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The tug-of-war for Jesus

June 26, 2025June 24, 2025 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

There is a spiritual tug-of-war happening—and it’s happening over Jesus.Different factions are trying to lay claim to him. One group proclaims: “We have the right understanding of Jesus and you are wrong!” The other group bellows the same thing.Even as you read or listen to this certain people come to mind who are actively engaged … Continue reading The tug-of-war for Jesus

Three unhelpful over-simplifications

February 27, 2023February 21, 2023 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

We live in polarizing times. There are days when I feel that our news programs, social media feeds, and ways of communicating, are set-up to be combative and divisive. But hear this warning from Colossians 4:6: “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer … Continue reading Three unhelpful over-simplifications

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