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The ripple effect of words

February 24, 2025February 18, 2025 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

In James 3:8 we read: “…no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.”At first that sounds a bit harsh—but not if you’ve been on the receiving end of some verbal poison! Today’s devotional is quite simple. Be careful with your words. They can do serious good, and they … Continue reading The ripple effect of words

A good life than a long

June 13, 2024June 11, 2024 / Matthew Ruttan / 2 Comments

Generations ago, Lewis Bayly wrote a devotional book. It was a how-to manual for living faithfully in the modern world, beginning at home. A lot has changed in society since Bayly’s book was first published in 1611. But many of his insights endure, like this one: “wish rather a good life than a long.”* His … Continue reading A good life than a long

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