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kingdom of heaven

Hold loosely to the things of the world

February 27, 2026February 26, 2026 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

“Hold loosely to the things of the world, and hold tightly to the things of God.” That’s something my colleague William Min says.What does he mean?The “things of this world” are fleeting. They won’t last. If you have a house or apartment, you probably spend a lot of money on it. Me too. But we … Continue reading Hold loosely to the things of the world

Getting in the way of God’s way

June 27, 2019 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Here is what Jesus preached in Matthew 4:17: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” The “kingdom of heaven” refers not only to life after death, but to the quality of our lives before death. In this sense, the “kingdom of heaven” and the “kingdom of God” are the same. Maybe it’s obvious, … Continue reading Getting in the way of God’s way

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