Because of COVID-19 there’s a lot of change and uncertainty out there—and with it an invisible enemy: Fear. But how can we be victorious over
Author: MatthewRuttan
"A pulse doesn't mean you're alive." I'm a dad, pastor & "expert" pancake maker. Homebase is www.MatthewRuttan.co, and I write the "Up!" daily devo at www.TheUpDevo.com. One day I hope to own a rowboat. Just because it seems awesome.
How to calm and relax your mind
A lot of people are stressed or anxious. Here are 20 quick & super-practical ways to help calm and relax your mind.
When life feels out of control [Sermon]
Do you feel out of control? Things seem to change daily in a pandemic. This sermon on Psalm 103 reminds us about who God is and who we can be as his people in uncertain times.
Free online resources and help for pastors, churches
Here is a place for churches and pastors to get free online resources and help as they seek to leverage online ministries in the wake of coronavirus.
Interview: Coronavirus, Perspective & Love
In this interview with Life 100.3FM we discuss changes in ‘doing church,’ the power of God (vs fear), ways to be loving in a pandemic, resources, government, and prayer.
Who. You. Are. [Sermon]
There’s a lot of confusion about ‘identity.’ But when we are confident about who we are, we live differently, powerfully and on purpose. This sermon explores Ephesians 1-2 for the answer.
6 ways to be loving in a pandemic
Jesus’ instruction to “love your neighbour” persists in a pandemic. Here are 6 practical ways to do so.
Coronavirus, Fear & Faith
There’s a lot of fear out there, most recently with coronavirus. How do God’s people respond generally and more specifically. This post has 3 suggestions.
Discipleship Manual – a resource for Lent
The 5 major discourses in Matthew’s Gospel are sometimes called a “discipleship manual.” This post explains what Lent is about and how these texts can be used for spiritual renewal and training in Lent.
Unless you become like little children [Sermon]
“The task is to become child-like without becoming child-ish” (unknown). What’s the difference, and why does Jesus tell his disciples that unless they become like children they can’t enter the kingdom of heaven? Here’s why, and 2 ways we can be like children today.
I know prayer is important, but it’s a constant battle. Can you give some tips? [Video]
In this video from Westminster’s Q & A Forum, I offer 7 points in response to this very honest (and important) question.
Don’t Give Up [Sermon]
T.S. Eliot asked, “Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?” Great question! In this
Mature people mature people [Sermon]
In Part 3 of 4 in the “Mature” series I highlight 3 specific traits to look for in others who can serve as godly examples in our lives. God puts people in our lives to help us pilot our lives.
