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Tag: perspective

Uncertainty is an Opportunity [Sermon]

June 5, 2022 MatthewRuttan

He actually walked on water. And there was a purpose to it. The powerful presence of Jesus is greater than the powerful presence of fear. That’s what I explore (for them then and for you now) in this sermon on John 6:16-24.

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Keeping composure under strain – a talk with Christine O’Reilly

April 27, 2021 MatthewRuttan

In this podcast episode, I talk with Christine O’Reilly about keeping our composure under strain. She defines composure, discusses the fraying nature of our times, and offers suggestions to grow our capacity to maintain composure under strain.

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Desperation, soul surgery, and gaining true vision (Growing Deeper with Luke 18:35-43)

April 25, 2021 MatthewRuttan

In this episode I offer an in-depth look at Jesus’ healing of the blind man in Luke 18:35-43, desperation, neediness, and the vision God can give when we feel we’re at the end of our rope.

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How Trials Can Make You More Resilient [Sermon]

May 3, 2020 MatthewRuttan

Trials are tough. But they can actually make you more resilient. This message is about how.

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Interview: Coronavirus, Perspective & Love

March 17, 2020 MatthewRuttan

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.

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Coronavirus, Fear & Faith

March 12, 2020 MatthewRuttan

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.

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Greater Contentment: 4 Insights for Christians

October 8, 2019 MatthewRuttan

Do you struggle with contentment? This post highlights 4 biblical insights and practical suggestions to put them into practice.

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

June 9, 2019 MatthewRuttan

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,

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