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The source and security of your dignity

February 10, 2022February 8, 2022 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

These days a lot of people are on shaky mental-emotional ground. I recently heard the phrase ‘the spiral of exhaustion.’ Here’s a part of my concern: When we are exhausted, we start to doubt ourselves; we start to question who we are; and we are more susceptible to untruth.  You make a mistake and then … Continue reading The source and security of your dignity

The word you should say when you look in the mirror

February 9, 2022February 8, 2022 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

To the Ephesians, Paul writes: “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received” (Ephesians 4:1). Do you notice the irony? He tells them to live a worthy life while he himself is in prison. In many people’s eyes, Paul was living a … Continue reading The word you should say when you look in the mirror

Disgrace, dignity and wine

February 8, 2022February 7, 2022 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

John 2:6-7: “Nearby stood six stone water jars… each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water’; so they filled them to the brim.” One of Jesus’ most popular miracles is turning water into wine. We like a party, don’t we! And it’s not like it was … Continue reading Disgrace, dignity and wine

Made in the image of God

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Hello again! As you know, “Up!” has been on pause for a week while I’ve been away for some dedicated study time. As of today, the devotional returns to your feed or email inbox five days a week—Monday to Friday! A lot has happened in the past seven days. There is a lot of hurt. … Continue reading Made in the image of God

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