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Do you need to modify your methods?

August 27, 2018August 26, 2018 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck? Like what you’re doing on a day-to-day basis isn’t getting you closer to your goals? If so, you’re not alone. But don’t fear. There’s hope!

How to handcuff the present

August 24, 2018August 22, 2018 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Nostalgia is good... sometimes. But is there a point where glorifying those supposed golden yester-years actually holds you back?

Radical gratitude, fleas and Nazis

August 23, 2018October 9, 2021 / Matthew Ruttan / 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...

What to do when you’re persecuted

August 22, 2018August 21, 2018 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Millions of Christians face persecution. And it will increase in North America too. So what do you do? (It has something to do with retaliation.)

Tempted? Do this.

August 21, 2018August 20, 2018 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

We live in the age of the quick fix. And when it comes to temptation, our impulse for instant gratification can lead us astray. So if you're human and deal with temptation, here's something that will help.

Set small awesome goals

August 20, 2018August 19, 2018 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Ever wonder why you're not getting ahead? Why you're not making gains on your goals in life? Maybe this will help.

Give God the credit

August 17, 2018August 13, 2018 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

If your friend fixed your garage door for free, and then someone came over the next day and complimented it, what would you do? You'd give your friend the credit. Why don't we do the same for God?

The more instantly gratified you are…

August 16, 2018August 13, 2018 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

We live in a time of instant gratification. But what if giving in to our immediate wants actually made us LESS satisfied?

Failure doesn’t mean defeat

August 15, 2018August 13, 2018 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Why did David take FIVE stones (instead of one) when he went to battle Goliath? The answer might give us a new perspective about what defeat and victory look like in your life.

You talk to God. But do you also listen?

August 14, 2018August 13, 2018 / Matthew Ruttan / 1 Comment

Talking to God is one thing. But what about listening? What if God was trying to communicate with you but you just weren't paying attention...

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