Author: Matthew Ruttan
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What Should Protestants Think About Lent?
Protestant Christians are sometimes confused (or suspicious) about Lent. Why? In this podcast episode and blog I offer some explanations and then some advice going forward for pilgrims of the Way.
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Being someone’s answered prayer when yours feel unanswered (Daniel 5)
What if you were someone’s answered prayer even as your own felt unanswered — perhaps even in a situation you asked God to change? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks Daniel 5 and the infamous “writing on the wall.” Daniel’s ongoing steadfastness, even into his 80’s is instructive for all of us…
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Answering Skeptics #1 – “People of different religions all think theirs is best. One isn’t better than the other.”
I sometimes hear: “People of different religions all think theirs is best. One isn’t better than the other.” When you stop to think about it, the logic just doesn’t make sense. Here’s my response.
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There is no version of a better world without humility (Daniel 4)
The king was proud. His words dripped with arrogance. So God humbled him. In the end, he learned a great truth: “those who walk in pride he is able to humble.” This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks Daniel 4 and focuses on a trait that lies at the heart of a better…
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The “Even If” Faith of the Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3)
Daniel’s friends refused to compromise. As a result, the tyrant threatened to throw them into a fiery furnace. But they would rather die faithfully than live falsely. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks Daniel 3. It is an invitation to have an “even if” kind of faith today.
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January can be brutal, sad and dark. Here are 6 ideas to help. (Replay)
If you find January difficult, you’re not alone…
