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The gift you give and get at the same time

January 14, 2020January 13, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

People make money. Older people and younger people. Some make a lot and some make a little. Some run companies and some deliver newspapers. And many do a whole bunch of other things. But WHY do we make money? Well, sure, we make money to provide for our needs. It’s nice to have food, clothes, … Continue reading The gift you give and get at the same time

The gold is in the giving

April 7, 2018April 6, 2018 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

I was recently talking with someone about how we live in a “consumer culture,” and about how deeply that kind of thinking has burrowed its way into our hearts and minds. It’s hard to escape. We consume. Products, plastics, food, ideas, even people sometimes. We spend our days being battered by advertisements and promotions which … Continue reading The gold is in the giving

The beggar and the King

December 7, 2017December 6, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / 2 Comments

Elisabeth Elliot tells us a story about a beggar and a King. A beggar was sitting at the side of the street with his hat outstretched asking for money. Then he noticed that the King himself was coming, complete with his whole entourage. This was his lucky day! How could the King refuse to give … Continue reading The beggar and the King

Actively looking for opportunities

November 4, 2017November 3, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

All week we’ve been exploring how we can be wealthy (regardless of how much money we have). Our main verse has been 1 Timothy 6:18. Paul says: “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” So far I’ve asked you some critical gut-check questions. … Continue reading Actively looking for opportunities

Reverse gravity

July 15, 2017July 14, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

You want to serve. But things in life are already weighing you down. But what if helping others actually made you feel... lighter?

This might make me Mr Unpopular

July 13, 2017July 12, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / 1 Comment

You want to serve and help others. But you're just too busy. Or are you? (Maybe you should just tell your excuses to Greg.) Read on...

What you give up God fills up

July 12, 2017July 11, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / 1 Comment

You know that serving and helping others is a good thing. But it leaves you tired. So is it worth it? I think so. And here's why.

If you’re not giving up something

July 11, 2017July 10, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

You probably think you're a fairly "giving person." But if you don't do this, you're probably not. (With thanks to the widow's offering.)

More than you take

June 8, 2017June 2, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / 1 Comment

I'm guessing we all want joy. So this idea from John Maxwell may not be what first comes to mind, but it's gold.

Angels with Dirty Faces

December 3, 2016December 2, 2016 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Philippians 2:4 "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." (ESV) Today's Thought In the movie Angels with Dirty Faces, James Cagney plays a criminal gangster named William “Rocky” Sullivan who is admired by a bunch of young misfits and delinquents in the city. He … Continue reading Angels with Dirty Faces

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