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Embody one of these traits this week

December 14, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

On Friday we explored the idea of wisdom. After looking at James 3:17 we found that wisdom is not just stuff you know; it’s who you’re known to be. Today let’s try to apply James’ insight about wisdom to our own lives. Let’s look at that verse again: “But the wisdom from above is first … Continue reading Embody one of these traits this week

Wisdom: who you’re known to be

December 11, 2020December 10, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Who or what is a wise person like? Many people, when they try to describe someone who is wise, start to list things they know—usually profound bits of knowledge which have been tried and tested though time and the refining grind of real-life experiences. I would tend to agree. That certainly sounds a lot like … Continue reading Wisdom: who you’re known to be

Well-grounded people

September 23, 2020September 22, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Do you need wisdom to ground you? To make you more stable? Me too. Fortunately, Jesus’ half-brother James (a prominent leader in the early church), tells us what to do: “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. … Continue reading Well-grounded people

Be a California Redwood

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

The California Redwoods are massive trees, apparently the biggest living things on earth. Some are higher than 360 feet, and some are more than 60 feet around. Many are over 100 years old, and some are even over a thousand years old. Some of them have even been somewhat burned in forest fires—but they still … Continue reading Be a California Redwood

You can’t stand on quicksand

June 26, 2020June 25, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Yesterday I said that wisdom is hearing Jesus’ words and putting them into practice. Sounds good, right? But it also sounds STABILIZING. Here’s why.

What does it mean to be wise, anyway? [Plus, new book announcement!]

June 25, 2020June 24, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Yesterday I said that when you gorge on information, you’re too full for wisdom. But what does it mean to be wise, anyway? Fear not. We don’t have to guess. Jesus tells us.

When you gorge on information

June 24, 2020June 23, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Saying that we live in the “information age” seems like an understatement. There is more information coming at us than ever before. In 2019 YouTube reported that 500 hours of new video content is uploaded every single minute. Yup, every minute. Combine this with news, blogs, radio programs, social media, Netflix, TV, music, movies—the list goes … Continue reading When you gorge on information

Eternal things more than temporary things

March 2, 2020February 28, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Over the past few devotionals I’ve been helping us reflect on the fact that mature people mature people. Adjective, noun, verb, noun. In other words, people who are mature can help other people become more mature as well. Because of their faithfulness and maturity they can be a positive role model for us. In addition, … Continue reading Eternal things more than temporary things

Those who live sacrificially

February 28, 2020February 27, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

There are times when we’re just not sure what to do. We need some advice and direction. Yesterday I pointed out that in times like these,God puts people in our lives to help us pilot our lives. But how do we know who these people are? Well, Paul tells us. Someone he lifts up as … Continue reading Those who live sacrificially

To help us pilot our lives

February 27, 2020February 26, 2020 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Have you ever wanted to some wisdom or direction for something you're dealing with? -You’ve prayed—but still aren’t sure what to do. -You’ve read the Bible—but still aren’t sure what to do. -You’ve fasted—but still aren’t sure what to do. In these situations, God is so merciful to us. He puts people in our lives … Continue reading To help us pilot our lives

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