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The Up Devotional

The Up Devotional

By: Matthew Ruttan
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 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.comMatthew Ruttan Christianity Spirituality
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  • Faith, loving action, perseverance

    Faith, loving action, perseverance
    Dec 19 2025
    In the past few devotionals, I have been sharing some insights about a parable Jesus told in Matthew 25 about his return.In short, a groom shows up at his own wedding banquet. Five women who were faithfully waiting for him get let in to the festivities. Five women who were unprepared get left out. The … Continue reading Faith, loving action, perseverance
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    2 mins
  • The problem is never God’s availability

    The problem is never God’s availability
    Dec 18 2025
    In Matthew 25 Jesus tells a parable about his return. Some people are ready for him, others aren’t. The people who are ready to meet him get let into a wedding banquet—which, based on my own study, represents the new heavens and the new earth. Others aren’t ready for him and get left outside.After arriving late … Continue reading The problem is never God’s availability
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    2 mins
  • How you live today—and the last day

    How you live today—and the last day
    Dec 17 2025
    “Surely I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:20).Advent is the four-week period leading up to Christmas. It is from a Latin word meaning “coming.” At this time of year, we think about the first coming of Christ at Christmas. Makes sense. Historically, however, it is also a time to think about the “second coming” when Jesus … Continue reading How you live today—and the last day
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    3 mins
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