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father of lies

Evil wants to confuse you

December 8, 2025December 2, 2025 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Let me share two quotes with you.The first is by C.S. Lewis who famously wrote: “There is no neutral ground in the universe: every square inch is claimed by God and counterclaimed by Satan.”*I used to think that statement was a bit extreme, but not any more. The more I understand the Bible, the more … Continue reading Evil wants to confuse you

Distraction is deception’s co-pilot

September 30, 2024September 24, 2024 / Matthew Ruttan / 1 Comment

In John 8:44 Jesus called the Devil the “father of lies.” He is the enemy of honesty. He lays traps. He distorts. He pulls people in his direction. Since he’s an expert—he’s been working at his craft for eons—we need to be alert to his schemes. Having said let, let me introduce today’s theme. Distraction … Continue reading Distraction is deception’s co-pilot

Slaughter untrue thoughts with truth

January 30, 2020January 29, 2020 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Many of us face battles. More often than we’d like. And many of those battles begin in the mind. But you can respond swiftly and firmly by slaughtering untrue thoughts with truth as soon as they enter your brain. That truth is, in the words of Paul in Romans 8:37, that “in all these things … Continue reading Slaughter untrue thoughts with truth

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