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love your neighbour

People we don’t like—and our true source of unity

November 12, 2021November 10, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Hebrews 10:24-25 says: “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing…” Let me say something which is perhaps a bit awkward. People can be difficult. They can rub us the wrong way. You know … Continue reading People we don’t like—and our true source of unity

When good people do nothing

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

I was recently watching an episode of When Calls The Heart. A young boy named Cody was told a life-principle by his teacher, Elizabeth: “Bad things happen when good people do nothing.” I’m sure it’s a famous quote from somewhere (I’m just not sure), but the episode went on to show how the opposite is … Continue reading When good people do nothing

Not determined by the enemy

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

Jesus said: “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:44-45). Yup, that’s a very difficult thing to do, especially when you’ve been wronged in some way. Lately I’ve noticed how our society disagrees with Jesus' words. When someone wrongs you it … Continue reading Not determined by the enemy

Showing mercy broadly

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

In the well-known story of the Good Samaritan, two respectful people—a priest and a Levite—pass by a man who has been stripped, beaten, and left half-dead. He needs help, but they don't. Luke 10:33-34 tell us what happens next: “But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, … Continue reading Showing mercy broadly

A helping hand

February 5, 2021February 4, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

All this week we’ve been thinking about Jesus’ words in Luke 6:31: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” This verse takes a second to say, and a life-time to try to live out. But since these worthy words are from the lips of King Jesus, it’s definitely a noble and … Continue reading A helping hand

Collateral goodness

September 18, 2020September 14, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Collateral damage is damage that is considered to be secondary or incidental. For example, if civilians are killed by a bomb that was meant to hit a military target that is sometimes called “collateral damage.” A less severe example might be getting hit with a foul ball at a baseball game. Someone might also call … Continue reading Collateral goodness

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