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nearness of God

Seeking his face

June 28, 2024November 19, 2024 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

You’re probably going to be more courageous if you know that God is close to you. When I was in elementary school, there was a mean kid on the playground. But I had two older brothers. The mean kid was less scary when my brothers were around.  You probably see the connection.  ‘But,’ you ask, … Continue reading Seeking his face

Shallow positivity

November 17, 2023November 13, 2023 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

The people in the TV commercials are always so happy. I know, I know—they’re actors. But it makes me think of the phrase “shallow positivity.” Shallow positivity is the idea that we’re supposed to be happy all the time. Although not many of us would agree that we’re supposed to be happy all the time, … Continue reading Shallow positivity

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