Written alongside Richard Topping, this post suggests a short motto for navigating a pandemic as God’s people.
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.
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