The Up Devotional

Matthew Ruttan
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In a minute or two, start your day with a shot of soul espresso—biblical and down-to-earth. It's written and read by disciple, pastor, and author, Matthew Ruttan. www.TheUpDevo.com

  1. 2D AGO

    Talking to God—when you want to scream

    Lucy Maud Montgomery was the famous author of Anne of Green Gables. In her journal entry from Christmas Eve 1909 she left a record about how much anguish she was feeling at that point in her life: “I feel shrieking at [God] defiantly, ‘Why did you create me to suffer like this?’”*She was certainly being … Continue reading Talking to God—when you want to scream

    2 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Advice for a king—and for all of us

    [Note: New podcast episode link below.] ~ In Daniel 4, we learn about a king who has become proud and arrogant. He has a troubling dream. Since Daniel has developed a reputation for successfully interpreting dreams, he is summoned to help.Daniel says that the king will be humbled. He will be driven away from the … Continue reading Advice for a king—and for all of us

    2 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Humility: weakness to the world, greatness to God

    In the previous devotional I raised the topic of humility. In Daniel 4, the pagan king was full of himself. But God taught him a lesson and punished him for seven years. He was made to live like an animal and even eat like one.When he finally acknowledged God and was restored to his former … Continue reading Humility: weakness to the world, greatness to God

    3 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Humility—even when things get heated

    “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:3-4).In the eighteenth century there was a very heated debate between two theological heavyweights—George Whitfield and John Wesley. It was … Continue reading Humility—even when things get heated

    2 min

  5. 6D AGO

    When getting things done isn’t the point

    “And after he had taken leave of them, [Jesus] went up on the mountain to pray” (Mark 6:46).Towards the end of last year, I went away on a silent retreat. It was a peaceful time to read, pray and sing the psalms.I’m an introvert, so the silence wasn’t difficult. Other than the worship and a … Continue reading When getting things done isn’t the point

    2 min

  6. JAN 30

    Loyalty matters in more ways than you think

    This week we have been exploring the bravery and faith of Daniel’s three friends, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. We have been using their experience to ask important questions about our own faith today.These three young men refused to bow down to the king’s statue. But why?In the Ten Commandments God says: “You shall have no … Continue reading Loyalty matters in more ways than you think

    2 min

  7. JAN 29

    Glorifying him or denying him

    Daniel’s three friends were told to bow to the king’s statue. If they did, they would live. If they didn’t bow they would burn. They refused. “…even if he does not [rescue us],” they said, “…we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up” (Daniel 3:18).Let me share … Continue reading Glorifying him or denying him

    2 min

  8. JAN 28

    Prepare for big moments by starting small

    In yesterday’s devotional we talked about having an “even if” kind of faith. This was based on the words of Daniel’s three friends. They were told to bow down to the king’s statue. If they didn’t, they would be thrown into a fiery furnace. They had two options: Bow or burn. But they said No. “If … Continue reading Prepare for big moments by starting small

    2 min
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In a minute or two, start your day with a shot of soul espresso—biblical and down-to-earth. It's written and read by disciple, pastor, and author, Matthew Ruttan. www.TheUpDevo.com

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  • Creator
    Matthew Ruttan
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    350
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Matthew Ruttan
  • Show Website
    The Up Devotional