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From Trolls to Glorifiers

September 15, 2017September 14, 2017 / Matthew Ruttan / 2 Comments

Trolls continually post negative comments online. If you want to pump some positivity into the drab that can be the internet, read on.

Trolls

September 14, 2017September 13, 2017 / Matthew Ruttan / 3 Comments

"Trolls" used to refer to burly creatures under bridges. Now it also means an online instigator. Here's how to handle them.

How’d no complaining go?

August 4, 2017August 3, 2017 / Matthew Ruttan / 2 Comments

7 days ago I proposed the 7-Day No-Complaint challenge. (You can see that post here.) The idea was simple. Wear a watch or bracelet, and every time you complain about something irrelevant, switch it to the other wrist. Quite simply, it makes you more aware of how much you’re complaining—and hopefully helps you dial down … Continue reading How’d no complaining go?

Best friends with the enemy

April 22, 2017April 20, 2017 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

When you think about your worst enemy, who you do think about? A betraying friend? Someone who has abused you? Satan? How many of you answered, ‘Me’? I’m guessing not very many. But I’m also guessing that many of us act that way. Let’s consider Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Gaylord Perry. He was known … Continue reading Best friends with the enemy

The current of criticism

November 17, 2016November 16, 2016 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths..." (ESV) Today's Thought Is it just me or is it easy to criticize? If you stare at anything long enough, you’ll find things to pick apart. For example, you’ll discover that other people have character bunions; that organizations can speak out of both sides … Continue reading The current of criticism

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