The Up Devotional

Your 1-minute shot of soul espresso. Matthew Ruttan writes The Up Daily Devotional 5 mornings a week. Podcast version and past entries at

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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/x0SuJICSDm

#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/Bkz7c3qFTo

#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/vrX7lmMnqI

#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/gNpYCNFYAi

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #hope #apologetics

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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/kVBruSenJR

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #hope #apologetics

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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/jFGuXHQ1fM

#dailydevotional #faith #words #powerofwords #eliewiesel

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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/cf8HYQArzP

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

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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/xAX3XRH4aa

#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/1YeiATGTnO

#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/9624clCHW4

#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/dAVBkbl4ev

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

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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/AIFVylaig9

#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/aXm2xEK5sw

#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/oJaKtE2bC9

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #loveoneanother #bible

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Set apart for God's special purposes

The Up Devotional for May 19, 2026

As a word, "holiness" can feel big, bad or burdensome. But what if there was more to the picture? https://t.co/v69QunCyq0

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #JesusChrist #holiness #JIPacker #spiritualgrowth

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Feelings can betray

The Up Devotional for May 18, 2026

Let's pay attention to our feelings, but not be ruled by them. Here's why: https://t.co/kJfRs8A46I

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #feelings #discernment

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Affliction can be an accelerant

The Up Devotional for May 15, 2026

Affliction and hardship aren't fun. But this might be a useful perspective: https://t.co/cPERVUE8oL

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #affliction #hardship

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Keep focused on the end game

The Up Devotional for May 14, 2026

Peter wanted to encourage his readers. Don't forget your horizon of hope! Read on: https://t.co/Hj0Hr4p10o

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #peter #eternity #focus #hope

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You're in good company

The Up Devotional for May 13, 2026

Do things every go totally off the rails? You're in better company than you think: https://t.co/s4V8jbQPuZ

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #Peter

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Diamonds don't start as diamonds

The Up Devotional for May 12, 2026

We love them and they're valuable. But they start as simple carbon. What happens to them may also happen to us: https://t.co/SEGXrAk7Tz

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #hardship #affliction