Author: Matthew Ruttan
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Turbulence – Sarah Joy Covey interviews me about my book and navigating the storms of life
I was recently interviewed by Sarah Covey on the Covey Wellness Centre Podcast. She asked me about my book ‘Turbulence: Devotionals to Steady You Through the Storms of Life.’ We talked about how hardship intersects with one’s wellness journey, how the book can help people dealing with hardship, and more. This post provides the link.
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10 Popular Things Jesus Said
This is Part 1 of 2. Part 1 is 10 popular things Jesus said. Part 2 (to come) will be 10 un-popular things he said. His words are full of inspiration and hope! — and also challenge and warning. All of them are true. Let’s do some thinking: Do we like following a certain version…
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![How does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/may-19.png?w=1024)
How does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? [Sermon]
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…” It sounds like a very, very good thing. But what specifically is “the peace of Christ”? What about the reference to our “hearts”? (Clearly, it’s not just a muscle in your chest.) And how can that peace “rule”? If this idea is one of the…
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![Mesus, McJesus and the Rise of Fear [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/may-5-1.png?w=1024)
Mesus, McJesus and the Rise of Fear [Sermon]
“Mesus” is a temptation for all of us; it’s self-projection. “McJesus” is consumerism gone bad, even with our faith–picking and choosing beliefs, even drawing from other religions. When these things happen, fear and anxiety can increase. They love a vacuum. This sermon is on Colossians 2:6-23 and unpacks the Lordship of Jesus; because of him,…
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Something Still Seems “Off”—Sarah Joy Covey on Life After the Pandemic
I’ve sensed it. Have you? Maybe not for everyone, but for some. I’m talking about life after the pandemic. “It’s over, but I don’t feel the same.” “Life is moving on, but I sometimes don’t feel very well.” This episode is a talk with Sarah Joy Covey, therapist and owner/director of the Covey Wellness Centre.
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God meets you where you’re at [Sermon]
There’s an old saying: “God meets you where you’re at, not where you should be at.” It was true for the Colossians, Saul, and Johnny Cash in Nickajack cave. This sermon explores the powerful mystery of “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” even for imperfect people. I explore Colossians 1:24-2:5 and take us through…
