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The weapon of prayer

March 31, 2020March 30, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

A lot of people are fighting a war with fear. Fear of illness or unemployment or loneliness or… the list goes on. So over the next several days I’m going to highlight several weapons in the war against fear. They’re not physical weapons, but spiritual weapons. The first is prayer. Simply put, prayer is conversation … Continue reading The weapon of prayer

Marana Tha

December 11, 2019December 10, 2019 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Today I’d love to share a short, special prayer with you so that you can include it in your daily arsenal. -When you’re on your knees, or not. -When you’re driving, or walking. -When you’re calm, or fed up. -When you’re composed, or frazzled. It’s biblical, easy to memorize, and powerful. “Marana Tha.” It’s Aramaic … Continue reading Marana Tha

God is on me!

August 2, 2019August 1, 2019 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Pastor Craig Groeschel was giving a talk at a youth camp. There was one boy who was clearly just not into it. As Craig talked, he sat there disinterested, hands in his pockets, slumped over, even looking angry. Afterwards, the young man revealed some struggles in his life. Craig asked if he could pray for … Continue reading God is on me!

You talk to God. But do you also listen?

August 14, 2018August 13, 2018 / MatthewRuttan / 1 Comment

Talking to God is one thing. But what about listening? What if God was trying to communicate with you but you just weren't paying attention...

Giving troubles over

March 6, 2018March 5, 2018 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Susanna Wesley lived a few hundred years ago. She gave birth to 19 children. 10 survived infancy. To say she was busy is an understatement. Plus, she had a difficult life—marital troubles, financial hardship, and illness were frequent visitors. And that’s not to mention the pain and difficulty of coping with the death of 9 … Continue reading Giving troubles over

At the start, not the end

February 24, 2018February 21, 2018 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Many Christians end their prayers something like this: “In Jesus’ name, Amen.” The origins of that practice trace back to a few different Bible passages, but one of them is Jesus’ own words in John 14:14 where he said, “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” But just … Continue reading At the start, not the end

Out loud

February 23, 2018February 21, 2018 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

The more you study prayer—and the more you pray—the more you realize there's a lot to know. It can actually be intimidating. So I came up with a saying to help keep my brain on the right track: Pray consistently, whole-heartedly, and expectantly in Jesus’ name.  [I walk through this statement step-by-step in my podcast … Continue reading Out loud

Get consistent

February 21, 2018February 20, 2018 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

This week I’m sharing some thoughts about prayer. Like oxygen, prayer is a life-giving necessity for a vibrant spiritual life. Yesterday, I talked about how motives matter. Today, let’s talk about CONSISTENCY. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Paul says to “pray without ceasing.” But if you’re like a lot of people, there’s more ceasing than there … Continue reading Get consistent

Motives matter

February 20, 2018February 19, 2018 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

You know a lot about your own body—probably more than anyone else (except God). But you probably don’t know this: -That there is an average of 7 octillion atoms in an adult’s body -That half the population has eyelash mites (yikes) -That every tongue print is unique In other words, you know your body well—but … Continue reading Motives matter

Open me

December 23, 2017December 22, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

There are certain moments in life when time seems to stand still. It’s when something really significant is happening and the usual routine of daily life is disrupted. One of these times is the birth of a child. Another is the death of someone we deeply care about. And I think that Christmas is one of those times … Continue reading Open me

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