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Jr A hockey and Luke 14:11

February 25, 2021February 24, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

In Luke 14:10-11 Jesus says: “But when you are invited [to a wedding feast], take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. For all those who exalt themselves … Continue reading Jr A hockey and Luke 14:11

Humility: Your first thought of the day

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

You'll find it difficult to grow and develop as a disciple of Jesus if you aren’t intentionally cultivating humility. Augustine says: “If you try to build a tall house of virtues you must first of all lay a deep foundation of humility.”* He’s talking about the castle of your character. Without a “deep foundation of … Continue reading Humility: Your first thought of the day

Looking down our noses

February 9, 2021February 8, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

In Luke 7 we learn about a woman who had a less-than-stellar reputation. Even though we all mess up and have many missteps in our journey with God, it’s probably not something we want to be known for. This woman was known for sin. She went up to Jesus boldly, looking for forgiveness. An on-looking … Continue reading Looking down our noses

Only strong and smart people?

January 15, 2021January 14, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

“Only strong people are close to God. Only smart people know anything about God.” In case it’s not obvious, those two sentences are incorrect! But we still tend to let those kinds of thoughts creep into our heads, don’t we? And yet. God shows grace to the humble (James 4:6). And your salvation is something … Continue reading Only strong and smart people?

Full of yourself, or the Spirit?

December 22, 2020December 21, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them…” (Luke 2:8-9) Have you ever wondered, “Why shepherds?” Why did the angel come to them of all people while they were actively watching against thieves and prey? There are probably … Continue reading Full of yourself, or the Spirit?

A soul rooted in humility

November 9, 2020November 8, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Hello! After a week away, the ‘Up!’ devotional is back to your email inbox and social media feeds. James 4:6 says, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” God OPPOSES the proud, but shows FAVOUR to the humble. Would you rather God oppose you, or show you favour? Yeah, me too! Here's … Continue reading A soul rooted in humility

Dirty windows

September 21, 2020September 20, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Someone shared a newspaper clipping with me.* It told about a young couple who had moved into a new home.  Every so often the wife would look out the window and see her neighbour hanging her laundry out to dry. “That laundry is not very clean; she doesn’t know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she … Continue reading Dirty windows

Humility holds a mirror

July 16, 2020July 15, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Jesus’ half-brother James was known for his wisdom and faithfulness. In fact, his nickname was “camel knees” because he apparently spent so much time on his knees in prayer that they swelled and became calloused and huge! He wrote: “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is … Continue reading Humility holds a mirror

The plank in your own eye

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

The fundamental no-no in contemporary society is “being judgmental.” Unfortunately some people accuse others of “being judgmental” as a way of silencing what they have to say (no matter what they have to say), or as a way of shaming them into submission about what is happening. It can be a way of saying, ‘You’re … Continue reading The plank in your own eye

You’re not the only one

July 9, 2020July 8, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / 1 Comment

One of the things I’m going to be teaching about this coming Sunday (July 12) is humility. Throughout the Bible it is consistently listed as a virtue we should strive for: --Micah 6:8 famously says to “walk humbly with your God.” --Speaking against shouldering our way into the places of honour at wedding dinners, Jesus … Continue reading You’re not the only one

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