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diligence

Details and diligence

March 26, 2024March 25, 2024 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord" (Romans 12:11). A little while ago a video started circulating online of Bobby Hastings, the head equipment manager for the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team. During a game, Hastings could be seen on the bench closely watching the play. When a player … Continue reading Details and diligence

The wise, hard-working ant

July 24, 2023July 20, 2023 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

In the Bible, Proverbs are short statements to help you live wisely daily. Our society likes things that are short and to-the-point. The proverbs are certainly that! Proverbs 6:6 says: “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!” See what I mean? Short and to the point! To understand this proverb … Continue reading The wise, hard-working ant

Distraction is deception

September 5, 2018September 4, 2018 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

In yesterday’s devotional I said that you need to deliberately establish godly priorities and put them into your schedule. Why? Because at first you make your schedule, and then your schedule makes you. In other words, the routines you establish shape who you become. So today I’d like to further motivate you with one more … Continue reading Distraction is deception

A daytime disconnect?

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

Many people feel “disconnected” to God from 9 to 5. Generally speaking, that’s when you’re at school, or at work, or going about the random tasks of life. (I realize that some of you work shift work but just go with me on this one.) Maybe you feel it’s hard to feel close to God … Continue reading A daytime disconnect?

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