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The poor emperor and rich beggar

February 12, 2021February 11, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Maybe it’s human nature to focus more on what we don’t have than on what we do. We turn on our TVs or go online and get bombarded about what we should have (but don’t) or what cool things other people are doing (but we aren’t). And then a pandemic comes—and stays!—and we don’t get … Continue reading The poor emperor and rich beggar

The word they erased from the dictionary

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Every once in a while dictionaries get updated. Some words get taken out, others get put in, and the meaning of words can change. Someone once said to me that the writers of dictionaries have a disproportionate influence on history. After all, words powerfully impact how we think. Well, the Oxford Junior Dictionary made an … Continue reading The word they erased from the dictionary

Defined by a Saviour, not sin [Plus, ANNOUNCEMENT!]

February 8, 2021February 7, 2021 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

She had lived a sinful life. And everyone knew it. But Jesus was coming to town. He was the One. He IS the One. The Messiah. The rescuer. The forgiver. The one who makes new. Luke 7:38 paints the scene: “As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet … Continue reading Defined by a Saviour, not sin [Plus, ANNOUNCEMENT!]

Am I right with God and walking rightly?

December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Here are two very important questions: --Am I right with God?--Am I walking rightly with God? Even if you use different wording, these are the kinds of questions that are most likely bouncing around in your head as you paddle down the river of life. As you think about how you might answer them, consider … Continue reading Am I right with God and walking rightly?

Our strength every morning

June 29, 2020June 26, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Dick and Rick are members of Team Hoyt. Together they’ve competed in sixty-four marathons, two hundred and six triathlons at Ironman distance, and two hundred and four 10K runs. In total, that’s over six thousand kilometres! But get this. Dick, the father, can run. But Rick, the son, isn’t able to run or speak. It’s … Continue reading Our strength every morning

An accurate view of yourself

August 29, 2019August 28, 2019 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Some people have too HIGH a view of themselves. They think they’re always right and others are always wrong. They think it’s a privilege for you just to be in their presence. They think they’re the best thing since sliced bread. Others have a too LOW a view of themselves. They think they’re good for … Continue reading An accurate view of yourself

Generosity you don’t deserve

August 3, 2017August 2, 2017 / MatthewRuttan / 2 Comments

Aren't all religions the same? I get asked that sometimes. The short answer is no. And here's one of the reasons why (and why it matters... eternally)

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