Matthew Ruttan

Tag: hardship

  • WITHness: “Help when it hurts” – Part 1 [Podcast]

    WITHness: “Help when it hurts” – Part 1 [Podcast]

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    Let’s be honest. Life can hurt. There are worries, disappointments, broken dreams, challenging relationships, health problems, pain. Max Lucado once said: “If hurts were hairs, we’d all look like grizzlies.” So true. Sometimes people can’t see the hurts and burdens that we carry around, but that doesn’t mean they’re not there. Well, biblical teachings take…

  • Why letting your kids struggle is good parenting

    Why letting your kids struggle is good parenting

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    The opposite of good parenting is doing the easy thing in the short term. Now don’t get me wrong. There’s a certain parenting high when we just “let kids be kids,” stay up late, go for the sugary cereal, and wear pajamas all Saturday. I love all the ways we can have fun and build…