit. So there it hides, deep within; but there it remains. Afraid of lockdowns, loneliness, sickness or sadness.Afraid of political turmoil, tomorrow, job security or uncertainty. But did you know that fear flourishes where God is not known? … Continue reading Where fear flourishes

Stand firm in things eternal

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

At the start of a new year some people make resolutions. They resolve to improve something in their lives. Maybe it’s getting in shape, getting out of debt, or quitting smoking. Personally, I’m not too keen on making resolutions. But what I am keen on is developing practices and routines that help us stand firm … Continue reading Stand firm in things eternal

The grip of his righteous right hand

December 10, 2020December 9, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

In the 1996 Olympics Derek Redmond was in the 400-metre race. During his heat he was out in front. But then his Achilles tendon snapped! He fell to the track. The crowd gasped. He got up, slowly. Limping. He was trying to move forward while dragging his leg behind him. The crowd started to cheer … Continue reading The grip of his righteous right hand

God is under no illusions about you

December 9, 2020December 8, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

If you’re like a lot of other people right now and are struggling under the weight of a global pandemic, you’re probably having more bad days than you’re used to. As a result, maybe you beat yourself up. Perhaps you even feel like you’re letting God down. But God is not surprised by your frailty and … Continue reading God is under no illusions about you

How you respond

October 27, 2020October 26, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Chuck Swindoll has been known to say, “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond.”* I don’t think he was quoting a scientific study. My sense is that he was making a general observation: Your life isn’t all about what happens to you, but how you respond to what … Continue reading How you respond

Greater than your grip on him

October 9, 2020October 8, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Last year I wrote a devotional called “God’s grip on you.” I don’t normally do repeats, but as I was thinking about what to share with you today, it struck me that there might be some people who need to hear this message again. Perhaps a global pandemic has given you a shake and you … Continue reading Greater than your grip on him

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