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Complaining—in a healthier way

December 18, 2019December 17, 2019 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

What happens in December? Singing? Praying? Helping the poor? Yup. And there’s probably some shopping and scurrying in there too! But here’s something else: Complaining. As a pastor, I wish I could say that I never complain about anything. But that’s just not true. One of the reasons this concerns me is because of James … Continue reading Complaining—in a healthier way

Staying out of a hole

November 15, 2018January 7, 2019 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

It’s November. And although studies show that January is the most depressing month of the year, I think that, for many people, November and December are a close second and third. The leaves have mostly fallen off the trees. It starts to get cold. Along with Christmas comes financial pressure and un-realistic expectations around family … Continue reading Staying out of a hole

With apologies to Christmas cards everywhere

December 9, 2016December 8, 2016 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." (NIV) Today's Thought One of the benefits to writing a daily devotional is that it keeps me accountable. Not only do I spend time praying, thinking and writing every day, but it challenges me to live out the things I write … Continue reading With apologies to Christmas cards everywhere

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