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James 4:7

Call out to God. Don’t wait.

February 21, 2025February 18, 2025 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).A man named Abba Elias told an old story about a man who was living in a temple. Demons came to pester him, trying to get him to leave. To some of you that might seem shocking. Perhaps you’ve been told … Continue reading Call out to God. Don’t wait.

Our enemies shall not touch us

November 22, 2022November 16, 2022 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

I recently read the biography of an ancient monk named St. Anthony. It was written by the church father and great defender of the faith, Athanasius.  I was struck by Anthony’s humility and power. Usually we don’t think of humility and power going together, but they do. When someone is truly humble, God works powerfully … Continue reading Our enemies shall not touch us

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