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The Up Devotional

In a minute or two, start your day with a shot of soul espresso—biblical and down-to-earth. It"s written and read by disciple, pastor, and author, Matthew Ruttan. www.TheUpDevo.com

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2:21

Your inner monk?

The Up Devotional ·

2025/08/04

John Mark Comer says we should find our inner monk “to live with depth and serenity and focus right in the middle of the noise and traffic and hurry of the modern world.”*I like that. Depth.Serenity.Focus.Right in the middle of the…Noise.Traffic.Hurry of the modern world.Can I get an Amen?!The challenge isn’t whether or not we think … Continue reading Your inner monk?

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2:34

How to approach faith-based TV shows and movies

The Up Devotional ·

2025/08/01

“The time has come,” Jesus said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:15)We live in a time when many Christian movies and T.V. shows are being produced. They are high quality and can be very inspiring. Some of you have seen The Chosen (about the life of … Continue reading How to approach faith-based TV shows and movies

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2:27

Is A.I. neutral?

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/31

“The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God” (2 Corinthians 4:4).A chatbot is a computer-simulated feature of artificial intelligence. It mimics a human and is designed to interact with the … Continue reading Is A.I. neutral?

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2:26

Life is more than possessions

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/30

One of the benefits of reading the whole Bible (instead of just small bits of it) is that you begin to gain a clearer understanding of certain concepts. Each time a biblical author mentions something about a specific word or idea it helps you understand more about it.Take, for example, the idea of coveting. The … Continue reading Life is more than possessions

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2:13

The great beautifier of souls

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/29

Genesis 1:27 famously states that we humans are made in the image of God. “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”Not only is this a statement of fact, but it’s something to aspire to. Yes, we are made in God’s … Continue reading The great beautifier of souls

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2:25

The secret is Christ in me

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/28

After a week of vacation, The Up Daily Devotional is back five mornings a week. To the new subscribers who have joined us in the past week, welcome! Okay, on to today’s devotional…Your circumstances have a big impact on you. They can influence how you see the world. If someone in your day-to-day life is constantly … Continue reading The secret is Christ in me

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1:53

“I’m doing this for God’s glory!” Um, really?

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/18

[1-week pause alert. See notification at the end of today's devotional.] ~ In 1 Corinthians 10:31 Paul writes: “whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”It’s a famous verse. It reminds us to give God the glory no matter what. It’s not about us; it’s about him.When we feel overlooked or taken … Continue reading “I’m doing this for God’s glory!” Um, really?

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2:12

Without him nothing, with him everything

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/17

In 2 Corinthians 5:20 Paul writes: "We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God."As the people of God this is what we want for all people, including our friends, family members, schoolmates, co-workers, everybody!But what's the big deal about reconciliation?Think first about separation and hostility. There are two opposing sides. Reconciliation happens when … Continue reading Without him nothing, with him everything

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2:25

If you are “in Christ” his Spirit is in you

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/16

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (2 Corinthians 5:17)In the previous devotional we talked about how Jesus' righteousness, faithfulness and perfection gets credited to us. When his people stand before their Maker, God he sees not their sin (because Jesus has paid … Continue reading If you are “in Christ” his Spirit is in you

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2:28

Very very good news: The verdict before the performance

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/15

The Bible verse I'm about to share is not one people tend to memorize, but it stands at the heart of what we call the gospel, a word that simply means "good news."It's found in 2 Corinthians 5:21: "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we … Continue reading Very very good news: The verdict before the performance

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2:29

The trivialization of God

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/14

Donald McCullough has a book called “The Trivialization of God.”* You should never judge a book by its cover, of course, but the cover is particularly good. It shows a yellow pin-on button that says “God.”It’s the kind of button you might get at a political rally, or perhaps with the name or logo of … Continue reading The trivialization of God

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2:17

They shot their books

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/11

If you go to Central American University in El Salvador you can see the room where six Jesuits and two women were killed.But the killers didn’t only shoot people. They shot their books. That’s right: their books were riddled with bullet holes.One of those books was a theological dictionary. It was open to an article … Continue reading They shot their books

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1:49

Let your yes be yes and your no be no

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/10

In yesterday’s devotional we talked about the importance of being honest with your words. Makes sense, right? After all, God is a God of truth. Jesus comes to us “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). God’s “word is truth” (John 17:17). If we want to be his disciples, reflecting his truth needs to be a … Continue reading Let your yes be yes and your no be no

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2:10

Standing up for the truth of God

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/09

Honesty is important. But when push comes to shove it’s easy to let a lie slip when it will make things easier for us or when it covers up a mistake we’ve made.It was Mark Twain who said: “A lie can get halfway around the world before the truth can even get its boots on.” … Continue reading Standing up for the truth of God

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1:36

I burn my life to make a sunrise

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/08

Have you ever questioned whether or not you are making a difference? Have you made sacrifices, tried to help others, stretched yourself to grow in faith…only to doubt whether or not there would ever be any fruit from your labours?If so, you’re not alone.But guess what? God can use your sacrifices, hard work and faith, … Continue reading I burn my life to make a sunrise

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1:48

What if we stopped chasing?

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/07

Gregory was a church father from the sixth century. He said: “You can tell how much you love something by the degree of sorrow you experience when you lose it.”*I think that’s a helpful piece of perspective. If I buy a new expensive watch, and if I am so utterly devastated when I lose it … Continue reading What if we stopped chasing?

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2:00

A servant people

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/04

I remember reading a book which provided a summary of the biblical descriptions of the church. It was (and is) the body of Christ, the bride of Christ, the people of the Spirit, the household of God, a community of disciples, etc.Another one was “a servant people.” Jesus’ people are a people who serve. This … Continue reading A servant people

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1:58

In this glitter-obsessed world

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/03

[Apologies! - Some of you may have received this on July 2 and July 3. The error has been corrected. This is the devotional for July 3, 2025] In Matthew 6:19-21 Jesus says: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but … Continue reading In this glitter-obsessed world

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1:53

The Coveting Thief

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/02

I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about the Ten Commandments. Commandment number ten says “You shall not covet…” (Exodus 20:17).Coveting is desiring or taking deep pleasure in something that belongs to someone else. It’s a heart issue. It is internal. Coveting is closely related to envy. Let’s focus on a few key ideas related … Continue reading The Coveting Thief

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2:11

The Truly Happy Person

The Up Devotional ·

2025/07/01

Roy Oswald says: “The truly happy person is the one who wants, more than anything else, what he already has.”His statement is meant to bring attention to the idea that accumulating more stuff or experiences doesn’t necessarily make a person happier. True happiness, he argues, is about wanting what you already have.It’s a surprising statement, … Continue reading The Truly Happy Person

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