Matthew Ruttan

Disciple, house-holder, pastor, medieval modern, scum, fool, victor, royalty. The Up Devotional. The Pulse Podcast. All in for the kingdom. VDM.

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Beskar armour and the refining we face

The Up Devotional for June 8, 2026

The Mandalorian's armour had to endure intense heat and pressure to be what it needed to be. We can learn from this: https://t.co/GlEuvEB3Oy

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #mandalorian #hardship

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Hope - living like it's Sunday on Friday

The Up Devotional for June 5, 2026

"Hope" can be hard to define. That's why we can't forget the cross and empty tomb (each new day): https://t.co/TvUdb2UBvH

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #hope #resurrection

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Forward-facing hope

The Up Devotional for June 4, 2026

William Gurnall shares a good word about looking back, but also forward in hope: https://t.co/CRVv0r9ps5

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #hope #williamgurnall

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Not just what you say, but how you say it

The Up Devotional for June 3, 2026

Peter had seen a thing or two. Don't just say the right thing, say it well: https://t.co/pbXZhd5zcj

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #hope #apologetics

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Why loving people isn't the same as liking them.
My latest from The Gospel Coalition Canada.
https://t.co/zggqinnh8x

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Hope—it’s water in the desert

The Up Devotional for June 2, 2026

People need hope. But if you were asked to explain yours, what would you say? - https://t.co/6wHoD9ItR8

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #hope #apologetics

[Paul Anleitner @PaulAnleitner]

I was surprised to read this headline from the New York Times.

“Sliding back” might not be the right expression, but it points to something true.

I’ve had countless conversations with people in the past year or so who have said things to me like “Why do things feel more…medieval?”

What they’re feeling is the modern notion of “secular” collapsing—like the lines between “spiritual” and “material” getting blurred.

Expect to feel much more of this over the next few years.

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Words like deeds

The Up Devotional for June 1, 2026

Elie Wiesel has something to say about words -- and they will probably influence how you speak to others: https://t.co/d3EokZGpZH

#dailydevotional #faith #words #powerofwords #eliewiesel

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@JoshuaBarzon the rapture

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@ErikReed I'm guessing... Luther, Edwards, Spurgeon, Calvin, Sproul?

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History belongs to the intercessors

The Up Devotional for May 29, 2026

What if your prayers gave you a disproportionate influence on history? - https://t.co/pBz5GPt2uv

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #prayer #spiritualdisciplines #spiritualgrowth #intercession #pray

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My latest piece in @CanadaTGC . Why loving people isn't the same as liking them...
https://t.co/zggqinnh8x

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The unconquered fortitude of thy Spirit

The Up Devotional for May 28, 2026

It was one of Calvin's prayers. When was the last time we simply asked the Spirit directly? https://t.co/wpfoQo2KiZ

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #HolySpirit #JohnCalvin #prayer

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Honour everyone

The Up Devotional for May 27, 2026

Even Nero, under whom Peter would be martyred? Yes. But what does that even mean? https://t.co/F9Fv5rZjUD

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #peter

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In the depths of God's Word

The Up Devotional for May 26, 2026

What do we do with tough Bible passages? We tend to avoid them! But there's a better way: https://t.co/rfS0oegKVL

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #wordofGod #spiritualgrowth

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A prayer for times of Christ-un-likeness

The Up Devotional for May 25, 2026

He is the perfect King, and (thankfully) forgiving... https://t.co/UF9o6AbHIL

#dailydevotional #faith #prayer #throneofgrace #JesusChrist #forgiveness

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He has certainly earned the right to be heard. What Jonathan Haidt, best-selling author of The Anxious Generation, just said about A.I. and children. Link in comments to both blog and podcast episode...
https://t.co/VInSx1h1u4

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Being weird -- and glorifying God

The Up Devotional for May 22, 2026

It's counter-cultural. (But that's okay.) - https://t.co/VhIGpEYwTB

#dailydevotional #faith #holiness #JesusChrist #glorifyingGod #calling

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Heaven’s map on earth

The Up Devotional for May 21, 2026

When you think about holiness, do you think of this? https://t.co/tbppxalHR3

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #Christ #holiness #sanctification #puritans #thomaswatson #gratitude #love

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Loving people (when you don't like them)

The Up Devotional for May 20, 2016

How do you be at your best when some people put you at your worst? https://t.co/4lDtbLJewP

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #loveoneanother #bible