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Your 1-minute shot of soul espresso. Matthew Ruttan writes The Up Daily Devotional 5 mornings a week. Podcast version and past entries at http://TheUpDevo.com
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Being faithful, or fitting in?

The Up Devotional for January 15, 2026

Daniel had some tough choices. He chose well. What about you? zurl.co/XYlbA

#dailydevotional #fittingin #relationships #faith #daniel #God
January 15, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Devotion changes you

The Up Devotional for January 14, 2026

It directs you toward God -- and also inward: zurl.co/YSCyH

#dailydevotional #devotions #commitmenttoGod #livingbyfaith #JesusChrist #Bible #faith
January 14, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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When everything is stripped away

The Up Devotional for January 13, 2026

Daniel had (almost) everything taken. What would you do in that same situation? zurl.co/qzhTK

#dailydevotional #faith #daniel #puttingGodfirst #priorities #God
January 13, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Love makes you do things

The Up Devotional for January 12, 2026

A tornado was coming; they turned around -- for the dog. Why? Well, you probably know: zurl.co/b3Z6g

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #love #loveoneanother
January 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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He uses even our feeble efforts

The Up Devotional for January 9, 2026

His grace and transforming power are greater than our confused and mixed-up efforts: zurl.co/FHunv

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #transformed #Christlike #bible
January 9, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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When the Lord rubs off on you

The Up Devotional for January 8, 2026

The more time Tucker spent with the retired teacher, the more he acted like him. The same happens with faith: zurl.co/Cc76C

#dailydevotional #priorities #JesusChrist #faith #spiritualdisciplines
January 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Who are we most closely tethered to?

The Up Devotional for January 7, 2026

Paul says to set out minds on things above. Here's a very practical question: zurl.co/KHTqL

#dailydevotional #priorities #focus #JesusChrist #Colossians3 #faith
January 7, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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What is Epiphany?

The Up Devotional for January 6, 2026

We may not have gold, frankincense or myrrh, but we have other things... zurl.co/Z9x1e

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #epiphany #faith #inspiration #servingGod
January 6, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Do “ordinary” things well

The Up Devotional for January 5, 2026

We live in a sensationalistic age. Don't get distracted: zurl.co/M5BzW

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #newyear #JesusChrist
January 5, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Glory to the newborn King

The Up Devotional for December 25, 2025

Merry Christmas! Let's drink in these joy-filled gospel-saturated reminders from Wesley's hymn: zurl.co/QvH77

#dailydevotional #christmas #immanuel #Christisborn #bible #salvation #gospel
December 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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The bridge between heaven and earth

The Up Devotional for December 24, 2025

He would actually come for me? Yes. Read on: zurl.co/l3l2k

#dailydevotional #christmas #christmaseve #immanuel #birthofChrist #bible #salvation
December 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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The true meaning of Christmas: Be careful

The Up Devotional for December 23, 2025

There are competing definitions. Huh? Read on: zurl.co/WztIw

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #christmas #birthofChrist #truemeaningofChristmas #advent #bible #salvation
December 23, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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A perfect time to re-centre

The Up Devotional for December 22, 2025

A 1950's president came to the door and the father was caught off guard. What can we learn? zurl.co/znYAk

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #secondcoming #meetingGod #inspiration
December 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Faith, loving action, perseverance

The Up Devotional for December 19, 2025

In the parable of the 10 virgins, women were left in (or kept out) based on the oil. What does it represent? zurl.co/nn2Q5

#dailydevotional #faith #inspiration #priorities #discipleship
December 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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The problem is never God’s availability

The Up Devotional for December 18, 2025

Jesus said: "I do not know you." That's tough to hear, but it's relational language. Let's get serious: zurl.co/fb0YZ

#dailydevotional #secondcoming #faith #JesusChrist #Bible
December 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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How you live today—and the last day

The Up Devotional for December 17, 2025

Jonathan was told he had 2 years to live. That changed his focus. And then he got some more news: zurl.co/GWBFy

#dailydevotional #secondcoming #returnofChrist #faith #JesusChrist #Bible
December 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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The key word is readiness

The Up Devotional for December 16, 2025

What can we learn about Jesus' return from firefighters? zurl.co/oDvVM

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #returnofChrist #secondcoming #beready #firefighters
December 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Being Christian—up to a point

The Up Devotional for December 15, 2025

The young man's dad was not impressed. At college he was being TOO Christian? zurl.co/SAcYm

#dailydevotional #decisions #faith #JesusChrist #sacrifice #discipleship
December 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Not alone in your struggles

The Up Devotional for December 12, 2025

What does Jesus' incarnation and death mean when you're in pain? zurl.co/LP1Zs

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #JesusChrist #incarnation #forgiveness #salvation #advent #Christmas
December 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Born to die? Why?

The Up Devotional for December 11, 2025

A manger, a cross, and a missing element of Christmas: zurl.co/9Lsef

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #JesusChrist #incarnation #isaiah53 #gratitude #salvation #forgiveness
December 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good

The Up Devotional for December 10, 2025

You can't see how it all fits together, but God does: zurl.co/bfxJR

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #JesusChrist #providence #Isaiah53 #prophecy #incarnation #Christmas
December 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Short one-sentence prayers from the Bible

The Up Devotional for December 9, 2025

In prayer, we can get stuck. Or maybe we just struggle to go deeper. This ancient practice can help: zurl.co/U5zWJ

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #prayer #spiritualdisciplines
December 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Evil wants to confuse you

The Up Devotional for December 8, 2025

When we become untethered and endorse the chaos, Satan smiles. Read on: zurl.co/VXU3A

#dailydevotional #confusion #decisions #faith #JesusChrist #spiritualwarfare
December 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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His performance, not yours

The Up Devotional for December 5, 2025

Seated was arranged according to SAT scores. Yikes! But is this how we think about God? zurl.co/wEN8k

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #salvation #forgiveness #righteousness #Christ
December 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Ready to leave the dark night behind

The Up Devotional for December 4, 2025

People wanted a feel-good movie. Instead, they were shown the darkness. Where do we go from here? zurl.co/8tauz

#dailydevotional #lightofChrist #faith #bible #JesusChrist #society #darkness
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM