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Following Christ (or the crowd)?

September 27, 2023September 26, 2023 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

When someone asks you to describe yourself, what do you say?  I’m guessing you don’t use the word “holy.” After all, you don’t want to appear “holier than thou.” I get it. And perhaps you don’t think you’re very holy. That’s certainly a humble way of seeing things. But if you are a follower of … Continue reading Following Christ (or the crowd)?

Honouring God in big situations

September 19, 2023September 18, 2023 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Jesus did big things. So did his early followers. They spoke boldly, even in the face of violent opposition. They loved enemies, turned the other cheek, gave freely, and laid down their lives for others. Too often, we find ourselves being people-pleasers instead of God-pleasers. Instead of saying or doing something which honours God but … Continue reading Honouring God in big situations

Worth chasing or worth missing?

September 11, 2020September 10, 2020 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

“I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways” (Psalm 119:15). What would you do if you were walking down the road, and all of a sudden everyone around you snapped to attention and started running after something down an adjacent street? I’m guessing that you’d be really intrigued. I’m also … Continue reading Worth chasing or worth missing?

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