Up: 313 devotionals to help you start your day in a biblical, relevant way

"Matthew’s daily flashes of hope and inspiration open my eyes a bit more to the most important things, and help set my heart on True North."—Brett Beavers, Hit Songwriter and Grammy-nominated record producer“Espresso for the soul. That how I think of the “Up” devotionals."—John A. Vissers, Principal, Knox College, University of Toronto“A PULSE DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE ALIVE”Does your day-to-day life seem disconnected from God? If so, this book is for you. It includes 313 devotionals to help you start each day in a biblical, relevant way. Each devotional is rooted in Scripture and is designed to give down-to-earth help and hope for people living in a modern, face-paced world. Inspirational stories, real-life experiences, and practical wisdom about priorities, relationships and a life that makes a difference, serve as easy-to-understand injections for a powerful and relevant faith. “Up!” is a help not only to new or mature Christians, but to those who are just plain curious about what Jesus is all about.100% of the profits from this book will be given to Fight4Freedom, an organization “dedicated to battling human trafficking in the sex trade, seeing victims set free, and giving beauty from ashes.”

It only takes just a little bit of light, or truth, or good wisdom to get my day going in the right direction. I find it in the Word. And I also find it in devotionals like "Up!" Matthew's daily flashes of hope and inspiration open my eyes a bit more to the most important things, and help set my heart on True North. I'm thankful for his calling, and the impact it has on me and countless others.--Brett Beavers, Hit Songwriter and Grammy-nominated record producer (Dierks Bentley, Dustin Lynch)

Matthew's voice is one of the bright and encouraging ones in the Canadian church today. I'm one of the many who are grateful for him. I think you'll find him as encouraging as I do.--Carey Nieuwhof, Author and Founding Pastor, Connexus Church, Barrie, Ontario

"Espresso for the soul." That how I think of "Up" Devos. Matthew Ruttan packs a lot of spiritual wisdom into a few words. Always biblical, thoughtful, understandable, and on point.--John A. Vissers, Principal and Professor of Historical Theology, Knox College, Toronto School of Theology, University of Toronto

I've really been enjoying starting my morning off with a coffee and The "Up!" Devotional to help set my heart and mind right for the day ahead. The Up Devo is spiritual nourishment, grounded in Bible-based truth and encouragement. Highly recommend.--Jason Blaine, Canadian county singer and songwriter

Up! is a spark of scripture, applied to life, to launch you into your day. It takes and applies God's word to encourage, challenge, and inspire.--Brian Irwin, Associate Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Scriptures, Knox College, Toronto School of Theology, University of Toronto

In a world where days can become so easily lost in hustle and hype, The Up Devotional is the perfect bite-sized Faith reality to kick start my mind and day in the right direction.--Rusty Gaston, Music Industry Executive