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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 Daily Spirituality
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  • An antidote to the devil

    An antidote to the devil
    Jul 2 2026
    Have you ever noticed the words that are used to describe the devil? Let me provide three examples. First, he “prowls.” We find this detail in 1 Peter 5:8: “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Second, he is “crafty.” This detail comes up in the Garden of […]
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    2 mins
  • Roots before fruits

    Roots before fruits
    Jul 7 2026
    Have you ever felt frustrated at your lack of spiritual growth? Or perhaps you can see some progress, but you feel defeated because it’s taking longer than you’d like? If so, Walter Adams has some food for thought. He says: “Look after the roots, and the fruits will look after themselves.”* Let’s look more closely […]
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    2 mins
  • Do not give the devil a foothold

    Do not give the devil a foothold
    Jul 3 2026
    In Ephesians 4:27 we are told to “give no opportunity to the devil.” In the original Greek manuscripts of this verse, the word for “opportunity” is topos. It’s where we get our English word “topography.” In Ephesians, this word suggests some sort of location or space. Various biblical translation teams have struggled to adequately capture […]
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    2 mins
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